Cojo earned more minutes. Especially with Parker still a bit gimpy.
I liked that Pop seemed to finally call a play for Kawhi in the end of the 4th quarter. It caught Peace by surprise I thought. I know that Kawhi is somewhat intimidated by Peace but getting him more involved in the game through playcalling could spark his confidence.
I gotta admit I'm probably the last guy to notice anyone's performance on D, even TD's, but tonight Cojo was an absolute HOUND on that end!! It wasn't until late in the season that he actually started to see rotation minutes, and for his first playoff game, he impressed me as a rotation guy for years to come.
I know everyone's scared of the B-label jinx around here, but damn, Cojo's trying his hardest to imitate.
does Green actually know he's supposed to play while he's on the court? He's on his way to another disappearence in the playoffs IMO. When you've been one of the best 3pt shooters all year, you can't get intimidated by the playoffs.
He earned no more than a C-. You have to expect more from a starter than he gave today.
did you find a place to watch the game?
You guys think Pop would have started Diaw in the series if he was healthy?
Considering expectations bonner is a triple A
No way Parker was better than a C. Missed took my shots and unspectacular all around. But, on a positive note, he looks improved over recent outings.
Generous, to say the least.
I'd have been more surprised if he looked physically right than if he didn't, but still, it's alarming that he couldn't consistently beat Blake off the dribble and that he had so much trouble finishing at the rim despite their length not heavily influencing many of his attempts. The Lakers offense is so impotent and the Spurs defense stout enough that it's probably not going to matter. But if he doesn't start looking like himself sooner than later, they're gone in the 2nd round.
Going with Bonner was both predictable and a no brainer, as Blair has no use or value in this match-up. Going with Joseph was legitimately surprising and open for debate. I personally would have went with Neal and just played eight (and when he's comfortable giving Ginobili closer to 30 mpg, this is probably what it'll come to), but I see the logic of going with Joseph and can't complain with the result.Pop B+
Other than odd usage of Hack-a-Howard, I really liked his decisions. Going with Joseph and Bonner paid off.
Bonner actually giving great minutes was the difference, imo
soft layup attempts from Tiago had me-ing .
Positives:
TD playing at 80% and still putting up 17 and 10. Consistency.
As Chuck says, GI-NO-BILI! Manu's been at his best since the Detroit game.
Bonner's addition of a hook to his arsenal means that he's not a playoff liability at the least.
18 turnovers forced. If the Spurs can't outshoot their opposition, they better make them have zero-point possessions.
3-15 3 pointers allowed. The three point defense has been slipping as of late.
Negatives:
Wow, Tony. Get well soon; we'll need you at tiptop shape for round 2.
Tiago's playing like he goes for the contact rather than the finish. Dude, you're not on the Thunder.
Expected more from Kawhi but 11 boards is gravy.
Racm. You want them to shoot threes....
Kawhi Leonard's presence on defense was very effective. He forced a lot of turnovers, and if it wasn't for him this would have been a tight game.
I like the Lakers shooting a lot of threes but not actually MAKING them, you know?
3-15 is a great start.
If Bonner continues to play well, the Spurs' ceiling is significantly higher. Seriously, even when Diaw comes back, a mentally tough Bonner is a great asset to have against Ibaka, Gasol and Faried.
Green looked lost until his last few minutes. His energy at the end reminded me of last season.
Ginobili looking good is indescribably awesome. A three-wing rotation may be the best way to go.
Joseph's energy may help him keep the back-up point job. I still think Neal may get it back, though.
Splitter may not have a good game this series, but I hope that is not the case. Not having Diaw puts a lot of pressure on Duncan.
MWP on Leonard worries me. The Spurs need to win that match-up.
Maybe it's just me but his running hook has opened up his game and given him confidence.
Couldn't agree more.
Yeah, I can see that. It makes players more hesitant to close out on him. When he's being guarded by immobile players, that pretty much leaves him open.
He had that hook last year too tbh. He's always had a decent counter but he's just flat out choked in the past.
Happy he had a good game today.
The game was ugly and boring. I'll gladly take the win.
To go farther we are going to need some other players to be able to put up some points. I am really hoping that Pop gives TMac some time just to see what he can do for us.
Totally. I had a feeling that one was going in.
Seeing him in a suit makes me think he won't be playing in the first round, if at all.
You have that on the negative side though...
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