Manu Will Come off the Bench Tuesday

[Uncle Donnie]

It seems that Manu is a little messed up mentally since the game 3 ending. I'm not sure benching him is the answer to rectify that.

I'm just not buying it that this is in Manu's head. Look at game 2 compared to games 1, 3, and 4. What was the difference?

Give credit where credit is due. Artest is eating Manu's lunch out there. Manu can spend the next 48 hours with Dr. Phil if he wants, but unless the Spurs can come up with some kind of gameplan that will do something to free him up from Artest's defense he's going to continue to struggle majorly.

[Tigole Bitties]

All we need is a few more flying Argentinian elbows into the mugs of Bonzi and Artest.

Just how many Maloof brothers are there?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I don't think it's the best idea to bench Manu. I'm just saying I don't think Pop can figure out the x's and o's so he's going to go to some lame ass roster change to try and 'solve the Kings.'

[Cant_Be_Faded]

On second thought, Artest does seem to be in Manu's head. Bringing him out while Artest is resting/tired does make sense. But it's just too big of a risk with the series tied at 2-2 IMO. You have to stick with the horses that got you here at this point.

Tough decision.

He's got manu scared like a little ginger sissy...it's sickening, ive never seen Manu do this...

[vsnba]

Let Barry or Finely start instead of Manu , Give ball to Duncan

[Ginobili_20_gold_medalist]

I'm just not buying it that this is in Manu's head. Look at game 2 compared to games 1, 3, and 4. What was the difference?

Give credit where credit is due. Artest is eating Manu's lunch out there. Manu can spend the next 48 hours with Dr. Phil if he wants, but unless the Spurs can come up with some kind of gameplan that will do something to free him up from Artest's defense he's going to continue to struggle majorly.

This is complete crap. Artest was on the bench for most of the 1st half in Game 4 and even then Ginobili didn't look to force his game at all. I think it was part of the gameplan that Manu pull back and stop forcing his offense. They certainly ran no plays for him which was frustrating to watch with Artest in foul trouble.