Game Blog: 3/31/12 - Spurs vs. Pacers

[Reck]

When is the NBA League pass going to go HD. Tired of watching grainy games.

[jestersmash]

They've shot it something like 13 or 14 times already.

And all of them were open shots. What's your point?

Would you rather the Spurs give up wide open shots to shoot contested jumpers/layups near the rim?

[HeroSquad]

The offense is clicking, but the defense was lacking near the end of the 2nd quarter. Overall, a good half

[LaMarcus Bryant]

When is the NBA League pass going to go HD. Tired of watching grainy games.

That's why online league pass is better. at least they're in 720i

[Nathan89]

Expecting the defense to tighten up in a quarter the offense scored 39pts

[roycrikside]

Hmm... I'm not sure. 12 3s in a half is probably not the best in terms of numbers.

1st quarter D was pretty good but that 30 point second quarter looks a little disappointing to say the least. Judging by the boxscore it looks like I'd be having mixed emotions with respect to this game.

We can't realistically expect Spurs to put four good defensive quarters together. The best we can hope for is one or two good defensive quarters between 15-22 points and to survive the others in the 25-30 range.

As long as our offense plays well though, that's more than enough to win. Not too many teams will hold these Spurs to under 100 pts.

[Robz4000]

And all of them were open shots. What's your point?

Would you rather the Spurs give up wide open shots to shoot contested jumpers/layups near the rim?

I'm just saying it from a long-term prospective. Can't take what you see in this game as the norm. If they take this many 3s in the playoffs, I can't see them making it at this high of a clip.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

They've shot it something like 13 or 14 times already.

They are 7-12 from 3, but look how many FT attempts they have,19. That shows they are doing more than just jacking up 3's. I think it's been a good mix thus far.

[roycrikside]

Expecting the defense to tighten up in a quarter the offense scored 39pts

That was an ABA quarter, for sure. But any quarter where you outscore 'em by 9 and there are no injuries is a good quarter.

[Keepin' it real]

George is a very good player

We know, that's why trading him to the Pacers was so tough.

[Robz4000]

They are 7-12 from 3, but look how many FT attempts they have,19. That shows they are doing more than just jacking up 3's. I think it's been a good mix thus far.

Yeah, that's something I completely overlooked. Didn't realize they had gotten to the line that often. Good to see Duncan 7-7!

[Muser]

Championship teams don't give up 25-30 range quarters even once every game in the playoffs. There's simply put, no way to win a championship giving up 100+. We must hold teams to about 92ppg-ish consistently to win the le.

It was one quarter against the Pacers, relax...

[roycrikside]

Championship teams don't give up 25-30 range quarters even once every game in the playoffs. There's simply put, no way to win a championship giving up 100+. We must hold teams to about 92ppg-ish consistently to win the le.

Depends who you play. Against OKC anything under 100 would be good and a easy win. Against Chicago or Miami I'd be happy with anything under 95. Against the Lakers, 92.

In general, I'd say if we hold somebody to 95 or less and lose, it's the offense's fault. If we allow 96 or more, it's the defense's fault.

[ViceCity84]

I like Green,but I think POP should make Jack,Manu and Kawhi the main 3 players at the wings.It's fine for regular season,but that's should be our 3 for playoffs.

[Robz4000]

fine, take 3 of them off the board and the score is still 55-48

Nah, score would be closer. Spurs have been getting a lot of wide open shots, but if they weren't getting them at a high percentage like tonight, the D wouldn't be stretched as much and the D in the paint would be tighter taking away a lot of Parker's and Manu's drives.

[Spurs Brazil]

We know, that's why trading him to the Pacers was so tough.

Paul not Hill

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

We know, that's why trading him to the Pacers was so tough.

i think he's referring to Paul George that is

[roycrikside]

Spurs from 6:30 of the second quarter on...

Parker layup
Tim and-1 from Parker
Manu 3 from Tony
Tony 6-foot bank shot
Blair layup from Tim
Kawhi 3 off deflection
Tim 2 FTs
Manu reverse from Tony
Manu turnover
Tony 1 of 2 FTs
Tim dunk from Manu
Tim shot blocked
Tony turnover
Manu bankshot
Jack travel

11 scoring possessions, 3 turnovers, 1 shot blocked. Not one shot missed and rebounded in 15 trips.

[Muser]

Are you high on drugs? Teams like Miami and Chicago are defensive dynamos & hold teams consistently in the low 80s in the playoffs. Giving up anything 90 or more would be suicide against those teams.

Miami scored more than 90 4 out of the 6 games against Dallas in last years finals.

[roycrikside]

Are you high on drugs? Teams like Miami and Chicago are defensive dynamos & hold teams consistently in the low 80s in the playoffs. Giving up anything 90 or more would be suicide against those teams.

We scored 98 against Miami and 89 against Chicago without Manu, Jackson or Diaw. I think we're a better offensive team now than we were when we played them.

[Juggity]

We must hold teams to about 92ppg-ish consistently to win the le.

To be fair, teams have actually won the le while allowing 100+ ppg. The 1995 Rockets, for instance. They gave up 104 ppg.

[Spurs Brazil]

Jax on George would be a good idea

[Robz4000]

Indiana's picking it up

[Mal]

To be fair, teams have actually won the le while allowing 100+ ppg. The 1995 Rockets, for instance. They gave up 104 ppg.

The problem is that, you can always relay on your defens. On offense, not so much

[GB20]

good d danny