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Manu is never better with less rest, not sure what people expected and Tim looks tired as well, he's not posting up much anymore for a reason.
-Damn depressing loss. Miami came out with a near perfect game on both ends, while the Spurs just weren’t sharp. In a way, it was predictable since this game had TRAP written all over it. We all hoped the Spurs could overcome – but it just didn’t happen.
-It fvcking sucks that injury had to get in the way yet again. Parker was damn great early but it was obvious he ran out of gas – and it’s safe to say that the energy he put in to play with the injury took its toll. He didn’t have much explosion at all in the second half.
-Manu Ginobili. I don’t even have to type much more. The Spurs needed a big game from him with Parker dealing with his hamstring injury … but instead got possibly the worst game he’s ever played. All we can do is hope for a bounce back in Game 5.
-Duncan wasn’t good. His reactions were slower than usual. He didn’t have his Game 3 passion. With the Heat turning up the pressure, he looked old at times for the first time in these Finals.
-I can’t really be mad with Leonard. His defense took a step back but I thought the gameplan didn’t show LeBron enough respect – so it wasn’t all Leonard’s fault. On offense, he was good enough.
-Green is in Leonard’s same boat. His defense wasn’t very effective – but his positioning was by design. He hit a few more threes and reasonably did his job on offense.
-Tiago Splitter, wtf? Gets his first two shots blocked by Wade and Battier. Added three turnovers. Began the game really weak on the glass. All in all, just a shockingly soft performance.
-I really liked the spark Diaw provided. He came in really sharp and allowed the Spurs to remain big against the Heat’s new midget starting lineup. Unfortunately, his level of play waned later in the game.
-Neal hit some miraculous shots and his D was adequate. That’s about all you can ask from him.
-The fall off from Parker to Joseph was just too drastic for the Spurs to compete. A lot of that, though, had to do with the egg Ginobili laid.
-Bonner didn’t really have an impact positively or negatively. However, with Diaw showing his value defensively this game, Pop should go ahead and stick with Diaw in Game 5.
-I don’t really have an issue with anything Pop did. With Wade on fire and Splitter playing passively, the regular starting lineup didn’t make much sense to trot out there. Overall, I thought Pop had little or no impact on this game. The players on the court decided this game.
Manu is never better with less rest, not sure what people expected and Tim looks tired as well, he's not posting up much anymore for a reason.
Pop screwed the lineup when he had the lead in the first quarter and took out Green and Leonard when they were making shots! He also took out Duncan and put in soft Splitter who immediately got blocked and couldn't rebound! So blame Pop for throwing us off of our game!
If we play Game 5 like we played tonight, might as well just hand the trophy to Miami.
Random thoughts: WHY WAS DUNCAN NOT ESTABLISHED EARLY? Parker was great early, but I didn't understand at all why Tim didn't go in the post until midway through the second quarter.
I hope Pop doesn't yank Splitter next game.
Spurs have a chance to go up 3-2 after Sunday against a great team and reigning NBA champions. They could be in a worse position tbh.
Laid an egg tonight but they win Game 5 and they'll have a chance. It's all you could ask for at this point.
I wonder if Pop makes some slight changes now that we know Wade has a pulse (gained too much confidence from this game) and how would he go around doing that? Switch Kawhi to him?
perfect storm, recipe for disaster etc.
Good thoughts except I think you're wrong about Duncan. Its easy around that athleticism for him to look a bit slow but I thought he played well. He did play a big soft early, but he came out much better after Pop yelled at him.
bad news: spurs will need to win next game because there's no way they'd get 2 wins in miami.
Also Pop has to realize if Heat blitz is switched to high he has to sub out all his bad ball handlers.
Timvp, what do you do against Miami fronting Duncan?..
He has been horrible in this series outside of the paint, most of his misses and turnovers have been on the wing and far from the basket IIRC, and he's had a lot of success in the paint..it's irrelevant if the Spurs can't get him the ball in the post, though..
The Spurs are playing with fire by relying so heavily on perimeter offense IMO..when Miami is focused and engaged, they eat perimeter offended..I also expect that Neal will eventually cool down, and they will continue to force Green to put the ball on the floor, especially with a hobbled Parker..
No beef with this analysis. The Spurs just got outplayed on both ends of the floor tonight. It was clear who wanted it more from the jump. Even if Parker was 100% there's no way the Spurs can hang with Miami when Wade and James are playing like they're in the olympics.
the Spurs lost? sorry I was @ work
My only thought is of how predictable and crappy Manu is when he's running the point. Dribbles left, then comes right and jumps up to find a pass.. Takes ty 3's for no reason when he can take a small jumper from 18 feet if he just drives in a little more off the screens.
Tiago Splitter should not be in the game ever when Miami goes small.. He's way too soft, he's losing contract money every game.
Splitter and Manu were a huge part why the spurs lost this game
There was no sense of urgency from the get go, even td was bad
Overall just a great game from Miami, you gotta give them credit, dwade had a flashback game he was dominant
Manu and Twilight Spilitter had a chance to help the Spurs take a 3-1 lead. They both played their worst game in both of their NBA careers. I was actually embarrassed for Splitter. He is costing himself a ton of money and his team a shot at a 5th le in 16 seasons.
This. There was nothing wrong with the starting lineup. Maybe give Splitter a quick talking to then send him back into the game. The game plan was to give Wade and Lebron space and wall of the paint. The Spurs didn't do that and allowed them to get in the paint early and often. It's no surprise they started hitting their jumpers after that. They're rhythm players not jump shooters.
Is Duncan already fatigued? Seriously WTF was wrong with Duncan, he was a step slow all night long.
Is Parker hurt hurt or did him falling down constantly I the first half sap his energy?
Ugh, I'm sick, what a blown opportunity.
i hope to god someone would talk to manu and tell him to stop messing around and just play smart. cojo can't play at this level. his first instinct was to attack and then just stops mid dribble. it was perplexing.
i hope green and neal keep up their shooting. they're the only bright spot i saw tonight.
I thought so when they said TP will be playing.. a 75% TP is not good news.
We lost because of Manu and Splitter, who have never had a good game in the entire playoffs really.
No way they suddenly get good.
I truly think we've blown our opportunity to win the championship.
This feels like a classic Spurs meltdown moment. An OKC backdoor sweep, 0.4 depression, etc.
Parker played like a man who wants to win in the 1st half.. but he had no help.. hated some of the rotations but we were missing shots left and right, no momentum and predicable play..
Tonight sucks but we knew the Heat would respond. It's 2-2 and the next game is in SA. Don't jump yet. Our guy are gonna fight for their lives in game 5 just the same and take it in 6. Believe.
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