Game Blog: Spurs @ Grizzlies - Jan. 16

I start this thread on behalf of the Memphis Grizzlies believers and followers. I personally will lead the Grizzlies to victory.

Game Preview: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144472

My personal takes on the pathetic San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs are 24-14 behind the Denver Nuggets by half a win, currently standing at 4th seed. Their useless lineup consists of Tony Parker, Keith Bogans, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair.

I am a self-centred son of a bitch so I will talk about my personal matchup with Keith Bogans first things first. I will take exception if Keith Bogans does not guard me. I am going to make him my bitch. Your so-called top defender would not be able to guard me nor my ass.

Our top scorer and rebounder, Zach Randolph, is going to have a field day with Tim Duncan, that is, if he even dresses for the game and not in a formal suit. Nothing else needs to be said, Zach is going burn the pathetic Spurs who have no interior presence on the defensive end. That is all.

P.S: I demand I get to start a game thread for any Grizzlies matchup with the Spurs. You fools are old enough to not believe in jinxes. It is my 1st game thread as well so it is 0-0.

I'd say its highly likely given Pop's stubbornness to change his coaching philosophies that he will again sit Duncan out and shorten his rotation to 8 guys with no shotblockers at all which will result in major burnout by the 4th quarter and a grizz victory.

Oh, and look for the grizz to jump all over the spurs in the 3rd quarter which is becoming the quarter of death for the spurs, thanks to POop's coaching (or lack thereof)

Who knows, he might actually bend his philosophy a little.. and play Mahinmi and Ratliff a whole 7 minutes each in garbage time instead of the 5 he gave them last night.

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Originally Posted by TJastal

I'd say its highly likely given Pop's stubbornness to change his coaching philosophies that he will again sit Duncan out and shorten his rotation to 8 guys with no shotblockers at all which will result in major burnout by the 4th quarter and a grizz victory.

Oh, and look for the grizz to jump all over the spurs in the 3rd quarter which is becoming the quarter of death for the spurs, thanks to POop's coaching (or lack thereof)

Who knows, he might actually bend his philosophy a little.. and play Mahinmi and Ratliff a whole 7 minutes each in garbage time instead of the 5 he gave them last night.

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:rolleyes

Memphis is actually decent this year so they should win this game.

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Originally Posted by tlongII

Memphis is actually decent this year so they should win this game.

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They're probably a better team than Portland.

Win or lose I just want to see some effort tonight. Maybe less small ball and a bit of Ian would also be very nice..

A Mav fan, in the form of a Griz fan, starting a Spurs Game Blog?

That can't be a good omen; I'm thinking I'll commence the drinking.:drunk

At 3 in the afternoon? (If you're in the US, that is)? :toast

It's never too early to start drinking..

Amen.:toast

Duncan playing tonight?

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Originally Posted by DesignatedT

Duncan playing tonight?

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Haven't heard anything since McDonald's preview last night.

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There’s a good chance Duncan could sit out second night of back-to-back.

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If TD doesn't play, who is going to guard the front line of Randolph and Gasol. Gasol is 7'1" for peed sake. Our tallest defender on the team is barely 6'9".

Starting lineup will be:

Parker: 6'2" 180
Mason: 6'5" 200
Bogans: 6'5" 215
Jefferson: 6'7" 220
Blair: 6'7" 265

Memphis:

Conley: 6'1" 185
Mayo: 6'4" 210
Gay: 6'8" 230
Randolph: 6'9" 260
Gasol: 7'1" 270

If TD doesn't play, Dice, Theo, or Ian will need to start. Don't think Mason and RJ will start together either way.

McDonald.

It's a shot of a young, hairless Pau Gasol that the Grizz still have up here. I thought it was funny.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...ol20100116.jpg
Photo by Jeff McDonald

Against Gasol and Z-Bo Pop will have to play big ball, surely? I think we'll see both Ratliff and Mahinmi tonight.

2nd of a b2b on the road means that the Grizz should be big favourites, but I think this will be a close game at the end. No idea who will win it.

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Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

Against Gasol and Z-Bo Pop will have to play big ball, surely? I think we'll see both Ratliff and Mahinmi tonight.

2nd of a b2b on the road means that the Grizz should be big favourites, but I think this will be a close game at the end. No idea who will win it.

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The advantage is not as big as you think. Grizzlies faced Minnesota just last night too.

Spurs down one big man vs. Grizz
By Jeff McDonald

The Spurs will face Memphis tonight short one big man, but it's not the one everybody expected.

Tim Duncan is in. Antonio McDyess is out.

McDyess suffered a pinched nerve in his neck during Friday's loss at Charlotte. He will be listed as day-to-day after tonight's game.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had originally planned to rest Duncan on the second night of the back-to-back. After a spirited pre-game workout, Duncan convinced Popovich to let him play.

The absence of McDyess certainly helps Duncan's case, but was not the deciding factor, Popovich said.

"I think even if McDyess was healthy, Timmy wants to play tonight," Popovich said a pre-game interview. "He's decided he wants to play."

Starters: Bogans, Parker, Blair, Duncan, Jefferson.

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Originally Posted by Chieflion

The advantage is not as big as you think. Grizzlies faced Minnesota just last night too.

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I was wondering about that but couldn't be bothered to check. Thanks.

I still think a b2b on the road is significantly more difficult than one at home due to the travel. Grizz still start favourites, but you are right, not by as much.

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Originally Posted by duncan228

Spurs down one big man vs. Grizz
By Jeff McDonald

The Spurs will face Memphis tonight short one big man, but it's not the one everybody expected.

Tim Duncan is in. Antonio McDyess is out.

McDyess suffered a pinched nerve in his neck during Friday's loss at Charlotte. He will be listed as day-to-day after tonight's game.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had originally planned to rest Duncan on the second night of the back-to-back. After a spirited pre-game workout, Duncan convinced Popovich to let him play.

The absence of McDyess certainly helps Duncan's case, but was not the deciding factor, Popovich said.

"I think even if McDyess was healthy, Timmy wants to play tonight," Popovich said a pre-game interview. "He's decided he wants to play."

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Tim in, great. :tu

Dice out - hopefully the guy to replace him will be Ian. Nothing against Theo who I really like, I'm just really interested to see what Mahinmi can do out there again. The Nets game has really piqued my curiosity.

Another thing that sucks about the Ian situation is that he probably doesn't have any room for error at all..if Pop gives him another chance, I bet he'll have to have a nice showing whenever he's on the floor..if Pop can't even play him after he has a big game in his 1st appearance, I doubt he'll play him again if he has a bad game..

That could be a good thing though, he probably realizes this and it might make him even hungrier..

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Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

I was wondering about that but couldn't be bothered to check. Thanks.

I still think a b2b on the road is significantly more difficult than one at home due to the travel. Grizz still start favourites, but you are right, not by as much.

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I saw the Grizzlies starters play in garbage time a little too, Lionel Hollins relies on the starters too much. They should be tired. I only hope that they do not carry on being hot. The Grizzlies burned the Wolves for 135 points last night.

2nd quarter

Bobcats 58
Suns 27

If i was Ian i would ask for a trade. He's due for his next contract at season's end, he's dripping with potential and talent but he cant even get more than 25 minutes on a court 40 games into the season - despite putting up 20-10 in those minutes.

Maybe he doesnt want to come accross as a bad apple, but i thought he agent would have done something by now.

Ian should get as close as possible to Mike Finley..maybe buy him a few gifts, throw him some compliments..

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Originally Posted by Spurs Brazil

2nd quarter

Bobcats 58
Suns 27

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Yea they are on fire. 15-4 at home overall and 9-1 in their last 10 with some quality wins. They are playing some damn good basketball at the moment.

Isn't pregame supposed to start now?

Hell yeah, Spurs get the call on LP.

It's actually crazy how much I've been getting the Spurs feed this year..I NEVER used to get it in the past few years, it was rare as fuck..it's so much more enjoyable watching them like this..

JUst getting a go spurs go in. my dang woman is on zooworld, so i got this go spurs go in while she is in the other room

hi :flag::flag::flag:

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Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37

It's actually crazy how much I've been getting the Spurs feed this year..I NEVER used to get it in the past few years, it was rare as fuck..it's so much more enjoyable watching them like this..

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It's been great. I like the occasional call by other teams, having Spurs call most of the time has been fun.

DeJuan Blair gets booed in Fedex Forum.

Hahahaa. that was a nice reception for Blair.

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Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37

It's actually crazy how much I've been getting the Spurs feed this year..I NEVER used to get it in the past few years, it was rare as fuck..it's so much more enjoyable watching them like this..

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Do you have regular LP or LPBB? Because on most nights with regular LP they have dual feeds and you can choose.

I like getting some other feeds, but I prefer consistently getting the Spurs to most..

I like Boston, Golden State, LAC, Minnesota, NJ, NY, Washington..most other announce groups are either too annoying or too boring for me..

Spurs call on ILP too!!!

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Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37

I like getting some other feeds, but I prefer consistently getting the Spurs to most..

I like Boston, Golden State, LAC, Minnesota, NJ, NY, Washington..most other announce groups are either too annoying or too boring for me..

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No way. That is not possible.

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

Do you have regular LP or LPBB? Because on most nights with regular LP they have dual feeds and you can choose.

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This year was the first year where I had the dual feeds when I was in NY, but I've been living in Canada for the last few months and will probably be here for a few more, and it's only 1 feed here..

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Originally Posted by Chieflion

No way. That is not possible.

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I love Heinsohn, he's entertaining to me, his rants about everything are epic..

Hope we can bounce back!

Keith Bogans, nice move.

Bogans 2pts 2rbs To in 1 minute :lol

Bogans with another good dribble drive. Good defense to start by RJ on Gay.

Bogans for 3!

Bogans 33333333333333333333

Bogans shot is falling early. Nice, smooth looking three pointer.

first five points by Bogans

nice pass to bogans for 3

Bogans with two baskets already.

Haislip enters for Blair. Really?

early sighting for Haislip

blair already on the bench :depressed

Fuck Pop. Haislip sucks. Now Blair is back in. LOL Pop.

Pop lol with that move.

Haislip is now out. lol

tony with the j

Haha Haislip..

Good start.

Yes TD!!!

Spurs up 9-2

Memphis time out

9-2. Spurs lead by 7 early on.

great start,like every games ^^

Great start so far.

Excellent start.

feel bad for haislip

Maybe Pop just wanted a quick chat with Blair.

Blair!

every SF has made RJ his bitch

excellent by Blair

blair rebound and hook

Blair struggling a little bit with Z-bo on the defensive end. But he is still doing a good job on the boards.

Blair!

I can't believe Blair outmuscled Zach down low. Nothing is impossible for the Beast.

You can really see Blair establish great position to get himself that offensive rebound.

Tim looking infinitely better tonight.

and 1 timmy

TD and one!!

Playing much better today

timmehhh

Duncan making the younger Gasol his personal bitch.

tim duncan makes it look easy

What did Haislip do?

Gasol has no answer for Tim.

Duncan is teaching those Grizzlies a lesson.

Much better work by Blair on Randolph defensively on that possession.

Like the energy for this game. Hopefully it doesn't disappear in the 3rd.

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Originally Posted by galvatron3000

What did Haislip do?

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Nothing, seems like Pop just wanted to speak with Blair for a sec.

Small ball time!!

small ball lineup

Will we see Blair and Young in the game against each other?

Fuck small ball Pop, FUCK

Small ball ... let see how this turns out..

Guess Pop wants it to be close.

Small Ball... seriously.

RJ on Randolph?

blair out immediately zach bo immediately got a off board

Pop should call a time out on himself. Why go small???????????????????

4-0 run since the fucking small ball

Why change what's going well Pop, FUCK

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Originally Posted by angelbelow

Nothing, seems like Pop just wanted to speak with Blair for a sec.

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I was referring to the posts saying Haislip sucks

this is not going to turn out well...

blair comes out, randolph immediately got an off reb