Game Thread #27: Vs. Kings
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Tonight we have the first game of a back-to-back, and it would be great if we could finish this by the third quarter. Knowing the Spurs, though, it'll probably come down to the final minute with Tony, Manu and Timmy making clutch plays on both ends of the floor, and we'll have nothing left in the tank tomorrow against the Timberwolves.
(Another team that gets it. Wolves: scary as hell.)
More rambling and silly predictions after the jump.
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Keys to the game
Some other readingApparently there're not as many people in Sacramento as in Canada, but what the Sacramento blog arena lacks in quantity it makes up in quality. SB Nation's very own Sactown Royalty is a pretty nifty blog. And it's not just the hundreds of interesting posts and PTR-like banter, no. Just click on the link and scroll down till game #27's thread.
Other things of possible interestI wanted to share with you this quote:
Natt on Beno Udrih, quoted by Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. (Thanks to Sactown Royalty - hope they don't mind my blatant theft. Even though I'd linked to this article above, I'd missed this gem.) "Hunger". That's just how I would describe Beno. Then again I can't be too mad about Beno when he's the reason The Best Gif In The Entire World exists:
Recap: No one has this one, I believe. If you feel like making Beno cry, this is your chance. Guidelines. |
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A friend of mine’s father always refered to Gino as the “Italian Assassin.” Mostly because my friend’s Dad is Itailian and because Manu can ball….and oh yeah, he is a basketball Assassin.
Kenny Natt is the Sacto Interim coach?!?!? Wow. Wonder what other miscellaneous 70s NBAers will turn up? Kevin Grevey? Brian Winters? Alvin Adams? Goo Kennedy?
Sac 79
SA 92
Wow, bones. Those old NBA references made my heart go aflutter. Those were the good old days, except for the awful physical play, the horrible uniforms, the utter lack of defense, and Jack Ramsey’s sport coats.
And Doug Moe. I hated that guy.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
Damn
Bean dropped Kobe something horrible that play. I hate I didn’t see that live. Further proving how vastly overrated a defender Kobe is. Anywho….What’s up peeps? Merry Christmas and all that.
Spurs 102
Kings 87
"....It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners!" - Mike Singletary
I would think Manu would be Paul McCartney
and Beno would be Pete Best since he got shipped 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.
It was a tough choice, really. Especially because Paul gets so much credits for the Beatles’ lyrics, when John later claimed all he did was Yesterday. But as I said, I prefer George.
maybe the next one can be the Wu Tang Clan
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 gotta go with Bren on this one.
Manu has to be Paul.
However, if it were U2, then Manu would definitely be Bono.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
I dont think Manu is as self-righteous as Bono
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.
Beno and John Salmons.....whod thunk it
What did we even get for Salmons draft rights?
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.
A lot of clanked jumpers by finley
"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."
Speedy Claxton
not a bad deal, he was huge in the 03 playoffs
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.
You left a Raptors logo on there.
www.sportzchat.com
by Linix129 on Dec 22, 2008 6:33 PM CST reply actions
am i the only one who feels uncomfortable giving final score predictions? i feel like i’m jinxing them…
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions
No jinxing here. It’s been done for eons, and it’s completely legit pre-game. It’s DURING the game that score predictions, individual play, potential outcomes, etc. cannot be discussed. When that happens, you’re actively engaging in “adaming” the team. In addition, score predictions ARE monitored. If you choose to repeatedly predict against San Antonio, you will be flagged. Or flogged. Whichever, they’re both bad.
We lose no mojo when making predictions. If you feel a lack of peace about it though, I recommend abstaining. The gut is the best indicator of mojo, and going against that invites badness.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 22, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
i know its been done for ever, but personally i’ve never liked making predictions about sporting events (ever since i was a little kid when i think i made a prediction and the person/team i picked to win got thrashed).
i don’t care that anyone else does it, i just feel if i make a prediction, its bad karma.
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions
Adam if you're out there....
Sima means no harm. It’s safe to come back… it’s O.K. We welcome everyone to PTR, except the whiny-ass fans from (insert favorite whiny-ass team here).
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
I really hope this is a blowout, the win against the Raptors wasn’t satisfying. This would be like going out with a fat chick with a cute face after a dry spell, you know those ones, the ones you go, wow, if she lost some weight she’d be very attractive, but then when she actually loses weight her body goes skinny and her face remains chubby and then it just looks like a ridiculous human bobblehead doll and you wish she would go back to the way she was before but are afraid you’d look like a chubby chaser weirdo if you actually ask her to put on more weight so you just shut up about and remember the old saying, " be careful what you wish for".
I got a little sidetracked, the point is, it would be good for our confidence.
That’s called, the “Colorado.” Even though I’m not really sure what it looks like when they actually do lose the weight.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 22, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions
Feeds
http://albaaa.altervista.org/watch.php?id=203
http://www.justin.tv/kostaz007
http://www.ppnba.com/en/9.html
Access Code:andromedanet.com
There’s a feed on JustinTv which has the game in spanish, and they were showing how Matt Bonner dressed up like Santa to give gifts to kids, and they were translating what he was saying to spanish.
waiting for the game to start and I posted this on the wrong thread
Movie Spurs
O.K. If they ever made a movie about our phenomenal team, which actors would you choose to portray our team and coaching staff? (O.K., I know it won’t happen because it’s the San Antonio Spurs – but dream with me for a little while…)
I bring this up because every time I see the new Clint Eastwood promo for Gran Torino, I think of Greg "Get off My Lawn" Popovich. Exemplary casting don’t you think?
I have to think about the rest of the cast…. feel free to discuss.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
Clint Eastwood as Pop is gold. I’m not sure there’re many Frenchies in Hollywood, so I guess you’re stuck with Reno for Tony. But I love Reno.
sorry i was surfing the rest of the site
I’m here… but I’ll be following on and off.
I should be shopping, but spurs come first.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
We don’t know how to act around girls, so forgive me if I throw a spitball in your direction and laugh with my friends about it.
Awww, sweet. I should never believe any of the things Sima says about you LatinD…. you’re alright.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
You can both go to hell, I’m only nice to both of you. But that changes…. now.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 22, 2008 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
You’re a moron, there’s no handbags in hell. I won’t be able to meet you there, because I’m not a moron and morons won’t be there.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 23, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
how to answer this statement?
1) Does this mean I’ll have to return the handbag? I don’t think I kept the receipt.
2) If I’m a moron then that means I won’t be there? And if you’re not a moron then you won’t be there either? Who exactly will be there?
3) Seriously Sima, you need to increase your intake of Vitamin C
Have a wonderful Holiday Season… virtual hug from me to you!
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
he's like a younger version of Pop
We should call him GOML, part deaux
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
You truly have no idea.
1.) I’ve got the scruffle that borders on a Pop Jr. starter kit.
2.) I’m completely cynical and passive-aggressive/negative when questioned.
3.) I live in Colorado Springs, CO, Pop’s off-season home.
4.) Kids that cross my property to get up the hill? Yeah, I shoot them with an AirSoft gun.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 25, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I like the pressure of waiting for the last 3 days of Christmas.
Call me an idiot… cuz I am.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
Oh, that’s gotta suck. Sorry.
Send me your address and I’ll send you something I picked up at the game on Saturday.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
I just got here
Don’t know if that’s a good thing or not
I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili
that wasn’t fair for poor old brad miller…
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions
= manner?
= bonnu?
= brangelina?
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
hey guys, just got in after missing the raptors game
i hope the spurs put this away at the half so i can concentrate on work
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions
whats bruce shooting on 3s this year?
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions
bailed out a bit with that foul
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions
11 point lead after the first…i think i’m happy with that, though a few less TOs would’ve been nice
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions
Hey LatinD, you need to do a photochop of this one one of these days, and insert Manu’s face. Though I don’t know if Powell would approve of the nudity.

Just remember to photoshop ALL areas that don’t accurately represent Lord Manu. There could be disasterous ramifications to the mojo if you don’t.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 22, 2008 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
is there a stream w/o a giant merry christmas accross 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.
what kind of suit is Ian wearing tonite?
Prada?
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 wish he wouldn’t draw fouls on Moore. I like it when he’s out there.
I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili
has a certain truthiness to it
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe they’re looking at a new play to counter Scrappy Doo-to-Chandler
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions
Pangio Kuhli " Kuhli Loach". Pretty cool little guys that resemble snakes. They can withstand higher temperatures and have a spine on in front of their eyes for defense. They like to burrow in the substrate, and there’s stories of fishkeepers that have thought they lost some Kuhli Loaches, only to find them years later under their undergravel filter, having bred and formed colonies.


why’s it coming out of a pastry in the second image?
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
really? that’ll explain why my fish all died after i filled the tank with danishes…
(note: may not be true)
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, we all make mistakes. My first fish tank, I forgot to add water, how stupid did I feel when the fish started flopping around gasping for oxygen.
awesome!! you read my mind. that is one sleek thing. is that a donut he’s coming out from?
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
I want fish!
Hipuks, no fish in the last game. Have the Spurs earned it already this game?
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions
from around the league.. the laker girls are having trouble with the mayonnaise and the grizzly bears
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions
why dont you sit a few plays out Champ
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.
Hey it’s easy to admit I like Elliot from Scrubs, it takes a man to admit you like the cashier chick from the Progressive insurance ads.
dude, Elliot is smoking
theres no shame in that whatsoever
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 actually found myself wondering about ‘Flo’ just the other day, and questioning whether or not I should make these feelings public.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 22, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
your loco
shes amazing
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.
She’s okay. Megan Fox, now, she’s amazing. And I’d prove with linkage, but I don’t want to be banned.
Pffff, I’d take Elliot any day of the week. She’s funny too, funny girls are sexy. Which is why Sarah Silverman= hot.
this isnt a Utah Jazz blog
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.
TP has missed like, 50 layups in a row now
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions
very little…its been a bit flat
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
Bobby Jackson still in the league?
i had no clue
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… TP’s 7 TOs are massive. good thing the kings are truly a sucky team
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions
tempted to switch over to watch the end…
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
It’s the Lakers’. Dammit. Those Grizzlies really suck.
Would’ve been the third loss in a row, right?
yep, would’ve been 3 in a row…still could be i guess, 4 point game with 30 seconds left.
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe we should talk politics, spice things up a little bit.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
how about discussing fantasy nba?
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
where is Rasho now?
Toronto?
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 was looking at that thinking “beno and posse”…then realised it was rasho at the back there. whoops.
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
the slovenian mafia?
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.
g-hill gets to the line more than anyone else on this team (maybe except TD). we might’ve gotten corey magette lite, without the ballhogging tendencies and the headband and armband and whatever band.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions
Guys, sorry, it’s 1:39 AM here and I have to work tomorrow. And write the preview. I think we have this one in the bag, so I’m heading off to bed.
Good luck, fellas. Lates.
is it back yet?
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.
tolldog!
tolliver, tolliver, never before has a boy wanted more…wait, what?
by sleep research facility on Dec 22, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions
the JV has come out. it’s definitely garbage time.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions
finally a convincing win. now let me get back to downloading some 80s extended tracks… til next game everyone!
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 22, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions
LatinD, those names for the Spurs are brilliant. Pure genius my friend.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 22, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions

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