Ginobili: I might be back in a week

[DPG21920]

Team history meaning two teams in past playoff matchups. What happened in 2006 doesnt apply to 2009.

Yea Tim was as good as ever in the first 2-3 months of the season. He looked better than he has in the past 4-5 years and Tony was still averaging more points and winning close games for us.

Im not saying Duncan isnt still the anchor for this team and isnt important but if you watch the games the team goes as Tony goes.

Spurs need both at their best. But Tim's best is still > Tony's best with regards to winning impact.

I never said that this Mavs team is better than 06 Mavs. But yes, it still does apply. There is a mental edge knowing you have knocked out a team before (Suns cannot say the same). Utah still cannot win on the road, the Hornets have taken a step back and even though I would pick the Hornets and the Jazz to beat the Mavs, does not mean that they are both easier than the Mavs against the Spurs.

I am not saying that you are 100% wrong, but I feel there is no solid ground to stand on when you say the Jazz/Hornets>>>>>>>>>>>Mavs when it comes to playing Spurs in the PO's.

[Marcus Bryant]

eh, forget the conspiracy theories. At this point if he's ready to go you play him. You need the team playing in a groove heading into the postseason. With the addition of Gooden and the rotation in general flux, this Spurs team is not where it needs to be at this point in the season with its rotation.

[it's me]

Tim is the best PF of NBA history

[it's me]

Manu was a great player

[DPG21920]

Team history meaning two teams in past playoff matchups. What happened in 2006 doesnt apply to 2009.

Yea Tim was as good as ever in the first 2-3 months of the season. He looked better than he has in the past 4-5 years and Tony was still averaging more points and winning close games for us.

Im not saying Duncan isnt still the anchor for this team and isnt important but if you watch the games the team goes as Tony goes.

Good points.

Im not one to say that mental hurddles hinder the Spurs but it does look as though they have those mental hurrdles when facing the Lakers.

Thers alot of battles scars with both teams. Thats why when you see them face each other you see the battle faces on Kobe and Derek every Spurs/Lakers game. Same goes with Tim,Tony,Bruce and Manu.

2002,2004 and 2008 are hard battles to forget for the Spurs. And it seems that Kobe and PJ are on thier best for every Spurs/Lakers game.

How can you use this argument for the Lakers and not the Mavs?

[xtremesteven33]

How can you use this argument for the Lakers and not the Mavs?

How the can you compare the Mavericks and the Lakers????

[NFGIII]

eh, forget the conspiracy theories. At this point if he's ready to go you play him. You need the team playing in a groove heading into the postseason. With the addition of Gooden and the rotation in general flux, this Spurs team is not where it needs to be at this point in the season with its rotation.

Exactly -well put. This team should be tightening it's rotation and building towards the POs. We are still without a key player and integrateing another while not establishing a set rotation. The chemistry that we all have seen in the past isn't there yet. This team needs more time and that is starting to run out. Not saying we are in dire straits but with the unfortunate injury to Manu we are behind schedule.

[phxspurfan]

Heck, bring him back in time for the WCF. We won't need him for round 1.


edit: Heck, bring him back for game 5 of the WCF like D Fish in Utah. We won't need him for round 1 (let's hope Denver and Dallas move up).

[Duncan74]

I think Duncan should rest a bit as well. I know that is a risk but we need our boys ready for playoffs!

[hater]

Duncan has bad knees. A little bit of rest won't help jack , might actually hurt him.

[DPG21920]

How the can you compare the Mavericks and the Lakers????

Don't be upset because you got caught talking out both sides of your mouth. Please post where I compared this years Mavs to the Lakers or where I said they were better

[dastrey]

Denver and Houston would be ideal as a 1st round matchup. Next would be Dallas, who still has Dirk and Terry but nobody to guard Parker. Utah and Portland play extremely well at home, so a series against them can easily go 7 games. Then there is N.O. and L.A. where we need a healthy Manu to advance.
Pop should rest Manu for the rest of the season and use the 1st round to get rid of the rust.

[xtremesteven33]

Don't be upset because you got caught talking out both sides of your mouth. Please post where I compared this years Mavs to the Lakers or where I said they were better

[DPG21920]

You should see how people are laughing at you in the other thread for saying this is Tony's Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

I just hope he's healthy for the real season

[xtremesteven33]

You should see how people are laughing at you in the other thread for saying this is Tony's Spurs.

This year it is....if you say otherwise youre a dumbass

[DPG21920]

This year it is....if you say otherwise youre a dumbass

Don't be so sure, I think multiple people in the other thread called you "re ed". True sign of open minded-ness: everyone but me is wrong and if you don't believe it, you are a dumbass. Classic.

[xtremesteven33]

Don't be so sure, I think multiple people in the other thread called you "re ed". True sign of open minded-ness: everyone but me is wrong and if you don't believe it, you are a dumbass. Classic.

Whos had the better season: Tim or Tony?


quit being a puss cake and answer the question.

[DPG21920]

Whos had the better season: Tim or Tony?


quit being a puss cake and answer the question.

Kettle calling the pot black. I ask you to answer questions and you just call me a dumbass. I post links, you post smilies.

To answer your question, Tim played better early, TP better now. Overall, Tim has played better. Tony has been fantastic and stepped up his game.

http://www.nba.com/statistics/player/Efficiency.jsp

Tim's efficiency has been better.

Still waiting on you to answer my question hypocrite.

[xtremesteven33]

Still waiting on you to answer my question hypocrite.

wats ur question

[DPG21920]

When is the last time NO or Utah beat the Spurs in the PO? What is the difference in those 3 teams current records? How is Utah on the road?

Are you trying to call scoreboard with Tim injured? Due to injuries, TP has shouldered the load. But this is still Tim's team.

But you still have not answered my questions from the previous post...

This is getting to be too much. First of all team history means nothing now, so I guess "experience" is not really a factor because it is history. Please explain how those two would be more difficult match-ups? Can Utah win on the road? Have the Hornets regressed?

Secondly, Tony has played great, but too bad the game is just not offense only. This is Tim's team, no questions asked. Have you watched the Spurs? Tim has been healthy? Have you seen the knee pads?

Don't be upset because you got caught talking out both sides of your mouth. Please post where I compared this years Mavs to the Lakers or where I said they were better

[xtremesteven33]

wow son you sure work hard to try to get a point across....

[xtremesteven33]

i still dont see a serious question.

[taps]

DPG thread hijack!

[DPG21920]

i still dont see a serious question.

I asked you what has Utah/Hornets done that have made things so clear to you that they would be a tougher match-up than the Mavs? Has Utah proven they win on the road? Did a team the Spurs beat last year in the Hornets, take a step backwards? What is the comparison of the records between the 3 teams being discussed that shows you some seperation?

How is that working harder? Using some semblance of facts to support ones opinions is not hard work.