Game Thoughts: Spurs vs. Warriors Dec. 6

[Manufan909]

At first I didn't think Manu should be in the starting lineup because there would be a better use of his skills coming off the bench so he could initiate the offense in Tony's absence.

Now, I'm wondering if playing him alongside Tony gives the benefit of actually resting him more in that he doesn't have to handle the ball as much and can spot up for open shots. In other words his time on the court isn't as demanding because Tony is the one initiating/driving into the lane, and Manu can be more of a spot up shooter than he normally does. That's not to say he doesn't pick his moments but he doesn't have to be as dominant and put as much stress on his body. Just a thought.

And a good one at that.

[exstatic]

Yeah, I think Maggette's inability to either bully or blow by Bonner basically forced Nellie to play Turiaf and Biedrens together for stretches, a very un-Nellie like front line.

[Manufan909]

Yeah, I think Maggette's inability to either bully or blow by Bonner basically forced Nellie to play Turiaf and Biedrens together for stretches, a very un-Nellie like front line.

I wouldn't mind taking Biedrens off his hands, Matt is more of his type of big man anyways.

Having said that, I've never really followed Biedrens, are his stats just inflated by being the lone big on the Warriors, or is he actually a good player?

[Darkwaters]

I wouldn't mind taking Biedrens off his hands, Matt is more of his type of big man anyways.

Having said that, I've never really followed Biedrens, are his stats just inflated by being the lone big on the Warriors, or is he actually a good player?

Biedrins is decent. He can be a fouling machine at times, but I've generally liked him.

[exstatic]

He's a garbageman, cutting to the hoop or cleaning the offensive glass. He has zero jumpshot and zero post moves.

[Manufan909]

He's a garbageman, cutting to the hoop or cleaning the offensive glass. He has zero jumpshot and zero post moves.

As opposed to Fab awe-inspiring post moves?

I see him as a nice shot blocker and rebounder next to Timmy. Ian may be alot better than him one day, but he still needs to make the damn court.

[#2!]

Originally Posted by td4mvp21
So is Bonner and Finley starting a legit thing?

With the entire big 3 starting the game you need the other 2 guys on the floor to be legit 3 point shooters, so loolking at the lineup there doesn't seem to be a better choice. Besides, it helps that both Finley and Bonner have picked up their defensive energy, as well as rebounding for Bonner, so far this season.