Bring your frickin' A game.
If you know anything about basketball, bring up that your bigs in Ben and Antonio dominated the Spurs bigs. Bring up that the Spurs players whined to the refs too much, didn't take care of the basketball and didn't execute.
But don't start random threads about how the Spurs lost because they have a roster of foreigners, Duncan's a , or how after one game this series is over.
I can ban the whole state of Michigan from posting here if I want, but I don't.
Most of you were gracious in your losses, so be gracious in your victory.
The Spurs are up 2-1 and still have HCA, so don't be so loud and obnoxious.
Bring a real basketball take or don't play.
Thanks.
^^^ cant say it any better ^^^
that pic is hilarious
Hey...As a Piston fan, I agree with you.
Besides...we are still down 2-1. Nothing to crow about yet. I'm just excited that my team actually decided to show up last night after being embarrassed for two games in Texas.
I do believe we might have the series I envisioned starting to develop.
(I did pick the Pistons in seven...but I'm hard pressed to see us winning a game in San Antonio...let alone, two if we have to.)
What's amazing to me is how similar this game was to game 1, just in reverse. A tight game until the end of the third, and then things just spiral out of control for the road team in the fourth.
Game four should be intense.
Mom??? Wow, I haven't even uttered a word... yet a stern forewarning, guidelines on how to properly drop hoop knowledge regarding my own team, and a bold proclamation of your overwhelming Spurs board authority - very intimidating. Does this really work on your flock?
I've digested far too much knee jerk drama queen spousing from both Pistons and Spurs sites alike for me to hunt for a pound of flesh so predictably, and so soon after a single Detroit victory. Relax.
I find it refreshing to read some of the posts after game 3 as opposed to those I read after your two game romp in San Antone. I was beginning to think Detroit fans held a patent on mercilessly trashing their team after a humiliating loss, but low and behold we apparantly have some company.
"Tim Duncan is a ing joke"
"Duncan and Manu were the biggest Pussies on the planet tonight. you two. I hope you don't sleep a lick tonight. Wake up wads, this is the Finals."
"When Pop doesn't feel it's important enough to say anything before the game, the team in turn feels it's not important enough to play hard, and you get like tonight."
"Look, everyone knew the Spurs weren't going to get the calls tonight."
"this was an early christmas present to all those detroit seasen ticket holders.
c'mon guys we knew they would do this didn't we."
Gold, pure gold.
Obviously, the masses shouldn't be held accountable for a few choice idiots. Hopefully you'll apply the same logic to your motor city bretheren. X's and O's aside, determination and energy have been the most important components in victory so far for each team. While the officiating hasn't ultimately decided any contest, the subtleties on how certain timely whistles affect the flow of the game and serve as a guideline as to who can do what shouldn't be ignored. Amazing the difference home court makes, eh.
Some game thoughts: Our defensive assignments were more well defined and much tighter tonight. Proper spacing and better rotation forced more hurried jumpers than set shots and bunnies in the paint from blatant penetration that we gave up in the first two games. A more assertive offensive approach allowed us to run multiple offensive sets during a single possession making it easier to capatilize on mismatches from switches created by our improved ball movement - kudos to LB and CBill for planning and execution. Hopefully Ben's performance was more than a cameo b/c his play sets our tempo. Bowen wasn't allowed to rape Hamilton like a freshman at senior prom. Without Ginobili shooting 70% (or whatever crazy clip he was on) from the field your fourth quarter offense isn't quite so potent. Just a couple of tidbits.
Looking forward to game 4.
First, I would like to welcom you to the Board, and to answer you question, yes, she has that kind of power. So you were right in calling her mommy.Some game thoughts: Our defensive assignments were more well defined and much tighter tonight. Proper spacing and better rotation forced more hurried jumpers than set shots and bunnies in the paint from blatant penetration that we gave up in the first two games. A more assertive offensive approach allowed us to run multiple offensive sets during a single possession making it easier to capatilize on mismatches from switches created by our improved ball movement - kudos to LB and CBill for planning and execution. Hopefully Ben's performance was more than a cameo b/c his play sets our tempo. Bowen wasn't allowed to rape Hamilton like a freshman at senior prom. Without Ginobili shooting 70% (or whatever crazy clip he was on) from the field your fourth quarter offense isn't quite so potent. Just a couple of tidbits.
You were right on with a couple of your points, but I disagree with the part about our Fourth Quarter O. Our lack of Offense went way beyong Manu. In fact, it started at the top. Timmy is what makes everything work. Your bigs must have drank some extra Kool-Aid this morning because they played Tim about as well as anyone all year last night. They were forcing him into bad shots, they were pushing him from his favorite spots, they were stealing the intro passes, they were blocking his shots, they were practically in his shorts the whole night. That is what stymied our fourth quarter execution. Timmy gets a couple easy ones early in the fourth, and King Manu is flying to the rim like its game 1 or 2.
That pic is funny
The whole tone of this game was set on the very first play of the game.
Manu's weak entry pass, and Ben's hustle to get the steal.
The rest of the game followed suit...Bad passes, good steals.
WTF
That's okay...I'll bet Stevie had good seats to the game as well.
Because I'm sure it would have made a different where they put him
It's not like he's going to SEE anything
Sorry for the jackasses that are popping up here. It always happens during a playoff series (you should see the Pacer trolls we get in the Pistons' forum). But it's not like every Spurs fan on here is a gracious winner/loser that simply talks hoops. Most of them are, but like every board there's a few here that go well beyond the bounds of intelligent basketball posting, or even simple trash talk.
Sorry about the Trolls, anyway, you could see what was happening in the first minute and half.... Manu gets called for a charge, that if the game is in your crib is a foul on Prince, but since its at our place foul on Manu... two more quick whistles, Spurs have to play tentative the rest of the night, Pistons play aggressive...Its pretty sad actually, I hope there is a more consistent whistle the rest of the series...
While there are some stupid things being said here, all of it pales with what we put up with in 1999 when we beat the Knicks. Talk about a short vocabulary, 90% of what they said started with either " Mother F..." or "F....". Some of you refrain from that.
Thanks.
Informed basketball aficionados who have seen all three games know the outcome of this series already, barring some catastrophic injury,
I agree with some of the Piston fans that have spoken up so far.
I agree that there are also Piston trolls that come out of the woodwork, and make us look bad.
But.. you must agree that if you look at these boards, there are Spurs fans that are just as bad. Take a look around. As a poster above me said, you have your "HAHA %$&& YOU PISTONS!" posts all over the place. As I said in my very first post, I'm here to talk to basketball fans, and where better than to come to a highly active board where the conversation is going to revolve around the series?
You can bash the Pistons trolls, but I suggest you look in your own backyard as well. Maybe the topic should be "Basketball Fan Trolls", or simply stated, "Trolls". Becuase we're from Detroit doesn't make us trolls. I've found some amazingly fantastic posters on this board, both from Detroit and San Antonio. I'm sure none of them would be appreciative of a slap on the wrist because of others decisions.
You do realize that your post is patently ridiculous considering you only had the courage to show up after your first win.
Where was your bravado during the first two games?
I thought so.
/raises hand.
Let's not forget that there are some Spurs fans who go with the wind, too. You don't have to go far to find Spur fans stabbing other Spur fans in the back today.
Most are probably distraught Lakers fans in disguise.
You get a pass WayDowntownBang since you were here from the beginning. I realize there are culprits on both sides but the fans who keep to their own board I can deal with. I however cannot accept opposition fans that take the trouble to visit here yet have no conviction for their team unless they're winning.
Considering the time, effort and money that she & timvp spend to keep this one of the premier Spurs sites on the web, she has absolutely every right in the world to set whatever rules she so choses. This is also one of the least moderated forums on the web, but you're going to have to come with a little more than screen names like "ManuisGay" or whatever and expect any respect.Mom??? Wow, I haven't even uttered a word... yet a stern forewarning, guidelines on how to properly drop hoop knowledge regarding my own team, and a bold proclamation of your overwhelming Spurs board authority - very intimidating. Does this really work on your flock?
Apparently you've missed the point of the warning, as a lot of the trolling garbage has been removed. If it doesn't apply to you, then shut the up.
Welcome to the forum.
I heard they were folks posting from 3rd world Countries...
TwoHandedJam: Completely agreed. I hate to keep mentioning it, but I think it applies. Since I moderate another board, I just really know where she's coming from. You battle trolls every day, especially on a quality, active sports board for a team in the middle of the run. As much as I think there are a lot of quality Piston fans (and other teams), I find it embarassing to come on here, post with pride on my team and the NBA, and you get some moron named "ManuisGay" coming on and ruining the reputation of all of us.
SpursWoman: Again, I totally agree with the concept of "money=power". I was under the assumption that this board was created by the Spurs organization. If this is ONE PERSON, then I give EVEN MORE props to her. Not only is this one of the more popular boards for Spurs Fans, but I've been around.. and I've got to say, this is one of the more popular, and widely used (with quality posters) boards in the NBA. Great post yourself, but a side note. Aren't there kids on this board? You seem like a better poster than someone who drops the F-bomb to prove a point. Just my two cents.
She & LJ started this forum from scratch on their own with their own time & money....since then Kori's been more involved with WOAI.com and they promote the site, but it's still 100% hers. They're both very knowledgable about basketball and have done a remarkable job....and quality attracts quality...
And sorry about the F-bomb, potty-mouth seems to be my only major flaw.
If it doesn't apply to you, then shut the up.
Welcome to the forum.
'If you feed us, we wil come'
Now THIS is freaking hilarious. I was expecting to see someone create the account and have 1 post.. but the fact that this name was already taken is classic. Not to mention the avatar. Hilarious!
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