Game Blog: Spurs @ Rockets - April 1

[Obstructed_View]

Did Pop's defensive schemes win 4 rings? Enough said.

No, Pop's talent won four rings. His coaching cost them at least two more.

[Chieflion]

is totally being a pussy right now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The best part is they get to enjoy RJ and Bonner for another 3-4 years.

And to think I was pilloried in the off-season for criticising the RJ re-signing...

As I said at the time, I'd rather have rolled with Rasual Butler and not been paying RJ 10m/yr for 4 yrs which hamstrings the cap.

Bonner is a little overpaid, but not the disaster that the RJ contract is.

[Obstructed_View]

did anyone just see rj watch as buddinger went right past him smh

Obviously the coach didn't, since RJ's still in the game.

[jjktkk]

The Spurs' defensive scheme is to outscore the other team from the perimeter.

Because that is this Spur's team strength.

[Chieflion]

When Popovich says that Richard Jefferson reworked on his fundamentals with him, he means that he has turned Richard Jefferson into Michael Finley.

[tdunk21]

Did Pop's defensive schemes win 4 rings? Enough said.

so our players suck at D...that answered my Q...cool

[ElNono]

No hand checking on the perimeter has shifted the advantage a long way in the offensive player's direction, particularly slashers. We used to win games in the 70s and 80s and rarely scored 100, but no team can do that consistently any more, so the rules changes have definitely affected the way the game is played. That's no excuse for our pathetic defense this season, but it does partly explain why Pop was able to win with a defensive focus earlier in the decade.

Also, Bruce should be in the HoF. He was a truly special defender, once in a generation guy.

Don't dispute the rules changed the game, and that Bowen was something else defensively. But teams still win with defense. Look up the Finals games for the past few seasons and they're rarely over 100 points.

Meaning, teams still play sound defense, even with the new rules. I agree we don't have the personnel to, though.

[Fireball]

is totally being a pussy right now.

I thought Pop warned him when he took him out early for a second in the first quarter ... but obviously it did not help ... try James Anderson coach

[Thomas82]

Come on Spurs!!!

[ace3g]

I'll say it again, RJ is one of the worst passers in the league

[timtonymanu]

When Popovich says that Richard Jefferson reworked on his fundamentals with him, he means that he has turned Richard Jefferson into Michael Finley.

Pop was looking for a Finley replacement. Who needs a Bowen?

[Thomas82]

TD with another double-double!!

[phxspurfan]

If we can't play well enough to beat the Rockettes, I'm not even sure we deserve to make the playoffs.

If you think about it, the Grizz (our potential 1 vs. 8 matchup) would crush the Rockettes.

[timtonymanu]

RJ, draw the foul. Don't be a and throw it out.

[Obstructed_View]

Because that is this Spur's team strength.

Well it is when you insist on having three or four three point shooters on the floor throughout the game.

[CFH]

Oh look, RJ hit a 3

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

No, Pop's talent won four rings. His coaching cost them at least two more.

He used the talent perfectly though - built a system that maximised everyone's abilities.

Which two do you think Pop lost through coaching?

[Capt Bringdown]

NBA rule changes have nothing to do with Pop's commitment to Finley/Bonnerball.

[Pauleta14]

How do you not know what that means? Are you a basketball fan at all? Please Google Chris Webber.

Thanks for the explaination!

[timtonymanu]

Saw that coming. Too many hesitations.

[CFH]

Get within 1 and let the Rockets go on a run, same every time

[timtonymanu]

Turning over the ball. What else is new?

[Thomas82]

There they go pulling away again!!

[DesignatedT]

lol at that shot. wow