Game Thoughts: Spurs vs. Lakers Jan. 23

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Originally Posted by The Truth #6

I've noticed in the last few games that Manu has handled more of the playmaking duties, even when he's on the floor with either Tony or Jacque, particularly for the beginning of the second half last night.

When Tony is out I think this is a good way to play it - let Manu initiate the offense while Jacque holds water by giving Tony rest.

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I agree that Manu can handle the point. He is a three point threat and can drive the ball into the lane and kick out. He is better to have at the position than Vaughn when we need offense.

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Originally Posted by samikeyp

Agreed but the Lakers were still healthy and the Spurs still won the game.

Therefore what I said was true, the Spurs have beaten the Lakers this season when the Lakers were at full strength. And if you think this will be the same Spurs team you will see in the Spring, you too will be surprised. :)

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:dramaquee Come on professor you should be smarter than that.

Are you still trying to hold on to your weak argument? Face it you played us early in the season before Bynum had blown da fuck up and you faced us again when he was injured. As I've said before with the Lakers fully healthy and running on all cylinders and the Spurs in playoff mode I still give the edge (slightly) to the Spurs. But since your team can't defend their Rings to save their life I wouldn't be surprised if it's an early playoff exit for them this year.

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Originally Posted by SAGambler

Look, I like Bynum. Knew he was gonna be a good one the first time I saw him play. But we will never know how much difference he would have made in the score last night. You can guess all you want, but unless the man is on the floor, you will never know for certain.

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I'd bet you on that.

All your excuses don't change the L in the box score. Get the fuck over it.

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Originally Posted by Purple & Gold

:dramaquee Come on professor you should be smarter than that.

Are you still trying to hold on to your weak argument? Face it you played us early in the season before Bynum had blown da fuck up and you faced us again when he was injured. As I've said before with the Lakers fully healthy and running on all cylinders and the Spurs in playoff mode I still give the edge (slightly) to the Spurs. But since your team can't defend their Rings to save their life I wouldn't be surprised if it's an early playoff exit for them this year.

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You can call it weak but its still correct. It is also irrelevant because its in the past, as is the game Wednesday night since its over. All that matters is what happens from this point on. If the Lakers or Spurs don't perform well after the All-Star break and in the playoffs...they will go home early.

Bottom line is that there is still a lot of basketball to be played and the West is far from decided.

We'll see what happens when the smoke clears in June...until then :toast

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Sure. Bynum is a wonderful young player and he does make a difference for the Lakers.

I just dispute the notion that Tim Duncan is somehow incapable of putting big numbers against good young big men.

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I agree. Its not impossible for Tim to put up big numbers against Bynum. If Tim is in playoff mode, Tim should put up big numbers against Bynum. I just think it will take a little more work for Tim to get those big numbers. Bynum is proving to be a very good defender. Again, the Spurs won.