Spurs Notebook: Shooting won't make highlight reel
Web Posted: 04/26/2005 12:00 AM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b...213a9f683.html
After going more 10 minutes without a basket in Sunday's fourth quarter, the Spurs concluded, not surprisingly, they might want to improve their shot selection.
"I think we can do a better job of creating for others instead of taking contested shots," Bruce Bowen said. "That's something we spoke about before the series started: Make the shot easier for your teammates, or get the easiest shot for your team.
"Maybe that's you going all the way (to the basket). Or, maybe that's you breaking down the defense so you can kick it out to somebody for a wide-open shot."
The Spurs missed 17 of 21 shots in the final quarter. Eleven of the misses were from within 8 feet.
Denver wasn't much better, missing 13 of its 19 fourth-quarter attempts. For the game, the Spurs outshot the Nuggets 42percent to 41.5 percent.
"Neither one of us shot worth a darn," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
Waiting in the wings: The Spurs don't expect the cavalry to come riding in anytime soon.
Popovich said he doubts either Rasho Nesterovic or Devin Brown will play Wednesday.
Nesterovic likely will at least be available in case too many of the Spurs' other big men run into foul trouble.
Out of gas: Popovich thought Tim Duncan probably was a bit fatigued at the end of Sunday's game.
Duncan hadn't played 35 minutes since March 16. He missed all seven of his fourth-quarter shots, three of which were close to the basket.
"All that matters is they didn't go in," Popovich said.
Not-so-full house: The Spurs' home-court advantage might be less of one Wednesday. As of Monday morning, almost 2,000 tickets were still available for Game 2. The Spurs have never failed to sell out a playoff game in the SBC Center.
Denver sold out all three of its possible first-round games in 45 minutes Saturday.
Across enemy lines: Denver point guard Andre Miller played one season with Danny Ferry in Cleveland.
As it turns out, the Spurs might have reason to partially blame their assistant general manager for Miller's 31-point performance on Sunday.
"I learned a lot from Danny," Miller said. "I got a chance to watch him shoot. He always offered tips and things."
Najera to return: Nuggets forward Eduardo Najera, who was held out of Game 1 with a fracture in his right hand, should be ready to play Wednesday, Denver coach George Karl said.
Happy tourists: With two nights off between playoff games, some wondered if the Nuggets would rather be spending that downtime in a city better known for its nightlife.
But Denver guard Andre Miller said he enjoys San Antonio's laid-back style.
"I like San Antonio, and I think the guys like San Antonio. There's things we can do, whether it's go out to eat or go to the River Walk or something like that."
Maybe other people in San Antonio are getting fed up with Pop's offense too.: The Spurs' home-court advantage might be less of one Wednesday. As of Monday morning, almost 2,000 tickets were still available for Game 2. The Spurs have never failed to sell out a playoff game in the SBC Center.
Oh God AHF, get off of it.
no dont get off it i agree 100%
That's pathetic!
You all in SA sack up and support team.
Come on fill the place.
Sell out those home tickets, San Antonio. That's f-ing embarrassing. If I were in town right now I'd be attending every damn home game. Goodness gracious.
I saw Wes Person yesterday at Rivercenter. He was wearing Silver & Black strangely enough following his girl who was telling him where she wanted to go.
Yep, it's Pop's fault the Spurs missed all those 8 foot jumpers
Lord, sometimes I hope the Spurs do fire Pop, just so the team goes down in flames and people will actually appreciate him.
(I don't really hope that, but some "fans" here deserve it).
pop
it doesnt matter whether we win or lose
San Antonio needs to get behind this team and buy those tickets, or else wtf good is HCA? The wealthy courtside ticket holders need to get rowdy and do something other than mildly clap if we want to help our team out. I vote to get Peter Holt liquored up and have him throw a bottle of Jack Daniels out on the court.
WE NEED SOME FIRE IN THE SBC
There's a difference between supporting the team and realize Pop is a ing idiot when it comes to running an offense.You all in SA sack up and support team.
Come on fill the place.
I don't think anyone wants Pop fired. Just to admit he sucks at offense and bring in someone to deal with it for him.
No not anyone we know.I don't think anyone wants Pop fired
Just to admit he sucks at offense and bring in someone to deal with it for him
Like the non existent free throw coach??
oh they brought in free throw coaches??
not a peep since then.....
Get the off of it already.
You're a ing dork, you know that right?
Like I said, maybe when Duncan retires with a whopping two ing rings thanks to Pop's offense you'll get it.
Nah, nevermind, you're not that smart. You'll still be blaming it on Eva or whatever the the Express-News hangs the blame on.
I am??You'll still be blaming it on Eva
Might want to reread the forum there Ace.
BTW, why so silent on the Free Throw coach???
Ohhh yeah, talkin out your ass as per usual.
BTW, take Kori's advice.
Oh God AHF, get off of it.
I'm not talking about free throws because we're not going 0 for ing 17 from the FT line, like our offense.
Come on, you're not that ing stupid, are you?
BTW, bring a ing take for once, Echo boy. You're the Grand Canyon of this site. Someone else speaks, and you copy and paste. Give it a ing rest, Popsucker.
hahaha.
The village idiot babbles, yet no one cares.
Keep babbling, your makin yourself look genius there aggie.
I find it funny how everytime we lose its "On Pop" but when we win
Ginobili, Parker, Duncan, DAMN they stepped up.
I never ask for credit for POp, because ill state for the millionth time wad, I dont think he should get much credit either way.
The players play, and they missed open layups.
If that is pop's fault, then there is alot of bad in coaches in the league.
Yo, Tpark, in case you hadn't noticed, it's pretty much 50-50 on Pop.
, I even gave Pop props in the game thread the other night, but then he had to go and it up in the fourth, so suck my .
[qoute]If that is pop's fault, then there is alot of bad in coaches in the league.[/quote]
Well there's one making him look like a chump working on just half a season, doesn't say much for Pop's tenure, does it?
your intelligence is just overwhelming.but then he had to go and it up in the fourth, so suck my
For what, the in offense didn't change any.I even gave Pop props in the game thread the other night
All that changed were they didn't in fall.
I hope he does quit or get fired, then we bring in some genius like Mike Montgomery from college, then itll be Stephen Jackson all over again.
Yeah, winning a ing championship sure sucked, dumbass.then itll be Stephen Jackson all over again.
No, meaning that we will regret it big time when that person leaves.
But, to each his own.
ing . I don't want him to leave. Pop's a defensive genius. He just doesn't know what the he's doing at the other end.
There's a reason God made assistant coaches, use one for offense or something. Sheesh.
I think PJ draws up the offensive plays.
Hey that is my tag line, get your own.Sheesh.
"T Park is a popc sucking homer" is much better, thanks.
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