Bringin' the SPAM to Phoenix tomorrow night.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

There are certain teams I love to see the Spurs beat. In this order:

1. LA Lakers
2. Phoenix Suns
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Boston Celtics
5. Denver Nuggets
6. Utah Jazz
7. Houston Rockets
8. NO Hornets


It's even better seeing them beat one of these teams in their own building.
The Spurs have only lost twice in the 19 times I've seen them play road games in person. They haven't lost to PHX in games I've seen in person.

I was looking at the Spurs recent road struggles (LA Clippers not included) and determined that I should probably share some SPAM mojo with them in PHX. So I'm taking my .895 Spurs road winning percentage with me to US Airways tomorrow night. I was at the Spurs game in Phoenix on 1/21/05 when Manu scored 48 and the Spurs came back from 20 down to take that one. Probably the best regular season Spurs game I've ever been to. When I've sat in rows 12 or lower, the Spurs are 8-0. (I had floor seats when Manu scored his 48.) As for Rows 13 to the ceiling, they're a still very strong 9-2. I'll be in row 15 tomorrow night, but that should be close enough to allow the SPAM mojo to push them to 18-2. I had some 3rd row seats selected, but then someone came up with these seats on row 15 for me, and they had a word associated with them that I like even more than SPAM....the word FREE.

So, here are my predictions:

1. Manu has at least 20 points (he's never scored less than 20 in a road game where SPAM is present).

2. RJ has a big night tomorrow. (RJ has yet to feel the SPAM. This will be his first time to feel the mojo. It will be beautiful to watch. I hope he doesn't break any teeth on the rim the first time he goes up for a dunk...that SPAM is powerful stuff.)

3. DeJuan Blair will experience a complete healing from his rib injury from the Clips game (the SPAM does stuff like that). Since he already appears to be on the SPAM, with this added exposure I'm contacting the arena to make sure they have at least 2 spare backboards handy for when he starts bringing those down tomorrow night.

4. Spurs win by 8.....111-103.

5. This injection of SPAM will propel the Spurs near the top of the Western conference standings over the next couple of months. Even on upcoming nights when the Spurs don't play that hard, they'll still win due to their SPAM exposure tomorrow night.

6. At least 1 fan will say something mouthy to the Chopper as I scream for my Spurs in the other guys' gym.

6a. I will just laugh and nod, hold up my beer, and point at the scoreboard with my middle finger, as is my custom at Spurs road games. Then I will mouth the word "vacuum" in an effort to explain to this fan that the maintenance crew needs to clean up the glass all over the floor from DeJuan's latest dunk. It's always best to stay on friendly terms with the fans at opposing gyms I've learned. Just some free tips from the Chopper.

[lefty]

Oh yeah, he is back !

[duncan228]

The first SPAM thread of the season from the Prophet himself. Have a great time at the game Chopper. May the Mojo be with you.

[austN Spur]

Its awesome that you remember all those stats. i smoke so much before i go to games that i forget the outcome within the same week. Go Spurs Go.

I hope your streak continues.

[honestfool84]

that was awesome.

[Spursfan092120]

That was beyond phenomenal....

[ElNono]

Nice. Have fun tomorrow.

[urunobili]

lol Chopper attending a heartbreaking loss tomorrow... (reverse jinx for ya my friend )

[T2150]

I'd pay $ to have that Gino 48pt game on tape... I wish the NBA & iTunes would partner and sell all the old games... I'd probably buy all of 89-90 season...

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

You can always count on Chopper to remind us of the true meaning of this season.

[The Truth #6]

Awesome post.

[Spurs Brazil]

The Spurs have only lost twice in the 19 times I've seen them play road games in person. They haven't lost to PHX in games I've seen in person.

I think we have a W tomorrow

[rAm]

I was at the Phoenix vs. Denver game on saturday. Don't know why this matters, but the suns!

[duhoh]

hopefully the percentages stay true

[Solid D]

So, here are my predictions:

1. Manu has at least 20 points (he's never scored less than 20 in a road game where SPAM is present).

2. RJ has a big night tomorrow. (RJ has yet to feel the SPAM. This will be his first time to feel the mojo. It will be beautiful to watch. I hope he doesn't break any teeth on the rim the first time he goes up for a dunk...that SPAM is powerful stuff.)

3. DeJuan Blair will experience a complete healing from his rib injury from the Clips game (the SPAM does stuff like that). Since he already appears to be on the SPAM, with this added exposure I'm contacting the arena to make sure they have at least 2 spare backboards handy for when he starts bringing those down tomorrow night.

4. Spurs win by 8.....111-103.

5. This injection of SPAM will propel the Spurs near the top of the Western conference standings over the next couple of months. Even on upcoming nights when the Spurs don't play that hard, they'll still win due to their SPAM exposure tomorrow night.

6. At least 1 fan will say something mouthy to the Chopper as I scream for my Spurs in the other guys' gym.

6a. I will just laugh and nod, hold up my beer, and point at the scoreboard with my middle finger, as is my custom at Spurs road games. Then I will mouth the word "vacuum" in an effort to explain to this fan that the maintenance crew needs to clean up the glass all over the floor from DeJuan's latest dunk. It's always best to stay on friendly terms with the fans at opposing gyms I've learned. Just some free tips from the Chopper.

7. Matt Bonner will be in search of the ultimate SPAM sandwich.

[Slomo]

[TDMVPDPOY]

get to da choppa

[urunobili]

7. Matt Bonner will be in search of the ultimate SPAM sandwich.

we've only got losses when he is in that city blogging...

Way to go Solid...

[nkdlunch]

Dejuan will pull his bad rib out and stick it into nash's neck

[Dex]

[Xylus]

[TJastal]

please god tell me that is not Manu

[Budkin]

Spurs are due a got damn road win against a good team. With the team playing as well as it has I like our chances in this one.

[jag]

please god tell me that is not Manu

No, it's not.

But Xylus still beats his meat like it is.

[Brazil]

funny . I didn't know Manu had a twin.

and to the SPAM, I'd take a Tim buzzer 3 to close the game +1.