#22 - 13pt 8 reb - 1 credited blocks* + draws 2 charges

[DMC]

Bonner does run funny. He puts his head down and does the re run (40 yard dash in any direction) and has to look up when he gets there to see where he is... then it's a couple seconds of "where am I supposed to be?" By then his guy has dunked the ball and he has to run back again.

[Bender]

How did bonner do?

splitter sizzled...
bonner fizzled...

[jag]

Release the chains, pop! Release the chains!!!!

[Chomag]

Best thing I'm seeing out of Splitter right now is how active he is on both sides of the court.

[Budkin]

The way Pop was reacting to Splitter's play tonight I think it might just be starting to get through to him.

[Xevious]

Bonner does run funny. He puts his head down and does the re run (40 yard dash in any direction) and has to look up when he gets there to see where he is... then it's a couple seconds of "where am I supposed to be?" By then his guy has dunked the ball and he has to run back again.

[DMC]

Seriously, I think it's possible that Splitter > Dice. When's the last time Dice drew a foul on anyone or took a charge? Dice is pretty much Kurt Thomas part 2. Splitter is something TD hasn't seen since the Admiral hung up his sneakers.

Splitter is very very quick for his size. He was wide open on the pick and roll almost every time, because he sets a pick so high up and gets back the the rim super fast. Only a couple of times did anyone find him on the roll.

[Splits]

Most important stat of the night: Duncan played only 22min. This is because Splitter came in at the 4:00 mark of the 3rd, finished the game, played very good defense despite a red hot Al Jefferson, crashed the offensive glass, and scored at a very good rate going 5-7. Great game by Tiago, I'm sure Tim and Dice appreciate the rest.

[Cessation]

That splitter pnr will be so good, once they know how to get him the ball.

[midnightpulp]

Not good enough, he made some mistakes.
He needs to get over himself because he's not ready. It takes a year to learn the system, too risky for him to be in the rotation this year. It's not fair to our other players who have been here longer for him to get an opportunity.

Shut the up.

Bonner could've invented the Spurs system for all I care. Point is, that got shouldn't see the floor unless it's for matchup purposes or in garbage time.

[Chomag]

Most important stat of the night: Duncan played only 22min. This is because Splitter came in at the 4:00 mark of the 3rd, finished the game, played very good defense despite a red hot Al Jefferson, crashed the offensive glass, and scored at a very good rate going 5-7. Great game by Tiago, I'm sure Tim and Dice appreciate the rest.

Agreed Splitter did a great job on Al. He did get schooled a couple of times but thats by one of the best lowpost players in the game today. Al can do that to just about anybody, so it's nothing for Splitter to be ashamed of.

[toki9]

The way Pop was reacting to Splitter's play tonight I think it might just be starting to get through to him.

Yeah...probably not...

[romad_20]

Shut the up.

Bonner could've invented the Spurs system for all I care. Point is, that got shouldn't see the floor unless it's for matchup purposes or in garbage time.

I think it was sarcasm

[toki9]

Shut the up.

Bonner could've invented the Spurs system for all I care. Point is, that got shouldn't see the floor unless it's for matchup purposes or in garbage time.

I think Cap was being sarcastic...but I could be wrong...

[Mugen]

Shut the up.

Bonner could've invented the Spurs system for all I care. Point is, that got shouldn't see the floor unless it's for matchup purposes or in garbage time.

Haha this is why gotta post upstairs more mid. I don't think anybody here really doesn't think Tiago would be a much better option than Bon Bon or Blair anymore.

[Bender]

I think Cap was being sarcastic...but I could be wrong...

he was.... I think he was paraphrasing Pop...

[midnightpulp]

I think Cap was being sarcastic...but I could be wrong...

Well then, my apologies to the good Captain.

[Splits]

Agreed Splitter did a great job on Al. He did get schooled a couple of times but thats by one of the best lowpost players in the game today. Al can do that to just about anybody, so it's nothing for Splitter to be ashamed of.

Duncan got scored on by Jefferson in 1-on-1 situations a couple of times as well. And he's the Spurs' best post defender. Definitely nothing to be ashamed of.

[jag]

I think Bonner gets too much hate on here. But to me he will always be a homeless man's Danny Ferry. Not so much because Danny was all that better, but he was hard nosed and didn't get punked out every game. I feel like the opposing team is always taking turns pooping on Matt. They pass him around like a prison .

[Man In Black]

I did see Pop applaud Splitter late in the game. It's that same Pop clap that Pop had after Dyess made the LAL tap out that one game in Staples.

The guy today was "THE BRILLIANT BRAZILIAN."

[Cant_Be_Faded]

The way Pop was reacting to Splitter's play tonight I think it might just be starting to get through to him.

Pop was a little effusive with his clapping when Splitter found Blair for a layup in the 4th quarter.

We can only hope Splitter is used when we need him.

[toki9]

Maybe Pop's been sniffing ProActiv rather than using it topically...could explain many of his decisions...

[spursbird]

If Splitter learns jump shot and gets stronger, will he be the next Gasol?

[DMC]

Al Jefferson is a great player. It sucks he's on a team that's on the cusp instead of one that's either going to get a 1st overall or a playoff team. Getting scored on by Al is no different than getting out rebounded by Zach Randolph. That's what these guys do to everyone.

[DMC]

If Splitter learns jump shot and gets stronger, will he be the next Gasol?

Splitter will have a much better offensive game if he ever adopts the concept of not bringing the ball back down on his move to the rim, like Pau. Catch high, one or two steps and put it in. That's almost impossible to defend.