Play everyone tomorrow Pop

[therealtruth]

100% agreed. In fact I'd argue that giving guys too much rest can throw off their rhythm and make them more likely to get hurt. The old "work prevents injuries" theory. I'm fine with giving Manu a break and even Tim from time to time but this is getting a little bit out of control imo.

It's not like any of the players (besides Parker) really play heavy minutes anyway.

Last year partially supports that theory. Duncan sits out one game and sprains his ankle the next game. Ginobili sits out one game and then gets injured the next game.

[therealtruth]

Again, there really is no need for any rest tomorrow night, and it might be time to push Manu to start getting healthy. If he can't play back to back's for the rest of the season, what does that say about his health? I'm not impressed, he needs to eventually do it.

All players will be with the team in Sacramento anyways, and we get 2 days off before playing Indiana and then another 2 days off before playing in Cleveland. There will be ample rest and practice time in those upcoming 4 days off.

What happened to blowing teams out and resting later on in the game?

[100%duncan]

^
It didn't exist

[Dingle Barry]

Rest em. "Work prevents injury"=hogwash.

[jiggy_55]

What happened to blowing teams out and resting later on in the game?

Agreed. The only real need for rest comes on situations like the recent 5 games in 6 nights, and on back-to-back-to-backs. And in those cases, I really would only understand resting injured players and Manu/Duncan once. Otherwise it's being overdone and taken to a different and imho an unacceptable level.

[benefactor]

If he wanted to be cautious with Manu I'd understand that, but everyone else can probably play. They only play one game in the next 5 days so there will be some rest time coming up for everyone.

[OZspurs]

want to see how Mills rests TP.

[100%duncan]

^ how can that happen?

[Mel_13]

Manu will rest. I don't see any other "healthy" rests. Hope to see Tiago get a few minutes to start knocking off the rust.

[Bartleby]

[SilverSpur]

Give Splitter, Anderson, Diaw and Mills as much playing time as possible. Use Parker, Duncan, and Manu if needed, but don't give them the night off.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

If any of the big 3 were to play, i personally don't buy into playing them limited minutes, play them normal minutes, or if not, don't play them at all. not bull like having timmy play for 15 mins and sit him the rest the game..

[Proxy]

Last four NBA champions:

2008 Boston Celtics
2009 Las Angeles Lakers
2010 Las Angeles Lakers
2011 Dallas Maverickss

The Spurs haven't advanced out of the second round in 4 years while 4 older teams won championships. How can that be?

The principle thought behind resting one's players hasn't proven to be anymore successful than those teams that chose to play them.

Resting players in February and March won't impact play in April and May and certainly won't prevent injuries from occurring.

08, Lose to LA, Ginobili playing on a bum ankle
09, Lose to DAL, Ginobili out entirely
10, Lose to PHX, Ginobili broken nose
11, Lose to MEM, Ginobili broken arm

If it has no effect, then what is the point of complaining about it? It's only done good this year for a deep team that has the luxury to do so.

[ManuTastic]

Just my guess but I think Manu sits. It would be four games in five nights for Parker, so Pop might sit him too if his hamstring isn't 100%. I don't see why Pop would sit Duncan ... although if he's not playing Manu or TP, Pop might sit Duncan to make sure he doesn't waste too much energy trying to carry the team.

Personally, I'm fine with whatever Pop decides. He's been great in the last few games in figuring out who to sit and how to adjust the rotations.

Agreed. Don't really care about the W here, as keeping the big 3 healthy is more important, and actually getting more break-in time for Diaw, Jackson, Mills, etc. would be more valuable still.

Although, I do hate those f--ing cowbells...

[TampaDude]

Nope. Last Game. He rested them second to last game against the Lakers but then inexplicably played them against the Suns.

Dummies on the board said the same thing about how it wasn't a meaningless game cuz they were trying to get the best overall record in case they meet the Bulls.

Manu breaks his arm cuz he has a habit of getting injured on "freak plays".

The Spurs get steamrolled by the Grizzlies.

The Bulls never even made it to the Finals.

Yup...and none of that matters...NOBODY was getting by the Mavs last year...NOBODY.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

For the 853rd time...

THE SPURS DON'T CARE ABOUT REGULAR SEASON RECORDS OR PLAYOFF SEEDINGS.

There entire goal is to get to the playoffs in as good a shape as they can.

Please, God, stop these whiny threads about resting players.

[therealtruth]

The goal should be to get into the playoffs playing well as a team and healthy. You can't play well if you're team never plays together.

[T Park]

Yup...and none of that matters...NOBODY was getting by the Mavs last year...NOBODY.

Not necessarily true...

[TampaDude]

Not necessarily true...

Well, the Spurs sure as weren't gonna take 4 of 7 from the Mavs.

Dirk was on a mission last year. They weren't going to be denied.

[NickiRasgo]

:o

[roycrikside]

Well, everybody but Bonner, I guess. This was an L without Manu.

[anakha]

Well, everybody but Bonner, I guess.

For quite a few people, that's more than good enough.