Round 2, Game 1: Spurs vs Suns Official Game Blog Thread

[Obstructed_View]

Shocker that Anthony Michael Hall tries to call me out again... I'd be ok with everything except for bull 3rd foul on Amare

Yeah, I'd be okay with the two obvious fouls on Elson that weren't called if I were a Suns fan, too.

[ATXSPUR]

No, because he called me a "homer" for saying Barbosa was superior and he tried to produce stats to back up his terrible opinion. If he just said he was being a homer, then I would have been ok with it. In fact, he claimed every team/coach in the NBA would want to have Manu over Barbosa. Don't protect him just because he's Mr. Kori - he can be just as whiny and incorrect as anyone.

[TampaDude]

Okay, here are my observations in looking at the stat box:

1. Tony is having his way, which is important;
2. Duncan has no fouls, which is incredible;
3. Amare getting awfully close to serious foul trouble;
4. Because of the above three points, the Spurs really don't want to lose this game. They must find a way to get the job done in the second half.

True dat...the foul situation right now really favors the Spurs in the second half...if we can get Stoudy to pick up at least one more, Duncan and the Spurs will cruise...

[ChumpDumper]

Shocker that Anthony Michael Hall tries to call me out again... I'd be ok with everything except for bull 3rd foul on Amare

Yet you whined about Tim.

Make up your mind.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Amare should have 5 fouls right now the way he was hacking. Lucky he only has 3

[RonMexico]

Firggin Amari is manhandling Tim - lotta nerve to make that comment

Duncan should have been called for at LEAST 1 foul in that half... admit it. No matter how much he is getting "manhandled."

[Nashfan]

spurs playin like (minus tony) abnd only down 2


that horrific call on amare helped a lot and frankly, ill take it

I'm glad you recognize that bad call on Amare. Duncan caused all the contact. It took away our momentum.

[GrandeDavid]

No way..Barbosa is better....not even close

That's a ridiculously ignorant take. I know Leandrinho from down here in the Brazilian pros before he went to the NBA. I've followed his career in Phoenix, and I will tell you that not only are he and Manu different types of players, but Manu is in a superior class. Like I said, I like Leandrinho as a person, his story, his game, and Phoenix's system suits him as he arguably has less pressure playing behind Nash. But he doesn't come close to being the all around player and winner Manu is.

[fred33]

so?????????

so

[Amarelooms]

Manu is better, but he's a starter in 6th man clothing. Barbosa is a true six man.

Manu is better at ONE thing...FLOPPING

[ChumpDumper]

so

So shut up.

[RonMexico]

Yet you whined about Tim.

Make up your mind.

Because that was either a foul on Duncan or no-call all around.

[1SUNSFAN]

Firggin Amari is manhandling Tim - lotta nerve to make that comment

What about that third "foul" on Amare? Should have been offensive on Tim or no call...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

No way..Barbosa is better....not even close

That depends.

If real Manu turns up, the guy who carried us for 12 games during the season, the guy who attacks the rim, the guy who makes his jumpers and steals the ball in the lanes, everyone would take Manu.

If it's inconsistent Manu, then Barbosa might get the nod.

WTF did Horry just say? I could hardly hear it.

[Obstructed_View]

You really are being a homer to think everyone would want a guy in his 30s over a 24-year-old 6th man of the year.

What does upside have to do with it? Considering the teams and their systems, Manu having similar numbers is more impressive than you seem to think. I think Baboso is a good player, and was a legitimate 6th man. But Manu's a better player right now.

[dbreiden83080]

We need big 2nd halfs from Tim, Manu and Tony plus the D had better imrpove out there, it was awful in the 2nd qtr.

[ChumpDumper]

Because that was either a foul on Duncan or no-call all around.

I'd be fine with your whining if you just didn't whine so much.

[fred33]

theY see eva longoria on abc??????????

[easjer]

Oh, unrelated, but on my mind:

ROGER CLEMENS.

That's all.

[Amarelooms]

That's a ridiculously ignorant take. I know Leandrinho from down here in the Brazilian pros before he went to the NBA. I've followed his career in Phoenix, and I will tell you that not only are he and Manu different types of players, but Manu is in a superior class. Like I said, I like Leandrinho as a person, his story, his game, and Phoenix's system suits him as he arguably has less pressure playing behind Nash. But he doesn't come close to being the all around player and winner Manu is.

Barbosa is younger, better shooter, QUICKER, list goes on...open your eyes homers...trust NBA coaches would take Barbosa over Manu

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

What about that third "foul" on Amare? Should have been offensive on Tim or no call...

Shuda been a no call.

You can't complain though, you've been getting most of the calls.

[mookie2001]

horry said the worst championship was his 3rd with LA, when they beat the nets he was pissed

[Deb]

Duncan should have been called for at LEAST 1 foul in that half... admit it. No matter how much he is getting "manhandled."

If he could get untangled from the Amari death grip, he might have

[spyder]

Manu is better at ONE thing...FLOPPING

not as bad as your boy Harris

[GrandeDavid]

You guys remember Alex Garcia? He's blowing up in Brazil again and just beat my local team. He plays for undefeated Brasilia...after the game he and I had way too many beers. His agent is fielding calls from four NBA teams, but he wasn't sure if the Spurs were one of them at this point. Anyway, he loved San Antonio and he would instantly take Beno's or Jaque's backup job. Like right now. The dude is a quick athlete like Leandrinho, but MUCH stronger, is a left and can actually defend decently.