I dont care that we lost cuz seeing TD back in form...

[polandprzem]

Just as I thought they would give him more feedome.
Now time to react. I think Pop will change some things he seems relaxed on press conference so I think he will come up with some new stuff. We'll see

[MissAllThat]

It was good to see myself back in real fan form too. I actually jumped up and yelled and threw my phone after that loss. Good to know I still have that crazy passion for the games. I'd been kinda indifferent up until then. Maybe Timmy and I are linked somehow.

[Trifecta]

"Our shooters weren't getting open looks"

Good adjustment by Rick, and well executed by the Kings.

After games of 11 3Gs and 12 3Gs, the Spurs get just 6 3Gs in 20 attempts, and lose by 1 pt.

Spurs have become too dependent on 3Gs. If Spurs don't hit their 3Gs, they struggle.

So Rick decided to let Tim get his, but decided he had stop the 3Gs.

Sounds like Pop tactics vs Suns in 05 playoffs.

This is why it is important for players to cut without the ball and create passing lanes!!! Don't just stand behind the arc, "eat popcorn" while watching the Tim Duncan show!!!

Beno looked good aside from his 3pt misses. The offense seemed to have energy and move around!

[atxrocker]

i dont get it.. the le of the thread doesn't make sense to me. you dont care you lost cause your best player is back in form........... so he is back in form and you STILL lost. thats something to be happy about?

[Kori Ellis]

i dont get it.. the le of the thread doesn't make sense to me. you dont care you lost cause your best player is back in form........... so he is back in form and you STILL lost. thats something to be happy about?

Yes.
It's good to see Duncan looking like Tim Duncan again. It's a sign of good things to come.

Manu and Tony had horrible nights and they won't both have bad games on the same night again this series.

[Ginofan]

i dont get it.. the le of the thread doesn't make sense to me. you dont care you lost cause your best player is back in form........... so he is back in form and you STILL lost. thats something to be happy about?

It's something to be positive about. After not seeing Timmy play like he played last night all season long, Spursfans SHOULD be happy about that. IF Manu or Tony had at least a decent game, there would've been at least a 10 point differential for a spurs win.

[kris]

The only reason we saw the real TD was that they were mostly trying to single cover him. Our shooters weren't getting open looks, for the most part. Check the 3G% if you don't believe. If they brought help, it was late.

This is good news, though. He hasn't been able to work effectively in the pivot against even 1 guy for most of the year. That means SA can play Spurs Ball now, and eat the clock.

Not true. Tim hasn't shot or moved that well with the ball all year. He didn't just decide not to suck because his teammates sucked.

[Manu4Three]

yes, I feel good that Tim's back, but I'd feel much better, when Manu and Tony be back too.

[samikeyp]

I was happy to see TD playing like he is capable...hopefully he will continue, but that is never better than a loss.

[rascy13]

Good for Duncan. We'll be sure to win on Tuesday.