Sit Duncan Rest of Reg Season

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What I see is that no matter what the rest of the team would do, Duncan would still get his and dominate DOMINATE his position especially 1on1s. Now they may lose a game because other players did not do their part or were missing shots. But the fact of the matter is Duncan would never be shut down by 1 player and this has happend more times than ever as of recent thats why he needs rest.

So how do you explain Duncan's performance in the two games prior to today? It certainly doesn't support your "happened more times than ever" statement. I asked specifically what you are seeing to make you think his injury is bothering him more than usual or that he's in pain.

[jdelar03]

So how do you explain Duncan's performance in the two games prior to today? It certainly doesn't support your "happened more times than ever" statement. I asked specifically what you are seeing to make you think his injury is bothering him more than usual or that he's in pain.

Your basing your view on the last 2 games against teams below 500 the pacers and thunder. Enough said.

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Your basing your view on the last 2 games against teams below 500 the pacers and thunder. Enough said.

I'm sorry, but I'd consider the last three games to fall under the "as of recent" cloak that you so awkwardly cast to imply that Duncan needs rest, but if that's not sufficient, let's go back further, shall we?

Since the Phoenix game on March 8, here are Duncan's numbers:

17.5 Points per game
10.8 Rebounds per game
1.4 Blocks per game

So allow me to rephrase the question, and maybe now you can answer it:

So how do you explain Duncan's performance over the past month? It certainly doesn't support your "happened more times than ever" statement. I asked specifically what you are seeing to make you think his injury is bothering him more than usual or that he's in pain.

[ballhog]

Tim looks shot. Manu rusty. Cavs couldn't miss. Spurs couldn't hit. Put Tim on the bench until the playoffs.

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Tim looks shot.

Since the Phoenix game on March 8, here are Duncan's numbers:

17.5 Points per game
10.8 Rebounds per game
1.4 Blocks per game

[J.T.]

This is Tim Duncan we're talking about, who was named Finals MVP in 2005 on two bad ankles and who fouled out the entire Mavericks team while playing with plantar fasciitis only three seasons ago.

Of course this is mostly post-2005 and post-2007 Spurfan saying these evil things about Duncan, which is understandable given their lack of knowledge on the subject of Playoff Tim Duncan.

[Fabbs]

If it will help his condition, sit him yes.

Seeding won't mean squat with an injured Tim added to an already moronic Popped rotation.

[jdelar03]

I'm sorry, but I'd consider the last three games to fall under the "as of recent" cloak that you so awkwardly cast to imply that Duncan needs rest, but if that's not sufficient, let's go back further, shall we?

Since the Phoenix game on March 8, here are Duncan's numbers:

17.5 Points per game
10.8 Rebounds per game
1.4 Blocks per game

So allow me to rephrase the question, and maybe now you can answer it:

So how do you explain Duncan's performance over the past month? It certainly doesn't support your "happened more times than ever" statement. I asked specifically what you are seeing to make you think his injury is bothering him more than usual or that he's in pain.

So 4pts below career average, about 1 rebound less and roughly a block per game below career average is doing good to you. Another thing to consider is Duncan is not being double teamed near as much as he as in the past so in my view he's playing below career averages without making the other teams play doubles on him constantly. Look if you want to keep thinking he's not hurt and is healthy than great. All I'm saying is we need him healthy more than we need the 2nd seed.

[spursfan1000]

I don't agreee on not playing him at all. I would like for him to play but around 20-25 mins a game. He really needs the rest for the playoffs, Manu looks good so he can stat with the amount of minutes he is getting now. Either way we will win the championship

[Agloco]

What I see is that no matter what the rest of the team would do, Duncan would still get his and dominate DOMINATE his position especially 1on1s. Now they may lose a game because other players did not do their part or were missing shots. But the fact of the matter is Duncan would never be shut down by 1 player and this has happend more times than ever as of recent thats why he needs rest.

The nature of Timmy's injury is such that it will not get better with a few days or even weeks rest. He needs to be off those knees for an extended period of time. That's simply not an option at this juncture. The thing you need to come to grips with is that Timmy's mobility issue is a direct consequence of his tendinosis. It's not getting any better during the PO either.

This is but one of the reasons why I say that the Spurs are done this year.

[Spursone]

AGREED!

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So 4pts below career average, about 1 rebound less and roughly a block per game below career average is doing good to you.

In 28 minutes per game? Absolutely. Your argument that those numbers aren't good is actually more stupid than your argument that he should be resting for a week and a half with an injury that typically takes 5-8 months of rest to heal.

Another thing to consider is Duncan is not being double teamed near as much as he as in the past so in my view he's playing below career averages without making the other teams play doubles on him constantly.

I haven't seen teams stop doubling him. What I saw yesterday was an offense that ran really well in the first quarter when it was going through him, and then it fell apart for the next three quarters when he got four touches. The worst part is that mouth-breathers come into the forums and blame Duncan for it.