if there is such a thing as a good loss, this is it

[easy7]

Sing me up for a bad win over a good loss any time of the week. This was a very bad loss with what is coming up tomorrow. They should have let the young guns handle this game instead of tomorrows.

[boutons_deux]

"Spurs need to play the Lakers eventually."

Lakers?

Spurs will be out of the playoffs after the Lakers game Wed, and will depend totally on Portland doing worse than the Spurs in the Spurs' Death Run to get 8th seed.

[spursfaninla]

Stopped reading after this, being up 4 with less than a minute to go = expected win.

Sure, I agree, on the micro-level, that is true. But did you think that after the 2nd any time until that moment?

Spurs were lucky to get back into that position, and atlanta earned that (although there were some no-calls there that sucked.)

Whatever. You guys can be all negative, then fine. Don't bother to watch the rest of the season, they are not going to win the championship anyway so what is the point.

if you can't enjoy the Spurs simply playing good basketball this season will be a fail then no matter what.

[spursfaninla]

"Spurs need to play the Lakers eventually."

Lakers?

Spurs will be out of the playoffs after the Lakers game Wed, and will depend totally on Portland doing worse than the Spurs in the Spurs' Death Run to get 8th seed.

You can't add. Port will change places with us from 8 to 7. We would need to be ousted by Houston or Grizz to be out of the playoffs. Drama queen fail.

[Muser]

Sure, I agree, on the micro-level, that is true. But did you think that after the 2nd any time until that moment?

Spurs were lucky to get back into that position, and atlanta earned that (although there were some no-calls there that sucked.)

Whatever. You guys can be all negative, then fine. Don't bother to watch the rest of the season, they are not going to win the championship anyway so what is the point.

if you can't enjoy the Spurs simply playing good basketball this season will be a fail then no matter what.

What the kind of comparison is that? Spurs were down 2 at the half, that's hardly a huge gap.

[mexicanjunior]

this season will be a fail then no matter what.

This is the most logical thing you have said in this thread...

[spurtech09]

yeah spurs should of won tonight but they didn't......stop crying its just a game.......spurs will get back on track 2 morrow

[crc21209]

As bad as this loss sucks in the standings, if this were a month or 2 ago, the Spurs get blown out by 20 against this team in ATL. The good signs were that Manu looks like Manu, TD played like TD, and RJ contributed in every way possible..from scoring a little to rebounding to defending, and the overally team defense seemed to look alot better than what it has been over the season. The only thing that still gets me is how George Hill is so hit and miss on those corner 3's. One game he's absolute money on those, and the next he sucks...I don't get it. So yes does this suck as far as the standings are concerned yes, but the Spurs as a TEAM looked better overall as well..

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

No, this was a bad loss, we had this game pretty much the whole way.

[spursfaninla]

What the kind of comparison is that? Spurs were down 2 at the half, that's hardly a huge gap.

My point is, you should not have had the feeling this was a won game by any means. After they gave back the 12+ point lead in the 2nd, and were back and forth, often down in the 3rd, you should have felt positive about gettting into OT.

Damn, if you can't enjoy the Spurs taking a VERY good home team to OT, who everyone said would be killed by the top teams, then stop watching so the real fans can talk.

[Muser]

Most fans have already admitted this season is a failure (me included), that doesn't mean I don't expect them to win games like this.

[mexicanjunior]

The only thing that still gets me is how George Hill is so hit and miss on those corner 3's. One game he's absolute money on those, and the next he sucks...I don't get it.

It's pretty much dictated by how terrible the team is the Spurs are facing. He shows up for the Minnesota's and Golden State's of the NBA...the playoff teams...not so much.

[Budkin]

Stopped reading after this, being up 4 with less than a minute to go = expected win.

You think a 4 pt lead inside a minute is a sure win?? You obviously haven't watched much NBA basketball.

[mexicanjunior]

Damn, if you can't enjoy the Spurs taking a VERY good home team to OT, who everyone said would be killed by the top teams, then stop watching so the real fans can talk.

I guess "realfansenjoylosses.com" was taken?

[Muser]

My point is, you should not have had the feeling this was a won game by any means.

Yes I should, any fan of any team (be it Lakers or even the Nets) should expect a win when you're up 4 with under a minute to go.

[Chieflion]

Here comes the real fans argument. I just love it. When all else fails, pull the real fans card.

[Sean Cagney]

All of you drama queen spurs fans need to stop being es.


You should have expected a loss here and tomorrow, that is what the odds said.

The fact the spurs played this well is a good sign.

Yes, the long minutes do suck, but its is not like the other team did not lose tonight also, just had a back to back too, and won't be tired also. They have a flight back as well.

We probably lose tomorrow, but if we keep it close, that will again show the spurs are playing very well and improving their chemistry. The offense was great, they just needed better rebounding really.

Best case scenario this year: Spurs were 5th seed. They would play the lakers in the 2nd round.

WGAF if they win the first round if they die in the 2nd anyway? I don't.

Just enjoy watching the team play WELL. The rest this year is meaningless unless they beat the Lakers.

We had a 4 pt lead late tonight, let JJ score easily and then a stupid TO right after to let them tie it up, we should have won tonight after that 14 pt lead and that late 4 pt lead, period. There is no sugar coating this loss here, you call them drama queens but some are realists, we blew this one.

[spursfaninla]

I don't get it.

Spurs fans are crazy. Most feel only a championship makes a success because of your pedigree and our past success. I understand that.

We were under-performing all year, losing (usually not close) against top teams. Injured most of the year. Did not integrate RJ well.

Then we lost one of the big 3 for the rest of the regular season. Chance of recovery for le: 0.

So, let me give you a clue. Enjoy not the wins, but just the spurs playing WELL. Sure, I was disapointed that the spurs lost, but the fact they played so well has me positive for the rest of the season, and they will play hard in the playoffs too.

[TD 21]

Manu and Tim continue to show they are capable of bringing all-star level play against the top level compe ion.

The supporting cast was right there with a very good team.

We took them to OT in Atlanta, where they have an excellent record.

I think this game should contribute to the general confidence of the team. They are playing well together.

I would prefer to see blair getting more of the Bonner minutes, though; that would have helped the offensive rebounding I think.

When Parker comes back, we will have plenty of fire-power and should win some games, even against Lakers, Denver or Dallas.

You're not serious, are you? A "very good team", isn't that something the Spurs are supposed to be? Hawks came in with two less losses and a slightly worse point differential while playing in a weaker conference and the Spurs had a double digit lead early, yet you think this is acceptable that they lost this game? You're looking for moral victories 67 games into a season that once had high expectations that are continually getting reduced? Unbelievable.

Moral victories don't count in the standings..

This was a game the Spurs should have won, they didn't, it counts as a loss in a tight WC race..

Correction, it counts as two losses in the standings, because of the amount of minutes/energy expended by Duncan/Ginobili, you can rule out a win tomorrow against a young, athletic team that will be probably be highly motivated coming off a loss to the lowly Pacers earlier today. I wouldn't be surprised if Pop sits Duncan or (similar to the Magic game) plays them both, watches as the Spurs get annihilated early, then sits them the rest of the way.

[Muser]

You think a 4 pt lead inside a minute is a sure win?? You obviously haven't watched much NBA basketball.

If you don't give away dumbass turnovers then yes, wind down the clock and put pressure on the D. Atlanta had no fouls to give..

[Muser]

those New Jersey Nets sure do have the best fans in the league!!

[mexicanjunior]

So, let me give you a clue. Enjoy not the wins, but just the spurs playing WELL. Sure, I was disapointed that the spurs lost, but the fact they played so well has me positive for the rest of the season, and they will play hard in the playoffs too.

When the NBA starts awarding partial credit in the standings for not being blown out, I will enjoy losses as much as you. Until then, they are just a sign of a mediocre team finding more ways to beat themselves.

[Muser]

I do enjoy the Spurs playing well, what I don't enjoy is

1) Dumbass technical fouls
2) Giving up 20 offensive boards when your best rebounder is on the bench
3) Being up 4 with under a minute to go and choking it away

[spursfaninla]

Yes, 4 points up at the 1 minute is a good position, but not won by any stretch. We messed up by giving up the turnover, yes.

No sugar coating that.

.4? Not that bad.

Spurs playing VERY well? yes. Ok. take that for something.

[spursfaninla]

I do enjoy the Spurs playing well, what I don't enjoy is

1) Dumbass technical fouls
2) Giving up 20 offensive boards when your best rebounder is on the bench
3) Being up 4 with under a minute to go and choking it away

Well, not sure who you think our best rebounder is, but I think he was on the floor then, his name starts with a T.