Game Thread #31: Vs. Bucks

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 11:52 AM CST Comment 444 comments

This will be my final game thread for a while, because I'm going away for New Year and ATS is back. Hopefully the Spurs won't let me down, since I've previewed nothing but wins so far. Then again, the Spurs love to crush my tiny, black heart.

Winning like that against the Grizzlies counts as half-a-win, doesn't it? Don't worry, though - we face them again on January 2nd. I'm sure it'll only take us 1 overtime to put them in the ground.

Let's get right to it:

Game Time: 7:30 Spurs Time, 11:30 Argentina
10:30 am Perth, 2:30 am CET
TV: MY35

Officials: TBA
TBA
TBA

20-10

Sticky hands
layup man

Big-nosed
wizard

Fleetfooted
Buddha

Likeable
big lug

Scores from
time to time

14-17

Serviceable
point guard

Scoring
threat

Overachieving
Aussie

Luc Longass
Name

Shiny head
can score

images via espn.com


12-5	Home	8-5
8-5	Road	6-12
96.9	Offense	96.8
93.6	Defense	96.9
46.3	FG%	43.4
39.7	3-pt%	33.0
75.3	FT%	77.6
40.8	Rebounds	43.7
12.1	TO's	15.4
8-2	Last 10	5-5
W 5	Streak	L 1


	PG
	SG
	C
	PF
	SF
	Bench
	Coach
	Intangibles
	Mojo
	Winner

Breakdown

Point Guard - This is a scary new world, guys. I remember Tony being pretty clutch in about three or four games this season. He even made most of his FTs. Good thing he's still a bit of a ball-hog, likes Kobe, looks so French and can be such a diva, otherwise we'd have nothing to complain about.
Off Guard - Redd is in the middle of a slump right now, but if I'm going to respect Manu despite his slow, injury-ridden start, I should respect Redd's potential for scoring monsoons.
Center - Bogut can't seem to decide whether he's an idiot or the coolest person alive. However, he's stopped taking those horrible jumpers this season, and has focused on playing beneath the hoop. He's looked pretty effective at times, and did a good enough job of making things hard for Duncan in the last game. But yeah, he's not Duncan. Timmy will get his points, and more.
Power Forward - How can pick against someone named "Luc Richard Mbah a Moute"? How cool is it to have a name that begs for an acronym (LRMM (tm))? LRMM isn't the 3-point threat that Bonner has been this season, but he's still a solid rebounder and good for 4 or 5 baskets every night. Hopefully it evens out.
Small Forward - Richard Jefferson wins. I wonder what it feels to have someone at SF you can be proud of?
Bench - Mason and Hill have the Midas touch, whereas Ramon Sessions, Tyronn Lue and Malik Allen are only good for taking Joe Alexander's minutes.
Coach - I liked Scott Skiles when he was fighting tooth and nail to shape the Bulls into something resembling a team. However, at times he can be everything Stampler claims Pop is: overbearing, capricious and contrary. I'll take Coach GT's snarky self any day.
Intangibles - I wanted to give the edge to the Bucks, because this game will bring Francisco Elson back to SA (can you say "revenge game"?), but the Bucks are going to be on the bad end of a back to back and the last time they won in Texas people still used hats with buckles.
Mojo - I think winning yet another overtime game speaks for itself. In the mojo standings we're number 1, and every chest pump by KG or unnecesary last-second dunk drags down the Celts and the Lakers.
Winners - We lost in a pitiful and painful fashion during the no-Manu-or-Tony part of the season. On the plus side, though, we held them to 82 points. Now they have Redd back and we have the dynamic duo. We need to win this and keep racking up the Ws before the schedule tightens up in January. (Check the old game thread if you want to relive the pain and humilliation. Those were better, simpler times... and had dunking cheerleaders.)

Keys To The Game

Rebounds - We've come a long way since our early season would-somebody-please-grab-the-ball woes, but the Bucks are pretty good themselves. In November Bogut grabbed a whooping 7 offensive rebound, so it could be a good idea not to let that happen again.
Suckitude - I didn't watch the game, but the consensus was that the Spurs sucked for nearly 4 quarters against the Suns. And letting the Grizzlies take us to double overtime wasn't all that impressive, either.
Softness - Marshmallow soft until Mason hit that 3, Nash-nose tough right now. Slowly getting there.
Hill - I prefer to watch him play HORSE than to watch Joe Alexander dunk. And I love me some Joe.
Triple overtime - We're close to an NBA record for most double overtime wins in the regular season. We can do it, fellas!

Some other reading

Google says that the Bucks have a strong online fanbase, and there're some quality sites you can visit if you want to read their side of the story:

Brew Hoop (An SB Nation blog, and as usual it's a quality place - there's not all that much activity, but it's chock full of the fancy stats ATS loves. And cheerleaders in Santa outfits.)
The Bob Boozer Jinx (Great name for the blog - read the story behind it. Could we someday created "The JV jinx"? It's a pretty engaging blog, and I'm not saying that just because of the cheerleaders in Santa outfits. Really.)
Bucks Diary
The Bratwurst
Milwaukee Bucks Fan Forum

Other things of possible interest

For post-game quotes and a video recap of last game against the Grizzlies, check out Spurs.com. You might also want to check out yesterday's practice report, that starts off with Mace's ever-so-round face showing a big grin.

I know there's some sort of feud between Stampler and the husband of Spurstalk's owner, timvp, but regardless of that it's a great forum, and incredibly active. Like in most open forums, the idiot quota is high, so I prefer close-knit blogs like PTR, but the sheer number of members assures that lots of interesting posts make it to ST. Among them I found this little gem, a recording of the 2002 Euroleague final between Kinder Bologna (Manu's old team) and Panathinaikos, the European giant.

I watched this game, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I recommend it for a number of reasons: - It's downright good basketball, with both teams playing well and taking the lead and momentum at different points of the game. - It features a younger Manu, already with his full arsenal of moves and playing in an MVP fashion for the losing team. He starts the game hot and nearly wins it in the 4th, but is ultimately screwed up by his teammates, who seem to define "unclutchness".

You can enjoy watching several excellent ballers playing with heart in a truly important game, like the Kinder big man Smodis, whose smooth game should've transformed into a contract with our Spurs.
Marko Jaric also played for Kinder, interestingly enough, and shows off some of the nifty moves that took him to the NBA.
For the Argentine, you can see Pepe Sánchez playing limited minutes for Panathinaikos and sporting Obertoish long hair.
There are no announcers in the feed, and the music is limited to timeouts and the breaks between quarters. It's so nice to be able to listen to the fans for once. And it's a rowdy, loud crowd the likes of which the NBA rarely shows. So watch it, if you have an hour and a half to spare. Here's the boxscore and a recap, for the impatient.

Also at SpursTalk, ChumpDumper did a great post recapping the Austin Toros' last game. Pretty interesting. I for one want more playing time for dark horse Mohammed Abukar.

The Buck's Joe Alexander is trying to worm his way into the dunk contest. What I've seen of him hasn't been particularly impressive (except perhaps for this one dunk) but his acting-impaired blurb is fun. And it's sort of impressive that he speaks Mandarin. Here's Joe's site.

Last but not least, the Aussie wonder has a blog of his own. Apparently he writes often, and the fans seem to dig it. You need to sign up to read the new entries, though, so he's still a bit of a dbag.

Game feeds

Check this game thead at gametime for specific links to good quality feeds. If you arrive late in the game, there game feed links are usually among the first 30 posts of the thread.

ATDHE.net
PPNBA
MyP2P

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What the hell am I supposed to do for a game thread after this? The pressure is already getting to me.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Spurs 103
Bucks 92

Happy New Year everybody!!!!

"....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

by DennardC on Dec 30, 2008 5:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LatinD is money on previews, no doubt about it. ATS will always be the man, but LD has stepped up incredibly nicely in his absence. Kudos LD. And I love the insight you put into your links. If I had seven free hours this evening I might actually have time to see them all. I guess what I’m saying is, “You might want to sit the next play out, Champ.” Seriously though, awesome work.

SPURS- 101
bucks- 94

by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 30, 2008 6:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, SiMA. Don’t make me blush, you big cracker you.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you had to compare my threads with LatinD’s, I think you would have to say,“he put me in the ground”. I’m neither jealous nor envious. The discrepancy is just too obvious, even to my wine addled brain.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Get out of here. Your template fills itself.

(More like: your template + low productivity at work = preview)

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

as an australian, i have a love/hate relationship with bogut (over at the basketballjones i use the name “andrew the former bogut hater” cos i used to name myself “i hate andrew bogut even though i’m australian and have the same first name”). there are times when he seems sorta cool (see the invisible-team-mates-high-fiving), but there are way more times when he comes across as a total dick. he has developed into a decent player – his defense seems better, and as latind stated, he’s playing to his strengths on offense.

nevertheless, i won’t be disappointed if he plays shit today. in fact, i might feel somewhat vindicated in the hate side of my feelings towards him.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree with everyone, great preview, LatinD. I’m surprised you were able to discover my passion and life’s work of flamenco fusion music, but I probably shouldn’t have been.

I am going to miss most of the first half, but I can write the recap if no one else wants it. I’ve never been one to let “lack of information” stop me from forming an opinion and attempting to impart knowledge onto others.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, tomasito. But yeah, I totally nailed you.

If you add enough pretty pictures I’ll doubt anyone will notice you didn’t watch the game.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sopcast feed

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/60565

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This one looks okay so far.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m liking the sopcast myself.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

TV Ants feeds

http://www.ppnba.com/en/542.html
http://www.ppnba.com/en/726.html
tvants://tvants.ppnba.com/tvants/?k=562faf4ab86d094b70cb778cb4f6352e

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Two more:

tvants://tvants.rojadirecta.com/tvants/?k=da181859e67df821046a776294da6f80
tvants://tvants.ppnba.com/tvants/?k=0e075a808e54639c75bcb2547729e179

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Justin feed

One of these:

http://www.justin.tv/kostaz002
http://www.justin.tv/kostaz003
http://www.justin.tv/kostaz007
http://www.justin.tv/kostaz009

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Woah, working extra today LatinD?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Last day at work before the New Year’s break, so I had some time. I even watched that game I linked to in between coffee breaks… Pretty damn good. Watch it.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Bucks are the only team that has a winning record against us in the last 10 seasons? Em-ba-rra-ssing…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I will never believe statistics ever again.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you need to re-hyphenate that so the ‘ass’ is together.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mace starting.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. I put Manu in the starting lineup not because it’s going to happen – because I’m a homer.

Talking about homers, today’s post at basketbawful was great:
http://basketbawful.blogspot.com/2008/12/johnny-most-he-hated-pistons.html

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice justintv feed.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Red rocket!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I guess I’m behind you.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think I feel comfortable with that.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You’ll learn to like it.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m on sopcast. Just about to tip right now.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

when i used a lot of sopcast last season, i noticed it was almost always behind everything else unfortunately

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We’re so behind… Should we switch to justin? Otherwise Hipuks will spoil us to death.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I tried justin but it wouldn’t start so I’m staying with sopacst.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and thats a nice start

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

How’s Australia doing?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we lost the cricket. badly. and the rest of the cricketing world is celebrating that.

and its hot. damn hot. 37 and 39 degrees (thats celsius) the last 2 days, and 37 and 39 today and tomorrow. and i don’t have aircon. arse.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jesus christ, I’m from Argentina so I remember the Celsius system. Man that is hot…It gets like that here in Southern California, and I don’t have AC either. I think the main thing is to try to do as little as possible.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You puss. We don’t even start talking about heat until it is in the 40’s.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this year we’ve had our record for days above 40 (think it was 10 or 11). so….there?

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think we hit 100 (which is about your 40, I think) something like 45 times I think. It was ridiculous.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

100 is about 37.

in my opinion, anything above about 30 is ridiculous. i maintain i was born in the wrong country, i hate the heat.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OH!! My bad. I thought it was a little higher.

I retract my puss comment.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Duncan with the jumpah.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Which justin feed are you using, Hipuks?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Koztaz009

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve got it and it is ahead but it is choppy as a mofo.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Really? It looks perfect to me.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s choppy for me too. Back to Sopcast.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Parker shoots 81%? I thought he was lower. I must be fixating on his misses.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

allow me to introduce you to this:

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oops

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/stats?team=sas

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Weren’t you on vacation?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes. I’m back.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome back! heart

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Did you enjoy your time off?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutlely. We were in SF/Napa for 11 days.

It was a winefest.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They keep dunking on our asses. We’re soft.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

oh bogut, just play badly please.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Another justin feed

http://pt-br.justin.tv/cheez3333

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

At least Bonner didn’t give up the and one.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yet another dunk/easy layup by Bogut. We’re playing like crap. Take note, tomasito.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

-10 with another easy layup beneath the hoop. Booo.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

romaju!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They are making us look like a bunch of asshats on defense tonight.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Shit roger. shit.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and manu finally comes in…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tolliver is in? Oh shit…

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

whats the timeframe for oberto coming back?

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You gotta ask ATS, he’s the info man.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I saw an interview with Pop that it “might be soon” but no timeframe.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow. Tim got yanked early. When was the last time that happened.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Duncan and Bonner out. They were playing like crap. Too bad Tolliver just missed his 3.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Manuuuuuuuu!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Parkeeeeeeer!?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Spoiler…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

tp for 3!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tony was saved by the Bucks. Silly play.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ffs…what the hell is happening to our interior defense?!!?

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I smell a dunk coming.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tolliver forgot about his man.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

“5:55takerfan88:Oberto is a silent warrior….his stats may not be the best,,,,,but they don´t reflect all the things he does on the court……both defense ond offense..”
From the justintv chat.
Silent Warrior shall be his new nickname.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Silent Jumper.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

When Ridnour tries a behind-the-back pass you know you’re playing like crap.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What’s is love? Baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more….

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great old tune. Back to my clubbing days.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll leave this one to SiMA.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I minimized my Mass Effect window for halftime… How cool is this game.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You’re totally hooked aren’t you? I’ve been playing DiRT lately.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hm. De-acronymize.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s a rally racing game for the Xbox 360. Kinda like Forza Motorsports but in dirt.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not much for racing games, myself. I prefer FPSes, adventure or RPGs. Trying something different with DMC 4 right now, and it’s good.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like racing games so much, I even had a NASCAR game. About as white as I have ever been.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s SiMA cracker white.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice llama. Or is it an alpaca?

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ilovealpacas.com

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Llama, I think.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I love that Pop yanked Tim. Tim’s only 3 shots were long jumpers and we were getting eaten alive inside.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We need Skiles instead.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

undoubtably

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What.The.Fuck.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

another dunk….come on guys, play some D

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Our bigs are a joke tonight.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

a joke in a non-laughing way.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Like a Dane Cook joke.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cook’s not that bad. He’s not Carlin, but he can be funny. At least he perspires his jokes.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hate him, his movies, and his tweezed eyebrows.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His movies are hate-worthy.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Manu picked up a lazy second foul.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hill is the man.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He is. That looked Tony-ish.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Down 5 at the end of the first, playing Knicks-caliber defense.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, could me MUCH, MUCH worse.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

does anyone think tolliver will develop into a decent player? hes looked terrible so far tonight, nearly losing the ball, passing to timmeh’s knees…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The dude is playing wicked nervous. Everything he does smacks of lack of confidence slash comfort.

He’s got a chance, but he’s going to have to hit a comfort level to make it happen.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have not seen him have one good game. The shooting though….He’s like Finley when Finley is being Finley.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tony has 10 and 2 with no turnovers in the first. Not bad for Tony.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I did not see a foul on Bonner there.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

offensive foul for cubits…damn it

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

we are sucking balls right now.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Finally Duncan getting two freebies.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

One freebie.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah! And one!. Nice play.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

td and-1! yeah thats better

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tim is looking really thin to me. Anybody else seeing that?

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That’s good, right?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sure. I attach no judgment to it. Just an observation.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Could be getting Shaqfat.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, we’re playing so bad. At least I found this funny picture.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Very good tips. I’ll use them if I ever have a kid.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He’ll appreciate it.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree with not putting the baby in the fish tank though.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You would.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s funny stuff. How do you have time to find these things? Hey, off topic, but if you needed footage from a specific episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, where would you find it?

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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Google-madness.

I’d try piratebay.org. Or mininova.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Finnnnnnnnndddddddoooooogggg!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

findog!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was a WEAK foul for TD’s And One.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Findog!

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The chemistry between Bonner and Duncan is off the charts.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

So is my blood/alcohol level.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

findog 4 mvp!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He gets my vote.

FinnnnnnnnnDogggggggg!!!!!

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s 4-5? Who does he think he is, Bogut?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Another foul for Duncan. Shizats.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not a smart decision by TP.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I can’t believe somebody made the comment during a Spurs game.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Woah, Duncan totally crossed that guy.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Duncan is greatness.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

our D has definitely picked up a bit…

and timmeh draws the charge!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

so the nba finally makes some new ads to replace the tiresome where amazing happens…

…but they only make 3 of these mini-bus ads? are they that cheap they can’t afford to make a few more? its not like they would’ve cost much.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

DUNCAN!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ditto.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ditto plus

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How can Bogut grab that rebound? C’mon, guys…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Finally we’re ahead.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

spoiler

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If I were you I’d show more respect towards someone who lives in the future.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s a conundrum. Who gets the respect? The man in the future or the man behind you?

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good point, being intoxicated and all.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I had to think about it for a while.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you and Hipuks getting stoned together?

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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and tp gives us the lead at last

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and again

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

my apologies

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who was the one that said Redd was in a slump?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I did say I respected him, didn’t I? On my defense, he was in a slump. We’re just that good at bringing quality out from our opponents.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I saw him once giving an interview in a religious channel. So yes, we have to respect him, God is on his side, and we’re an evil team.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You say God, I pictured the FSM. Is that heresy?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not to a pastafarian, yes to everyone else.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys checking out the ass whupping that Minny is giving the Mavs?

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and the suns struggling against memphis…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would ask the score but I’m afraid to do so…

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Minny 62-40 at the half.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Manuuuuuuu!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Don’t look in the hitchhiker’s journal, future man.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

These FSN Milwaukee commentators are IN LOVE with the Spurs. They are more Spurs homers than Elliott and Land are, and that’s saying something.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The color guy just emphatically declared that the Bucks would get a two for one as Charlie Bell released the three with 24 seconds left. I feel that maybe I ought to write him a letter to explain the concept of the two for one to him.

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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you can re-listen to it, I think you will find that he said it was more important to get a good shot and that they would get it.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think he did say that earlier in the possession, but then as the clock wound down he kept saying “oh yeah, they’ll get a two for one.” Only after the basket had gone in and there were about 20 seconds left on the clock did he say something along the lines of “oh well, they came in just under, but that’s ok.” I think that if you were to relisten to it, perhaps tomorrow after your mixed wine/weed buzz has worn off, you would be forced to agree with my rock-solid analysis.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think you are WRONG. And I’ll think that until a sober 3rd party proves me wrond. The wine/weed buzz may never wear off. Speaking of which, where’s metalandganja?

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Stoner!

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You want to see “homer”? Check that basketbawful link I pasted above.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

bruce…don’t drive

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great, we’re only down two at the half. To the Bucks… Great job Spurs.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

For fucks sake. We are sucking balls.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lets be honest here. Out of the Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Raptors, Kings and all the other crappy teams we’ve played in the past week the Bucks are playing the best ball. I’m thinking we’re down because Bucks are playing out of their minds. Different than the usual Spurs playing down to the level of their opponent.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Joe Alexander ads kill me. Anyway, ME time.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Too much information.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dunk contest my ass.

www.sportzchat.com

by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Synodontis nigriventris " Upside down catfish". Pretty cool little guys that swim upside down most of the time. Good for community aquariums, and they’re also a small-ish size.
Why does a catfish with a body more suited to bottom dwelling swim upside down in order to get food? Because that’s the way evolution works, motherfucker.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i want to turn my monitor upside down

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s a good looking fish.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey hipuks, I’ve got a stoner question for you to ponder: If a fish swims upside down most of the time, is it really upside down?

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes it is, if the dorsal fin is pointing down instead of up like it should.
The real question is, what prompted the fish to swim upside down in the first place? That, my friend, we may never know…

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It looks like a lobster

www.sportzchat.com

by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's not a fish, but...

… it is a picture from my vacation where I took numerous mushroom pictures.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I got an orange mushroom growing in my frog vivarium. I wonder what the hell it is.
Where was that at?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

North of San Francisco in near Tomales Bay on the northern peninsula.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, wrong place. This set of mushrooms was from Bothe State Park in the Napa Valley.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like how you went to the trouble of correcting yourself, it shows that even though you try to show an ornery old man personality to the outside world, deep down…you care.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You’re eating them, aren’t you?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Reminds me of Del Taco…

www.sportzchat.com

by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

FINDOG

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

FinnnnnnnnnnnDogggggggggggggggg!!!!!!

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is it me or are we a lot more T-prone this year?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

“Enough about mushrooms, respect my authority!”
—Findog

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Goddammit Tony

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Early timeout, pop is obviously pissed.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

alright i missed the first half. . . but can anyone explain to me how Michael Redd had 16 first-half points without hitting one 3?

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He hit a LOT of twos from about 18 feet.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

findog again? seriously, mvp!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Findog! Ridnour! It’s the NBA on NBC…

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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

AIIIIIIIRRRRRRRBAAAALLLL.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Whoa. Tim yanked early again.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah, Mace with the two.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

romaju!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I’m not familiar with this new nickname, but I like it. Is it officially PtR sanctioned?

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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not yet, i’m blazing a new trail…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You’re like a prisoner setting up a new society on an island/continent.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who’s romaju again?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ROger MAson JUnior.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Huh. Like it.

Tidu
Magi (awesome)
Topa

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Huh? Open a window, young’un, let some fresh air in.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s from Australia. Get it now?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

All right, fair enough, my bad. It’s tough keeping straight everyone’s country of origin. It’s like we all need second avatars with flags on them.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We can do that. And then also next to the flag, a color system to say what kind of threat they represent to this country.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shhh! That’s dangerously close to political commentary…

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

once a convict, always a convict

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Convict? Where’s CMoney?

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mace again.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

romaju x2!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Of course if we don’t play any defense…

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

exactamundo

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I’d let Mbah a Mboute shoot uncontested jumpers from a foot inside the three point line all night.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

KT with the nice move, yeah, you read that right.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

damn

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice give and go.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that was pretty

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Manu with the pass to Redd.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ouch…airball step back not so good magi…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Innit “Magi” a find?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it just works so well for him…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They’re shooting lights out.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Finley is like our Redd except he isn’t.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

-9 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd. Painful.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sooo… we need less Duncan, less Mason, and more Finley.

Eh?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We are getting beat by 10 on the glass. 29-19. We have to fix that.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Our guys didn’t read the preview, that’s the problem.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tony was T’d again?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Earlier, yeah. I think it is funny that Tony is getting t’d compared to what all the other guys in the league say to the refs on a consistent basis. Plus, there is that assmonkey Garnett who is just embarassing.

by AusTechSpur on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs