Summer League Game 7: Spurs vs. Hawks

[ducks]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/s...kymountainday2

Swingman James White, who appeared in six games as a rookie for San Antonio last season, was limited to 13 minutes because of a strained tendon in his foot. He is listed as "day-to-day." Free agent Marcellus Sommerville, who spent last season playing in Hungry and France, had his arm in a sling after getting elbowed by Williams and sustaining a left shoulder contusion. The forward from Bradley exited after hitting just 1-of-6 from the field in 12 minutes, and also is listed as "day-to-day."


Then there was swingman Viktor Sanikidze, who played fewer than 10 minutes against the Hawks because a sprained ankle. His Revue is done, but it's not because of the ankle. The 2004 second-round draft choice, who never has played in the NBA, was planning to return anyway after Saturday's game to his team in the Republic of Georgia.

thanks

[Spurs Brazil]

WHO'S HOT: After hitting a ho-hum 5-of-14 from the field in his opening Revue game Friday, Atlanta big man Shelden Williams was on fire Saturday.

The No. 5 overall pick from the 2006 draft finished with a 23-point, 11-rebound double-double in 30 minutes against the Spurs and made a tidy 10-of-12 shots from the field.

"I thought he was a little bit more focused [Saturday]," Drew said of Williams, who led all NBA rookies in both rebounds per game (5.4) and double-doubles (eight) this past season. "He seemed to play a little bit more under control. Didn't look to force as many things. He took what the defense gave him. And that's how he has to play. He can't be one of those guys that's looking to always create for himself."

In the Revue's nightcap Saturday, 2007 first-round Jason Smith scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field to help lead Philadelphia past Revue-host Utah 100-85 -- quite a bounce back from a Friday effort in which the Colorado State product hit just 1-of-8 against San Antonio.

Whether it was with squared-up jumpers or dominating drives to the basket, Smith scored virtually at will against the Jazz.

The 76ers also got a 15-point, 15-rebound double-double from ex-Jazz forward Louis Amundson, who is averaging 16 points in two Revue games, and a game-high 20 points from French League swingman John Cox.

Meanwhile, Jazz rookie Morris Almond's team-high 13 points Saturday came on 5-of-8 shooting from the field. The first-round draft choice from Rice University has hit 50 percent -- 11-for-22 -- in his first two summer-league games.

WHO'S NOT: After shooting 2-of-7 on Saturday, Spurs 2007 second-round draft choice Marcus Williams -- the University of Arizona product -- is just 6-for-21 from the field in two Revue games.

Among the four Revue field teams that have played at least one game through Saturday, San Antonio is the only one that's winless, at 0-2.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/s...kymountainday2

[lebomb]

told everyone.....this SL squad is about the worst Ive seen for the Spurs.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

told everyone.....this SL squad is about the worst Ive seen for the Spurs.

Way to go out on a limb there, lebomb.

[Beno Udrih]

D.J. Strawberry is tearing it up in the SL.

[Darkwaters]

D.J. Strawberry is tearing it up in the SL.

He was my boy too. I wanted him on the Spurs pretty badly.

[ploto]

Robertas Javtokas has started today the training camp with the lithuanian NT for the 2007 euro in Spain.

He shouldn't be back with Panathinaikos next year but nothing is sure for the moment.

I thought he had two years on that deal- no?

[ploto]

D.J. Strawberry is tearing it up in the SL.

He could have replaced you.

[Mr. Body]

Strawberry's production is slightly unexpected. I thought he was placed too low in most mocks (Phoenix agreed), but didn't think he'd produce and was one of the few guys now producing I had beneath Marcus Williams on my list.

[Bruno]

I thought he had two years on that deal- no?

He has signed a two years deal but there are some rumors about him and Panatinaikos working on a release/buyout.

[florige]

I didn't know we had Keith Langford. I liked him at Kansas. How is he doing so far?

[florige]

D.J. Strawberry is tearing it up in the SL.

He plays with alot of emotion, but he also tends to make alot of bonehead plays too.

[ducks]

is that why he was picked 59 not 10

[biba]

Bad, Badder, Worst What a nice summer!

http://media.www.dailyutahchronicle....-2923662.shtml

Atlanta bounces back for second day win
Rocky Mountain Revue Day 2: Hawks 79, Spurs 68
The Daily Utah Chronicle By: Chronicle Sports Staff Issue date: 7/16/07

SALT LAKE CITY - If any of the San Antonio Spurs in the Rocky Mountain Revue represented the NBA's current champion version, the Spurs could kiss their chances of repeating next year goodbye.For the second time in as many nights, the Spurs took a beating, this time at the hands of sop re Shelden Williams and the rest of his Atlanta Hawks, 79-68.

In a game that was pretty much out of hand for the Spurs by halftime, none of the Spurs could muster more than Keith Langford's 14 points, or even stay in the game for that matter. Three of the Spurs, Victor Sanikidze (1st quarter), James White (2nd quarter) and Marcellus Sommervillie (3rd quarter) all went down with injuries. None of them returned to play.

The Hawks, meanwhile, bounced back from a disheartening last-second loss to the Utah Jazz last night. Aside from Williams' 23 points and 11 rebounds, the Hawks got contributions from both of their 2007 lottery picks - Acie Law (nine points, five assists) and Al Horford (nine points, nine rebounds and three assists). Gonzaga product Derek Raivio also chipped in 10 points and three assists.

Williams, the Hawks fifth pick in last year's NBA Draft, is still looking to dispel the critics' assertions that he was selected a few spots too high after a disappointing rookie season. His performance this afternoon may be the breakout game he needed to reverse his fortunes.

The Spurs showed little signs of disappointment as they were getting blown out, some players even laughing and paying little attention to the game. The coaches know they still get to return home to a roster that features Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli, and NBA Finals MVP Tony Parker. No worries here for the Spurs.

-Jason Peterson

[jdaveah]

Im about ready to start hearing people who said that Williams would have a solid FG% and low turnover count begin to apologize to me.