Misti's Game Report: 5/6 Spurs vs Suns Game 1

[bdictjames]

From Misti's pics, I thought it was Tim Thomas doing the freethrow with the Suns uniform.

[Supergirl]

Let's be real. Vaughn didn't deserve any calls. He played about as bad as he could. During his brief stints he missed two open jumpers, traveled, charged twice, threw a lazy pass that was easily intercepted, and was obliterated by high S/Rs.


I haven't followed the Spurs enough to know why Beno Udrih isn't getting any PT, but after the game from Vaughn, I'd reconsider.

I agree Vaughn made a number of bad decisions, but I also saw him get mauled in there a couple times, with no foul called. The commentators even noticed - they were saying how Vaughn is "usually a gentleman" and even he was irate about not getting any calls from the refs.

Against Denver, Vaughn proved to be valuable in that he played much better defense when Parker was out, and knocked down a couple j's. Beno has been turnover prone, especially in the playoffs.

But overall, the backup PG spot remains the biggest hole in the Spurs line up, really. When Parker sits, the Spurs often struggle. Barry and Manu have had the most success as backup PGs, and I suspect to see more Barry in future games, esp since he usually excels against Phoenix (and other teams that don't play much D).

[Jules]

why do so many people hate manu?

and i mean hate him to th epoint fo booing him on every possession

i think there are a lot of players who can be disliked on the road but ot the extent that manu gets boo'ed is ridiculous.

i mean, yeah he flops (which he has toned down) but I don't get what he's done to warrant so much hatred. if it's because he usually plays so well then duncan should get jeered everytime he holds the ball as well


wtf

The Suns fans were so much nicer, in contrast to the Denver fans. The Denver fans booed me constantly during game 5 because I was wearing a Manu jersey. I wore it again yesterday and was actually received quite nicely... the Suns fans bought me several tails and I partied with them long after the game was over.

[duncanchick21]

Great Pics Misti!

[ChumpDumper]

Let's be real. Vaughn didn't deserve any calls. He played about as bad as he could. During his brief stints he missed two open jumpers, traveled, charged twice, threw a lazy pass that was easily intercepted, and was obliterated by high S/Rs.


I haven't followed the Spurs enough to know why Beno Udrih isn't getting any PT, but after the game from Vaughn, I'd reconsider.

Just imagine the same play as Vaughn's yesterday but add a complete inability to bring the ball up the court.

[dreamcastrocks]

Just imagine the same play as Vaughn's yesterday but add a complete inability to bring the ball up the court.

Ok, point well taken.

Our fans (Suns) are too damn nice. We constantly yell at our OWN fans for standing up and cheering for our team. It is ridiculous.

[lefty]

Great pics !
Great story !
And you had a good seat too. I hate you !

[Ya Vez]

great pics... but the boyfriend wanting you to change shirts.. yikes... lol

[Fabbs]

Nice report thanks Misti.

[judaspriestess]

I actually asked the Suns fans around us why they hate Manu as well. They all told me it's because of the flops and because of how he complains every time he's called for a foul. I countered that there are a lot of players that do that. Then they relented that it's because he's a Suns killer. Every one of them said the same thing.

thats what I figured it was, I call him "the tank killer". That is why so many fans from opposing teams hate the Spurs, we beat their teams.

Then those same fans come out with the Spurs are boring, blah, blah, blah because that is all they can grasp on too.

[dreamcastrocks]

thats what I figured it was, I call him "the tank killer". That is why so many fans from opposing teams hate the Spurs, we beat their teams.

Then those same fans come out with the Spurs are boring, blah, blah, blah because that is all they can grasp on too.

To most fans, I can see why they think that it is boring.

I actually like Duncan, and can appreciate what he does on the court. Fundamentals are a lost art in today's game, so the common fan has no idea what they are. They just want to see the flashy dunk, or the wicked crossover. They have no respect for moving without the ball, or team defense.

The Spurs are my second favorite team. I just hate it that the
Suns : Spurs = GS:Mavs

Matchup made in .

[judaspriestess]

To most fans, I can see why they think that it is boring.

I actually like Duncan, and can appreciate what he does on the court. Fundamentals are a lost art in today's game, so the common fan has no idea what they are. They just want to see the flashy dunk, or the wicked crossover. They have no respect for moving without the ball, or team defense.

The Spurs are my second favorite team. I just hate it that the
Suns : Spurs = GS:Mavs

Matchup made in .

It ain't over yet by a long shot!! It was just game one and Phoenix can win on the road. Its going to be a tough series for both teams.