TD, TP, Mason = 111pts

[Ice009]

defense hasn't been horrible... it's the offense that has just 3 characters able to contribute... we need Bonner, KT, Udoka, Oberto, Bruce and Fin to produce something at least...

Yeah I didn't mean we'd be OK with just those 3 scoring. I was just saying the defense needs more work than the offense. You are right about the others needing to contribute though. They need to contribute big time.

[ManuTastic]

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I'd also suggest throwing Farmer into Finley's spot (when Finley is playing the 2) and only giving Finley spot minutes now and almost no minutes once Manu returns. Farmer can't be any worse of a defender and surely can bring more energy and athleticism to both ends of the court.

It's all going to start with defense, and this team needs a boosted front court with Ian/Tolliver and Finley to sit the down.

I don't even mind Finley starting, for "leadership" and if it makes Pop happy, but sit him down after about 6 minutes, and only put him back in if there's just no other option. Dude is done.

[MarHill]

Yeah. I am happy the Spurs finally got their first W, but a little concerned that it took 2 OTs and 55 pts from Parker to do it, very concerned that there's so many players not providing much offense or defense right now (I'm looking at YOU, Udoka, Finley, Thomas, Oberto, Bowen, Vaughn, and Bonner).

But the good news is, Mason is looking like a brilliant, low key off season pick up.

I wouldn't worry about that. When you play 82 games you are going to have a game or two like this one. Remember last season, Manu dropped 46 points on the Timberwolves last year and won the game at buzzer.

The Spurs needed a win and sometimes it just takes one win to get their confidence back. Three of their first four last games were decided in the last minute of the ball game. So getting one to go your way on the road...it's good.

I was very impressed with TP..obviously. But I was greatly impressed with Roger Mason Jr. His 26 points shows he is a legit scorer and gives the Spurs another scorer who can get his own shot and create shots for others.

And don't forget George Hill....he has played well the last two games. The Spurs have some athleticism and guys who put the ball in the basket. Now...it is going to take time to gel (especially on defense)!!!!!!!

[rascal]

Rest of team = 18 pts.

A good indicator of how weak the bench scoring is this year.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

1 T. Parker, SAS 4 38.8 33.3 13.3-23.5 .564 0.8-1.3 .600 6.0-6.8 .889
2 J. Johnson, ATL 3 37.3 28.0 11.7-21.3 .547 2.0-5.3 .375 2.7-3.0 .889
3 T. Duncan, SAS 4 41.8 27.0 11.3-20.3 .556 0.0-0.3 .000 4.5-6.8 .667
4 C. Bosh, TOR 4 42.5 26.0 9.5-18.5 .514 0.0-0.5 .000 7.0-8.8 .800
5 A. Stoudemire, PHO 5 39.0 25.8 9.6-13.8 .696 0.0-0.4 .000 6.6-7.8 .846
6 L. James, CLE 5 34.8 25.8 8.6-18.8 .457 0.0-2.6 .000 8.6-11.0 .782
7 D. Granger, IND 3 38.3 25.3 8.0-16.7 .480 2.0-5.3 .375 7.3-8.3 .880
8 K. Bryant, LAL 4 33.3 24.8 8.3-18.5 .446 0.5-1.8 .286 7.8-9.5 .816
9 D. Nowitzki, DAL 4 34.8 23.8 8.5-18.5 .459 1.3-2.0 .625 5.5-6.0 .917
10 D. Wade, MIA 4 33.0 23.5 7.5-16.5 .455 0.0-1.5 .000 8.5-11.5 .739

this might be the craziest top scorer list we will ever see.
Tony at#1 and Tim at#3 and still Spurs have the worst team in the Duncan era.

Very true. It's also amazing that our three top scorers are all shooting better than 55% from the floor and we're 1-3. Don Nelson and Mike D'Antoni would be very proud of the job our Spurs are doing on defense.

If the Spurs can get stronger in the paint, this team would be doing pretty darn well. I hope Mahinmi can come in and make an impact.

[Dex]

The Spurs may look kinda crappy right now, but I'm sure the rest of the league knows what's looming.

Spurs defense will come to be. It always starts slow and by the end of the season, we're back in the top 3 defensively.

Manu will come back rejuvenated and rested for the home stretch of the season. Which will make Money Mason a brilliant 4th scoring option, something the Spurs have never really had.

Plus you can't expect this string of injuries to last forever. I'd rather see it nag our guys in the first 20 games than in the last 20.

I also wouldn't be entirely surprised to see a midseason trade, if not a sly pickup (*coughHorrycough*).

If the Spurs can hang tough through November and maintain striking distance, the NBA better keep they heads on a swivel.

[vander]

The Spurs may look kinda crappy right now, but I'm sure the rest of the league knows what's looming.

Spurs defense will come to be. It always starts slow and by the end of the season, we're back in the top 3 defensively.

Manu will come back rejuvenated and rested for the home stretch of the season. Which will make Money Mason a brilliant 4th scoring option, something the Spurs have never really had.

Plus you can't expect this string of injuries to last forever. I'd rather see it nag our guys in the first 20 games than in the last 20.

I also wouldn't be entirely surprised to see a midseason trade, if not a sly pickup (*coughHorrycough*).

If the Spurs can hang tough through November and maintain striking distance, the NBA better keep they heads on a swivel.

it would be nice if we could consolidate 3 of our bench players into one useful bench player. like bowen, finley, and oberto for a PF who can play with his back to the basket, or someone like Scola

[I. Hustle]

a new "Big Three" in the making...

F THAT!!! WE GOT A "BIG FOUR"! YES!