over/under on blair's minutes tonight

[rjv]

does he get over 15 minutes? under? when do you think he would first appear or does he even play tonight?

[Samr]

I bet he's slated for about 12 minutes, starting early in the second quarter (assuming it's still compe ive). A lot of it has to depend on his play. If he goes out there and looks lost, especially on defense, he won't play all that much; if he continues the tear he was on in the pre-season, I see no reason Pop wouldn't play him for upwards of 20 minutes thereafter.

Minutes played, to me, will be just as interesting as anything else in the box score. I'll be watching Hill, Ratliff, McDysse and Blair. RJ is gonna get a lot of run.

[ClingingMars]

as long as he plays serviceable defense and rebounds, I'm thinking 20-30 minutes, depending on his conditioning

[Interrohater]

as long as he plays serviceable defense and rebounds, I'm thinking 20-30 minutes, depending on his conditioning

dude, that's a lot of minutes for him. I guess you're thinking that Ratliff won't play and it'll just be Tim, Mcdyess, Bonner and Blair?

[Solid D]

does he get over 15 minutes? under? when do you think he would first appear or does he even play tonight?

Perfect matchup for Blair to get some minutes and experience. I'll guess 16 minutes.

[Interrohater]

I'll take 18 minutes with 6 points and 8 boards. Let's also throw in a steal or two.

[PDXSpursFan]

Blair = DNP Coach's Decision = total metldown on this forum

[xtremesteven33]

The Hornets look like a good matchup for Blair to really compete. They dont have any good bigs besides West/Okafor so i expect him to come out with the second unit and pretty much continue the onslaught.....

[TDMVPDPOY]

double double for blair, west and okafor cant stop the beast

[rjv]

i myself and am thinking about 16 to 18 minutes. if it is a close game in the 4th i would not expect to see him in that quarter at all.

[Mr. Body]

I can see Blair playing very limited minutes tonight. You think Pop suddenly trusts a bench rookie?

[Solid D]

I can see Blair playing very limited minutes tonight. You think Pop suddenly trusts a bench rookie?

Yes, but DeJuan Blair plays with such intensity he gets credit for 16 minutes when he only plays 8 minutes. It has to do with the invisible time plane but only Blair and Ginobili exist in it.

[Darkwaters]

I can see Blair playing very limited minutes tonight. You think Pop suddenly trusts a bench rookie?

Against Hilton Armstrong? I would.

[Mr. Body]

I mean, I hope he plays. But this is Pop we're talking about. He won't trust his bench enough until like 30 games are down.

[Spursmania]

Between 14-18 minutes.

[Whisky Dog]

9 min for Blair. I'm hoping Georgie gets some burn to hopefully continue his great offseason and produce.

[Solid D]

If you think about it, the more minutes the veteran Bigs play tonight, the fewer they play tomorrow night (b2b...don't forget). Tonight or tomorrow, Blair should get some decent minutes.

[Mel_13]

16

[urunobili]

18

[PM5K]

I think it's important to get that first win under your belt, I don't care if Blair plays at all. I hope to see him more though as the season goes on, Pop keep talking about how he wants to get certain players plenty of rest, playing Blair makes perfect sense, especially early in the season.

[InRareForm]

17

[CGD]

With a 15 min bar --> I'll take the under.

[manustarting2gd]

14 mins 8pts and 5 rebs

[Chomag]

I hope he gets soem good burn tonight. Court time can do nothing but help Blair at this point. This is Pop though and we all know he is not afraid to DNPing his rooks. I would be angrey if he did not play, or only got to play in garbage time yes but honestly would it be very surprising if Pop hardly played him?

[Darkwaters]

I think Blair will definitely get some burn tonight. Considering all the hype that Blair has gotten this offseason I think it would almost be blasphemy to sit him all game. But that doesn't mean he'll play much either.

8-12 minutes. I'll take the middle: 10.