Game Blog: Spurs vs. Pistons - 12.2.2008

[Ice009]

Tony and Manu need to be pulled aside and told to pass the ing ball and play team ball.

Both of those guys in the last two games have no played great team ball. They've looked out for themselves on offense too much. Parker got some nice assists to TD in the second half of the Houston game, but apart from that there's been too much one on one from both of them.

4 Down is a bad ing idea against a team like the Pistons who have great bigs to pack the lane with.

Pop you seriously coached a VERY, VERY bad game.

Mason needs to start. Finley needs to be benched.

starting 5

Bonner
Duncan
Bowen
Mason
Parker

[ElNono]

Kurt Thomas played great... there's a reason Pop plays him. It's because he prepares his defensive game like a coach.

[kace]

Pistons shot 50% and Manu got a team high (+/-) -17,

tony (+1) and bruce (+11) were the only ones positive tonight

[alchemist]

open a "better without TP" thread. it's a trend here after every loss.

did you even see the Friday game against the Grizz? It's obvious that Parker has affected the chemistry.

[xellos88330]

The only Spur that I saw giving it his all the entire game is Matt Bonner. I think he needs to stick it to the team and tell them... "THIS IS THE EFFORT YOU NEED. PULL YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES AND PLAY BASKETBALL!!!"

[Admidave50]

Depressing loss because it was a winnable game, now we have a tought schedule with Denver, GS and Mavs, Hawks on a back to back.

Hope Pop can make quick changes because there was too much iso and other guys didn't have time to get in rythm. If we get at least 2/2 after these 4 games it will be satisfactory

[Anti.Hero]

Bonner could easily score 10 pts a game because no one in the NBA takes him seriously.

If he'd just make his 3's.

[naico]

Tony and Manu need to be pulled aside and told to pass the ing ball and play team ball.

Both of those guys in the last two games have no played great team ball. They've looked out for themselves on offense too much. Parker got some nice assists to TD in the second half of the Houston game, but apart from that there's been too much one on one from both of them.

4 Down is a bad ing idea against a team like the Pistons who have great bigs to pack the lane with.

Pop you seriously coached a VERY, VERY bad game.

Mason needs to start. Finley needs to be benched.

starting 5

Bonner
Duncan
Bowen
Mason
Parker

+1

Hate to say it and as strange as it might sound, but those two guys are taking the Spurs out of their rythm. Like i said the're not executing!! Play team ball!

[EvaLongoria]

EXPLAIN ME this: Why Finley guarding Prince???????????

[Quiet Strength]

Depressing loss because it was a winnable game, now we have a tought schedule with Denver, GS and Mavs, Hawks on a back to back.

Hope Pop can make quick changes because there was too much iso and other guys didn't have time to get in rythm. If we get at least 2/2 after these 4 games it will be satisfactory

The spurs better step up or they're going to go on a big losing streak. These next few games are going to be tough for them. Hopefully they get some wins and become stronger as a team.

[kace]

did you even see the Friday game against the Grizz? It's obvious that Parker has affected the chemistry.

OK. why not manu who returns at about the same time and was also out when we had our winning streak (against weak teams) ??

you're just wrong, sorry to tell. manu and tony will be back at full strenght and you will all praise them (even if for manu, it's usual). not need for overreaction even if i know nothing can stop the TP hate.

[DPG21920]

Where can we find a link to the post game interviews?

[mVp]

The only Spur that I saw giving it his all the entire game is Matt Bonner. I think he needs to stick it to the team and tell them... "THIS IS THE EFFORT YOU NEED. PULL YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES AND PLAY BASKETBALL!!!"

Effort ain't enough... he needs to make his ing shots

[TDfan2007]

Tim missed his last 6 shots?! WTF? I take a shower and when I get back I see we got our asses handed to us and that Tim played like in the 2nd half. WTF happened?

[alchemist]

OK. why not manu who returns at about the same time and was also out when we had our winning streak (against weak teams) ??

you're just wrong, sorry to tell. manu and tony will be back at full strenght and you will all praise them (even if for manu, it's usual). not need for overreaction even if i know nothing can stop the TP hate.

I'm not hating Parker, in fact this Spurs team won't be anywhere near the Finals without him, all I'm saying is that Parker has been basically Iverson-esk since his return (Ginobili too btw ) when he doesn't have to be because the Spurs now have more weapons offensively than last year.

[Manufan909]

Effort ain't enough... he needs to make his ing shots

Being the only player (besides Tim) to get a decent # of boards isn't too bad. If there is any big hate, put it all on Fab. At least Bonner gives his all every second and can usually spread the floor for Timmy, Fab hasn't been good for the whole season.

Least I can watch the next game on tv.

[jayc23]

i am completely floored at the JV playing time... I have no words..

[Manufan909]

i am completely floored at the JV playing time... I have no words..

I feel you on that one, he didn't even get a chance. Why Pop even had JV on the active roster boggles the mind.

[wisnub]

Spurs sucked against rockets...and suck again against pistons. Tony and Manu should let the game come to them and shake the rust off..and blend with combo mason george

[T Park]

I feel you on that one, he didn't even get a chance. Why Pop even had JV on the active roster boggles the mind.

Because Ian Mahinmi can't play.

I know its hard to understand that.

[Obstructed_View]

Because Ian Mahinmi can't play.

I know its hard to understand that.

Ah. That explains the PG rotation too, right Peach?

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[T Park]

Ah. That explains the PG rotation too, right Peach?

Not at all, but it explains why Jacque Vaughn was dressed.