San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game Thread

[DROB4EVER]

Too early in the season to tell if Bowen is done, but it's looking like he could be if he doesnt get it going soon.

Is Thomas hurt? I don't think I've ever seen him look this bad in a game. He looks horrible.

The scary realization is this team's only hope might be that Ian comes in and becomes a force in the block and on the boards defensively, and I'm wondering just how soft he is taking this long to come back from an ankle sprain, especially knowing the team is extremely short handed in the paint.

They may be taking their time with him to make sure hes 100%. If its a Top of the foot sprain they may be worried it could get woarse if he plays before its healed.

But I said it this summer he will be Key if we are to win, I still would like to add some youth like Watkins or trade for a younger big soon to add depth

[Ice009]

How do we move Bonner if we're trying to showcase him like Ruff said. Tonight he's been so bad he's fouled himself out of court time. If he was out there he'd probably stuff up even more.

[Gino2882]

Mahinmi's injury just looks so much worse now. At least if he was healthy the Spurs would be able to get a real good look a him because they would have to play him.

I know it is easy to hate on Bonner around here, but he really may be the worst player on the court. Farmer and Hill need some minutes to see if they can create.

[Spurs Brazil]

And the other options were???

There were none. I was happy to see him re-signed because there were no superior options. He will be more useful in the playoffs when the game slows down. Until then, time to get Ian on the court and give him some run.

I hope you're right but I think he'll be more useful in a trade with his contract that expires in 2010

[SenorSpur]

if so they made a mistake, Batum is a missed SF they've needed for years. Wow this kid could be a star in the next 3 or 4 years

That's why it's painful to watch him play with another team. I don't care what anyone says, Batum was and should have been the target for the Spurs in this past draft. ing Pritchard really stuck it to his former franchise.

[mexicanjunior]

Where did I call you a moron for commenting on poor performances? My moron comment had to do with the fact you said Hill isn't good enough to play over Farmer when the fact that he's injured is why he hasn't played and then you go and spell Farmer wrong.

THAT'S why I called you a moron. Your lack of reading comprehension is just icing.

If your basis criticism is a typo...you are more full of yourself than I thought.

BTW, here is the "injured" status on Hill according to ESPN and Express News:

Status Alert:
Hill, who is nursing a sprained left thumb, practiced Monday and has... (+)
Hill, who is nursing a sprained left thumb, practiced Monday and has been medically cleared to play against Phoenix on Wednesday. All that is stopping him from playing is his head coach's own trepidation, the San Antonio Express-News reports. (Oct 28)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/player...?playerId=3438

Yeah, that is really ing injured, I love your inside takes...

[hillscountry]

I know this was probably mentioned, but it seems that I saw 2 non concat fouls called against the spurs, as well as a inconsquential foul against bonner which had no baring on the play itself. Also the last 2 turnovers/miss by Tony at the end both had enough contact that could have a warrented a foul called since if affected the plays.

Not sure, and I understand about homecooking and all, but it's getting a little old, and almost not worh wathcing.

[TDMVPDPOY]

bonner if fkn up everything for a reason, he doesnt wanna get traded makn it hard for us... this

[Manufan909]

Yeah but I thought he would give us more than this I mean come one give us 12 good mins, did he gain weight over the summer, no lift on his shot, no rotation......you dont have to be quick to be in good defensive position he has been around a long time he should be a step ahead, he just looks like he isnt in it.

his ass.......Move Bonner, Thomas and Bowen to the IR and lets get some guys who want it.

There is no IR right now, Tolliver is out for family reasons, Fab, Ian, and Manu are injured, Spurs only have eleven players right now, Hill's the only one who hasn't seen any burn yet.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, I have a feeling this will be a long year.

We really need to bring in athleticism - the game has passed our style by.

[bdictjames]

Timmy with the bank!

[Ice009]

Alright Spurs. Play our game this second half.

[Slippy]

How do we move Bonner if we're trying to showcase him like Ruff said. Tonight he's been so bad he's fouled himself out of court time. If he was out there he'd probably stuff up even more.

the only thing Bonner showcasing so far is how to be a fouling machine.

[SenorSpur]

I don't know what it's not obvious to Pop. No energy, no aggreesiveness by anyone outside of Duncan and PArker. Yet he continues to champion the joys of old age.

Thomas is freaking awful and old.

[DROB4EVER]

There is no IR right now, Tolliver is out for family reasons, Fab, Ian, and Manu are injured, Spurs only have eleven players right now, Hill's the only one who hasn't seen any burn yet.

well then put them on the ER....early retierment list! They suck.

[mexicanjunior]

Hill's the only one who hasn't seen any burn yet.

Watch it, Buddy Holly will come down on you with "moron" status for mentioning any sort of PT for Hill...he is "injured" you know...

[SAtown]

Watch it, Buddy Holly will come down on you with "moron" status for mentioning any sort of PT for Hill...he is "injured" you know...

[Manufan909]

hank god Timmy was there for the putback...

[koopa]

bowen is entering washed up status........

[bdictjames]

Bowen cant even hit the open three. Wow.

[Ice009]

Come on Kurt.

[DROB4EVER]

2 on 5, this sucks.

[bdictjames]

Now that is the Thomas we need.

[DROB4EVER]

Wtf........

[SenorSpur]

These guys are young and still figuring it out. However when they're on, it seems that come at you in waves.