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In the 2nd quarter, Parker was only off the floor for 18 seconds during the time Paul was on the floor. That was from 4:00-3:42. Paul made a basket during that time. (Unless I'm missing something.)
It would seem like he is a better match up with Bonzi, at first glance.
But if he's able to do a decent job on him.
Nobody is going to stop him.
In the 2nd quarter, Parker was only off the floor for 18 seconds during the time Paul was on the floor. That was from 4:00-3:42. Paul made a basket during that time. (Unless I'm missing something.)
I still say its something that should be at least considered while Parker is getting a rest. I think its an advantage that could be utilized. IMO after tonight, udoka earned some minutes.
"Push the ball."
Has anybody seen Tony walking the ball up the court even once in Game3,4?
All the Spurs' D rebounds were looking immediately for the outlet, and often finding it.
Even with Tony 1 on 3 or 4, he was still looking to blow past.
Total, dominating aggression. Pushing, pushing, pushing. Very frustrating to play against that.
And then when the Hornets had the ball, they had to deal with Championship defense.
Pop played Ime against Bonzi in the second half when the game was out of hand, and Ime locked him. So it's almost accidental that Pop found a matchup against Bonzi that worked.
But since then, Ime's come into the game whenever Bonzi comes in, he's basically the Bonzi stopper
Tonight Pop was a little off the cuff and kept Ime out there even after Bonzi left, it was nice to go with his gut instead of playing the stats and scouting report on that decision.
he is the single best one-on-one defender we would have for bonzi.
but ultimately, that this team is much better on the defensive glass from 2006 is what negates bonzi (plus that he is not the rebounder that he was 2 years ago).
keep him off the boards and you can live with him shooting contested jumpers and fade-away 10 footers. the put-backs on third opportunities were what killed.
That's what i'm hoping.
This series is far from over, but I like what i'm seeing from us out there. These wins have not been simply about the hornets missing shots open shots on the road. We are taking them out of their game. It's tangible and they look uncomfortable. You can see the hornets breaking down when CP is not allowed to do whatever he wants. the other players look lost.
and watching peja on that out of control drive to the basket with bowen draped all over him was one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen.
Yeah Pops been listening to that head Dennis Lindsey too much.Pop played Ime against Bonzi in the second half when the game was out of hand, and Ime locked him. So it's almost accidental that Pop found a matchup against Bonzi that worked.
But since then, Ime's come into the game whenever Bonzi comes in, he's basically the Bonzi stopper
Tonight Pop was a little off the cuff and kept Ime out there even after Bonzi left, it was nice to go with his gut instead of playing the stats and scouting report on that decision.
Yes, I'm quoting myself. I am still wondering when it was. It doesn't seem it was in the 2nd,
Hmm, maybe the third then? I could have sworn it was earlier in the game, but I could be wrong on that. Was paying more attention to the offense than what we were doing with personnel.
Agreed.
If the Spurs were making shots while covered and Pop hadn't made any adjustments then I would be saying something else.
These wins though were old school Spurs kick your teeth in defensive gems. Especially tonight.
I'm guessing it was last 1:51 of the third then.
dont forget the Refs, ill wait till I hear who the refs will be.
I agree with AHF's contention that Scott will have to tweak the offense depending slightly on whether Paul and West can create more foul trouble for the Spurs than they did tonight. If they can't, the Hornets will need to incorporate a lot more player and ball movement to free guys up for better shots. They are so dependent on the offense-creation and defense-drawing of their two stars, I'm not sure how much of that their lineups can do.
I think it will be incredibly close down to the wire. I'm thinking like Game 5 in 04 versus the Lakers or Game 5 in 05 versus the Pistons. It should be good.
What he's trying to say is that Pop finally made the adjustments to win and we have, so actually his question was really a mute point at the start of game 3. The 4-out,1-In offense set( or 4-down as he calls it) has been an offensive staple of the Spurs for years and usually works very well. Pop made the correct adjustments and now we're winning, so who cares about games 1&2 anymore?
I expect a spurs win.
as i expected a great game from TP last night who reached the 2000 points mark in the post season (at 25 years old!), i expect a monster game from Manu who will play his 100th playoffs game
Repeat of 2005 Game 5 Finals. Stay close till the end, come up with the last big shot. Except instead of Horry, it'll be Finley. Book it...
Game 5 is going to be extremely physical.
I look for the tension to be high and for NO to throw everything at the Spurs. NO's back is against the wall now. They're going to be throwing lots of cheap shots.
This is going to be one good game.
I say the Spurs will win it by at least 5.
hornets by 10 or more. they've waxed the spurs by 20 points four times now, they'll remember that.
That's not going to happen.
Looks to be a close game in NO. I like the Spurs in a close game at this stage against a young team. Paul can't do it all.
Spurs win, Hornets lose. Those are the things I expect.
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