Predict Manu's performance in Game 2

[Mavs<Spurs]

From your own hometown paper no less. Tisk Tisk.

Didn't you read the last four posts above yours prior to posting?

If it isn't true, it isn't true.

[doldrums]

I see. You guys are focusing on Manu's recent struggles, rather than the head to head matchups with Bell and the Suns.

If he really has been struggling for a while now, and his history against Bell is any indication, why are some of you expecting Manu to have a breakout game?

because Manu will have more open looks when Bell doubles Parker as D'Antoni has suggested

[Fabbs]

Manu will do what he always does. Help what is neccessary to help the team win. Yes Manu has off shooting nights on occasion. Get real, keep in perspective what else he is doing while the shots are missing.

Example, Gm 4 vs Denver with Nuggets trying to make it 2-2.
GNob has an off shooting night. yeah, well...

18 points (5-of-15 FG, 3-of-8 3-PT, 5-of-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and five steals.

[Mr. Peabody]

From your own hometown paper no less. Tisk Tisk.

Right. That's the story that was reported in the media, but it was later revealed that the story wasn't true. Have you been reading what everyone in here has been telling you?

[Man of Steel]

Mrs. G. should follow Eva's lead in cutting off sex for duration of playoffs.

Come to think of it--if it works--heck maybe all Spurs should do so.

Heck--go one step further--maybe Pop and the coaches should refrain, too.

Oh --go all the way--

Okay--all Spurs fans should cut it out until the playoffs are over.

[dreamcastrocks]

Didn't you read the last four posts above yours prior to posting?

If it isn't true, it isn't true.

At the time no. It was only posted minutes before mine, and I was looking for an article on the subject. Is there a published article about what was really said somewhere? Forgive me if I don't trust a post on a message board as gospel.

[dreamcastrocks]

Right. That's the story that was reported in the media, but it was later revealed that the story wasn't true. Have you been reading what everyone in here has been telling you?

If I did, why should I believe you now?

[Obstructed_View]

Here's the blurb that I was referring to:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b....267576d2.html

Bell tolls for Suns: Hoping to upgrade their defense, the Suns signed guard Raja Bell this summer.

Manu Ginobili and Bell share the same agent, Herb Rudoy. Since Bell's signing, there's been a well-circulated story that Ginobili complained to Rudoy that he shouldn't have let Bell go to the Suns because no other defender gives him more trouble.

There is only one problem with the story: Ginobili said he never talked to Rudoy about Bell.

[Oh, Gee!!]

30 points; 5 steals; 8 rebounds; 4 assists; 6 of 8 from the field; 3 of 4 from 3-pt line; 9 of 10 free throw shooting; 4 fouls; 10 flops; and a couple of OMG-type plays

[Kori Ellis]

Here's the blurb that I was referring to:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b....267576d2.html

Bell tolls for Suns: Hoping to upgrade their defense, the Suns signed guard Raja Bell this summer.

Manu Ginobili and Bell share the same agent, Herb Rudoy. Since Bell's signing, there's been a well-circulated story that Ginobili complained to Rudoy that he shouldn't have let Bell go to the Suns because no other defender gives him more trouble.

There is only one problem with the story: Ginobili said he never talked to Rudoy about Bell.

Yeah I remembered something about that. But that post I quoted I believe is directly from Manu (in spanish), saying that he did talk to Rudoy and mention Raja. But that he didn't call specifically to talk about Raja or to complain. I was just assuming Manu would know better than the E-N.

Y... la verdad es la siguiente:

Tenemos el mismo agente y hablando con mi agente le comente que era un defensor duro y demas (el lo sabe bien tambien). Lo demas fue mas anecdotico y gracioso que un hecho real. Nunca lo llame para decirle eso.

Espero haber aclarado la cosa.

Saludos

[dreamcastrocks]

Here's the blurb that I was referring to:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b....267576d2.html

Bell tolls for Suns: Hoping to upgrade their defense, the Suns signed guard Raja Bell this summer.

Manu Ginobili and Bell share the same agent, Herb Rudoy. Since Bell's signing, there's been a well-circulated story that Ginobili complained to Rudoy that he shouldn't have let Bell go to the Suns because no other defender gives him more trouble.

There is only one problem with the story: Ginobili said he never talked to Rudoy about Bell.

Thanks for the article. I thought that something might have been said at the Raja press conference as well.

[Mavs<Spurs]

At the time no. It was only posted minutes before mine, and I was looking for an article on the subject. Is there a published article about what was really said somewhere? Forgive me if I don't trust a post on a message board as gospel.

Wait, you don't trust Kori?

What????

[dreamcastrocks]

Wait, you don't trust Kori?

What????

I have only been here for a few days. I don't know anything about anyone here.

[Mr. Peabody]

30 points; 5 steals; 8 rebounds; 4 assists; 6 of 8 from the field; 3 of 4 from 3-pt line; 9 of 10 free throw shooting; 4 fouls; 10 flops; and a couple of OMG-type plays

No way. He'll have waaaayyyy more flops than that.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Y... la verdad es la siguiente:

Tenemos el mismo agente y hablando con mi agente le comente que era un defensor duro y demas (el lo sabe bien tambien). Lo demas fue mas anecdotico y gracioso que un hecho real. Nunca lo llame para decirle eso.

Espero haber aclarado la cosa.

Saludos


And the truth is the following:

We have the same agent and speaking with my agent, I was commenting that he was a hard defender and besides (he knows it well also). The other thing was more anecdotal and funny than it was a real fact. I never called him to tell him that.

I hoped that I have clarified the thing.

Greetings.

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah I remembered something about that. But that post I quoted I believe is directly from Manu (in spanish), saying that he did talk to Rudoy and mention Raja. But that he didn't call specifically to talk about Raja or to complain. I was just assuming Manu would know better than the E-N.

Actually, the only reason I looked for it was to show the guy who didn't believe you an actual news article, and the one I posted was the first one that came up and happened to be the one that I had referenced.

[Mr. Peabody]

I have only been here for a few days. I don't know anything about anyone here.

I was just giving you a hard time. Actually, there was an entire thread here reagrding that story around the time the media reported it. So the story has already been discussed ad nauseam.

[Mavs<Spurs]

I have only been here for a few days. I don't know anything about anyone here.

So, here is the bio of our fantastic, fearless leader, the moderator of the coolest NBA blog, Mrs. Kori Ellis!!!

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Kori married her husband LJ and moved to San Antonio in 2002.

[ArgSpursFan]

Manu is like a super Hero(read:Spyder man,ect)He shows up when needed only,like in 2005 when Timmy was the only one out there doing something for the team.Right now,there´sno need to show up,Parker is having his best playoff year and Duncan,well he is just being Duncan,as usuall.
But If the whole team is having an OFF NIGHT,He ´ll be there,Belive it.

[SpurYank]

Manu: Game two
18 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
3 turnovers
3 steals
3 of 6 downtowners
6 of free throws

[dreamcastrocks]

I was just giving you a hard time. Actually, there was an entire thread here reagrding that story around the time the media reported it. So the story has already been discussed ad nauseam.

At least I didn't ask what moment was the most painful.

[aaronstampler]

22 5 and 5

[ArgSpursFan]

If Duncan and Parker are having and off night
25+ 5+ 5+ 4+stls
if Duncan and Parker are doing good
15 5 5

[Mr. Peabody]

At least I didn't ask what moment was the most painful.

Well, Manu was directly involved in both of the events that are usually cited by most around here as the most painful loss.

[mookie2001]

manu 10 pts, 2-11 fgs, 6 reb, 2 asst, 2 TOs