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what are the starters' defensive matchups?
Tim def Rachid
Rasho def Ben
Tony def Chauncey
Bruce def Rip
Manu def Tayshaun
Keep all thoughts regarding the Spurs vs. Pistons game in this thread. This is something new so hopefully it works out.
To get it kick started, I'll reward a Spurs ticket (or a spur) to the person who does the best job keeping tabs on the game in this thread.
what are the starters' defensive matchups?
Tim def Rachid
Rasho def Ben
Tony def Chauncey
Bruce def Rip
Manu def Tayshaun
Tim gaurding Big Ben? I would've thought Rasho could take those honors. Oh well Timmy seems more han capable of handling him so far.
SPARKY's got the fire going, the COLD BEER open, and the game on.
Ginobili. I don't know what else to say.
Spurs with good intensity on both ends. Spurs were definitely in danger of coming out flat with the early tip and the late arriving crowd. Crowd's getting into it.
Spurs D is winning out so far.
Exceptional ball movement on the other end. I've never seen a Spurs offense in the Duncan era with this fluidity. Actually I don't think any of those great Bob Hill offenses or the 1989-92 Spurs with a healthy TC, WillieA, and Rocket Rod had this degree of grace.
Good aggressiveness. Noticed that other than one open court block on Manu, the Spurs are doing a good job of using the rim by going with the reverse layups.
Parker - super aggressive.
Delfino - Manu light?
Brent Barry - Maybe he's just trying too hard. One thing's for sure, he's fitting in with that missed D3 FT.
With the first quarter coming to a close, the game is definitely turning into the defensive battle every one thought it would be, and after last years games who would've thought otherwise. With Big Ben back in the lineup this Pistons team is taking on the personality of thier All-Star Center...as well they should. Nice seeing Delpino out there he is showing some of the same hustle we're all used to from his fellow countryman Manu. But you can't beat the real deal MANU WITH THE SLAM!!!! to end the quarter!
Pop wants this game. He brought Manu back in the first Q, and they have another game tommorrow.
Parker being aggressive. His shot still isn't there, though.
SA running at will. Detroit may be a good half court D team, but they are not getting back.
Both leading scorers are from Argentina, Manu with 8, Delfino with 5.
weird
Am I dreaming, 3 minutes into the 2nd quarter and no Robert Horry????
And that is why there is no Horry tonight!! A three from Devin!!!! Earns him first dibbs off the bench!
Det doing a better job of rebounding and getting back in the 2nd. Token pressure slowoing things down, althg Barry did make a nice pass to Parker who drove the lane. Spurs not pushing it as much with the reserves.
Billups out for the rest of the half after a dumb 3rd foul committed on Manu.
Rasho's actually being aggressive in the paint. He's been driving across the lane for the hook, but was called once for travelling and had it rim out once. Try it again Rasho. Detroit really didn't want to leave the double on Tim.
I agree ex... Rash is really comoing out to play tonight.
Hey, Big Ben just made a poster.
FACIAL TO WALLACE!!! AWESOME!!!!!!! and as Bill Schoening said Welcome back to the NBA Ben!!!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!!!!
Rebounds right now:
Tim 5
Tayshaun 5
Rasho 4
Oh, and back off of Rasheed and put a hand in his face. He ain't hitting anything with that bum elbow.
Spurs really seem to be playing well with Devin picking up his extra minutes, and more importantly he's showing a lot of poise playing those minutes
Duncan's just wrecking them. He already has DD rebounds, and hits the dagger 3 to end the half. Schweet.
Detroit played a great 2nd quarter and they find themselves still down 9.
Rip Hamilton is smooth. You just never know when he's going to shoot, because he does it on the move SO well. He finished the half strong after a slow start.
I can't believe this, no Robert Horry yet. But no complaints here. However FREAKIN TURNOVERS are killing us and keeping the Pistons in the game, that and poor shooting percentage. That is so aggravating 'cause I feel we've brought more intensity to this game than Detroit. A few key baskets by Malik towards the end of the second keeps the lead respectable though... 37-46 Spurs at half with Timmy hitting the three..there's your two-time MVP!!! but IMO could've been more if not for a few mental mistakes.
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