Game Blog: Spurs vs. Lakers - Jan. 25

[duncan228]

Believe.

[Killakobe81]

Im most pleased by Farmar making a difference and Bynum not backing down froma real big man like Duncan ...

[RashoFan]

I like the Spurs in the first quarter better than the second quarter. I agree with timvp,I would like to see more aggression from Tim. Bonner may need to stick to dueces unless he starts to warm up and hit the tres. More TP drives and less Manu TO.
Let get this second half started, keep it close and put it out in the 4th and get a win.
GO SPURS!!!


FTL

[tlongII]

If Kobe ever saw Russell play it was via video archives. Russell retired before Kobe was born.

[Solid D]

Not a horrible half overall. The Spurs aren't playing too well so they are lucky to be within striking distance. But they have to watch out early in the second half because the Lakers could easily make a run and put the game away.

-Duncan needs to up his aggression and look for his shot more often. The Lakers aren't doubling him much and he can score against both Gasol and Bynum.

-TP doing a pretty good job but needs to play a little smarter. Make cleaner decisions and keep attacking the rim.

-Manu needs to stop being a spazz. Simple passes. Simple loose ball recoveries. Shoot when open and look to create even more.

-Bonner can't start choking now. A bad sign is that his form is now off on his jumper, which is something I've rarely ever seen. He's rushing it and not following through.

-RMJ and Finley need more three-pointers in the second half to keep the Spurs afloat.

-Bowen doing a decent job defensively but needs to stop reaching and keep making Kobe shoot off-balance jumpers.

-KT has to actually play post defense instead of being a 6-foot-9 pylon.

-Pop can't start pulling weird lineups out of his hat. He sat Parker too long in the second quarter and giving up on Hill just caused confusion. More plays for Duncan and Ginobili in the halfcourt sets.

It's going to be hard to win this game but ............................

Believe.

Good analysis. I would add that the Spurs basically lost the first half at the FT line, due to the Lakers getting deep plus some cheap fouls. Lakers outscored Spurs by 8 from the FT line.

Lakers are doing a nice job on the screen/rolls, bringing help. Bryant is wearing himself out a bit guarding Gino but he is really guarding him well. Gino was a non-factor and detrimental at times.

If Parker comes out like he did in the 2nd half of NJ game with drive penetration, then the Spurs can win this game.

[ElNono]

Not a horrible half overall. The Spurs aren't playing too well so they are lucky to be within striking distance. But they have to watch out early in the second half because the Lakers could easily make a run and put the game away.

-Duncan needs to up his aggression and look for his shot more often. The Lakers aren't doubling him much and he can score against both Gasol and Bynum.

-TP doing a pretty good job but needs to play a little smarter. Make cleaner decisions and keep attacking the rim.

-Manu needs to stop being a spazz. Simple passes. Simple loose ball recoveries. Shoot when open and look to create even more.

-Bonner can't start choking now. A bad sign is that his form is now off on his jumper, which is something I've rarely ever seen. He's rushing it and not following through.

-RMJ and Finley need more three-pointers in the second half to keep the Spurs afloat.

-Bowen doing a decent job defensively but needs to stop reaching and keep making Kobe shoot off-balance jumpers.

-KT has to actually play post defense instead of being a 6-foot-9 pylon.

-Pop can't start pulling weird lineups out of his hat. He sat Parker too long in the second quarter and giving up on Hill just caused confusion. More plays for Duncan and Ginobili in the halfcourt sets.

It's going to be hard to win this game but ............................














Believe.

Mostly agree. However, I think at some point we're going to need TP to play more of a PG, and involve more players not named Tim Duncan. The whole dribble, dribble, dribble, shot routine can really get old quick, besides not getting anybody else involved.

[Jloyola]

Manu hasnt been playing this game... must be scared seeing Sasha in uniform...lol

j/k

[Pauleta14]

Look I've been monitoring this blog. I am a die hard Spurs fan. However, it does get very old to read the complaints about the refs. It's not the ref's fault. They call it as they see it. They are human and will make mistakes. If the Spurs would have made a much higher percentage in shooting, they would not be trailing, and the refs would never be an issue. Quit with the whining.
Also, don't praise a Spur and then hate them right away after they miss a few shots.
Let's see you play in an actual NBA game, and you'll see just how hard it is to score or even make an open shot. Keep in mind, it's a national audience watching as well. Look at the overall picture and not just what "you" see.

I'm sure I'll get some hate messages, which is typical here. No, I'm not a troll...I'm just someone who understands the game. You should too.

Agree...but look at the stats at the half way season , the spurs are getting less FT calls and +1 than almost every oter team in the league!!!
Maybe it'a part because of them, but come on,with TP and Manu constantly attaking the rim, having so few calls is...... at least surprising/questionable!!

[RashoFan]

nice pickup(grab) from Bonner!

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Mason

[HarlemHeat37]

Bowen needs to play the entire game..everybody else is getting torched..Mason gets completely lost on that screen..

[Spurs Brazil]

WAKE up Mason

Pathetic D

[RashoFan]

damn, Bonner doubting his tres shot now...

[HarlemHeat37]

..I don't understand why we don't give the ball to our best player..

[angelbelow]

damn it bonner..

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner, don't be coward, shoot that or sit

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Wow, the third quarter could not have gotten any worse.

[dirk4mvp]

Fisher 33333333

[angelbelow]

lol classic pop on finley

[TheMACHINE]

Fuch the refs. They left Kobe and Fisher open.

[RashoFan]

ooohhh Finaly just got a earful...

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop is MAD

[turiaf for president]

lakers coming alive

[RashoFan]

Fuch the refs. They left Kobe and Fisher open.

[sa_kid20]

Ok its important to keep this game manageable right now.