Sorry, that le is taken already by Mr. Half Man, Half a Season in NJ, currently on the shelf because of an owie caused by a putback attempt. I think she broke a nail, or sumthin'![]()
Oh poor Gino! I didn't know he was hurt. Prayers he is all better!![]()
This is all part of the Zen Popovich thing. Last year, it was Phoenix. He played Manu and Tim big minutes in a home game against NJ and then sat them the next night in Phoenix in a game that the Suns were all amped about winning so they could make a point. Same deal here: the Mavs want to prove that their first win wasn't a fluke, Pop gets over on them by sitting Manu and planting the seed of doubt.
. . . that, or Manu is really hurt and just won't play.
This is as important as any early regular season game can get,(to me EVERY game is important, I don't like the Laker mentality) . The Mavs are one of three teams to beat us so far this year, and this our first rematch against a team that has beaten us, so we know the Spurs will be pumped. I am very interested to see how we play tonight, this game will give us a peak at the teams mentality, as the warrior game did, only against a better opponent. I expect the true fire to come out and for us to dominate them. If they come out and play flat tonight, I will question this teams desire.
Right. This game is huge for the Mavs and that is just how Pop wants it. Let them celebrate at midcourt again if that is how it goes. Let their main guys play 40+ minutes if that is what it takes to win. Last game Pop experimented with a small lineup, etc. He is playing these games staight for a time period, then finding out what might work later. Do you think if the Laker game had meant something, he would have left Manu on the bench in the 2nd quarter and left Barry to try and regain his timing? Manu was clearly on his game and still only played 29 minutes. These games may be important for Dec bragging rights, but Pop has something bigger in mind.
That only works, if Brent fricken Barry, MAKES the shots.Let Barry get some open 3 pointers and it'll spread the floor for Tim to abuse Dirk in the low-post
He can't make em.
Hes the most overrated shooter in prob the history of this organization.
People, HE CANT MAKE SHOTS!!
BARRY SUCKS
GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS!!!
How much more time does this guy need? Last year it was he was getting used to the team.
Alright, year 2, whats his excuse now???
Barry to try and regain his timing?
I see Brent Barry has a new excuse.
Now he needs to regain his "timing"
ahhh.
Excuses excuses.
get a new avatar then. he was out for a couple weeks.
excuses excuses.
Plus,
there are no Michael Finley Avatars.
I HIGHLY doubt the Spurs are going to dominate this game. I agree w/the take that Pop is simply going to mix in lineups, note what the Mavs are doing, & collect tape to study if they end up playing when it matters.
Oh, and don't give any ideas away about strategies to use against the Mavs when it matters; Avery already knows enough about how Pop thinks.
Little harsh on your teammates. He is struggling right now. That doesn't mean he sucks. All shooters go through slumps.
so avatars are only limited to Barry or Finley?...![]()
Watch Barry AND Finley both have huge games tonight...
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Here you go....
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He is in the running for MVP.
Hater.
Tpark quitting on them already?? they'll have HUGE game tonight!
. Are you serious?
It's on TNT...
It's ok Alvie, you still have Feb 15th to look forward to...
Spurs also plays the Sixers in San Antonio on the 3rd, so we get that game on CSN probably.
But I still wanted to capitalize on this 2 games in one week thing...
Manu just posted this in his forum:
http://manuginobili.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23955Dudosa mi presencia gente!! me duele un poco la gamba, aunque tratare un poco antes del juego a ver como me siento.
Es joven la temporada y no vale la pena arriesgar mucho por mas que sea contra Dallas, si no estoy bien.
Abrazo.
Translation:
I doubt I will play tonight. My leg hurts a little bit, but I'll try before the game and see how I feel. It's early in the season, and it's not worth the risk to play injured, even if we play against Dallas.
We don't need Manu to beat Dallas. We need Finley to grow a nutsack and step up against his former team. I don't want to see any Finley Fouls just cuz his man beat him off the dribble either. That will just end up with him on the bench by the middle of the first quarter. What we need is to really really really lock down their point guard, making passes to dirk take up more time on the shot clock.
Manu Play or Not Play?
I LOVE SPURS!!! ANDA MANU!!!![]()
I'm calling a win by 10+ for the spurs.
Stfu with these stupid comments, the Dallas game was early and it was his first in Dallas... that doesn't mean he's bad there, it's one ing game.
And Barry is not better than Finley, you idiots should know that.
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