Spurs vs. Mavs - Dec. 5 Game Blog

[BeerIsGood!]

But since the Spurs aren't getting smoked, I'd argue that apart from the turnovers, they look better. Only being down by single digits with horrendous shooting means something is working ok out there.

The Spurs are hustling, but the Mavs don't look good at all. It's probably indicative of how they've been playing lately, and if they continue at this level the Spurs have a good chance to get the win if they can get their shots to fall. This definitely isn't the same team the Spurs played three weeks ago, this one looks pretty feeble.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

He's probably tired..I mean he has played almost the entire half.

makes sense

[hitmanyr2k]

If I'm Popovich I'm in Ginobili's face for that last shot. That court was spread so open it was ridiculous...should have gone to the rim instead of taking a long jumpshot. That's the 2nd time.

[Sp Ginobili 20]

49-42 Mavs. Not bad considering we don't have TD on the floor.

[davemaniscool]

refs will not let a Spur get anywhere near Irk. Spurs need to stop complaining and just play.

[exstatic]

haha i know , Terry was actually being nice for once

Terry is a punk ass who was probably trying to score brownie points with the refs to offset his dirty ing play. I wouldn't want his diseased ass touching me, either.

[Slippy]

He did? I missed that!

Ya.. didn't want any help getting up after the foul.

[Tek_XX]

I'm never comfortable with manu takeing long jumpers, that's not his highest percentage move.

[hitmanyr2k]

He's probably tired..I mean he has played almost the entire half.

Rest at halftime. I bet he would have gone into the lockerroom feeling a lot better after a drive and a score or two free throws.

[easjer]

what's with this ticky tack off the ball foul calls? Let them play physical

See: Salvatore, Bennet and Cuban, Mark and Baby, Cry

We always get ed over on Mavs games. I don't watch enough Mavs games to know if other teams have this issue (and therefore it's created by Mark Cuban's whining) or if we just get unlucky. Either way, by this point, I anticipate it, and I'd hope they would too and adjust accordingly.

What frustrates me in this particular game is that the calls have been inconsistent. It's bull to start calling ticky tack fouls in the closing seconds of the half that you were letting go earlier in the game. Players can't adjust to that bull .

Spurs should anticipate bull ticky tack fouls called on them when they play the Mavs and try not to commit them.

[milkyway21]

you better win tonight Mavs or

I'll be , if you lose.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

so what's everyone's thoughts so far?


think we can still pull this out or will something give in the second half?

[Russ]

I think Ginobili will go nuclear in the 2d half -- perhaps an all-time performance from the Matador. But will it be enough?

[BeerIsGood!]

Bennet mother ing Salvatore has given them every single call.

Not true. The officiating has been a bit inconsistent with the charging call and started the game off letting the Mavs hit the legs of shooters, but they adjusted to that and called Harris on it. The Spurs just need to nut up and get physical, and they started to do it in the 2nd quarter. Now they need to forget they're playing the Mavs and shoot the ball better.

[~Sweetmelody~]

I used to like the Mavs, now they make me sick.

[Slippy]

Terry has been fouling hard. Not really going for the ball.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

spurs have no flow in offense what so ever.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Terry is a punk ass who was probably trying to score brownie points with the refs to offset his dirty ing play. I wouldn't want his diseased ass touching me, either.

ya, I thnk Manu saw through his phony and was still pissed off about Tony

I doubt Terry actually cared.

[SpursFanFirst]

haha i know , Terry was actually being nice for once

He's done that more than once tonight, I believe.

[Findog]

See, I knew it was smart to leave the sound off.

Yeah, that series where it took them 3 tries, a stupid foul and overtime to close out the Spurs sure was definitive, wasn't it?

You mean the series that ends in six if JET can keep his hands off Finley's balls? The series where the Mavs outscored San Antonio by 11 over the last 5:24? That series?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

so what's everyone's thoughts so far?


think we can still pull this out or will something give in the second half?

I think it's anyone's game. Unless Dallas starts dropping bombs.

Manu and co have to play smarter though. they're over eager. Hence the stupid shots.

[loveforthegame]

I know Parker and Ginobli will be taking the bulk of shots but someone else needs to get going.

Finley 0-1
Barry 1-4
Elson 2-6
Bowen 0-4
Oberto 2-2
Vaughn 1-1
Bonner 1-1

[Amarelooms]

49-42 Mavs. Not bad considering we don't have TD on the floor.

Any more excuses? What about when the Mavs beat yall with Timmy there? So i suppose if the Mavs lose the the Spurs are obviously better?

[BeerIsGood!]

Terry is a punk ass who was probably trying to score brownie points with the refs to offset his dirty ing play. I wouldn't want his diseased ass touching me, either.

That's true. Terry is the true reason why I hate the Mavs. He's a piece of on and off the court. Pretty good player though.

I didn't think the refs were that bad, they were inconsistent but didn't completely hose anyone yet. I think it's good that Dirk is MIA so far and that needs to continue, but Parker is going to have to get his damn head straight and play under control. He's letting Harris and even Terry get in his head.

[milkyway21]

TP 6pts
Manu 5pts-2rbds 3 assts

but, I'm not watching these two.

I'm watching who's going to contribute more Elson or Oberto?

Oberto 4 pts 3 rbds
Elson 4 pts 2 rbs

[THE SIXTH MAN]

I know Parker and Ginobli will be taking the bulk of shots but someone else needs to get going.

Finley 0-1
Barry 1-4
Elson 2-6
Bowen 0-4
Oberto 2-2
Vaughn 1-1
Bonner 1-1

damn thats pathetic.