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The Beast gave them a chance.
Can we depend on the beast 4 out of 7 games?
Tonight was an example of a team that can stop both TD and TP... or at least considerably reduce their production... other than Blair, we still haven't solved the riddle from last season. Dice barely played, RJ missed a bunch of shots, but most importantly, Pop went back to trust what did not work last season: Mason and Bonner...
The good news is that our defense improved. And even when none of our big 3 had a really good night, we managed to stay in the game to the end.
The Beast gave them a chance.
Can we depend on the beast 4 out of 7 games?
That was good game.
Three "ifs" stand out to me:
1. Obviously the turnovers (but that's going to happen with a bunch of new guys playing a seasoned defensive squad like Boston)
2. The free-throw shooting was horrific. We lost by seven and missed 10 free throws.
3. No one except Manu could hit a three (without a foot out of bounds). I'd like to give Boston a lot of credit for perimeter defense, but most of the looks were decent. We had an off night from beyond the arc.
The amazing thing to me is that this game was close from beginning to end, and that was because our team defense was much improved, our rebounding on both ends kicked ass, and our guys hustled and worked.
So, all you blamers, chill the out. This was a good loss. It showed exactly where we stacked up, and the fact is, we're not the best team in the league or even in our division yet. We're not that far off though. Once the guys fully learn the system, the turnovers will drop. The threes will fall again. The free throw shooting was bad and needs to improve. These things are going to take time, and having a bunch of cliff diving fans after every loss won't help.
And one more thing. I keep seeing blame thrown at Tony for the turnovers. Look at the box score.
That was an unusual game. The Spurs obliterated Boston on the boards by 23 but still lost- very strange. Missed free throws and turnovers hurt San Antonio.
Blair was outrageously effective and Duncan was Duncan, but most of the rest of the Spurs had off nights. Bonner did rebound well though (who didn't on the home team?).
Particularly telling was the always entertaining Rondo/Parker match-up, which went to Rondo based on the big plays at the end.
Pierce had one of his few invisible games this season. Manu matched him though. Garnett and Perkins maintained their run of offensive efficiency but just got clobbered in the rebounding column by Blair and Duncan.
The bottom line was about efficiency. San Antonio earned extra opportunities, but couldn't convert them. Boston made up the possession deficit through strong defense, and better passing and shooting.
Fun game. Good luck to the Spurs!
chill spurs fan, its too early too panick. we had to many mental mistakes in last nights game. we will be ready when it matters.
i say we trade bonner and finley
denver is playing really well right now. seems like every team is except for us lol
The spurs are constantly making mental mistakes in big games. They have won very few big games over the last year. Whether, its defensive rebounding, turnovers, poor shot selection down the stretch, pathetic free throw shooting, or bad defense, the spurs find a way to lose the big game
Their isn't one go to guy down the stretch that I feel comfortable taking a shot in the final minutes of a game. NOT ONE!
sonic opened this thread with the wrong date.. and he has a 1-7 record or similar when opening game threads... time to stop the kid from doing it again...
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i had a 1-2 record before.sonic opened this thread with the wrong date.. and he has a 1-7 record or similar when opening game threads... time to stop the kid from doing it again...
one loss being when pop rested the big 3 against denver last year.
Don't worry though, i won't start any GB until the next game against the lakers
when you do... please make sure you put the correct date so we can stay out of any jinxing excuse...i had a 1-2 record before.
one loss being when pop rested the big 3 against denver last year.
Don't worry though, i won't start any GB until the next game against the lakers
Some pics. Not the greatest as I was using my crappy camera on max zoom the whole time, but they are what they are.
1st half:
2nd:
Thanks ChumpDumper! Appreciate all the Duncan. Love this one.
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