I think Duncan was the MVP of that game. Manu comes second.
Defense needs work, but its just probably the ring ceremony that gives them the jitters. Webster was always hitting his shots.
Yeah those clutch shots and 16 points per game he averaged for the playoffs were not overly impressiveWas not overly impressed with him and haven't been since the Denver Game 5 last season.
Finley looked like Finley of last year.
He starts off slow, pick it up a bit in january, and will be full going in april.
He will be considered horrible by the experts here from november through February as usual.
I see you haven't changed your takes from last year - "Bowen sucks. Manu rules."
Anyway, Bowen's D ruled this game. Manu's play and energy was awesome. He got his steals, but he got burned on D repeatedly (as did many of the other Spurs).
after all Bowen does, theres still a "Bowen sucks"
Pathetic.
As for Tony being tired ... it was obvious to me he was getting winded in the middle of the game but I thought he did a great job re-grouping. He hit 2 big shots late. In the postgame, when Pop was talking about the D, it was actually Tony's D that got praise. Pop said nobody will notice because Tony wasn't scoring that much (after the first quarter) but that Pop thought Tony's D was very good last night.
Elson looks better to me than last season. He's not awesome but better. And I can't really judge him much because it's apparent he's bothered by the mask.
Timmy was Timmy. Bruce was Bruce.
Manu's "power" dunk when he was mad was great.
The crowd loves Darius Washington.
I love Bonner's energy and he looks to be in much better shape than last year, but he missed so many rotations in the first half it was getting funny. He'll get better I think.
I think Bonner just had a tough matchup against a way more athletic guy. Outlaw is more of a 3, and was just to quick for Bonner. Im sure Bonner would have much rather had to guard a guy who plays in the post. I just hope he continues to get better
Nobody loves Bruce more than I. (Actually, I hope Yardley does, but anyway...) He was missing by a country mile, however. I know I don't really care, but it's still true.
Well you have to move your feet to be in position to draw a charge...
Bruce's shooting percentage sucks at the beginning of every season. But who cares.
Honestly, I think Popovich would be fine with him so long as he hits the rim and resets the clock. Actually making them is just gravy.Bruce's shooting percentage sucks at the beginning of every season. But who cares.
At the beginning of each season his Salsa dancing skills are at their peak and his three point shooting is quite the opposite, however as the season progresses his skills swap and he becomes a considerably better shooter, and a poorer salsa dancer....Bruce's shooting percentage sucks at the beginning of every season. But who cares.
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No Kori I was never negative on Bowen! Early last year i was down on TP because of his tendency to play erratic, turn the ball over, force shots, miss wide-open jumpers etc. but i haven't said anything negative about Tony lately because he is playing more controlled and hitting his jumpers and coming through in the clutch (Cleveland series he played amazing). I love what Bowen brings to the team, and he hit some seriously clutch shots (especially against the Suns) in last year's playoffs. Last night, he was just really off and because he isn't a pure shooter/skilled offensive player, i guess we just have to live with this type of night from him ocassionally.
I see you haven't changed your takes from last year - "Bowen sucks. Manu rules."
Anyway, Bowen's D ruled this game. Manu's play and energy was awesome. He got his steals, but he got burned on D repeatedly (as did many of the other Spurs).
Anyway I really like this Udoka acquisition because i think he will be invaluable against a team like the Suns or the Mavs because we may need couple of shut-down perimeter defenders in the playoffs once we have the game under control and have a decent lead.
Spurs would have been better off with Roy shooting because Aldridge and Webster shooting sure wasn't working.
That's only 9, you are 1,998 short1. If it wasn't already apparent, Reggie Miller is crap as an announcer. "He did a great job moving his feet to draw the charge." lol
2. Oberto looks stronger physically. He showed his awareness around the basket on offense but he wasn't effective on either end compared to the playoffs last year.
3. Parker looks great. Fast as ever. Can't wait to see him in the 3 pt shoot-out.
4. Darius Washington -- RAW with a capital RAW. I liked his speed and agression. He looked like he has the team mentality that will ease his game into "The System"
5. I liked the run Barry got alongside Finley. It looked like Barry has finally conceded to Pop that it's his job to chuck it up whenever he gets a touch. Nevertheless, he looked confident and fast on both ends.
6. Was that a SKYHOOK by Finley??? When did he add THAT to his game.
7. BRUCE!!! He shut that R.O.Y. DOWN! Could anyone see the despair on Brandon Roy's face? I expect Bowen to be what he has always been for us. Age is simply NOT a factor in his game. Geez -- TP was way more winded than Bruce last night.
8. Manu dunked. Good Omen.
9. Love the fast break style that the Spurs play.
The second unit looked sharp out there. Not entirely surprising since they saw more action this preseason. Elson looks sharper. I'm liking Barry firing away, and I like Pop sticking with him when he has the hot hand even more. Bonner looked out of place at times on both ends of the court, but the effort is definitely there. As long as he brings that I'm confident he can settle into a larger role with the first unit.
I echo the sentiments on the third quarter. Looked like they were being coached by George Romero for a while.
All in all, same song, new year. Room for improvement on D (tell them they are soft, Pop!) but nothing wrong with a W.
I thought the bigest difference from last season that I took from the game was that the Blazers have found their outside shooter now that Martell Webster looks like a player worthy of the lottery pick he was in 2005. He has a serious stroke and next season when Oden returns along with Aldridge in the middle he is going to get a lot of open looks and knock them down. They are building a nice foundation as long as Oden returns healthy.
Looking forward to watching tonite's game and see how the spurs fare on the road playing 2nd night in a row vs a fast paced team.
Yup. This guy has the potential to be a great shooter. Great stroke.
Im thinking Oden going down is a blessing in disguise. Lamarcus Aldridge and Outlaw plus Pryzibilla could have breakout seasons with this offense.
He always start the season ice coldThe only problem was Bowen's shooting....it was horrible tonight. He didn't just miss. he missed by country mile.
But his D was great as always
Bowen is the MAN.
I thought Bonner looked like crap; I liked DWash's hustle but he seemed a bit frenetic, no?
And Reggie Miller...I'd like to vote to bring in Cheryl as color commentator and dress Reggie in a Craig Sager jacket and kick him to the sidelines. He is abysmal.
Oberto wasn't effective ? I don't know 3/4 FGM 66%2. Oberto looks stronger physically. He showed his awareness around the basket on offense but he wasn't effective on either end compared to the playoffs last year.
7. BRUCE!!! He shut that R.O.Y. DOWN! Could anyone see the despair on Brandon Roy's face? I expect Bowen to be what he has always been for us. Age is simply NOT a factor in his game. Geez -- TP was way more winded than Bruce last night.
When teams double Duncan, Oberto can sneak down low to get easy basket of hight effectiveness, if only Fab can manage to stay out of foul troubles...Zebras hate Fab?
Bruce never gets old
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