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The Lakers come to town with a better record than the Spurs. The Spurs are playing their second to last home game before the Rodeo Road Trip, so getting a win here is pretty important. It'd be nice to build off of the Bobcats victory and actually string together some wins.
A loss wouldn't be tragic but a win would go a long ways toward getting the confidence back.
Oh and the Spurs have lost seven straight games to teams with a winning record. It'd be nice to end that streak.
That should be reason enough to get up for this game.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
When was the last time this happened?
2002 maybeQuote:
Originally Posted by Dex
Our confidence or the teams? :)
I'd like a win of course but if they play well I'll be happy. The record doesn't bother me if they bring it and leave it all on the court.
I liked how they looked in most of the Bobcats game, I'd like to see the energy continue.
I hope Duncan rises, he's been great to watch.
I disagree. A home loss to a Bynum-less Laker team would be tragic.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
This ish needs to stop now.
Losing @ATT to Lakers w/o Bynum would be another embarrassment alongside getting blown out @ATT by Pistons.
It's only January, way too early for the Spurs to get serious.
Last time Spurs were on National TV against the Pistons, i said i felt good about them and we all know how that turned out, so i feel like shit about them tonight, let the reverse happen.
Dunno when the Spurs started playing "must wins" in January.
But what the hell, lets change em now and make em peak in march
Go Spurs.
:rolleyes There's a difference between must wins and playing hard. They can play hard now and not peak in March. Plus, if you want them to peak for the playoffs now is the time for them to start sharpening up.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
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Originally Posted by Xylus
This is going to be a huge game, we have to start being able to intimidate opponents and getting statement victories again; if teams keep running over us we won't have the same SPAM effect. I predict a win by at least 7.
Did anyone see how ESPN is advertising this game?
They show Kobe dunking on the Spurs twice and said he dominated them the last game. But the footage is at the AT&T Center. If the footage is from this season, they lost that game. Also, they fail to mention that Duncan and Parker were out the last time they played.
On Sports Center, they made it a point to mention that TD only had five points the last time he faced the Lakers. But they fail to mention the Spurs won that game.
I know I should be used to it by now. But they are the defending champs.
Lakers 94 Spurs 89
sequ predicts the Spurs to lose.
Hell of a fan.
I don't know if they are still pursuing Webber. But w/ Webber or not in their line-up if Bynum is healthy and Kobe continues to make more passes possible for his teammates to score, this team will be in the 2nd or 3rd round of the playoffs.
Unless of course they meet the Spurs in the first round.:lmao (homer)
Go, Spurs! :flag: WIN THIS ONE
Spurs need to start beating teams with winning records. While it wouldn't be the end of the world with a loss, it'd be nice to go into the rodeo road trip with some wins.
Beating the Lakers would certainly brighten up my dreary, rainy day.
Possibly. But next year is the year the Lakers really contend.Quote:
Originally Posted by milkyway21
Once Bynum develops a base, him and Kobe are going to be
dangerous.
I agree with the Laker fan.
They are one good draft, and next year of another summer of Bynum with Kareem away from being tough again.
with Bynum out Duncan will roll...:flag:
I remember losing to the Lakers at home at this time last season (I was 6th row, behind the bench) and it was horrible, the lowpoint of the season, although watching the bench was fun.
The Lakers are a different squad without Bynum, and the Spurs should make this a statement game and put them in their place. Whether or not that will happen is another thing, but there have been flashes of fine play lately and one can always hope...
Interestingly, Bruce has gone off on Kobe twice this season for 22 and 23 points. It'd be nice to see him hitting his 3s again, and I think that would do a lot to help the offense since he's set up for so many but has been missing most of them (6-25), or driving and messing it up, so far this month.
GO SPURS GO!!!
Barry starting in place of Oberto this game. Stupid small ball against a real team.
WTF :pctoss
With Bynum out, no need to play our big guns. :rolleyes
Is Oberto really not starting?Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
If he's not, then I agree. WTF! :bang
With no Bynum, this would be a chance for the Spurs to dominate the low post and grab a lot of rebounds. Well, maybe Pop is just taking advantage of the opportunity to experiment and tinker.
Should be a fun game to watch though...gotta hurry home and catch the end of the first half! :0)
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85569Quote:
Originally Posted by ShoogarBear
:rollin
Is anyone on sopcast, tvu or any other program broadcasting the game?
Sas 104 Lax 89
Dude...it's on ESPN...Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperManu!!!
Barry will start
I hate the ESPN Announcers. they just piss me off.
Your espn is different from ours....i'm waiting for directv to come to my house so i finally stop watching it on internetQuote:
Originally Posted by TampaDude
TNT > ESPNQuote:
Originally Posted by ricketts
This is like the Patriots vs giants. The favorate is almost a sure thing.
Huh? This is a nationally broadcast game! Are you outside the US???Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperManu!!!
Oh...you're from Argentina, right?
Yeap, that's rightQuote:
Originally Posted by TampaDude
Barry starting....guess the experiment is over.
HOLY SHIT. Did I just hear Bill Walton credit the Spurs for after their Rodeo Road Trip campaign? Meaning, they'll be back in top where they belong. :(
Yeah, I just noticed your flag icon...you in Buenos Aires???Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperManu!!!
Yeah. He also called Timmy a center.Quote:
Originally Posted by twincam
Edit: OK...I guess he is listed as a center for tonight's game.
YEap, it sucks because right now we are gettin sportscenter and later tennis.Quote:
Originally Posted by TampaDude
Thank god directv has league pass
Nice move by Pop for starting Barry! :rolleyes
Barry is a PF? Pop is full of imagination!
TD with 4pts,
Spurs up 5-3
Finley 3333333333333333333333333
AgreedQuote:
Originally Posted by TampaDude
LAL 12-3 run
well we are sucking so far tonight.
Awful. End that experiment and get Oberto in there.
TP is short on everything - the heel is hurting him tonight.
man...i'd say the lakers have taken the crowd out of the game, but they've been dead from the start.
are people missing "ya'll ready for this" or what?? :lol
kinda weak start, but i like the ball movement and the patience on Onfense. the D seems a little weak right now. im sure it will tighten up.
is that dude really brents brother?
anybody just hear barry "wired" for sound?
Barry: "Team on three, ready? One, two, three!"
Team: :sleep
WTF? You never saw Jon before?Quote:
Originally Posted by ricketts
Not that I remember. at least i never made the connection.
:lol I thought that was a weak response as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by VinnyTestesVerde
I hope to GOD this isn't Pop's little rotation he thinks is going to win us another championship. Because it won't.
I wish people could catch manu's passes...
Fucking joke, Lakers getting no calls. Duncan should have at least 2 fouls. At least we know this game will be close because of the refs.
They look like they're from the same family - look at the nose!Quote:
Originally Posted by ricketts
Man, Bucher is such a Laker fanboy. I hate that guy.
Where should Duncan have gotten those fouls????Quote:
Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
Kareem had the hook, duncan has the bank.
If you can't beat us with Kwame and Benga as our centers your team is fucking garbage.
:rolleyes I hope that move is the right answer for finally beating a winning team after over a month..Quote:
Originally Posted by td4mvp21
they better watch our for that ".04" dude. He's enjoying 3pter shots in recent games :devil
:flag: :gpower
Lots of 4-down. I understand why, but please get other players involved.
Tim looking great so far, rest of the team, meh...
[QUOTE=RuffnReadyOzStyle]They look like they're from the same family - look at the nose!QUOTE]
that was the first thing i checked after they said that, brent just looks so much lankier than him.
seriously. look i know they're going through their usual early season lull, but could they at least act like they're awake??Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursFanFirst
Barry's gotta feel like "Welp...thanks guys. I'm mic'd."
[QUOTE=ricketts]That's coz Jon is now a fried-chicken stuffing fat-arsed commentator! :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle
Also, apparently TV adds 20lbs (up close).
Lets go D, pick it up, Spurs also need to move the ball more.
TD on fire so far
Looks like Mbenga is really fucking up his shot at staying with the lakers
Shoening said TP has cold like symptoms
hey man trash me all you want but leave fried chicken alone.
Udoka!!!
Phoenix getting their asses kicked by the wolves? damn...
Ime 3333333333333333333333333333333
Barry!!!
Barry 333333333333333333333
Tie game at 23
I guess I better get used to getting abused in the paint and on the boards.
Timmy offering the rebound to Turiaf.....
Love the way Udoka plays fundamental D - don't leave your feet, don't bite on fakes, keep a hand in the face.
Spurs shooting 60% on 3s, should win if 40% or better.
alright, that quarter could have gone better, but we tightened it up untill the last minute. this should be a close game.
Only reason it isn't tied is because of a couple bullshit foul calls at the end.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle
Manu looks off today - hope he finds his game.
ditto, want that shot to fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle
:) We can be friends! :toastQuote:
Originally Posted by td4mvp21
Some people don't get it, but against a guy like Kobe you're not trying to keep him under 20pts, you're trying to make him shoot a lot (ie tough shots) to get whatever he gets, and good fundamental D will do that most times.
MOVE the ball! One pass to a JV shot is NOT the answer!
:lol Yeah, we canQuote:
Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle
Yep, and he just forced Kobe into a tough shot! He airballed it.
Im starting to love Ime
What more do you want of Vaughn!
Even Pop says he's the ideal backup.
Ime!!!!
We need to play better D
Stop shooting Manu, it isn't there right now...
i spoke too soon
No way u leave Barry in the rotation at the expense of Udoka. NO WAY.
yeah, he's ice coldQuote:
Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle
he needs to start driving, THEN start taking jumpers again
I'm listening the game on NBA Broadband :p: