Game Thread #15: vs Grizzlies
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2008 12:00 AM CST
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PrintMemphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs, Nov 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST
The Spurs are hosting the Grizz on the day after Thanksgiving. I'm giving thanks, no, I'm just stunned that the Spurs are 8-6 and 1 game out of first in the divisions. So, yeah, we are 8-6 and getting healthier.
As that nasty pessimist -- cautious realist my butt -- said, we've only played 14 games and there is a long way to go and we still haven't played well against the upper-tier teams. Tonight ends a soft stretch of the schedule and we are heading into a good litmus test starting Saturday.
So stow your negativity for another night and let's keep our thoughts on the bright side. It's Thanksgiving weekend, we are playing the Grizzlies, and there will be plenty of time for criticism later.
Put some leftover bird in the microwave and start flapping. We're flying high tonight.
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Some other reading: There isn't a Memphis blog in SBNation, but if you head over to 3 Shades of Blue you'll get a little something-something for your time. Other things of possible interest: We have a shot at a 4-game win streak. The George Hill - Michael Conley was dominated by George in the game Monday and he got the better of Rose against the Bulls. No, I don't expect George to keep playing at this level. At least not consistently. However, as long he is aggressive defensively, getting to the line, and in general being a pain in the ass; I'll take him. On the other hand, if he keeps getting better... I put this link in the comments at the bottom of the last game thread, but you should really watch this interview after the Bulls game(click on the video with George showing). It has four interviews: Pop, George, Mason, Manu. George and Manu are hilarious. George, in particular, makes some great comments. It is worth it to watch if for no other reason to understand who you are rooting for when you cheer on the Spurs. George has a good shot at the all-interview team. Oh yeah, don't look know, but George is 4th among rookies in PER and 7th among point guards. |
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1st
Yaaaaayyy, the Grizzlies. Realistically, they suck and we should dominate them. Especially with Ice Mason and Clutch Hill. Gonna be good times either way, and I’m truly excited and full of hope. Seriously. So continues my journey for belief in the consistant reliability of the newbies. Know this though, they produce up to next Thurs. and I’ll post a pic of me bowing before Mace and Cubits in Denver.
Loved the template with the Grizz team. You should have put up our ages to counter their draft positions.
We’ve kinda gotten away from this, but here’s my final score:
SPURS 94
bears 78
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 28, 2008 12:34 AM CST reply actions
Did you…did you just put 1st? As in you’re the first comment? I’m sorry to do this in a time of togetherness and gluttony, but I have to.
-1
BTW- I laughed about the “-1” all day today. Well played.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 29, 2008 1:04 AM CST up reply actions
Fair enough, I deserve that. It was late and I was mocking what I’d seen around here before. But I’m better than that, and now full of shame. Bless you both for the accountability. I will not fail you again.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 28, 2008 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
In Contrast
Billy Ocean: 1st Rd- 21st Pick
Oberto: Undrafted
Mr. Potato Head: Undrafted
Mace Windu: 2nd Rd-2nd Pick
GOAT PUFF: 1st Rd- 1st Pick
I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili
Damn, those previews are looking niftier every day. Kudos, ATS. (Although if you want a nitpick, the Spurs logo doesn’t look as good as the other team’s.)
Loved the draft info.
Logos in general or just the Grizzlies?
BTW, are there grizzlies (the bear type, not NBA team type) in Memphis?
Know whether there are/were grizzlies in Vancouver?
Not even close. There are more koalas in Memphis than grizzlies.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 28, 2008 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
I’m thinking it will be an ugly clankfest. Our specialty.
Spurs 81
Grizz 72
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2008 8:10 AM CST reply actions
Anyone know how much more time The Wee Frenchman is expected to miss? It seems more than two weeks since he went down…
Allez Spurs!
I believe that he was originally slated to come back in mid- to early-December. Diagnosis was about four weeks to rejoin the team.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
I heard a rumor he was possibly coming back around next week. i’ll cross my fingers if he is ready to play. i’d rather him take his time though, i want Cubits and Mace to continue having plenty of time getting accustomed to Manu.
ALSO, did anyone notice the past two games that manu’s bald spot is gone? 1. Manu had hair replacement surgery? 2. Manu forced his hair to grow back by singing spanish sweet nothings to his bald spot?
you decide…
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 28, 2008 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
The Fox Sports broadcast of the Chicago game showed TP running and dribbling during pre-game warmups. Sean Elliott said that Pop said “within 2 weeks” he’ll go in a game, in limited minutes to start, like Manu has. Maybe 12/6 against Golden State?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Fuck Yeah!
Pie for breakfast!!!
www.sportzchat.com
by Linix129 on Nov 28, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions
NEWSFLASH: Spurs don't get any playtime in Cancun.
So I get back from vacay and it turns out that Manu is back in our lineup, Hill is going off for 20 pts a night, and we have a nice little win streak going. I’m booking my next trip for late May/June…promise. Anyway, it’s good to be back home. It’s time to roll some bitches.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Home today so might be able to watch a stream of the game (if the wife isn’t on my case)
When does the link materialize? Closer to game time?
Yes usually like right at the start of the game someone posts a link
by speedostuffer on Nov 28, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
has the game started yet? this feed isn’t working for me
by speedostuffer on Nov 28, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Almost forgot,
Hill-ionaires – 94
Lottery Picks – 83
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Game started? If not, I’ll just get this in quickly -
We’ve talked about frontline help for TD.
KT had a good last game. Pop says he is coming round because he missed training camp.
Think that’s true and he can be our quality big? Or Pop being Pop?
Tony's playing!
The broadcasters just announced that the Wee Frenchman was going to get some PT tonight and test the ankle.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
I missed the last Grizz game. Why didn’t anyone tell me Marc Gasol looked exactly like the Cavemen from the Geico commercials?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
I’m so taking credit for this; look back through the first thread.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 28, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
I claim partial credit
I called Marc Gasol “Unfrozen Caveman Basketball Player” in a recap of the gold medal game.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
Missed the first Grizz game and the thread – so I can only clain ignorance and that great minds think alike. Or that he actually does look so much like that character that any rube would think it was obvious.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Gotta be brilliance in pairs, because we’re damn sure not rubes.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 1, 2008 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, that’s exactly what I was thinking.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 1, 2008 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Mason has more 3s than any other NBA player this season.
Anyone else out there able to watch it?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Which game was it last season when we scored like 5 points in the first quarter and still won????
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Tim just made 2 free throws. I’m still stunned.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
That’s offensive. We can’t talk about flaming hobos on PtR. Consider yourself warned.
by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 28, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions
Bad end to the quarter – Hill drives to the hoop with 10 seconds left and either got fouled or the ball went off of Gasol, but Memphis got the ball. Conley went coast-to-coast for a layup at the buzzer – in 5.1 seconds – and scored. Pop is going to be ticked.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Tony has nailed two deep jumpers like they were layups. Maybe the shooting work while he was rehabbing will be good for him.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
that would be benificial regardless of the teams situation
by speedostuffer on Nov 28, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Pop looking good..
“I didnt murder my wife!”
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 forgot Darko was still in the league
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 Fugitive
Pop looks like Richard Kimble from The Fugitive
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.
JV isnt active today?
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.
That brings a tear of joy to my eye. He should be a coach on the bench anyway.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
poetry for the eyes - description of Manu's move
ok, my attempt to describe the move
Manu was at the three point line, left of center and his man was to his right, the double team was coming from his left, and he used his left hand to go around his back and avoid his man, whom he left behind as well the doubling defender. So, going behind his back, he began a drive while avoiding and splitting both defenders – he retrieved the ball with his right, took a dribble and approached the big who came up to defend the left side of the paint, he picked up his dribble and made a fake pass to whoever was in the left corner, with his second step he elevated as Gasol came to attempt the block, he adjusted his release and finished off the glass with his left hand
all of this took just a bit less than 2 seconds and looked like a single fluid motion that he used to beat 4 of the 5 guys on the floor
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
hah, that’s just what I decided to do during half time while silmultaneously fighting my mother-in-law’s laptop keyboard and my two yr old son who was using my lap as a playground
completely forgot about last game’s comeuppance I received from you
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
wow 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.
Warrick...Cuse in the house
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.
Very nice half
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.
well thats all i saw
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 read an interview where he implied his bald spot wouldn’t be there this year
by speedostuffer on Nov 28, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
whats with the fish thing every game?
I missed that
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.
powell said no dunking cheerleaders…this was the next best thing
by speedostuffer on Nov 28, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
you could always get a dude cheerleader I suppose
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.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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 29, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
I always thought Darko would end up in SA somehow, someday
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 lesser of two Gasols
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.
thats what she said
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 cant stand the music during the plays
why do they have to do that
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.
well, at least shes Fergalicious
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.
Oberto and Duncan really have good chemistry on the offensive end.
This game is showing everything I was hoping to see from the Spurs. It’s great.
I think thats rugby
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.
RMJ
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.
just finishing up at work
where for is a feed ????
" 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. "
guess Mason isnt afraid to shoot anymore
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.
http://www.justin.tv/kostaz007
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.
many thanks
" 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. "
woah TP!
HOT DIGGITY DOG!
" 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. "
Yes…and get hung up in one exhibition game over seas
by speedostuffer on Nov 28, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
Twice. Once he made it and was happy as hell, the other time he was rejected by the rim and knocked on his ass.
Three times. He dunked once in his rookie or second season. Against the Pistons. That famous super jam against the Rockets and one time the playoffs against the Sonics in 2005. I was at all those games lol.
Tony can dunk, I don’t know why he doesn’t sometimes.
He dunked against the Wizards once also, I was there.
www.sportzchat.com
by Linix129 on Nov 28, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions
Chewbacca is killin us this quarter
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.
and THAT, my friends
is why Manu, and not Tony, is my choice to finish quarters when we’re running down the clock for a final shot
whew, that got ugly at the end
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
So it would appear that our biggest issue
is still a Quality 2nd Big? That can rebound and D ? Missed everything but basically that last few seconds “tony Parker vs creation”.
" 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 you’re gonna foul, FOUL DAMMIT!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
feed soooo choppy :(
" 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 think I just orgasmed: it’s exactly what I want in the Spurs. Manu and Hill get in = instant offense.
Love our bench. Maybe the best 2nd unit we’ve had since the 2003 championship year.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
you’re not sure?
hmmm, not positive what to say about that
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
what does his OJ stand for?
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 meant
Ginobilli to Mason to Udon’tka.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Anybody doing the recap for this one?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Can we just copy and paste the earlier one from this week?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Damn!
I didn’t even notice that. Are the Grizz that bad?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
So let’s kill 2 birds with 1 stone and do one recap for both games!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Nooooooo
I would be horrible at game recaps! Just throwing some ideas out there for ATS {nudge, nudge, wink, wink).
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
We’ve been neglecting the recaps a lot this season, though. Need to get back in the groove.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
I thought Powell and/or Stampler would be doing some fairly regularly, but it doesn’t seem to be happening.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
yeah,they should get this rotation squared away soon
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 didn’t think the D was that bad tonight. Grizz have 1-on-1 players who hit a lot of contested jumpers. It was not great (except maybe the 2nd quarter) but it didn’t completely suck.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Most NBA teams slow down at the end of a game. It’s why you rarely see a point spread over 10 for an NBA game.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Mace Windu
gentlemen, your jedi magic for the evening!
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Damn, I guess we wont be getting Ricky Rubio afterall
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.
that mason guy is sure looking like a good pickup
" 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. "
Missed the whole game, just caught the last few comments… Tony Parker played?
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
played QUITE well and looked like he hadn’t missed a game
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Do you think maybe Pop, as part of a master plan, had Manu and Tony frozen in Carbonite to give some burn to Potential and Mace?
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
What did you let stand in the way of your Spurs’ obsession?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
We are at Houston.
I don’t know if McGrady is playing.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 29, 2008 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
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