Game Thread #14: vs Bulls [UPDATED: Joey Crawford is reffing tonight]
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 12:00 AM CST
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PrintChicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs, Nov 26, 2008 7:30 PM CST
The Bulls are in town and it's not the rodeo road trip.
Put on your spurs and saddle up your ride. There will be barrel racing and maybe, just maybe, The JV will get another bull ride in tonight.
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Game Time: 7:30 Spurs Time
TV: FOX SW
Officials: Joey Crawford, Kennedy, Lewis
[UPDATE] You guys may remember Joey Crawford. The guy who perpetually sucks as an official in Spurs games. There was the technical Pop got in the New Orleans series when he poked Pop in the chest because Pop knew the free throw lane rules, and Joey didn't enforce them correctly. There was the "NO CALL" at the end of game 4 against the Lakers that was bad enough that the league admitted it was a bad call (which is like hell freezing over). Then there was that Tim Duncan thing.
I think the Spurs fans tonight should boo him for the entire length of the game. Make a scene out of it. Make it embarrassing. Make it so embarrassing for the league that they don't let him officiate another game in our building. Seriously, short of throwing beer on him, what can you do as a fan to make this an embarrassing night for the league?
Keys To The Game:
- Chicago Shooting - The Bulls shoot even worse from the field than the Grizzlies. If the Spurs can hold them to under 40%, the Bulls will struggle mightily.
- Spurs Defense vs Bulls Defense - The Spurs have given up 80, 82, 75, 88, 83, 91, 91, 81in the last 8 games. The Bulls have given up 106, 113, 91, 91, 116, 116, 110, 114, 100 in the last 9 games. If those trends hold, it looks good for the Spurs
- Derrick Rose - Can the Spurs keep him under control? If they can, the Bulls don't have another guy to create shots.
Some other reading:
Blogabull is a very good blog. The blog definitely rivals us for game thread content with consistent numbers over 500. Heck, their recap has 185 comments.
Other things of possible interest:
Mason - Roger is shooting like a madman. The longer he shoots his 3's near 50% the better the Spurs are.
Hill - George has played two very solid games in a row. Can he give us a third? Part of the secret to his success is his aggression. He's averaging over 8 free throw attempts per game in the last 3.
Manu - How many minutes will Manu play? I'm guessing he'll be in the 10-12 for the next few games. But, wow, when he's in it is instant offense.
Recap: the recap is open. Recap Guidelines.
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Sorry guys
I’m going out to dinner tomorrow, and I doubt I’ll be able to get the recap done in time (or even watch the game), so if anyone wants it, it’s theirs.
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by Linix129 on Nov 26, 2008 12:14 AM CST reply actions
Hey, why isn’t george hill starting in tony’s absence? He’s playing fucking great. Mason and fin aren’t PGs. Fin isn’t even a real basketball player anymore (I refuse to be suckered by any early season less-sucky-than-we-predictedness. I will be vindicated in march when he goes 1-13 in a game against the lakers). Why isn’t hill our starting PG until the wee rapping frenchman returns?
Also, when we do get healthy, I’m totally fucking stoked about this team. We have actual, honest to goodness bench players now (mason and hill). Shit, I still remember when I was stoked over udoka last year because he could sorta dribble. Kinda…
For teh record, i still love you fatality. Please don’t hurt me…
mmmmm, vodka…
Au contraire – without Tony, Mason is our 2nd best point guard. He can dribble without hitting it off his foot, he passes fairly well, and initiates the offense. He can even make a low post pass to Timmeh, of which several others seem completely incapable.
My guess (because I read it in Pop’s comments on a story on MySA.com) is that Pop likes Cubits energy off the bench and he thinks George come in more focused and aggressive from the bench than when he starts.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
in addition
i can’t remember where i read it, but it also helps him prepare for his regular role when Tony does come back. he’ll already be adjusted to coming off the bench and won’t be too used to a starter’s role. i thought that was pretty smart on Pop’s part – probably the beard’s idea.
Finally!
Peace has been restored on PTR. Powell has laid the smack down! Can you smell what the Pounding The Rock is coooooooking?
A Spurs win would be the perfect appetizer before I really stuff my fat face onThursday.
Awesome job on the The JV bull ride reference (even though I didn’t get credit or a liner note). Your remarkable consistency at the time you post the game threads has garnered you clemency……for now.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
If you can believe it, I did put a sentence in giving you credit before removing it. It just didn’t read right.
The consistency of the game thread post is thanks to something called “computer programming”. I get to set a time that it gets published.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 7:44 AM CST up reply actions
I believe you.......
but my Tommy gun don’t! {gunshots rang out like a bell}.
That is soooo cooool! Can you post post comments from the future too? You’ll have to forgive my complete and utter clueless—ness with all things “computer programmed” related. Remember, this is someone who can’t even post a link right without pounding a rock on my computer.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
On the FSSW broadcast of the Grizz-Spurs showdown, Sean Elliott commented after Mason hit his 7th three that Big Shot Rog was “doing the hip slap.” What was he talking about? Can anyone enlighten me?
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
Apparently, Mason whacks himself on the hip after he makes a shot. It started, as far as I know, during the Jazz game when he made is seven threes (he only made five against the Grizz, I know you probably got confused because you were studying).
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 7:46 AM CST up reply actions
Hey ATS I don’t remember if it was you who was referencing a Pete Yorn song a little while ago, but on his album “Nightcrawler” there is a song called “Georgie Boy” – I’m thinking George Hill Theme Song
Yeah, that was probably me. I don’t know that song, but that would work for me as a them song for Cubits.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 8:18 AM CST up reply actions
i see that that is georgio’s nickname now, aside from potential hill. is cubits a reference to his pterodactyl-like wingspan?
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Nov 26, 2008 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
it is indeed
since cubit is the ancient unit of measure, taken from the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Been watching some of the Bulls games. They’re a mess of a team, but Derrick Rose is the real deal. Right now he’s playing at a higher level than Hill, so it’ll be interesting to see what our Potential Cubits can do.
BlogaBull is a blog that I check regularly, and I used to post in it a bit. It’s got a lot more activity than this blog, yes, but also loads of idiots. PTR is a far more… gentlemanly place, pics/insults or not. That said, this year BaB’s been better – new management.
Nice to see the trolls go. Did you get UBER POWERS, ATS? If you did, use ’em to help the Spurs win. Use them wisely.
Oh, and I love the new look of the preview. Keep it up.
Chicago resident here…and finally I get to see the Spurs play! Rose is the ONLY bright spot and consistency on this year’s team. I predict Chicago to miss the playoffs again this year. They’ll be a lottery team again.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Nov 26, 2008 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
Yes indeed!
The Rose-Hill match-up is one I am axiously looking forward to. Rose has been playing out of his mind lately and it will be interesting to see how Hill does against him.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Well, probably gonna miss the thread tonight because I’ll likely still be traveling. But you guys have fun and stay classy. Happy Thanksgiving to each of you, and GO SPURS GO.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions
i, too have been a consistent no-show for the last couple of games and that will sadly continue for a couple more games at least. been traveling a lot and road life is hell……well, no, it really isnt, but it has kept me at arms length from PtR for a while…..either that or its a silent protest of the ban on Latin D’s risque photos.
whatever man, manu’s back and everybody’s gonna be in trouble. hey-la, hey-la, manu’s back.
also gotta give a big-time +1 to comments about giving the front office their due on getting geoge hill and roger mason. also, gotta give pop his due on getting them indoctrinated right away. upstairs got bashed on here a lot, at first (prolly including me) but right now they should be getting some love. it looks like the only hole on this team right now is an athletic big – maybe that’s yawn for now and bosh long-range…….
anyway, you guys be good – and by good i mean bring home some Ws – and i’ll be back regular pretty soon.
Check out the update in the officials section
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 1:34 PM CST reply actions
An idea: How about doing a “Joey Sucks” chant at any time that he is on the court?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 1:35 PM CST reply actions
Crawford sucks would single him out more. Problem with chants against certain officials is its hard to see which referee made the call when you’re actually at the game. Unless he brings a lot of attention towards himself that is noticeable he’s just gonna be another ref. I’d love to see a “Ref You Suck” chant. Haven’t been apart of one of those in awhile.
For me, it doesn’t matter who makes the call with Joey. They should just do the chant the whole game as a judgment on his past calls. R21x, you are too reasonable and fair. You need to think more petty!
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Couple of random thoughts...
…because I have given up on working today.
1. Did you know that Larry Hughes gets paid almost $13 million? And that his career FG% is 41% and his career 3-pt is 30%? Maybe Finley doesn’t suck so bad after all.
2. Speaking of Finley, I think Mason’s contributions have greatly aided Finley this year. Finley is no longer the guy, when on the court without Manu and Tony, that has to create a shot for himself. Finley seems ONLY get shots now off of kicks. Very few of those possessions where he gets the ball with 5 or less seconds on the shot clock and he has to create for himself. Those possessions are going to Mace now.
3. Hill coming off the bench. I like this for him. I think the beginning of the game is when Mason and Duncan can establish themselves — and Tony when he comes back. Then Hill and now Manu can come off the bench and give us a second unit with energy and scoring and aggression.
4. I’m with Krukow. Once we get healthy I’m stoked about this team. It’s like we have Finley in Barry’s role but with better defense. Mason is better at Finley’s role from last year than Finley. And, we have a back up point guard on top of that.
5. Speaking of Barry, he’s been terrible for the Rockets. In 13 games, he’s averaging 2.9 points in 20 minutes and shooting 29% from the field and 27% from 3-pt. It’s like he is Robert Horry.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions
Had the whole day off myself and I ended up working a little. To contrast with your day. The day before T’giving has to be the least productive work day of the year.
I agree with all of your points, although I don’t know that Fin is a better defender than Barry – although he played so little last year who’s to really know? But your point – that Fin gets to be the 2nd guard off the bench (after Manu) and the 8th or 9th man in the rotation – is perfect for him at this stage. He just gets to come in and shoot and not have to worry about anything else (except an attempt at defense). Come off screen, shoot, lather, rinse, repeat.
Just got League Pass working, so I can take the recap tonight if no one else wants it.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
The recap is yours.
I’d have to say that Finley is a far superior defender compared to Brent. I’m not saying that Fin is great, but he is competent. He did a pretty good job on Rudy Gay the other night.
I fully expect when Manu is back to the his 25-30 minutes per game that Finley we drop down to about 20 per game.
Yeah, my productivity for work today bottomed out. I have spent the last hour working on the game thread layout with the wife.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
I’m also somewhat excited about the time, but we really need a productive second big. Bonner’s somehow been great at his Bonnertime, but he won’t be the answer to our rebounding woes. Oberto and KT can do some stuff, but both have been sucking at grabbing rebounds and have no post up game.
When’s Ian coming? How’s he doing in Austin? I remember he was fine in the first game he played.
i especially love this post on that site....
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
When do we start?
Working away at desk here in Oz trying to look busy..anticipating amazing dog fight with Cubits vs Drose
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
In Sydney
on the Northern Beaches at Manly.
I’m anticipating a big win then sneaking off this afternoon for 11 holes of golf with my brother before getting pissed tonight at a Christmas party on the beachfront…
(wife and child at home tonight this is my pefect MAN TIME day and it begins with a massive spurs victory)!
DONT YOU RAIN ON MY PARADE TIMMEH!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I'm kind of excited
to see how the bench and all plays out when Tony gets back.
If everyone can keep the production steady + contributions from Manu and TP, they can really go easy on the legs.
The only thing is Timmy, who do we use to rebound if we are resting timmy!?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Apparently the game
will be on Justins Tv
Click here if you like short pants
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Dominating the thread
While looking industrious to all in office.
Victory
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Oklahoma City 32, Cleveland 66 at half time.
It must have been PJ.
(sorry, should this be here or somewhere else?)
i saw that when i was checking out the fantasy b’ball stats(currently 2nd in the powerful and competitive pounding the rock fantasy league!)
Top performer for poor old OKC is Russel westbrook with 6 points on 1-5 shooting and 2 assists….
Hard to believe that when you strip a team of all its talent move cities and play rookies for a bunch of first and second year pro’s almost exclusively immediate success doesn’t follow.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
This feed works great:
uusee://play({E19CC9DB-1833-FDCE-C37B-EF7F93E4D72F},Watch20live20sports20on20Myp2p.eu,1,102,230,240,#1,,)
You’ll need to install this program:
http://golf.cautela.nl/softwareitem.php?softwareid=7&part=software
Get the program from mirror #1.
that whole thing is in chinese or something
I can’t make head nor tail of the instructions.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Why you gotta get all fancy-schmancy on me and chit? Don’t you know who you’re dealing with? I’m computer illiterate! Can I get a cheat sheet?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
YAY!!!!!!!!!!
I did it!!! Thanks LatinD!! Awesome feed!!! See, I told you, you are awesomestering!!!!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
yeah i got the proggy installed np just couldn’t make your link out.
I went to P2p and found the game on uusee though ty
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
If I crapped the link, like Bushka said, go here:
http://golf.cautela.nl/broadcast.php?matchid=24786&part=sports
Second from the top.
tis an awesome feed
! LETS GET IT ON COS WE DONT GET ALONG!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
i really like that proggy
have it always on top now in a nice neat little window..feeds great..
kudos to you
i can type and watch at the same time..O THE GLORY OF TEH INTERWEBS
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I installed the thing, and the click on the link, and it gives me a choice on where to play it, and I choose, UUSee, but it won’t play.
Yeah has gone very choppy for me for some reason :(
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
We used to call him Vinny Del Honkybutt
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
palagarised and posted to blogabull
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I love that Manu's back
because I have him on my fantasy league!!
No, seriously, go to http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html.
Seems to be way ahead of your feed.
BTW, it’s not a bad idea to have to Internet TV proggies installed, even if you don’t use them tonight. There aren’t all that many of them.
wow thats a good one
do they have soccer games as well?
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.
maybe it's me his feeling?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
i am feeling this manu guy
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
They can't be serious gooden cannot handle what timmy d is bringing..
they have to keep going to dunca thats a horrid matchup
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I just think this team can be amazing if we can somehow get help on the boards
Timmy out of game and the interior is getting troubled
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Is Hill wearing a sleeve? Or is my feed deceiving me?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
see i love masons drive there
but when i play on a wednesday night that whole NBA double stop two foot hop thing is called a travel.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Then it’s being called incorrectly. The jump stop is a legal play, provided you land with both feet together.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
WTF? Cleveland and OKC, 92-52 AND in OT.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
That’s what the NBA Channel scoreboard said. Don’t shoot the messenger.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
I wonder what kind of pajamas Manu wears to bed?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
What do you think Tims saying to Gooden?
You cant guard me?
I like your beard?
How about we split a milkshake later?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Aaron Grey
Is Will perdue and bill wenningtons illegitimate love child.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
And Luc Longley is his Godfather.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Don't you be dissing big red
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Grey is actually playing ok tonight
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Here comes ugly
U G L Y YOU AINT GOT NO ALIBI
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
honestly ...
he took fifteen freaking steps when he caught the ball
that is REFARKINGDICULOUS
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
he just did it again :(
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Don’t believe the ATS lies. I’m not some hillbilly cracker without all his teeth. I have most of my own teeth.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
I seriously think the wisdom teeth thing is a myth. I had all four removed and all that changed is my doctor’s account balance. Put it off til you can’t chew anymore, then go one at a time. It’s not that bad.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
I going to allow myself to believe that you didn’t mean that sarcasticly, and allow it to touch my heart.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Larry is comedy
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I feel like the spurs ar egoing to click in the 2nd half and just
roll this thing away..lookit pop laying that S##t down…
“GIVE THE BALL TO TIM YARRRR OR IT BE TEH PLANK YER WALKIN”
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
What ..what did mase do there?
He got called for breathing on bg?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
just got here, hows Hill doing on Rose?
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.
Driving for 8 hours will mess with your head, but I realized something this afternoon. I don’t miss Brent Barry at all. As ATS already said above, Mason has FAR exceeded what I expected and more than covered for losing Barry. I’m no longer sad, and we definately can’t refer to Mason as ‘BlackBarry.’ You can’t nickname a player after a less talented player, it just doesn’t work. If anything, we need a new nickname for Barry based on Mason.
My initial vote is for “Shriner.” The Americans will get it, but it fits because it’s a less flashy version of the Masons, and he’s old.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
I was just asking my wife what a shriner was last night
was reading a carl hiasson(sp?) novel and they had some shriners on harleys…
TO THE GOOGLE MOBILE BATMAN!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Which Hiasson is that in? I was thinking it was Tourist Season.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
I like it, but how many opportunities will we have to talk about the Shriner?
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
Exactly. Which is why we need to tag it now, and sell it to rockets fans. The only sadness I have over losing Barry is not being able to integrate the name.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
i dont think brent was less talented....
just …really old…and fragile? Prone to falling over? Slow?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Defenseless, slow, and streaky. We definately upgraded with Mason, although the verdict’s still out on the ‘streaky.’ Well, maybe not, but I’m still gonna be cautious til the road trip.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Barry’s having a hell of a season in Houston. And by that I mean that his season has been hell. I know a few Rockets fans that are already regretting his signing.
Aaah, revenge sure is a dish best served whenever.
Gotta Love Stacey King as the bulls colour guy..
Way to turn unrealised talent and potential as a player into a dayjob
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Got to say That if watching all these feeds without sound has taught me anything
it’s that KIA HAS THE POWER!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Just got in…did he twist it? This is not a good first thing to read when tuning in…
by speedostuffer on Nov 26, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
He’ll be fine, the Manu is strong. He’d be in the lockerroom if it was anything close to serious.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
with an embarassed shrug
ok, who can help me uninstall a foreign language Google toolbar
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Of all the players in the NBA that I hate, Drew Gooden is easily in the top 3. The back of his jersey should simply say “Douche.”
oh, where to start? the orange tan-from-a-bittle? the pink jacket with white pants and vest? the hedgehog hair?
It’s almost too much to comtemplate all at once.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Great pic Hipuks, it looks like he’s been dipped in chocolate.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions
3 weeks and counting until I get my Hill Country Fare fix!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Bg getting some very easy calls
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Fab with mad skillz
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I would kill a puppy to see Vinny suddenly run over to the scorer’s table and rip off his suit to reveal a SPURS jersey right now. Not that we need him, but because it would be funny to see Pop immediately start him because he’s over 40.
HAHAHAHAHHA
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
why was fab double teaming d.rose near half way?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Pop is about to go BALLISTIC haah
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Douchebag average players always play like all stars against us. Why? regularly Jason Terry, and Borris Diaw and now Gooden.
by speedostuffer on Nov 26, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
I hear it’s because our defense is one of the best in the NBA — and it’s like that by being really good at denying the things that good offenses do, like work the ball inside for close baskets and shooting high percentage 3’s. But you can’t take EVERYTHING away, and what’s usually left is the mid-range jumper
so, average players who rely on those shots can get them against our defense — but that’s usually only because everything else is difficult to get
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
We are shooting the 3 like old men!!!!!!
:(
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Hah. Manu went for the foul, didn’t get it, and shot a crappy shot. Then blocked Gooden, then shot a missile at Duncan for a TO. Ups and downs…
I’m hoping its just rustiness, but I’m also wondering when it’s going to wear off. He still doesn’t seem 100% and that’s frustrating because I don’t think he should be out there at anything less.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
Which part, the TO or the attempting to draw the foul?! What I mean is, that a healthy and confident Manu would have simply stormed the lane or pulled up instead of leaning in for a weak foul.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
did you see findog put that layup into the underside of the ring lol
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
BONNNNNNNNNNNERRRRRRRRRR
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
The feed I’m on is so far behind you guys — it’s not even funny
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html
Go to channel 2
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
FYI- we don’t lose when LD and I are so synchronized. It’s a fact.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
we also don’t lose when I watch via Stooge on the day before Thanksgiving
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
With CS? If so, this one is so money.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
I thought we decided that CS was for playoffs
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
You passed the test my friend. Just an early RS inquiry to verify your devotion to the mojo. For the record, I never doubted the JRW.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
was waiting for Joey Crawford to call TD for the charge
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Like Bradley vs Muresan
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.
Nice D, Georgie!
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.
MANU YOU FREAK
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
EL GUAPO EL GUAPO
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
woops sorry that was the doka
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
lol ANOTHER THREE FROM THE FATALITY OFF GINO!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Fatality for 3 again!!!
and Manu with the pretty feed
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
wow, what a pass
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.
double fatality?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
HUGHES JUST FREAKING TOOK FIFTEEN STEPS
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
wow, como se dice, travel?
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.
much camino on that one
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.
ha, my Spanglish is getting better though
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.
Come on Timmy, make yo’ free throws!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
At least you can bet he’s not singing David Hasselhoff when he’s on the line.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
http://www.universalposter.com/posters/index/controller/posters/artist/david-hasselhoff
You just guessed the exact Christmas gift I was going to get you, bella. I’m going to have to come up with something else now.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
We need to have the quads chat with timmy again
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
anyone know the ETA on Mahinmi?
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.
sounds good
maybe Tiago will man up by then too
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.
Breaking news, CLE beat OKC, 117-82 IN OT. WOW!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
who moves first? OKC or the Bobcats
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.
the raptors seem to be pretty successful
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.
They’re easily the most successful NBA team in Canada.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
I like them too, I just don’t see them in Canada in ten years.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed. It seems to be an American thing, and I’m not a fan.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
“Caminó mucho”. But it sounds awful. Just “caminó”. Mind the accent, otherwise it means “road”, instead of “travelled”.
also a sweet car
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.
Noce can't be serious...
LOL
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I am a George Hill fan
I celebrate the guys entire catalogue
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.
wow that was ugly, Kurt
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.
now if we can just get Mahinmi up and ready
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.
mmhm, your still a hillbilly cracker
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, please explain this to us. ATS is absent and won’t stop you, and it’s killing the rest of us. I’ve thought more about numbers and codes in the past two days than I ever have.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
look at the post that I replied to — is that a good enough hint?
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
ok you two, if I lose ATS's respect for this, you owe me a case of the finest CS available
look at SCS’s post I replied to
now, take the obscenity that I edited – if you count the number of letters that I removed — it’s eleven
replace the offending letters with numerals that equal the number of letters you removed
and you’re done — I may have over-explained that. I tend to do that.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
+1
Take it from me, that comes and goes depending on what he’s drinking.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
I actually pondered that but thought, NO, it can’t be that easy. Thank you though, that e5ns a lot.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
I have a key already established, I just don’t understand how you get there. I want to understand so that I can jump on the bandwagon and form words and sentences too!
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Larry Hughes is going for the Spurs Sixth man award
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
KT doing what he was brought here to do!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Minus the overrated skills of rebounding and scoring, yes
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
I’m circling this day on my calender with a red marker. And it’s almost out of ink, does that mean anything?
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
Theyre baaaaack
This is more like it
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.
I’m seriously coming around, the kid has skills. I’m starting however, to get worried that we’ve got a guy who could easily be a starter in several years and thus command max money when his contract comes up. Always the pessimist, I know.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
wow weee wow wow
i love this kid
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.
first, he bailed out the banks
then, he made sure they started lending again
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Arm-condom sales are sky-rocketing right now as well.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
Im starting to wonder how he wound up at IUPUI
someone missed out
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.
Anyone else noticed that Hill came in
And the D just lifted up another level. It’s just carving the bulls up.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I noticed that Hill makes me want to play better defense
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
HILL MAKES ME WANT TO BE >......A BETTER MAN!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
cubits?
i mustve missed that one
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.
He must have touched Manu in some way.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
You just answered your own question. Fatality feeds off of doubt. And children’s tears.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
Look at us resting our stars on the bench Bonner needs at least 30 minutes rest a night
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
MY BALL DEREK ROSE MY BALL!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
MOthera;lskdjf;alskdjf TRUTH!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Hill grabbing the long rebound, then trying a teardrop, missing, grabbing his rebound, and tipping it in. Things are happening!
how many points does he have now?
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.
george hill...for president of the WORLD
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Why is timmy coming back :(
REST UP YE WeARY TRAVELLER
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
how many penalty minutes does he have?
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.
Tyrus finally getting some run
blogabull will go crazy
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
yousee that?
Perfect two man play hill and T.D just waiting and working it out…cuts through gets the late pass and doesn’t even think just hurtles it to Bruce for a wide open corner 3. The kid gets spurs basketball in the biggest way.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008112624
Is this boxscore wrong? I thought we’d won the 1st quarter by 1, and then lost the second by 1, but this thing says the opposite.
Bruce is and will always be one of my favorite SPURS, but watching him run down the floor these days is sad. It’s like he’s 37 or something. Anyone else see this?
Bruce bowen is not afraid of your kung fu
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I saw a stat earlier in the season about how elite defenders that keep playing at a high level into their mid-late 30’s see their productivity drop off a cliff
apparently, when it starts to go, it really goes
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
sounds like my wife
talking about my elite skills in the boudoir
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
don’t know whether to call TMI on that
or talk about my recent vasectomy
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Hah, I was going to make a joke yesterday that I hoped you had a vasectomy after kid #5.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions
I’m glad I’m not alone. I love him, but it’s like it happened overnight or something. It’s really tough to watch. It’s a worry too, because without D and the monthly 4-6 3pt night, what’s Bruce good for? I even find myself reconsidering wearing my Bruce jersey out because it doesn’t command scorn anymore.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
We’re +8… and Bowen misses both FTs. Now Bonner grabs the rebound off his second miss, and will shoot 2.
Fab on the break
i so wanted him to drive the lane
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
well done LD
looks like ATS started another meme, huh?
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
damn wanted that to go down for hills 20
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Looks like we got something in Hill
the bench is looking good
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.
SPURS WIN!
Hilldog finishes with a +24. WOW!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Well all, good times and good win. I feel so much better about our boys tonight than I did a week or two ago. Looking forward to the recap. Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving.
When this team turns up the D in the 2nd half
things look so solid. Hopefully we move on up from the 8th seed and start climbing without overtaxing the big 3 (bonner JV & Tolliver)
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Our best 3
3rd – Nocioni. He totally took the Bulls out of the game with that stupid flagrant foul.
2nd – Hughes. He shot a lot, he missed a lot. Love this guy.
1st – Vinny. He’s a true Spur at heart.
I know that beggers can’t be choosers, but it sure would be nice someday, to have a good feed that DIDN’T feature the other guy’s announcers
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
+1
I thought the same thing, again. We never get Sean’s witicisms.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Sneaking off to play golf soon HOORAY FOR MAN DAY!
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Fng Lebron James only played 17 minutes
How can i take the fantasy title in my leagues when he refuses to man up and play some minutes.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Some highlights and interviews
are on the spurs site. Check them out.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2008 12:17 AM CST reply actions
There is an interview after Pop with George. I LOVE this guy. I just love him.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2008 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Apparently, he’s built Ford tough. I didn’t know that.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
The Ford tough line was great.
I liked how it took a shot at IUPUI. “When your at a little school like IUPUI you should get 8 rebound right, if you are an NBA player?”
And I liked, “I just like to win basketball games.”
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2008 8:38 AM CST up reply actions
And the ballroom dancing crack about wanting to get steps like Manu was a classic.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2008 8:40 AM CST up reply actions
yup, the line about winning was strangely similiar to one of Manu’s quotes from last season’s playoffs — then, he makes the line about wanting to mimic Manu’s steps and you wonder if Pop has told George something along the lines of, “Look, if you want to be a pro in this league for a good long while, you could do worse than copying everything that you see that left-handed Argentine do.”
I mean, it’s already well documented (in Mason’s post-game interview: 6 menttions) that Hill is ready to listen – that he’s a good listener – and that he likes to listen and learn. So, at least we know that.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
I think if they ever build a statue of Manu, this should be it
What do you guys think? Any other potential statues of Manu?
Larry Hughes wears a sleeve too? Thanks for totally contradicting my theory you asshat!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Yeah, but it is on his non-shooting arm.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
it’s cool – we actually have 5 guys who can put the ball in the hole and make something happen now. well, once Tony gets back.
MANU is looking very studly in limited minutes – great sign. he also mentioned that he is surprised that he is already playing this well so soon on the court, so that could mean very good things to come.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
Well that was unpleasant
I hope you enjoyed seeing the amazing lockdown post defense of Aaron Gray, who made Duncan look about 5 years younger. Manu looked like he has been playing for the whole season, which was bad last night but I love him as a player so it’s all good. Plus, it looks like you have another steal in Hill.
"It never is, because I'm the Shogun. And before you get to the Shogun, you gotta go through a lot of ninjas."
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