Game Blog: Lakers @ Spurs, March 12, 2009

[TheManFromAcme]

Same to you. See you all in the WCF. Let's both stay healthy, so no excuses, win or lose.

BTW, I think you guys got something there with Gooden. Time will tell.

[lefty]

LOL!!!

From the 2008 NBA Finals

[NBAdime]

Tonight tho I did learn one thing ....I bow down to the man that is Tony Parker

[Quiet Strength]

We're about 7 games back from LA.

Even with the win, we would be about 6 games back.

The chance of us overtaking the Lakers was almost zero.

They were going to have HCA anyways.

Yup I agree.. I wanted the spurs to win tonight so they could stay ahead of those other teams that are close... never thought the spurs were going to catch the lakers

[boutons_]

The Spurs lost every stat category. Outhustled, outshot, out rebounded, out stolen, and shot for from FT line.

This is a VERY EXPENSIVE loss.

Lakers have HCA throughout the playoffs.

[lefty]

Tonight tho I did learn one thing ....I bow down to the man that is Tony Parker

Half - man actually

[TampaDude]

The Spurs lost every stat category. Outhustled, outshot, out rebounded, out stolen, and shot for from FT line.

This is a VERY EXPENSIVE loss.

Lakers have HCA throughout the playoffs.

A win is a win and a loss is a loss, dude...they all count the same in the regular season.

[Mavs<Spurs]

I would gladly trade away my $1300 in coin that I just won for a Spurs win.


And I hate that Pop did such a poor job coaching.


But with Manu back into the lineup and with Gooden fully assimilated into our team and playing major minutes, I think that we can beat the Lakers even though the Lakers will have hca.

It wasn't a statement game because of the difference maker that Manu is and how much Gooden will help us.

So, I don't read too much into it.

[crc21209]

Their was no way the Spurs were ever going to catch the Lakers for the 1 seed. They can have it for all I care. This Spurs team healthy and ready can take out any team in the league, and that's all that matters. seeds. I just want this team healthy.

[crc21209]

The thing I LOVE about Gooden is that the short amount of time he was out there, he was GOING for Rebounds, hustling for them, bringing them down aggressively. His energy and hustle are going to pay off big time for this team.

[alchemist]

Anyone think Pop didn't insert Gooden back into the game so the Lakers couldn't get a feel for him?

[lefty]

Anyone think Pop didn't insert Gooden back into the game so the Lakers couldn't get a feel for him?

I'll keep posting it: Pop went CIA hardcore

[DrHouse]

I've said this many times before but it bears repeating.

To beat this Laker team you have to find a way to stop their points in the paint. The Lakers again outscored the Spurs in the paint and in 2nd chance points. You simply can't expect the outcome in the playoffs to be any different if that doesn't change.

[Ice009]

This coming from YOU????

I've never given up. I get real ty during the regular season, but that doesn't mean I'm even close to giving up on the big picture.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Half - man actually

and now half amazing?

Tony Parker has become a of a player !

This is not the same Tony Parker that the Lakers were able to stymie.

to Tony Parker !

[lefty]

and now half amazing?

Tony Parker has become a of a player !

This is not the same Tony Parker that the Lakers were able to stymie.

to Tony Parker !

I didn't mean half amazing

I meant half man, because he sucked major donkey ass in the 1st half

[Yorae]

We did outscore them for 3 qtrs but 1st qtr lead was just too much.

[Don Quixote]

Do you really think Manu and Drew are going to make that much of a difference in the playoffs? Sure ... it's possible, but not likely. And certainly, to suggest that they absolutely WILL get us over the hump is absurd. That's just grasping at that point.

I've thought all year that the Spurs should be able to handle any comers in the WC playoffs ... UNTIL they have to play the Lakers. Then it will a totally different story. It will be a repeat of tonight and last year's playoffs.

Are there any reasons to expect any different of a result from last year's 4-1 faceplant? Any rational reasons, that is?

[Ice009]

I would gladly trade away my $1300 in coin that I just won for a Spurs win.


And I hate that Pop did such a poor job coaching.


But with Manu back into the lineup and with Gooden fully assimilated into our team and playing major minutes, I think that we can beat the Lakers even though the Lakers will have hca.

It wasn't a statement game because of the difference maker that Manu is and how much Gooden will help us.

So, I don't read too much into it.

The main reason we can beat the Lakers with out home court advantage is a guy called Manu Ginobili.

[Don Quixote]

Anyone think Pop didn't insert Gooden back into the game so the Lakers couldn't get a feel for him?

Yeah, I'm so sure Drew Gooden is the missing ingredient to our le aspirations. He keeps Kobe & co. up at night, wondering how they're going to defend him.

[Ice009]

Do you really think Manu and Drew are going to make that much of a difference in the playoffs? Sure ... it's possible, but not likely. And certainly, to suggest that they absolutely WILL get us over the hump is absurd. That's just grasping at that point.

I've thought all year that the Spurs should be able to handle any comers in the WC playoffs ... UNTIL they have to play the Lakers. Then it will a totally different story. It will be a repeat of tonight and last year's playoffs.

Are there any reasons to expect any different of a result from last year's 4-1 faceplant? Any rational reasons, that is?

No one is saying that they will guarantee us a win, well they shouldn't be saying that, but they will definitely give us a real shot to win it.

[lefty]

Do you really think Manu and Drew are going to make that much of a difference in the playoffs? Sure ... it's possible, but not likely. And certainly, to suggest that they absolutely WILL get us over the hump is absurd. That's just grasping at that point.

I've thought all year that the Spurs should be able to handle any comers in the WC playoffs ... UNTIL they have to play the Lakers. Then it will a totally different story. It will be a repeat of tonight and last year's playoffs.

Are there any reasons to expect any different of a result from last year's 4-1 faceplant? Any rational reasons, that is?

- Pop not going CIA in the playoffs
- We are much better this year with the additions of CLUTCH Mason and Hill, who's an upgrade over JV
- a rested Bowen playing more minutes = good D and corner 3's
- No Hill on Kobe
- Gooden playing more
- Bonner playing less
- Manu playing...duh!

- AND if we are 100% healthy

[bdictjames]

We need a Gasol and Odom stopper. Forget about Kobe.

[Don Quixote]

I've said this many times before but it bears repeating.

To beat this Laker team you have to find a way to stop their points in the paint. The Lakers again outscored the Spurs in the paint and in 2nd chance points. You simply can't expect the outcome in the playoffs to be any different if that doesn't change.

Agree totally. The Lakers are a much, much better team. And if you want to beat a squad that much better, you gotta bring your A-game. This includes interior D and 2d-chances.

No reason to expect any different of an outcome than last year.

That said ... I'm still looking forward to the playoffs. It'll be a good month before we have to play the Lakers in the WCF. The fun will end then, but May will be good at least.

[NBAdime]

Considering Kobe's best friend in LA is the video-coordinator...I doubt he is wondering how Gooden plays.