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Always with the negative waves, timvp. Always with the negative waves!!-Next up ... the yearly loss against the Bucks.
-Overall, it was a very nice showing for the Spurs. The Hornets played with great energy and the Spurs were able to match that energy and pull away. The defense was solid and the offense was clicking nicely.
-Duncan had his first truly dominant game of the season. He was using more of his offensive repertoire than usual. His defense was really good. Basically, he upped his energy level and the rest of his game followed.
-Parker had a really nice game. He took on the challenge of going against Chris Paul and outplayed him handily. Parker was finishing great at the basket while staying aggressive most of the game. He was also passing the ball rather well for the most part. His defense wasn't as good as in previous games but he competed well.
-Ginobili couldn't hit the Gulf of Mexico in the first half. In the second half, he was back to being Manu. He's been extremely active this year and every part of his game looks good. He had a couple nice possessions against Chris Paul defensively and offensively he was great once he got rolling.
-Bowen quietly might have been the star of the game. His defense against Peja Stojakovic was fantastic. He didn't give him a clean look all night. Later in the game, he was switched onto Bobby Jackson and shut him down. Last year, Bowen started slowly on the defensive end of the court. This year, he's brought his A game from the first game of the season.
-It was good to see Oberto back. He played very well in the first half. Nothing spectacular but solid all around.
-Finley is really struggling with his shot. I think he's forcing the issue a bit when he should be more patient. His defense was pretty nice in the second half, however.
-Elson, coming off his best game of the season, was mostly invisible. To his credit, he wasn't a very good matchup for anyone on the Hornets.
-Washington was impressive. He's a strong kid who is absolutely fearless. He drives to the rim like a fullback clearing a hole. He made some mistakes but I liked the way he played.
-Bonner was horrible. He played well in the preseason and to open the regular season, but has been pitiful in the last few games. I'm not sure what's wrong exactly. He's not making his shots and he's not rebounding. His defensive is non-existent. Hopefully he's just thinking too much and can settle down and turn it around.
-Udoka played nine minutes and didn't do much. He had a nice step-in jumper from the corner. His understanding of what the Spurs are trying to do offensively and defensively is still lacking ... which is expected.
-I like how Pop is working Parker back into shape. He's not only playing him a lot of minutes, he's asking Parker to pickup the ball near midcourt defensively a lot of the time. I don't want the big three playing as much as they're playing now for the whole season but I think Pop realizes that the team needed to get into rhythm early and this was the best way to do it.
Next up ... the yearly loss against the Bucks.
Always with the negative waves, timvp. Always with the negative waves!!-Next up ... the yearly loss against the Bucks.
Last edited by efrem1; 11-09-2007 at 11:24 PM.
Nicely wrapped up timvp.
I like how I get to watch a game and then read you put it all together for me.
Duncan did step it up, it was nice to see.
I hadn't thought of the heavy minutes (for the big 3) and it being Pop's way to get the team in rhythm.
It makes sense, I agree with you.
I think it will serve us well if they're in rhythm early, because the 12 are back it should settle faster than the RRT.
I like the feel of that for a repeat.
Thanks for the thoughts. I really like them, I'm looking forward to them all season.
I predict a win against the Bucks! The Spurs dominance will prevail as they pull another game closer to having .500 win pct. or better against every team in the league since the start of the Tim Duncan Era.
I think we should note that some idiot started Finley against me this week in fantasy b-ball, which is a move that has singlehandedly kept me in the lead.
Thanx timvp.
I really likeur random thoughts
what is this 2001? since when are Peja and Bobby offensive forces? Brent Barry could probably guard peja, he isn't exactly fast, or an offensive creator.
looks like paul was doing all the work (21 assists) peja just camped out on the 3 point line
That's what's wrong.-Bonner was horrible. He played well in the preseason and to open the regular season, but has been pitiful in the last few games. I'm not sure what's wrong exactly. He's not making his shots and he's not rebounding. His defensive is non-existent. Hopefully he's just thinking too much and can settle down and turn it around.
I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but how GOOD was Matt Bonner in Toronto? Because he looks pretty bad and it all starts with that horrendous looking thing he calls a shot. I hope Bonner can prove me wrong about my doubts.
Peja Stojakovic was 10-13 from 3 point in his last game. I'd say that was an offensive force right there. Bowen took a guy that made 10 3's the game before and leveled him down to 2 points total. Not bad work.
he's not even mediocre defensively and looks clumsy right now, but as for his shot...
it looks ugly and when he misses, it can be badly...but he's one of those players that when you look at his stats at the end of the year, his shooting will be pretty decent. you look at his 3 point percentage last year - even though it 'felt' like he wasn't very good out there, it was still better than all but a handful of horry's seasons.
I'm not too worried about Bonner just because he was playing well in preseason and in the first couple games of the regular season. He's just thinking too much right now. He's shooting shots he should pass, passing shots he should shoot and is out of position defensively. Once he settles down, I'm confident he can be a good role player.
That said, for the last three or so games, Bonner has been horrible.
Sorry, TinVP, your thread is great except for your "annual loss to the Bucks" thing. Your thoughts are reminiscent of having fatalistic thoughts. The Bucks are going down, just like the Lakers, Mavs, and Rockets next week.
You have to believe. I still say a strength the Spurs have this year that no one ever talks about is their familiarity with each other. Some of the easy lay-ups and great assists are because oif this fact.
I'm just not sure if Bonner is all that good. He lacks way too much soul.
I didn't watch the game, but heard Manu's shot was way off. However, it was nice to hear he chipped in with 10 boards.
8 assists from Tony is very nice. We already know he's unstoppable offensively, now throw in the assist and he's going to be scary good.
Bruce, will this be the year?
Good to see Timmy back at his best level.
TP is starting to pick up some speed and Fabricio getting in his zone.
As far as Manu,I believe he wasn't feelling good in the first half,but came back strong in the 2nd.
all around,a good game for the spurs.
5-1 baby. GO SPURS GO!
Washington looked good. He is a good finisher around the rim and plays with a lot of energy.
If he plays well in D-League, I guess he won't be cut before his contract became guaranteed in early January.
So are you on the record that the Spurs are going to go 81-1?
Do you also believe on Santa Clause?
He was making a joke about the lack of success against the Bucks in the Duncan era....
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I can't imagine he'll be cut, can you? They didn't even cut White last year at the same time, and even then he looked quite a ways to actual production.
Washington has shown flashes of promise and a tremendous at ude, at least by what I've seen so far.
The only way Washington could be cut is if the Spurs sign someone better. It is difficult to see anyone else having the mix of youth, current skill and updside that Darius is showing at this time. If we waive him, we'll probably have to replace him with some way over the hill vet like Gary Payton, and that ain't cool.
Washington has too been benched after 3 regular seasons games. He has been quite good considering that he is a rookie but he isn't tearing the league. He is far from being a legit nba PG: he does a lot of mistakes on both end of the court and plays more like a SG in the half court offense.
He will need to play well in D-League if he doesn't want to be cut.
Right now, I say he won't be cut but we will see. If he doesn't run well the Toros offense and if he doesn't outplay players like CJ Watson in D-League, I wouldn't be surprised to see him cut.
Right, Watson will probably be a benchmark for Washington since the Spurs know his game and probably would have drafted him for the Toros had he fallen to #12. That said, I don't see Washington having much of a problem playing at the D-League level. The Spurs will be working to reign him in more than building him up, that's a nice problem to have.
One D-League point guard I'm pretty intrigued by is Aleksandar Ugrinoski. He's only 19, has good size and reportedly has a lot of talent. He's skinny as and there is some skepticism about his upside, but Utah looks like a first-rate franchise and a good place for him to develop. It's interesting seeing a young European player coming over to work on his game.
Awesome recap timvp. I agree Duncan had his best game of the season and even though Manu had the "tight quad" in the first have he was still Manu in the second. Tony outplayed Paul and our defense was clicking. We just need to get our other role players rolling. Oberto had a good first half, but then Pop took him out when he was making everything he put up. Elson didn't have a good game, but like you said he didn't match up well with anyone. Washington is coming along nicely. He just needs to learn the system and be patient. As for Udoka, I had high hopes after his first action in the third game of the season, but he has not really shown much since then. I hope he can get it together.
Keep the random thoughts coming. I like reading them after each game!
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