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    Costly Mistakes JPB's Avatar
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    Ok, I don't want to transform Manu and Tony's injuries into good things.


    But IF, spurs can somehow have a decent record without TP and Manu, I think this bad phase could bring unexpected chemistry :

    1. young new guys will have to take responsabilities and won't have time to think. They'll have to assume their share of work and thus, gonna feel more involved from the beginning.

    2. They could earn Manu and TP's (and Tim's) respect in the process and then gain confidence for the remaining of the season.

    3. TP and Manu woud be gratefull and would work hard themselves to thank the guys who took care of the team in their absence.

    In brief, that could create something in the locker room that may not have benn possible (or would have require more time) without the injuries.

    Hopefully, things will happen this way.

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    being above .500 until they come back would be HUGE...

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    It would be great but it could be also a nightmare with huge losses and a confidence level at 0.

    Anyway let's be positive, to this unexpected chemistry.

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    Hey if anything what alot of people might miss is the fact that having such a wild wild west could mean nothing like last seasons records. If the top west teams keep losing games they're supposed to win, and they will share their injuries as well. We may be sitting near a PO spot no matter what. This might not only be the season where SA gets hit by rough times. Sooner or later the media will be cracking down on someone besides us because of some short comings. I dont think its a safe to say our hopes should be built around others teams unexpected failures. But like the saying goes. A win is a win.

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    It could be like one of those chemistry experiments where everything blows up!

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    It could be like one of those chemistry experiments where everything blows up!
    Like Oden's knee, right?

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    play .500 ball...

    those old s on the team have to step up though...im tired of the excuses made for them

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    It could be like one of those chemistry experiments where everything blows up!
    you mean like when you try to make yourself some meth?

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    hopefully, this could prove to be a positive only if the team can win some games and guys step up.

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    It could be like one of those chemistry experiments where everything blows up!
    Like when you spent those years checking to see if there was any chemistry between you and members of the same sex.



    That one just blew up in your face. All up in your face

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    That which does not kill them will only make them stronger.
    -- From "Spiritual Sayings of Walter Berry," 3d ed.

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    Tim to Tony to Manu! bdictjames's Avatar
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    Considering a system as hard as the Spur's, and with a coach like Pop, I doubt this.

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    After reading the TP interview I really count on this unexpected chemistry

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    Can go either way. Love to stay positive and hope that it happens and the Spurs play .500 ball until TP and Manu get back but my feelings are that it wont. To play at that level as rookies in the NBA against teams that smell blood and payback time is going to be extremely difficult. All we can do is hope for the best and not make crazy trades ( Curry/Marbury)
    out of desparation.

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    Pop took his brain back. xellos88330's Avatar
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    Well, IMO, the cir stances could somewhat be beneficial. It is almost like the rodeo road trip has come early.

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    There will be some chemistry at some point, but how far that chemistry gets us is the question. Missing that type of skill sets you back alot. We just need some good games in there, not the world.

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    It's a process... mexicanjunior's Avatar
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    I think the injuries will help us next year since we will know who can and cannot play moving forward. Guys like Tolliver, Mason, Farmer and Hill could really gain the experience needed to be solid rotation guys when this team is ready to compete for a le again. That said, I don't think it is happening this year...they will struggle to get points because none of them have shown the ability to consistency create and sink their own shots. Everything will revolve around Duncan's post game and he will get burned out quickly, which could result in another injury to our big 3...

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    Body Of Work Mr. Body's Avatar
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    Nnnnnnnnobody Expects The Unexpected Chemistry!!

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    i'm expecting that is what's going to happen so it's entirely not unexpected. i don't know if they'll be able to play Pop's system in a month but they'll figure out a way to win games.

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    Like Oden's knee, right?
    Beat me to it.

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    ^ someone needs to photoshop oden's face on peter there

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