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Last year they had health, so now you are not right.So you do know that we are right.
YOU ARE DAMN RIGHT........ It is not an overreaction it is reality.
Last year they had health, so now you are not right.So you do know that we are right.
With Duncan out, this game serves as much of a testimony of his true greatness, as it also exposes the skill-level deficiency of the Spurs frontline players. The Spurs are in desparate need of a backup big who can rebound, block shots and defend the interior. Diaw, Bonner and Blair simply cannot cut it. Had the Grizzlies been more conscious of pounding the ball into Gasol and Z-bo, they likely would've won this game easily.
Pop won't play Baynes because wouldn't be fair to the team
This I agree with. The vaunted depth really goes off a cliff when TD/Tiago get in foul trouble. ZBo has been horrible all year though. Don't know what happened to him.
Having piss-poor defensive players on the roster, specifically Bonner, isn't fair to the team either.
Good God, I can only hope this is his last year in a Spurs uniform. This failed experiement has gone on far too long.
This. Splitter's foul-out was bogus too. That loose ball foul was an atrocious call. He was getting hugged on the play. And yes, with Tim out that leaves a big hole along the frontline. I'm sure the Bulls would feel that way without Noah, the Grizz without Gasol, or the Lakers without Dwight. I actually thought this game would have gone a lot worse than it did
I didn't know Z-Bo was been struggling this year. As for this game, it's almost as though Z-Bo allowed his offensive struggles to affect his overall interest in the game. As for Gasol, I simply don't know why they didn't pound the ball into him to take advantage of the the absence of Duncan and the foul-proneness of Splitter?
Gasol had an abdominal tear about a week ago. I suspect he's playing through pain right now. Wouldn't surprise me if they're taking it lightly with him.
you forgot consistent role players. and a starting 2 guard that doesnt leave his man wide open for three, and finishes at the rim. a PF that finishes strong at the rim and plays through contact. An all star PG that isnt instantly neutralized by long athletic defenders.
did i miss anything???
oh yeah, and a coach who'll play the best players.
I am so ing mad at these guys.
This team is just full of re s. Keep making the same mistake over and over again. How the do you leave people open for 3 pointers when the game is on the line??????????????????
ing dumb mother ers.
I've lost all confidence in Danny Green in tight situations. He's not a great defender, didn't bother Conley at all on his drive to the hoop. Doesn't have the lateral quickness at all to cut off penetration.
These guys need to get their together.
I won't even bother saying anything about Gary Neal. He is the guy I could seriously punch in the face right now.
Bad defense? At this point in the season you should be making less defensive mistakes than earlier in the season. Defense is all about repe ion.
I really believe they think their regular defense can stop last second shots. You have to bring in the all hands team like in football when they anticipate an onside kick. Bring in your fresh, fastest players to guard for the last few seconds. You can't expect players who have been running around on defense to chase the ball with worn out legs
It was another late meltdown/pathetic choke job. For a veteran team, in late March-early April to continually be failing to execute and to not even look poised, is both telling and alarming.
I think a lot of you guys are just in denial that another promising season is going to end prematurely, but deep down, you've got to see all the signs too. Once again, basically everything that could have went wrong has. This is why they needed to get it done last season.
Real ICE, truth. Forget who replies with some stupid response to this because it is the truth!
Tbh its tough to protect the rim when neither Tim nor Tiago is in the game. If Green sagged, Conley would have just pulled up, and considering he had just hit a 3, he was probably feeling it. Green played it right by staying close. Now, if you put a 6'6 SG on a point guard who gets good penetration, its going to be near impossible for Green to be low/quick enough to contend with him. By forcing him to drive rather than pull up, it puts the onus on the big men to come over and help, which is something Tim has been tremendous at this season. Unfortunately, with Tim out and Tiago fouled out, it was guys like Boris and Bonner rotating.
DP
I was ignoring this thread for the past few months. Now, I am worried about this issue. I can't believe we are ranked 3rd in D, but it doesn't show when I watch games. It's ridiculous! Most of the recent losses are from last second shots!
Too bad there weren't any 7ft 260 lb shot blockers on the bench.
Not passing the ball to Jax on that 2 on 1 fast break was maybe worse than leaving Conley open at the end of the game. What a stupid, stupid decision. That play showed how selfish he really is.
He's probably been watching Kobe play, plus he's been wearing Kobe's shoes most of the season. I guess I shouldn't be surprised with how selfish he's been at times, seems like he has a Kobe like at ude to team ball. Someone needs to give him some Lebron tapes so he can learn how to make Basketball plays for his teammates.
Last edited by Ice009; 04-02-2013 at 01:02 AM.
Agreed on Neal. Can not believe he doesn't make that pass-- only Spur on the team who doesn't make that pass.
On Pop-- who I love-- Why is neal on the floor coming out of the deadball to play that bad D. Why not Green on an Off-Def switch. Why put leave him out there then.
Horrible defending instincts-- sucked into the paint when he can't possibly get to the ball to leave a good 3pt shooter open.
these fools are still too scared to foul in the last minutes. I rather have them beat you at the line than drop a 3 on your face.
Not as worried about protection at the rim on that last shot-- as to why Green sets up defensively on that play (like he always does) giving so much room to the left. It is curious and off against a righty-- against the LEFTY Conley- just plain stupid. watched the replay again-- he runs out and gives him the lane to the LEFT.
It is sickening! I am just as mad as you tonight, livid! Tim and Leonard out and you can win a key game like this! DO IT! Not to mention off the heals of yesterdays choke job, instead they do two choke jobs in a row! Great #1 seed up in the air and you pull this crap again SPURS! Not GOOD. I would not be shocked if #1 seed is fully gone when we meet the Thunder again this week.
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