Game Blog: Spurs vs. Thunder - Game 5

[roycrikside]

It's overblown to say Manu starting will hurt the bench. Doesn't anyone ever remember him starting a game before? He still plays half of his minutes, if not more, with the bench.
He's the first starter off the floor, around the 6 min mark, and back on the floor to play with the bench guys around the 2 min mark.

Don't be surprised if the guy he checks back in for is Tony.

[Ice009]

I don't know if I like the move with Manu starting.

Green already playing like crap, we definitely need him to play well. This will probably make him even less confident

It's a good move. Starting Manu gets him to play the SG position without having to worry about ball handling and creating from the first minute he is out there. Less chance of turnovers.

Also, Manu playing only 20-25 minutes a game is a joke. Instead of 10-15 minutes of suckage from Danny, Manu should get those extra 10 minutes and it can get him into a better rhythm from the get go.

I believe in Danny, and I think he will be OK off of the bench. Bottom line is though that Manu should be getting more minutes instead of splitting them with Danny.

[BatManu20]

Hopefully Green doen't let his confidence get down now that Manu is starting. It happens to young players and we need him to knock down open shots.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I expect a big game from Timmy Manu and Tony, they know how big of a game this game is, they will be ready

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

My first instinct was that I don't like what that will do to Green's confidence but to be honest he hasn't looked good for most of this series. I don't think there's much damage to do. It will force OKC to play the matchup game, reassign Thabo and let Parker get off to a better start.

[maverick1948]

I agree with Manu starting but I think that Blair should start and Diaw come off the bench would have been better than Manu starting.

[Dex]

Dammit, Manu already on the floor in the locker room.

The Flop is strong with this one!

[JohnnySixString]

Expect them to lose and be pleasantly surprised if they win. That's my plan tonight.

[bulakenyo]

This "Green will lose confidence" is kinda BS, I feel.

He doesn't seem to be that type of personality.

He's calm, mature and he plays within the system, with no complaints.

He's not like those bratty primadonna crybabies who gets insulted by not starting.

He's struggling offensively, so he knows what's best for the team at this time.

Not starting him won't destroy his confidence at all.

[ace3g]

more footage of Timmy with his daughter

[Manu20]

Did chuck just pick OKC to win?!?

[TDomination]

I love seeing Duncan with his daughter! were back at home, i don't know why but seeing that gave me a good feeling for this game.

[naico]

more footage of Timmy with his daughter

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu starting is a good move. And I prefer Diaw to keep starting as he's a superior defender to Grizz, and Grizz should have a better chance to make an impact against the secondary OKC bigs who are undersized like him (Collison) or poor defensively (Nazr).

[siraulo23]

Damn it, Spurs lose tonight

F oh well

Shaq and Kenny picked the spurs again
Chuck picked OKC, chucks been money so far this POs

Not looking good

[dmac]

Spurs need to go Bruce Bowen on the Thunder.

fixed

[JohnnySixString]

fixed

That would actually involve playing real defense.

[Dex]

If Bonner comes in the game, I might punch myself in the face.

If I punch myself in the face, I might get a black eye.

If I get a black eye, my girlfriend might not like me anymore.

If my girlfriend doesn't like me anymore, I might have to sign up for dating sites.

If I sign up for dating sites, I might end up eating tacos with a duck face.

Don't eat tacos with duck faces. Don't let Bonner in the game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Expect them to lose and be pleasantly surprised if they win. That's my plan tonight.

That's the best plan to retain sanity I think.

[naico]

If Bonner comes in the game, I might punch myself in the face.

If I punch myself in the face, I might get a black eye.

If I get a black eye, my girlfriend might not like me anymore.

If my girlfriend doesn't like me anymore, I might have to sign up for dating sites.

If I sign up for dating sites, I might end up eating tacos with a duck face.

Don't eat tacos with duck faces. Don't let Bonner in the game.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

this is about to happen!!

[TE]

If Bonner comes in the game, I might punch myself in the face.

If I punch myself in the face, I might get a black eye.

If I get a black eye, my girlfriend might not like me anymore.

If my girlfriend doesn't like me anymore, I might have to sign up for dating sites.

If I sign up for dating sites, I might end up eating tacos with a duck face.

Don't eat tacos with duck faces. Don't let Bonner in the game.

right on

[timtonymanu]

Man, I'm nervous as . Please win, Spurs.

[~Sweetmelody~]

Dammit, Manu already on the floor in the locker room.

The Flop is strong with this one!

I hope the crowd ROCKS THE HOUSE!

[100%duncan]

Most important game of the season. Ya'll ready for this?