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There's not way Duncan doesn't play. Manu probably won't play, but TP probably (hopefully) will.
How long are Manu and Tony out?
Are the Spurs ever going to develop any consistency with people in and out of the lineup and playing time being constantly shuffled?
There's not way Duncan doesn't play. Manu probably won't play, but TP probably (hopefully) will.
Pop said Tony and Manu both won't play tomorrow.
I think they already said during the game (before Manu left) that Parker would be out tomorrow and would be day-to-day after that. , rest Duncan and play Mahinmi, Hairston and Haislip. I'm tired of seeing Duncan get so much wear with nothing to show for it. Maybe having a game without our big three will have the Jazz listless to start the game and we can bury them.
A game without the big three would be interesting to see, but other then RJ and Hill, who is going to put up numbers? McDyess can help, but he won't score 15+. Bonner only plays well off the bench in limited numbers, Mason has been terrible, Bogans is limited offensively.
That leaves Finley and Blair who can legitimately score, that's if Finley is hitting shots. We won't have anyone to guard Okur and Boozer (we all remember how well Bonner did against Okur last time), and they're going to slam us in the front court.
With that said, could be interesting to see the role players get a boost in numbers, especially at home.
Start Bonner, Blair, Jefferson, Mason and Hill. Tell Mason we're missing the big three anyway, time to shoot his way out of his slump. Shoot every time you're open, you're 'Money' Mason. He could be useful again if he gets his confidence back.
Bring McDyess and Mahinmi (or Ratliff) in for the second unit, along with Hairston and Finley. You'll have to rotate Mason and Hill out so there's always at least one on the floor to run the point. Probably lose the game, but get Mason the heck out of his slump and give Mahinmi, Hairston and maybe Haislip one chance to show you something. And like I said, the Jazz might come out listless if we don't have our big three, you never know.
It wouldn't be too surprising for Pop to sit Duncan. Less than 24 hours rest could mean Pop tries to win it with the bench.
Utah hasn't won in SA since I've been a die-hard NBA fan..we usually have our way with them when it's in San Antonio, so hopefully TD can come in and have a good 1st half, leading to a blowout..
Hopefully a lot of Hairston and Blair tomorrow..
I hope Tim plays, as long as he gets limited minutes. Not the same minutes like tonight.
Richard Jefferson should explode in this game though. No more ing around. He needs to play like he is getting payed 15 Mil. With Parker and Ginobili out and Duncan possibly not playing, he needs to explode. And it's not like we aren't sure if he can do it or not. We all know he can do it. He dropped 29 points on the Mavs, so he should be able to play well against the Jazz.
One of the reasons we got Jefferson was for Ginobili Insurance, well it's time to make a call to the Insurance Office. Come on Jefferson.
exactly and mostly against Sloan team. we know that Utah playing tough physical bball
We're not even past game 10 and you're already thinking Pop will sit Duncan? Why the would he even consider that?
If we were in January and we were 3rd or 4th in the standings I'm sure TD would rest today.
But it's november,we are 4-5 and you never know if the injuries are going to end.
Phoenix,Dallas,Denver...are strong this year so it wouldn't be great to be 0-2 with Utah.
I agree with sitting Duncan. Let's see what the team can do without the 3 vets in there.
Looks like he should have stuck with that. I hope Manu makes it back soon.
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