Game Thread #6: vs Knicks
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 12:30 AM CST
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New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs, Nov 11, 2008 7:30 PM CST
One Stud and a bunch of suck. Better get used to it as now both Tony and Manu are slated to be out until mid-December. Tonight kicks off a stretch of 5 games in 7 nights.
Lot's of fun to be had in the Game Thread. Put on your party hat and don't expect any defense.
Tonight begins the "Be Careful What You Ask For, You Just Might Get It" section of the season. Everybody that wanted the Spurs to get younger, play new guys, etc., this offseason are going to get it now. However, I don't think this is what we had in mind. George Hill is going to get plenty of run now. Let's see how he does. I also expect Tolliver is going to be pulling down major minutes over the next few weeks.
Game Time: 7:30 Spurs Time
TV: Fox Sports
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| 1-4 | George Hill | Roger Mason | Fabricio Oberto | Tim Duncan | Mr Potato Head |
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| 4-2 | Chris Duhon | Jamal Crawford | Zach Randolph | Wilson Chandler | Q Rich |
| images via espn.com | |||||
Officials: Washington, Robinson, Davis
Keys To The Game:
Pace: I know we won't be able to gun with these guys. But, we are starting a rookie point guard and it will be interesting to see how George controls the game.
Small Ball: Our non-Duncan bigs have been lousy so far this year. How much small ball will Pop play? I hope a lot. More Mason, Udoka, Bowen. Less Oberto, Thomas, Bonner.
Defensive Rebounding: I've been bemoaning our defensive rebounding since game 1 claiming it to be atrocious. Well, much to my surprise, we are 5th in the league in defensive rebounding percentage. We have been getting 75.7% of our opponents missed shots. However, we are third from the bottom in offensive rebounding percentage and tied with the Heat and TWolves for 4th-6th worst in overall rebound percentage. Maybe it is just because it seems we don't get them when we need them. Maybe it is because the 25% our opponents are getting seems like a lot when they are never missing shots. Also worth noting, none of our opponents are good rebounding teams and two of them suck as bad as us.
Some other reading:
You can find some Knicks content at Posting And Toasting. There is a good recap of the Knicks/Wizards game that pretty much sums up D'Antoni and the Knicks.
Other:
A little something from the wayback machine:
I've heard that Larry Kenon and the Spurs organization don't get along because he was snubbed on a couple of occasions or something. That's really sad to me. The man gave a lot to the Spurs.
A shirt that describes what I expect to be Pop's coaching style the next few weeks:
via faroutshirts.com
Recap: SpurChief is on it.
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I had an epiphany today when I was looking at a fantasy team that I have on ESPN. It was not a nice epiphany, but a disturbing, “holy shit” kind of epiphany.
I have two knicks on my team (Chandler and Lee) and I actually decided to start both of them because they are playing against San Antonio. Holy shit.
I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili
by pollackj on Nov 11, 2008 2:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh man. this kind of behavior is usually reserved for fantasy football guys when playing against my bengals…….this is bad. real bad. holy shit bad.
by bones on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know it’s early and he could totally fall apart, but can we refer to it as one stud, a bunch of suck, and Roger Mason? I mean, he’s been pretty good for us. I think he’s earned it.
by Krukow on Nov 11, 2008 9:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Mason is at least in the “might not be suck, therefore if we label him as suck, we seal his fate as suck” category.
Without him, we would not have a win yet. He was the key 3rd scorer in the Minny 2OT game and I think he finished with 26. Everyone fawned – deservedly so – over TP’s 55, but Timmeh and Mason pitched in 56 between the two of them.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 10:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Mason
I’ll admit I knew next to nothing about him when they got him, but he looks like he’ll fit in quite nicely
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Nov 11, 2008 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OSABOSAM - PTR's acronym of the day
One Stud, A Bunch Of Suck, And Mason
And I like the sound of it — oh saw bow sam.
It’s theraputic
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
by jollyrogerwilco on Nov 11, 2008 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice photo of special K. would love to have him as tim’s sidekick instead of the "bunch of suck: we currently have as bigs.
not that its nearly as cool, but i have one of those old photos of goo kennedy somewhere. one day, i’ll find a good enough reason to find it and pop it up here.
by bones on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t help but notice that Bowen’s pic is the only one that zooms in completely to his head and doesn’t show the shirt. Is that related to the Potato Head label? I think it is, you subtle previewer you.
All I want tonight is to be able to yell “TOLLIVER!” at some point.
In the meantime, let’s hear it for athleticism:
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 11:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, yes. Let’s hear it for athleticism. As in, “look at that incredibly atletic move he put on the defender before he bricked that shot”
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
by jollyrogerwilco on Nov 11, 2008 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
by the way
that was with complete love and acceptance of our scrubs
as well as bad spelling
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
by jollyrogerwilco on Nov 11, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Où est Ian Mahinmi?
We need this kid more than ever
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Nov 11, 2008 2:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bring on the young'uns
Let’s see what Hill can do, Mahinmi needs to get back as well. I’d rather see them come and fail than seeing Oberto/Thomas out there flopping around. At least with the young bucks there is an unknown factor.
It's never just a game when you're winning. - George Carlin
by DennardC on Nov 11, 2008 5:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey all
I’ve been busy with school and work this year, so this is my first chance to watch my 2008-9 Spurs in action. What a joke D’Antoni, going to the Knicks… I guess he’s getting his just desserts, with a lousy 1-4 start compared to our Spurs fighting through injuries to start 4-2.
Wait a minute, the Spurs are 1-4? Hopefully I can bring them some good karma tonight.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
by tomasito on Nov 11, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It’s game time beaches! Who’s got the link?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
searching for the link
but the interweb is strong with the weakside help.
(see what i did there? With the whole basketball as a reference point….)
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well quit fronting and get me the rock! (see what I also did there?)
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.justin.tv/stealthshot
this lively young fellow just said he’d have spurs v knicks on in a moment for what its worth
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yep thats working now
hooray for science, and team defense.
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, thanks, Bushka. I just got home and you saved me the time of looking for it myself.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but apparently the guy doing the channel is new to the marvels of the internet and some guy in channel named Harry is talking him through the process.
Everyone say a prayer for Harry’s non verbal communication skills.
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m following the chat on the edge of my seat. …Actually, I’ll go have dinner and come back later.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You can watch the game here, with IE and Sopcast:
http://www.andromedanet.com/tvtuner_sop_ps1.html
Form is emptiness
by Kalkin on Nov 11, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
word...
just checking in, guys… wanted to let y’all know that even though I havent been around, I still like the Spurs….
"I like to use my pump fake to make them come hard, that's when I use my penetration." -Manu Ginobili
by scrappy-doo on Nov 11, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Got it, thanks Bushka!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
argghh this channel guy is refusing to play it till he gets the sound right!
Why? My boss wont let me listen to sound at work anyway ffs!
i’m going to ride a kangaroo over there and sort out his wagon.
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
UDON’TKA.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Or rent or lease or sublet
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
man – so far its open shot, clang. open shot, clang. open shot clang.
by bones on Nov 11, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JV gives Junior Varsity a bad name.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
since nobody else is about to, i’ll go ahead and do the honors: fiiiindoooooogggggggg
makes a 2, goes asleep on D to give up a 3 – but at least he followed it up with a 3 make…for once.
and when the JV is coast to coasting it, you know we gots trouble
by bones on Nov 11, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
0-4, 1 TO, 2 PFs and 0 Ast.
What a stud.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s a comsummate professional — he doesn’t have to make any shots
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
by jollyrogerwilco on Nov 11, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ffffffiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddddddoooooooooooooooooggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
by bones on Nov 11, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Back door to JV from Oberto??? Are you kidding me!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
tolliver tolliver...
never before has a boy wanted more…?
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When JV and Oberto start creating shots for themselves we are in deep caca!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well atleast we haven’t lost yet…
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Nov 11, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Called plays for Fab out of a timeout. How the mighty have fallen.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Pop is fuqing with us.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oberto 2-4 with 7 rebounds in 14 minutes. His best game of the season.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not the make or the miss. It’s the fact that he was the best option on the floor.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Finley with the travel.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
More like OMGWTFLOL.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bowen +1. Except he won’t make the FT. We never make the +1 FTs.
We suck.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Told ya.
0% FT shooter for the season, Bowen.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruuuuuuuce with the (possible) and 1.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Timmy +1!!!
Except we won’t make the +1 FT… probably.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
worth it just to see D’ant on the sideline freaking out.
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Serves you right. I believe you owe Mr. Duncan an apology.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You’re right.
Especially when I see an offensive rebound going Fab’s way, and I think, “That one’s his, he’s got the position, he can grab it!” Only for Fab to tap it in the direction of our players, not really jumping, and the Knicks to steal it.
Sad times.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Vaughn 3, CLANK. So bad.
Then there’s a high rebound and who’s soaring through the air like Superman for it? It’s TOLLIVER!!!
Of course, he can’t grab it and we have to foul to stop them.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it’s hafltime and we are only down 3.
Are we playing good defense tonight?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea, but I hate JV more than ever. Does that help?
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It makes me feel warm inside.
How’s George doing tonight?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2-6 FG and no assists, but he’s had some glimpses.
Can’t do worse than The JV.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No turnovers. Pop has to love that.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Two words for you. CONSUMATE PROFESSIONAL.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, why did Pop start Udoka over Bowen? I almost got the starting lineup correct.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He wanted to give Udoka some confidence. He needed it, if he wanted to shoot 0-8 in the first half.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When I see Tolliver’s prayer of a 3 to finish the half I suddenly realize once more how good Manu at those final plays. We didn’t always make the shots, but they were far better looks.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit. The JV jacked up 5 shots in 7 minutes.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How sad is it that I want to see Finley shoot more?
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very sad. I would rather see Oberto shooting 3’s or even Timmeh.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s rank ‘em. Who do you want shooting 3’s? Best to worst.
I’ll start.
1. Manu
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2. Mason
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
4. Bowen
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
5. Findog?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you asking? If so, you need to be chastised?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Better yet, let’s practice our CS 101 insertion sort algorithm.
We’ll start with
1. Manu
2. Mason
Where would you put Bruce in the corrner? 1, 2, or 3.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is this a trick question? Or a riddle? Hmmm, that’s a tought one….
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dan D’Antoni. Is he their defensive coach? Does he follow Mike around as the defensive specialist?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bruce in the corner used to be 1, now he’s 4. Behind me.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so I’m getting.
1 Manu
2. Mason
3. Udoka
4. Bowen
who’s #5? FinDog, Farmer, Bonner.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we have a vote for FinDog #5
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but it was sheepish. I ran out of options and it was either him or Tony.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course it’s Findog. Bonner and Farmer aren’t choices.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
5. FinDog
Still on the table: Farmer, Duncan, Thomas, Oberto, Vaughn, Hill, Bonner, Mahinmi, Parker, Who am I missing?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chip Englland?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then it’s, I guess:
6. Bonner
7. Tony
And now we’re in Sci Fi land:
8. Timmy
9. Vaughn
10. Farmer
11. Thomas
12. Oberto
13. Mahinmi
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And by steal I meant rebound. I’m the JV of this thread.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oberto with the (possible) and 1.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HIll dog!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like me some George Hill. You sopcast guys are behind.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He’s got a great rebound coming up too.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hill is taking ova!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Duncan is just such a freak..
When he works in the low post like that i just remember why i love him so much
by Bushka on Nov 11, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That Udoka TO was stupid and painful.
11-1 run, anyway. +5
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Me likey what I’m seeing!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
When Tony is back...
…I can see a smallball lineup with TP, Hill, Manu, Mason, and TD. 3 slashers, 2 shooters (Manu is both), and Tim to clean the glass.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… Except that Mason is 0-5 tonight, and sucking at large. I think Hill took his mojo.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Finley just posted up. Sort of.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Finley trying to post up. Hilarity ensues.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was heeeeeelareeeeeus!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He did it again...
…and scored. I’m petrified that Pop puts that in the playbook to keep him on the floor longer.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruuuuuuuuuuuce!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Funny shot of Manu
He was sitting on the bench, with his eyes following Pop as the old guy is pacing and yelling. Manu has this play-me-or-I’m-going-to-kill-you-in-your-sleep look on his face. Kind of like Kurt looks all the time.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
never thought Id say this....
But we need some George Hill
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Nov 11, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We need George Gervin!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great pass
From Mason to Tolliver!
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TOLLIVER!!!
I’m actually seeing some Spurs D and O tonight. Exciting.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think that was the first dunk of the season for the Spurs.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i also think 9 points is the biggest lead of the season so far
by staves27 on Nov 11, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Have to say it, good game by Findog.
+9. staves’s right.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Game’s not ova yet.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mason is a very serviceable backup point. In fact, I don’t think the JV has played this half at all, has he?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well we ARE up 11, so what does that tell you.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That JV need never see the light of day again. Mason can back up Tony and George all season.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, you were right. I will never question you again (this game).
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt I’ll have many opportunities to get behind Findog.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dare I say great D?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i believe you just did, and i second it. even though it is the knicks
by staves27 on Nov 11, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who’s man was that? Finley’s? I knew it!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ATS, are you only commenting when George is on the floor?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He’s also 2 of 8 now. Not a good combo.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. He wasn’t all bad, but he needs to be reined in.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF’s with that layup with Bowen? It was… gorgeous.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thought it was Udoka for a second….
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hill almost made the shot of the year. I like this kid.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BOWENDOG! SPURS BASKETBALL, BIATCHES!
Finally. Took 5 frigging games.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn you guys, I hate this delayed feed! Bruuuuuuuuce!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Go here:
http://linksador.net/showtime/index.php?params=game/494/Basketball-1/
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks LatinD! What would I or a lot of people on here do without you. You are the mostest awesomest, stupendous person I have never met!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Should’ve shared it earlier, but I thought we were all watching the same feeds. Sorry.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No problem, (just don’t let it happen again)
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, guys… right now, would you say the Spurs are a young team?
Huh.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait to see this team at full strength. Adding Mason and Hill to the awesomeness of the Big 3 (which by default limits Finley and JV’s minutes) will be great to watch. Once everyone is healthy and the team has gelled. In March.
Also need Ian healthy and in the “young” mix now.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m dying to watch Ian out there. What’s the ETA? Anyone knows?
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone on PtR said he was still a week or two away, IIRC.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
An ugly game, but the final score is going to be pretty.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BONNER IN!
As Bawful says, he’s out Human Victory Cigar.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a wrap. Two great things:
1) it was a win
2) we broke 90 points (barely)
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, guys, I’ll repeat it: they finally showed some Spurs D.
I know it was only the Knicks, but they weren’t playing badly up to this game, and there’re some positives to take from our first home win of the season. Hill played his ass off in some stretches, and that by itself is good news.
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!!! Game ball to Finley! Special thanks to the D’Antonio brothers for making this happen!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That, to me, at times, was vintage Spurs basketball.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Nov 11, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anyway, guys. 2 am here, and I’m nodding off.
Thanks for the company, fellas. See ya next game.
Let’s go for .500! …yay…
by LatinD on Nov 11, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hill looks like a freakish athlete—high shoulders, long arms, good defensive player; I think he’lll be the best backup point we’ve had since Speedy (talk about damning with faint praise)
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
by tomasito on Nov 11, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He’ll be more athletic than Speedy, but I get your point. He looks like he’ll embrace his role and play with poise like Speedy did.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Nov 11, 2008 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Key stat of the game: The JV played 12 minutes
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 11, 2008 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Every time Jacque Vaughn misses a midrange jumper most high school kids would make, some poor kid in Ukraine starves to death.
by 0signal on Nov 12, 2008 1:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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