Looking back on the DEN scratches

[Interrohater]

we're not going to get epic games from roll players every game come playoff time, the Big 3 had 5 days rest and got handled, you can't possibly be happy with their performance today.

and you apparently need to education in basketball economics, Bonner is not expected to shoulder the scoring load like TP and Manu. If today's win is how the Spurs are supposed to win, then Bonner would have a 50 million dollar extension in the works

How much did Steve Kerr make when he was a bigtime roleplayer for the Spurs? You don't have to make an incredible sum of money to be an important part of a team. Also, I'm pretty happy with Timmy and Manu. Parker was shut down as per Boston's game plan, so we needed production from elsewhere. It seems to me that you feel the big 3 should always be the biggest scorers. Sorry homie, not gonna happen throughout a full NBA season. You should be a lot more happy that roleplayers stepped up when Boston shut down one of our all-stars. Again, it's what a TEAM is supposed to do. Would you have felt any better if Tony had thought to himself "Hmm, I'm one of the big 3, I really need to force the issue and get my points, or else the team won't win!" Thereafter taking many more ill-advised shots, Bonner-Mason not scoring and the Spurs losing? You take what their defense gives you. And they gave us wide open Bonner shots. What else do you want?

[ploto]

Let us see-

Parker was rested and he shot 3-12, and Finley pretty much sucked. Manu turned the ball over 3 times in the first half and looked rusty. Duncan was the one who benefited the most from the days off but any indication that one extra day meant anything is purely speculative.

Boston's Big Three outplayed the Spurs Big Three so I just do not see the vindication.

As for the bench guys who got more playing time in Denver: Hill was good and that was about it. It is not like Hairston or Udoka did anything. Boston just does not have a good bench.

[Interrohater]

Let us see-

Parker was rested and he shot 3-12, and Finley pretty much sucked. Manu turned the ball over 3 times in the first half and looked rusty. Duncan was the one who benefited the most from the days off but any indication that one extra day meant anything is purely speculative.

Boston's Big Three outplayed the Spurs Big Three so I just do not see the vindication.

As for the bench guys who got more playing time in Denver: Hill was good and that was about it. It is not like Hairston or Udoka did anything. Boston just does not have a good bench.

great analysis! Although, we did win the game. Also "but any indication that one extra day meant anything is purely speculative" is also speculative. Maybe it did mean something, who knows? more importantly, who cares? but thanks for the heads up with the stats, I'm about to call Pop and I'll let him know...

[vander]

How much did Steve Kerr make when he was a bigtime roleplayer for the Spurs? You don't have to make an incredible sum of money to be an important part of a team. Also, I'm pretty happy with Timmy and Manu. Parker was shut down as per Boston's game plan, so we needed production from elsewhere. It seems to me that you feel the big 3 should always be the biggest scorers. Sorry homie, not gonna happen throughout a full NBA season. You should be a lot more happy that roleplayers stepped up when Boston shut down one of our all-stars. Again, it's what a TEAM is supposed to do. Would you have felt any better if Tony had thought to himself "Hmm, I'm one of the big 3, I really need to force the issue and get my points, or else the team won't win!" Thereafter taking many more ill-advised shots, Bonner-Mason not scoring and the Spurs losing? You take what their defense gives you. And they gave us wide open Bonner shots. What else do you want?

wrong wrong and more wrong, I don't even know where to begin, you're talking about TP or manu not needing to force the issue? thats all they ever do when they score they use their skills and continue to work the defender until they can get to the hoop and either score or hit the open guy. this almost never happened today, our penetration was so nonexistent, our offense so stagnant, that guys like Mason and Bonner were forcing up contested shots, and even worse, putting the ball on on the floor and trying to create offense.
Boston isn't going to give Manu wide open lanes to the hoop like Phoenix and GS did, against any good D, someone is going to have to force the issue and make tough plays, and that someone needs to be TD Manu and TP, especially after a week off and after Bonner had kept them in the game for 3.5 quarters. but they couldn't do it. instead it was Hill, Bonner, and Mason "forcing the issue" and next time, as much as I like Bonner, he won't be able to bail the Spurs out like that.

[Spurminator]

any indication that one extra day meant anything is purely speculative.

It meant none of them suffered injuries that would have kept them from playing this game.

[Interrohater]

wrong wrong and more wrong, I don't even know where to begin, you're talking about TP or manu not needing to force the issue? thats all they ever do when they score they use their skills and continue to work the defender until they can get to the hoop and either score or hit the open guy. this almost never happened today, our penetration was so nonexistent, our offense so stagnant, that guys like Mason and Bonner were forcing up contested shots, and even worse, putting the ball on on the floor and trying to create offense.
Boston isn't going to give Manu wide open lanes to the hoop like Phoenix and GS did, against any good D, someone is going to have to force the issue and make tough plays, and that someone needs to be TD Manu and TP, especially after a week off and after Bonner had kept them in the game for 3.5 quarters. but they couldn't do it. instead it was Hill, Bonner, and Mason "forcing the issue" and next time, as much as I like Bonner, he won't be able to bail the Spurs out like that.

Wait, you had this blueprint for winning the game the whole time?! Why didn't you give it to us BEFORE the Spurs won?! Cause then we would've.... WON!

Seriously dude, do you have all three of them on your fantasy league or somethin? Here's how it works: Teams will normally continue feeding the "hot hand". If Bonner came in the game and shot 3-4 bricks in a row, I promise you he wouldn't have stayed in. Made shots begets made shots. It builds their confidence so they get in a rhythm, plus, Boston was playing way off of him. Here's the funniest thing in your whole response, you said "and that someone needs to be TD, Manu and TP". Why? Because they get paid more? I understand that they are the basis for everything the Spurs do, but Boston also understands that, which is why they collapsed on Tony and left Bonner wide open. You're actually going to tell me that Bonner should have given up all of his wide open shots so that Tony and Manu could get their numbers? Ridiculous!

Please, continue banging your head against the wall. There are 5 players on a team, not 3. Get over it, we won the game and your argument is weak because it's all based on conjecture. I'm going to enjoy this win while you light another candle underneath your Tony Parker shrine.

[vander]

Wait, you had this blueprint for winning the game the whole time?! Why didn't you give it to us BEFORE the Spurs won?! Cause then we would've.... WON!

Seriously dude, do you have all three of them on your fantasy league or somethin? Here's how it works: Teams will normally continue feeding the "hot hand". If Bonner came in the game and shot 3-4 bricks in a row, I promise you he wouldn't have stayed in. Made shots begets made shots. It builds their confidence so they get in a rhythm, plus, Boston was playing way off of him. Here's the funniest thing in your whole response, you said "and that someone needs to be TD, Manu and TP". Why? Because they get paid more? I understand that they are the basis for everything the Spurs do, but Boston also understands that, which is why they collapsed on Tony and left Bonner wide open. You're actually going to tell me that Bonner should have given up all of his wide open shots so that Tony and Manu could get their numbers? Ridiculous!

Please, continue banging your head against the wall. There are 5 players on a team, not 3. Get over it, we won the game and your argument is weak because it's all based on conjecture. I'm going to enjoy this win while you light another candle underneath your Tony Parker shrine.

whatever, I can see I will not be getting through to you, so enjoy the win. If the Big 3 (actually TD wasn't too bad) keep playing like this come playoff time we won't be won't be seeing #5

[Tully365]

Let us see-

Parker was rested and he shot 3-12, and Finley pretty much sucked. Manu turned the ball over 3 times in the first half and looked rusty. Duncan was the one who benefited the most from the days off but any indication that one extra day meant anything is purely speculative.

Boston's Big Three outplayed the Spurs Big Three so I just do not see the vindication.

As for the bench guys who got more playing time in Denver: Hill was good and that was about it. It is not like Hairston or Udoka did anything. Boston just does not have a good bench.

+1. Bonner wasn't rested against Denver and had the best game of his life against Boston. Parker was rested and had a sub-par game against Boston. At this point, most people are going to stick with their original assessment of the Denver strategy regardless of what happens from here on in.