Spurs vs. Grizzlies 4/9/10 Game Blog...

[Spurs Brazil]

Memphis scored 37pts in the 2nd quarter. A lot of those on a terrible defense by Blair/Bonner and small ball

[Crookshanks]

Playing Denver tomorrow, in Denver...

Okay - but every game is important now. Tim should've been able to play a few minutes there at the end of the half.

[Pauleta14]

This is why Phil Jackson likes tall PGs because they can see over the defense and don't throw away passes like TP just did.

The guy has 7 assist and 11 pts in 13mins off the bench, and you manage to highlight his only TO...

Maybe it's just a reflex...

[kace]

Can this team at least hold leads without Manu?? we are bad...

stop sucking manu's balls and watch the game. we're destroyed in the paint without Tim, that's our problem tonight and it has nothing to do with manu's presence or absence.

[ohmwrecker]

Yes - did I miss something? I mean, when the Griz were making their run, why didn't Pop put Tim in?

That's a good question . . .

[TPnumber1]

The guy has 7 assist and 11 pts in 13mins off the bench, and you manage to highlight his only TO...

Maybe it's just a reflex...

typical ice

[alchemist]

I understand what Pop is doing, but Duncan and McDyess should have played the last five minutes of the half. This isn't a preseason game and the Grizzlies, even without two of their six best players and with virtually nothing to play for aren't the Timberwolves. It might not be a bad idea to make sure the game is firmly in the Spurs control before treating it like it's preseason.

The rotation needs to be tightened in the second half. I don't about minutes, they've been managed enough. Win the game you have to win, take your chances tomorrow. Don't get caught trying to have your cake and eat it too and lose both.

You're always on Pop about this, now you don't like it?

[Ice009]

13 mn 4/5 11 pts 7 assists only 1 to

you will never change

Where did I say he had a bad game?

I said he choked at the end of the half.

LEARN TO READ.

I've been on Parker's side the last few days when everyone is asking to trade him.

You wanna call me out again YOU! I've had enough of you guys. If I even comment on a bad stretch of play you guys start crying.

TP had a bad stretch to close the half just like he did in the Phoenix game and I commented on it. You wanna cry GO AHEAD.

[TD 21]

You're always on Pop about this, now you don't like it?

It depends on the situation. Generally speaking, I'm fine with it to an extent, but 5:39? Like I said, if he plays 10-11, he still get's plenty of rest and the Spurs are probably still in control of this game. Now, it's up for grabs and he may have to play a 18-20 minute second half, depending on how things go.

[Crookshanks]

In other news - the Celtics are getting their collective butts kicked by the Wizards.

[ohmwrecker]

Where did I say he had a bad game?

I said he choked at the end of the half.

LEARN TO READ.

I've been on Parker's side the last few days when everyone is asking to trade him.

You wanna call me out again YOU! I've had enough of you guys. If I even comment on a bad stretch of play you guys start crying.

Stay cool, Ice. Ice, stay cool.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Chillllllll man CHilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllll its alright

[TPnumber1]

Where did I say he had a bad game?

I said he choked at the end of the half.

LEARN TO READ.

I've been on Parker's side the last few days when everyone is asking to trade him.

You wanna call me out again YOU! I've had enough of you guys. If I even comment on a bad stretch of play you guys start crying.

TP had a bad stretch to close the half just like he did in the Phoenix game and I commented on it. You wanna cry GO AHEAD.

hmm keep cool man ...

[Ice009]

Stay cool, Ice. Ice, stay cool.

I'm cool enough.

Let's just play a better second half. We gotta stop making these stupid mistakes.

Too many mental errors, silly unforced errors that show no mental focus whatsoever. Pop needs to rip these guys up.

[TD 21]

In other news, apparently the Jazz are not only never going to lose again, but are rarely ever going to be challenged. Naturally, the Thunder have to be winning too. Spurs need to win this game because tomorrow will only be more difficult.

As an aside, Pop is killing Duncan's chances at keeping his streak of averaging a double double for a season alive. He's already dipped below 18 ppg for the first time in his career. At this rate, it's a toss up as to whether he finishes at or above 10 rpg.

[kace]

You wanna call me out again YOU! I've had enough of you guys. If I even comment on a bad stretch of play you guys start crying.

TP had a bad stretch to close the half just like he did in the Phoenix game and I commented on it. You wanna cry GO AHEAD.

yep . he had a bad strech of one bad play (TO) between a shot made and an assist. you surely had to comment on this "bad strech"

[Ice009]

yep . he had a bad strech of one bad play (TO) between a shot made and an assist. you surely had to comment on this "bad strech"

Keep crying. I'm going to say whatever I want.

If I want to say Tony had a bad play or bad finish to the quarter I will. If you don't like it tough.

[kace]

In other news, apparently the Jazz are not only never going to lose again, but are rarely ever going to be challenged. Naturally, the Thunder have to be winning too. Spurs need to win this game because tomorrow will only be more difficult.

As an aside, Pop is killing Duncan's chances at keeping his streak of averaging a double double for a season alive. He's already dipped below 18 ppg for the first time in his career. At this rate, it's a toss up as to whether he finishes at or above 10 rpg.

honestly, who cares ? as long as tim is "fresh" for the PO.

[ohmwrecker]

The Spurs just need to play for tonight and worry about Denver tomorrow.

[Blackjack]

Win the game you have to win, take your chances tomorrow. Don't get caught trying to have your cake and eat it too and lose both.

I definitely agree with that.

If you want to rest players, rest them. Put them in a coat and tie so you're not tempted to play them. If you need to win the game against an inferior opponent and you've got a game the next day ... save for a minute or two here or there, play the regular rotations and you should be able to sit guys in the fourth; give the team the right approach and mindset to go out and put the hammer down.

[kace]

Keep crying.

i'm not crying, i'm laughing. not a big deal man.

[easy7]

Feet don't fail me now...

[Crookshanks]

In other news, apparently the Jazz are not only never going to lose again, but are rarely ever going to be challenged. Naturally, the Thunder have to be winning too. Spurs need to win this game because tomorrow will only be more difficult.

Utah is winning by 10 and the Thunder are up 12 on the Suns. I hope the Spurs see the scores at halftime and realize they gotta get their heads out of their butts and play smarter.

[Pauleta14]

Where did I say he had a bad game?

I said he choked at the end of the half.

LEARN TO READ.

I've been on Parker's side the last few days when everyone is asking to trade him.

You wanna call me out again YOU! I've had enough of you guys. If I even comment on a bad stretch of play you guys start crying.

TP had a bad stretch to close the half just like he did in the Phoenix game and I commented on it. You wanna cry GO AHEAD.

Relax...

Nobody's crying or anything, actually, we 're loughing...

I know you're not a "tp hater", but it was funny that your first comment was on his lone mistake of THAT game...

[Ice009]

It appears Pop is keeping Garret as a placeholder.

I don't know if I like this going by this game. Maybe it's time to just start Parker and see if we can be more consistent. Is Tp ready for more minutes?