Spurs vs. Mavs - Dec. 5 Game Blog

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Who else feels we should do Bonner over Elson in this game?

I haven't seen ANYTHING from Elson tonight that tells me he's worth keeping on the floor


Also, I'd much rather see Barry run the point than Vaughn.

Vaughn doesn't really bring anything to the table, he's just there to not turn the ball over.

We don't have time for that in a game without TD.

I agree. Bonner's playing with heart. Don't know about his defense. But if he could spend time on Dirk, I'm for it.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

despite the bad calls. Spurs need to play smarter basketball. They had a couple of bad turnovers in the first half. And any one not named manu and tony need to contribute.

[Slippy]

Yah Oberto is stepping up in the absense of Tim but needs to stay out of foul trouble. Very active and an inside presense .

[Russ]

I think it's mental with the Mavs. The Spurs are intimidated and feel like they just can't beat them.

The Spurs need a little dose of that -- makes Pop's job easier this time of year. It's all good.

[Spawn]

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.

So you know Jason Terry personally to know he is a piece of off the court?

[urunobili]

First time i see Manu React to a prick.. i am surprised...

[BeerIsGood!]

Get physical? He's blowing his whistle at everything in sight! 6'6" Finley jostling for position with Dirk, and just because that 7-foot German vagina awkwardly flails his limbs like a pansy because he can't push a smaller man around, they give him the damn call. Oberto has 3 fouls precisely because of this 7-foot charmin-soft less got selling the refs all these off-the-ball foul calls

If you're talking about the call on Finley right at the end of the half, it was a good call because Finley was holding him. Finley needs to not use his hands and use his arms and body to muscle up and his feet to get position. The call on Oberto was weak but the Spurs got a couple on Dampier that were pretty close to the same as well. The refs have been inconsistent, but not really one sided.

They're doing the right thing by muscling Dirk. Sure you'll get called for a few fouls, but in the end you give up a few FT if you keep him frustrated and MIA like they have so far. That is exactly what you do to him and it's working. The Spurs just need to shoot the damn ball better and run a better offensive set that's in control. They've been wild and undisciplined on a lot of possessions and have just flat out missed shots at times as well. Defense hasn't been bad, just need to step up the O in this one.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

First time i see Manu React to a prick.. i am surprised...

I think Manu's more vocal this season to everyone. Remember Jason Williams?

He might have a chip on his shoulder now.

[easjer]

despite the bad calls. Spurs need to play smarter basketball. They had a couple of bad turnovers in the first half. And any on not named manu and tony need to contribute.

Oh. Absolutely.

To be clear, I'm not pulling an officiating card and blaming our poor play on the refs - Spurs have to adjust. But we see this inconsistency in calls every ing time we see Salvatore, and it kills me.

[BeerIsGood!]

So you know Jason Terry personally to know he is a piece of off the court?

Actually, yes. I've seen him around Dallas several times and have seen him be a complete to people on three or four occassions. Not even at night clubs, just at restaurants or at Wal-Mart. No need for that bull , just go about your business like I've seen Dirk do on a few occassions as well. Dirk seems like a pretty good guy when I've seen him around.

[pking]

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.

You guys have said that I find to be pretty ridiculous but as a Mavs fan, I'll just get my ass chewed out if I try to defend it - BUT - I thought this one was a little crazy. If you lived in the Dallas community, you'd know he wasn't a POS off the court. Think what you want about him as a player, but he's a great community guy off the court.

Yea. /rant.


Anyway...as far as the game, Mavs look pretty bleek again. No shocker there. Spurs definitely have a shot at the game -- I'm surprised some of you would even question that.

I am liking Bass in that second quarter though.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I actually think Tony should focus more on distributing the ball now. He's being guarded well. Perhaps trying to get someone else going would turn out better

[THE SIXTH MAN]

start of the 3rd quarter. 49-42 mavs

[Russ]

Get physical? He's blowing his whistle at everything in sight! 6'6" Finley jostling for position with Dirk, and just because that 7-foot German vagina awkwardly flails his limbs like a pansy

You mean like a Panzer?

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Oh. Absolutely.

To be clear, I'm not pulling an officiating card and blaming our poor play on the refs - Spurs have to adjust. But we see this inconsistency in calls every ing time we see Salvatore, and it kills me.

agreed.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

despite the bad calls. Spurs need to play smarter basketball. They had a couple of bad turnovers in the first half. And any one not named manu and tony need to contribute.

those two missed wide open 3's by Barry killed me.


I was hoping finley would have some extra mojo for tonight's game b/c of the opponent, but no such luck there.

[slayermin]

Terry is way too comfortable playing in the AT&T Center. We need to close out him better and make him drive.

That Bass kid playing well.

[Russ]

Laura Green is a Mavs announcer now. Holy crap!

[THE SIXTH MAN]

I am liking Bass in that second quarter though.

bass was a good pick up for the mavs.

[Tek_XX]

those two missed wide open 3's by Barry killed me.


I was hoping finley would have some extra mojo for tonight's game b/c of the opponent, but no such luck there.

You really thought Finley would show?

[BeerIsGood!]

You guys have said shirt that I find to be pretty ridiculous but as a Mavs fan, I'll just get my ass chewed out if I try to defend it - BUT - I thought this one was a little crazy. If you lived in the Dallas community, you'd know he wasn't a POS off the court. Think what you want about him as a player, but he's a great community guy off the court.

Yea. /rant.


Anyway...as far as the game, Mavs look pretty bleek again. No shocker there. Spurs definitely have a shot at the game -- I'm surprised some of you would even question that.

I am liking Bass in that second quarter though.

He may do a lot of community work and that's great and all, but like I said I've seen him off the court and have seen him be a complete ass. May have just been a bad few days for him, but I'll definitely judge off of what my eyes have seen. I don't buy the media hype and "philanthropist" bs that the organization spouts for the any team, the Spurs or Mavs included.

[Warlord23]

You mean like a Panzer?

Lol ... yeah like a sissy battle tank

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I think I'm going to have to revive mine and Mookie's plan to crowbar an archnemisis' shin bones till they break.

we had this plan in 2002 for Kobe Bryant now I think it will be geared against Devin Harris.

[Spurs Brazil]

Terry

[Slippy]

terry should get kicked out .. Thats BS!!