First back to back tomorrow.... who to rest, if any?

[ElNono]

I went a little nuts this time, so really good seats with luxury suite access.

enjoy Mel... are you going to Philly?

[Mel_13]

enjoy Mel... are you going to Philly?

No, my daughter can't make that game.

This is what we're doing tomorrow:

http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/my-f...icks-with-spg/

[SAGirl]

I think Manu should be a lock to rest... he's been playing with a ton of energy, carrying the team for stretches... Tim might need some rest too...

It's tough though, since the end of the bench dwellers haven't shown much outside of Boban... Maybe time to give Simms a shot?

For sure Manu should rest TBH. TD should probably rest too, but I am concerned about it because West has just been that awful.
I would expect Kyle, Rasual, and Ray to get minutes. Rasual bc he has been playing well in limited minutes, Ray has shown a little something also in limited minutes, and the way Tony is starting, I would think you want Ray to remain ready and have some chemistry with others.

From there on, we might have Simms get about 8 mins since he is Manu's backup and needs a bit of play time here or there, in case we need him. He will be in tight leash as well. Pop might be ready to play Kawhi and Danny 35 mins if Kyle and Simms are not cutting it, but I hope they are decent enough to not have to run the other two to the ground.

I would not mind some Boban, but we'll see.

[DarrinS]

We got LMA going. Now, I'd like to see West with a nice game. He needs the minutes, tbh.

[apalisoc_9]

I doubt anyone would rest. It's the 4th game..well find out

[boutons_deux]

what's the deal with West? has his BBIQ gone south?

[ElNono]

No, my daughter can't make that game.

This is what we're doing tomorrow:

http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/my-f...icks-with-spg/

That's splendid!!!

I'm going too!! Just bought the tickets. I'll be here, row 3:

[SAGirl]

I went a little nuts this time, so really good seats with luxury suite access.

Oh I hope you get to see a few minutes of Manu/TD
They might play just a little, but from what I have read, the second day you feel like you took a bit of a beating, and its either rest, or if you are playing, then you are playing.

My concern was the 24 minutes for Manu. He was right at the edge of the max minutes he should play today, and he was going all out TBH. But its early in the season, and they have rest after tomorrow... so its a possibility nobody rests, and Pop just reins minutes in.

[Mel_13]

That's splendid!!!

I'm going too!! Just bought the tickets. I'll be here, row 3:

IIRC, that should be near the Spurs bench. I'll look for you. Will you be wearing a Manu NT jersey?

[SAGirl]

That's splendid!!!

I'm going too!! Just bought the tickets. I'll be here, row 3:

Wow!!!!!!
Nice seats. You are teasing.

[Spurtacular]

I think Manu should be a lock to rest... he's been playing with a ton of energy, carrying the team for stretches... Tim might need some rest too...

It's tough though, since the end of the bench dwellers haven't shown much outside of Boban... Maybe time to give Simms a shot?

Good thread. It's early enough in the season that maybe the Spurs will forgo the standard DNP's.

Resting Manu and Tim is probably a given. Tony will probably play cos it's not like there's a Fredette to step up. McCallum is crap.

[YGWHI]

Pop might be ready to play Kawhi and Danny 35 mins if Kyle and Simms are not cutting it, but I hope they are decent enough to not have to run the other two to the ground

Not sure if Pop is ready to play Kawhi/Green more minutes, he put Butler in the game for that reason. Also, he's giving Kyle the Young-Parker/Danny Green treatment but I'd like to see Pop giving him a bit more room for error when he makes mistakes

I would not mind some Boban, but we'll see.

Agree. Boban against NYK bigmen reserves sounds good.

[ElNono]

IIRC, that should be near the Spurs bench. I'll look for you. Will you be wearing a Manu NT jersey?

I'll be wearing my Argentina soccer jersey



Now I hope Manu doesn't rest

But if he does, so be it

[Mel_13]

I'll be wearing my Argentina soccer jersey



Now I hope Manu doesn't rest

But if he does, so be it

Great! I'll try to make my way there before the game or at the half.

[Johnny RIngo]

what's the deal with West? has his BBIQ gone south?

He's just old. Most players begin to decline around his age anyway. Spurs were just fortunate that they got him for the minimum. Can't really complain about his play when he's being paid virtually nothing.

For tomorrow's game? Duncan and Manu should rest. Manu's playing amazing right now. Need to take every opportunity to rest him so he's fresh for the playoffs.

[ElNono]

How much are the tickets going for nowadays?

Just paid $720 for 2 tix at club gold baseline row 3... they were more expensive a couple days ago, but I guess they're liquidating now that the game is coming...

[ElNono]

Great! I'll try to make my way there before the game or at the half.

Always a pleasure! I'll try to be there early...

[SAGirl]

Not sure if Pop is ready to play Kawhi/Green more minutes, he put Butler in the game for that reason. Also, he's giving Kyle the Young-Parker/Danny Green treatment but I'd like to see Pop giving him a bit more room for error when he makes mistakes


Agree. Boban against NYK bigmen reserves sounds good.

Yea, its a good sign he's been tough with Kyle. You are like that with guys you expect to be better than what they are doing. Kyle is to smart to not be where he's supposed to be. We'll be ready to witness the schooling of Mr. Anderson.

[bulakenyo]

The cheap seats, sadly. With my cousins from the Philippines.

But this will be my first NBA game to see live, so for me, it's still going to be awesome, I just hope Coach Pop give the stars some decent playing time.

[ElNono]

The cheap seats, sadly. With my cousins from the Philippines.

But this will be my first NBA game to see live, so for me, it's still going to be awesome, I just hope Coach Pop give the stars some decent playing time.

Enjoy. Definitely a unique experience!

[HarlemHeat37]

Just paid $720 for 2 tix at club gold baseline row 3... they were more expensive a couple days ago, but I guess they're liquidating now that the game is coming...

That's not too bad..Raptors tickets are similar price range, I usually get them in 108-109, around $850 retail for 2(CAD), I get them for a little cheaper, but still, it's expected in a big city..

I already got my tickets for both the Lakers and Spurs games..as much as I hate him, I want to see Kobe one last time..

[bulakenyo]

Enjoy. Definitely a unique experience!

Been a fan of Manu ever since I saw ARG national team play a style of basketball I did not think was real life (blew my mind, when I saw them vs USA) back in the '02 World Championships.

I hope I see him play tomorrow.

cheers.

[ElNono]

That's not too bad..Raptors tickets are similar price range, I usually get them in 108-109, around $850 retail for 2(CAD), I get them for a little cheaper, but still, it's expected in a big city..

I already got my tickets for both the Lakers and Spurs games..as much as I hate him, I want to see Kobe one last time..

Yeah, first time I'm gonna watch the Spurs at the MSG (been there for concerts before)... those tix normally go for 500+... it was a good idea to wait until late...

I'll probably watch the Spurs in Philly in December too... tix there are cheaper which is nice...

[100%duncan]

Guys relax it's the 4th game of the season and we need a 10-1 record considering a relatively easy schedule. (The wiz have looked awful)

[BD24]

Hope we get to see Boban have some meaningful minutes tomorrow. Really intrigued with him.