Poor execution in the end game and not fouling early during the last 20 seconds- these are the major reasons why we lost. But i'm not overly concerned with how they played. the defense was very good. Go spurs go!
Have you guys noticed that Bruce and Ime when they have a decent look for a three seem to be doing a pumpfake and driving it in only to throw up a lower percentage shot. Why aren't they taking their threes? I'd much rather they both shoot a three if they got a good look at it rather than driving it in. I've seen Bruce do that a lot this season, and I'm not sure it's a good thing, or is it?
Johnson was defending against Iverson ... and Iverson drove around him for his easiest basket of the night.
That show of defense was all Pop needed to see.
yeah, I saw that and now that I think about it yes it was probably the easiest basket of the night, but really would Pop pull someone that quick for one mistake at the start of the second quarter? I thought he should have at least given DJ a few minutes of court time to see if he could make up for it.
It seems like Pop has no leash at all sometimes, he just holds onto the collar directly. I mean come on give the guy a chance or do you think Pop should have pulled him immediately like he did?
ok i guess AI wanted to prove a point against DJ
I think the reason TP and TD got blocked so many times...is no one feared anyone else. They were triple teaming each of those guys when they had the ball. No off-the-ball movement on the offensive end at all. Everyone just stands around the 3 point line waiting for someone else to do something. Even Vaughn just dribbles around the 3 point line then passes off. Tho, since driving and dishing really aint his thing, not much more you can expect. As Timvp said a few games ago, reminds me of non-playoff Spurs teams that just either drove, or shot 3-pointers...no middle game.
This has been killing TP most of all...he's gotta drive cuz no one else is gonna, and they just pack the middle. If TP drives there's always 3 guys down there, and if he tries to pass it, he's usually surrounded and balls get tipped and stolen for turnovers. Spurs are really easy to defend right now.
And that's where MANU is missed most of all.
Manu's creativity and end-of-game plays are crucial to the Spurs success. Manu's probably our best "playmaker"...and Barry ain't bad in the playmaking dept either. No one out there right now can really be called a playmaker, even Tony generally looks for his shot first, and passes when in trouble. Tho, he has gotten a LOT better this year. However, if Manu was just in for the last few minutes of this game, we win.
And Horry is looking terrible. Start Fab, and bring in Bonner. Or better yet...start BONNER and bring in FAB. Then FAB could be in the rotation with Manu when he gets back. Man, I really like that idea
We need Manu back...but, keep him on the bench 'till he's 110%. We're still 1st in Western Conference. Pretty cool when you think about it
Last edited by SouthernFried; 01-04-2008 at 03:30 AM.
They lost.
The sun will come up tommarow.
Life goes on. Blow out the Knicks tommarow.
Then get ready for the Clippers sunday, blow them out, then worry about the warriors.
And that's where MANU is missed most of all.
After seeing that play, I remembered thinking to myself "that defensive miscue will earn that kid a quick seat on the bench." Sure enough, both he and Udoka were replaced coming back from the Spurs timeout. By that time, the Spurs deficit was 15 or so.
Pop should have stopped the clock right way on the last possession...
Spurs bored with regular season... thats all
Was reading the game recaps on espn, and did i just read that Kenyon Martin performed in the clutch? steal, blocks, layup, forced miss, etc?
Did the world just end?
FIRE POP!! FIRE POP!!
Just thought I'd break the ice for the haters...
Nice post as usual...
When JV comes in at point, just be prepared to be in a hole when Tony checks back in. Spurs really need a backup point guard.
Another thing I'm tired of seeing is Duncan, late in the game, become a dribbler, until they steal it from him. Last night wasn't the first time that's happened this year.
Thought the defense was good. After all, Spurs held them way below their season average. May have been the best defensive game they have played.
And finally we miss Manu. Terribly. I want him to sit until he is 100 percent, but can hardly wait for him to be back in the lineup.
Oh, and I'm not sure Horry is ever going to come around this year. He just looks terrible out there with the shots he is takeing and missing. I know everyone thinks he will just turn it up in March and April, but I'm not so sure he can do it any longer. All the time he missed early on is making it hard to get the body in any kind of game shape. Let's face it. He ain't a spring chicken any more.
Yeah Timvp...Stop being a SPAZ!
Oh, and don't give Udoka a hard time. You will eat your words as I predict he will contribute later on. It's December, the team is going to go through a few struggles trying to find a comfort level with one another.
Regarding Horry, I'm a big fan of his and appreciate his contributions to the team. However, it does concern me when I hear that "Pop has elected to start him in an effort to get him motivated and going." At least that's what the Denver broadcast team was reporting. If that is true, I wonder why he would need any incentive at all to become motivated. He's clearly struggling.
Last season, we all thought he would turn it up into one of his classic Horry playoff performances. Other than a few timely shots in the Denver series, he really was a non-factor during the stretch run. The sky isn't falling - yet. Just something that could be a concern as the season progresses.
I think the main reason of Horry starting is that Elson isn't in the rotation.
Pop never use a Bonner/Horry frontcourt. It means that Spurs should have Oberto or Duncan on the floor for 48 minutes and it's way easier to do if one is start on the bench.
Pop choice was either to start Horry or to start Bonner. Bonner is a nice energy spark form the bench and Horry's defense is more solid so it makes sense to start Horry.
Points in the Paint
Denver 36
Spurs 16
Makes it kind of hard to praise the Spurs defense too much in comparison to Denver's.
Reading Ploto's screwed and bitter mind is way too easy.
Did you see it last night? The spurs D is there, just still asleep. Forget the outcome. It'll be time to turn it up here in another month or so and that D will be wide awake.
I was very impressed on how the Spurs fought back to get into the game and impressed with their defense in the fourth quarter.
I think Fab not starting is what is hurting his play. That's just my opinion.
I was ready to throw something at the TV when Carter hit that bull 3 late in the game. For a guy that shoots 14% from 3 that was pure, unadulterated luck but hey, happens. If he doesn't pull that miracle 3 out of his ass we win that game handily. It's still no excuse for not executing after that mishap.
Whatever. At least we know the Nuggets still suck and aren't a le threat.
That's absolutely pathetic.
Can they possibly mix is a few pump fakes?
If they had, perhaps they could've gotten the Nuggets bigs into even more foul trouble.
Fixed.
Reading Ploto's unscrewed therefore bitter mind is way too easy.
IMO, Horry starting this game was a horrible decision that put the Spurs in a deep hole early.
The Spurs should've stuck with the winning combo of Duncan/Fab because they have great chemistry together and it's proven.
I understand the need to get Horry going and I suppose that early January when key reserves are injured is probably a decent spot to experiment if you're going to....but I think it caused the Spurs to fall far behind early.
I swear I've never seen any other good pro player lose so many balls to reach in defenses that either tie him up or slap the ball out of his hands. Every team does it and he gets so many TOs from it.
I guess its too much to ask that Tim learn to protect the ball after all these years as a superstar in the league. Sigh.
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