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Skip mentioned it in the "Who will win the West's #1 Seed" video which I think was recorded yesterday or Sunday. So, while he might not know anything new, he hasn't learned anything about TP's ankle that changed his mind. Hope he's wrong.
Yes, but will he be the Parker we know and love or will he be lacking his burst and unable to get any penetration?
If so, Manu becomes ever so more important since he's the only other player on the team (aside from maybe Nando) that has shown the ability to drive and dish to our shooters.
Skip mentioned it in the "Who will win the West's #1 Seed" video which I think was recorded yesterday or Sunday. So, while he might not know anything new, he hasn't learned anything about TP's ankle that changed his mind. Hope he's wrong.
Ah, okay, thanks for the info. Yes, let us hope he is wrong.
I'd imagine that if it's his ankle that's keeping him from being himself, he should start to regain his form game by game. Like I said, if it is just the bone bruise that's bothering him, like he's been saying, than it will continue to get better each game he plays. It shouldn't get worse. That's the bright spot I guess. Hopefully by the 2nd and 3rd round the bruise will be painless.
spurs are not winning the west. Not with less than 100% TP and Manu
let's all open our eyes. all we can hope for now is a good 1st round and go from there
more doom and gloom. shocking.
Mike Monroe @Monroe_SA 7m
Spurs list @tonyparker as probable for tomorrow's game in Denver against Spurs. He missed Sat. game with sore neck.
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it, might as well see how he looks
well TP and Manu are not 100%. It'd be next to impossible to get to the Finals this way.
smh. Yes, I know. Still no need going from thread to thread on a daily basis to reiterate this point.
Everyone realizes this.
don't get me wrong. I'm still rooting for them spurs. but I have adjusted the goals for the time being.
and disagree, not everyone realizes that we are currently at the level of Grizz/Clips
I like the fact that tp injury seems to be a non event but wish he could just sit a couple more games.
ah and if Amuseddaysleeper had the idea to create the game blog thread im going to be extremely mad
I can see us at least getting to the WCF. Who's going to beat us, the Clippers?
quite frankly yes. If both TP and Manu not 100% I can see the Grizz or Clips beating us in round 2.
If he does, Tony fractures his spine and Tim Duncan breaks his back. Book it.I like the fact that tp injury seems to be a non event but wish he could just sit a couple more games.
ah and if Amuseddaysleeper had the idea to create the game blog thread im going to be extremely mad
Praying to the Gods there are no more injuries after all this.
They would certainly have a decent shot.
With a healthy team, we have a decent shot against OKC in the WCF. Dare I say I would feel we would have the upper hand? Without a healthy team, though, we'll be fortunate just to make the WCF and may get knocked out in the second round. We should make it past the first round, though.
No, he had the balls to tell Coach Popovich 'I'm Playin'. That, son, is a warrior!Sorry but Parker has made a career of calling his injuries, "not a big deal" and "I'll be allright"
time for Pop to put his foot down. Can't believe Parker was even trotting out there vs OKC, looking like a limp noodle and didn't have the balls to tell Pop, "I need to sit"
goddam we have some stubborn fools in the team. From Pop to Manu thinking he's still in his 20s to Parker thinking if he can walk, he's good to play
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@RealCoachPop says Parker fighting him to play "but coaches are paranoid ... I need a healthy Tony Parker."
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Good to see Parker is on the right track. I'd take his words over Skip Bayless' source's guess. If Manu can get one reg season game in, we should be OK. I don't think a 100% Manu will be a necessity in the first round. With a healthy TP we should be able to beat the Lakers/Jazz/Rockets/Warriors. As long as Manu can handle spot up duty with the occasional assist, that would be plenty for a first round matchup. By round 2 he should be fine. Hopefully, if anything, his time off got his head out of that funk he was in
Mike Monroe @Monroe_SA 1m
@RealCoachPop says Parker fighting him to play "but coaches are paranoid ... I need a healthy Tony Parker."
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Meh just let them all rest, Duncan included. The first seed isn't worth the injury risk. Spurs will get a harder 1st round opponent in the rockets but their second round will most likely be against Denver, who are suffering injuries as well. Gallinari is already out for the rest of the season. And if they make it to the WCF, HCA didn't work against the Thunder last year so maybe switching things up would be a good thing this year. The pressure will be on the Thunder to win their first two games. If the Spurs can steal one of the games, they should gain some confidence for the rest of the series.
The only real argument against resting is that the Spurs' chemistry is extremely off, both offensively and defensively. They might need some more games at full roster to get their together. The series against the Rockets will be hard and the Spurs actually have a small chance of losing the series if they still play like complete crap. But at least Houston has a small travel time and help the Spurs recover faster.
Why is Tony fighting to play in these games? They don't really matter. Anyone and i mean anyone can beat the Spurs in the west if he is injured badly in the playoffs..
he's a subborn fool like that ginobili fella.
Pop needs to start slapping some mofos
A decision to play him tonight would be universally stupid.
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