Game Thread #31: Vs. Bucks

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

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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions

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

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

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

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

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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

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

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

Sopcast feed

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

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

This one looks okay so far.

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

I’m liking the sopcast myself.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

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

Woah, working extra today LatinD?

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

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

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

I will never believe statistics ever again.

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

Mace starting.

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

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

Nice justintv feed.

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

Red rocket!

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

I guess I’m behind you.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t think I feel comfortable with that.

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

You’ll learn to like it.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions

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

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions

and thats a nice start

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

How’s Australia doing?

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

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

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

I retract my puss comment.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions

Duncan with the jumpah.

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

Which justin feed are you using, Hipuks?

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

Koztaz009

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

Really? It looks perfect to me.

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

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

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

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

allow me to introduce you to this:

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

oops

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

Weren’t you on vacation?

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

yes. I’m back.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions

Welcome back! heart

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

Did you enjoy your time off?

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

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

It was a winefest.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

oh bogut, just play badly please.

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

Another justin feed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

romaju!

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions

Shit roger. shit.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions

and manu finally comes in…

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

Tolliver is in? Oh shit…

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

whats the timeframe for oberto coming back?

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

You gotta ask ATS, he’s the info man.

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions

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

Manuuuuuuuu!

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

Parkeeeeeeer!?

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

Spoiler…

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

tp for 3!

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

Tony was saved by the Bucks. Silly play.

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

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

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

I smell a dunk coming.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

Tolliver forgot about his man.

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

“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

Silent Jumper.

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

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

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

Great old tune. Back to my clubbing days.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions

I’ll leave this one to SiMA.

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

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

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

Hm. De-acronymize.

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

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

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

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

That’s SiMA cracker white.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions

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

Nice llama. Or is it an alpaca?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions

Ilovealpacas.com

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

Llama, I think.

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions

We need Skiles instead.

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

undoubtably

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

What.The.Fuck.

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

another dunk….come on guys, play some D

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

Our bigs are a joke tonight.

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

a joke in a non-laughing way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

Like a Dane Cook joke.

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

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

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

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

His movies are hate-worthy.

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

Manu picked up a lazy second foul.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions

Hill is the man.

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

He is. That looked Tony-ish.

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

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

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

Yeah, could me MUCH, MUCH worse.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions

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

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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions

I did not see a foul on Bonner there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions

offensive foul for cubits…damn it

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

we are sucking balls right now.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions

Finally Duncan getting two freebies.

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

One freebie.

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

Yeah! And one!. Nice play.

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

td and-1! yeah thats better

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions

That’s good, right?

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

Could be getting Shaqfat.

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

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

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

He’ll appreciate it.

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

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

You would.

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

+1

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

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?

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

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

Google-madness.

I’d try piratebay.org. Or mininova.

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

Finnnnnnnnndddddddoooooogggg!

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

findog!

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions

Findog!

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

The chemistry between Bonner and Duncan is off the charts.

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

So is my blood/alcohol level.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions

findog 4 mvp!

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

He gets my vote.

FinnnnnnnnnDogggggggg!!!!!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

Another foul for Duncan. Shizats.

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

Not a smart decision by TP.

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

Woah, Duncan totally crossed that guy.

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

Duncan is greatness.

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

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

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

DUNCAN!

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

Ditto.

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

ditto plus

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

Finally we’re ahead.

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

spoiler

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions

Good point, being intoxicated and all.

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

I had to think about it for a while.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

Are you and Hipuks getting stoned together?

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

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

and tp gives us the lead at last

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

and again

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

my apologies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not to a pastafarian, yes to everyone else.

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions

and the suns struggling against memphis…

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

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

Minny 62-40 at the half.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions

Manuuuuuuu!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions

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

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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions

Stoner!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions

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

bruce…don’t drive

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

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

For fucks sake. We are sucking balls.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions

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

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

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

Too much information.

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

Dunk contest my ass.

www.sportzchat.com

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

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

i want to turn my monitor upside down

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

That’s a good looking fish.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

It looks like a lobster

www.sportzchat.com

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

It's not a fish, but...

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

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

You’re eating them, aren’t you?

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

Nope.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions

Reminds me of Del Taco…

www.sportzchat.com

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

FINDOG

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

FinnnnnnnnnnnDogggggggggggggggg!!!!!!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions

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

“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

Goddammit Tony

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

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

Early timeout, pop is obviously pissed.

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

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

He hit a LOT of twos from about 18 feet.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions

findog again? seriously, mvp!

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

Findog! Ridnour! It’s the NBA on NBC…

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

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

AIIIIIIIRRRRRRRBAAAALLLL.

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

Whoa. Tim yanked early again.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions

Oh yeah, Mace with the two.

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

romaju!

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

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

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

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

not yet, i’m blazing a new trail…

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

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

Who’s romaju again?

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

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

Huh. Like it.

Tidu
Magi (awesome)
Topa

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

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

He’s from Australia. Get it now?

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

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

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

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

once a convict, always a convict

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

Convict? Where’s CMoney?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

Mace again.

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

romaju x2!

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

Of course if we don’t play any defense…

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

exactamundo

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

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

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

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

damn

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

Nice give and go.

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

that was pretty

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

Manu with the pass to Redd.

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

ouch…airball step back not so good magi…

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

Innit “Magi” a find?

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

it just works so well for him…

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

They’re shooting lights out.

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

Finley is like our Redd except he isn’t.

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

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

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

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

Eh?

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

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions

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

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

Tony was T’d again?

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

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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

Still don’t see how this is happening. This is not a good trend for us.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

Hey, does anyone know when our next game is?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions

Friday vs. the Grizzlies.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

Oh okay, I won’t be missing much.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Parker: Defense? Nah.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions

Luke Ridnour making a strong case to be added to the list of players having career games against the Spurs.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions

Duncan and Gino playing with chemistry.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions

Man, we are playing good d and they are still getting layups.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions

…They’re winning by 11. Our bigs are sucking so badly – Duncan included.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions

TP hurt, SHIT.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions

ah fsck

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions

Gino killed him.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions

hopefully he’s just a bit dizzy…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions

Dizzy enough that Hilldog has to play the rest of the game…

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions

When Manu bumps into you, you die.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:16 PM CST up reply actions

…Not again…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions

Stupid play by TP…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions

I guess Manu got pissed that Tony hasn’t been passing him the ball enough.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions

Boweeeeeeeeeen!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions

bruuuuuuuuuuuuucedog!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions

BOWENDOG!!!

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions

Manu, then Bowendog. -4 with 50 seconds left in the quarter.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions

I’ts unreal—every time Hill passes someone the ball, they make a shot.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions

Alright you fucking Spurs, if you don’t want to lose a halftime fish pic for the next game, you better win this one.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions

This is ridiculous. Bucks need to fall back down to earth.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions

It’s a good thing the Spurs have never faced the Bucks in the Finals, or we’d have fewer rings.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions

Nice pass from Hill.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions

Alright, starting to get our shit together now.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions

This is the second game in a row in which we’re losing the rebounding battle, and badly.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions

Finally, Pop answers all of our prayers and pulls Manu in favor of our real star, Findog.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions

should’ve left it ime….

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions

Um..Ime…Don’t do that anymore…

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions

Gotta love Pop’s expression.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions

…Another Bogut offensive rebound.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Defense is a lot better, we just gotta make some shots.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions

4 whole points in the first 3+ minutes…enthralling game

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Less than 9 minutes left. -6. And the Bucks have dominated tonight.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions

Our best offensive team is a defensive liability and our best defensive can’t score to save their lives.

Ah great basketball.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions

Duncan is in both of them tonight.

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

Faith Check

Who thinks we pull this one out?

I think we will.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions

We got the FSM on our side. He won’t let us down.

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

ditto

it will be close til the end, but i think we’ll pull this one out.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions

I’m going to vote in absentia for SiMA and say, “We don’t win this one.”

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

Hah.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions

SiMA and his negative mojo were more than the Spurs could overcome.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 31, 2008 7:49 AM CST up reply actions

Don’t you dare. You can’t assign a fictional quote to me that in turn, then brings about negative mojo and causes a loss……..and then assign blame for the loss to me. Doesn’t work like that. You should be ashamed. And knowing that I have nothing but positive mojo; hopefully your jab won’t bring about truly negative mojo. You will be held responsible if we fall into a slide, I can promise you that.

All that said…… I was catching the game on the radio and yes, I was pretty sure it was gonna go down that way after hearing the 1st quarter. Got a pretty good feeling for these things and when we’re playing like ass. Plus, it’s the bucks….. they own us. No worries, we need games like this to hone us.

Glad you’re back and hope you had a good season, I’ll email you.

by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 31, 2008 12:07 PM CST up reply actions

So, in the end, you end up saying I was RIGHT and that you DID think we were going to lose. I don’t think you can hold me responsible when I accurately read you.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jan 1, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions

I don’t feel great about this one, honestly. Nobody is really playing that well except for Finley, but on the other hand, it’s the Bucks, so I feel like it’s a tossup.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

I think we will, too. Then again, I always do.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

FFFFFFFFIIIIIIINNNNNNDDOOOOOGGG!

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

fin fin fin dog!

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

Yes, the announce DID JUST say, “Michael Finley has 20”.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO that was a close one.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions

Masondog!

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions

MAAAAAACCCCCE!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions

our D is kicking in…bucks have 2 points this quarter

ROMAJU!!!!!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions

MASONDOG!!!!

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions

We can’t stop Da Bogut.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions

I feel like I give birth every time Timmy makes a FT.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions

You must be in need of a vaginal transplant by now.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions

Imagine if Paris Hilton was the donor, that would be some bad luck.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions

Gino steal! Mason dunk!

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions

MASON DUNK YES SIR

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions

I didn’t know Mason could dunk. Great steal by Manu.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions

If Findog can still dunk, Mason can dunk.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions

romaju with the dunk! oh yes!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions

In the spirit of romaju, anybody else on the Spurs have a good one like that?

Magi has to be right up there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions

rojah!

www.sportzchat.com

by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions

Mason!

by jkalb on Dec 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions

Been lurking the entire game….was that masons first dunk of the season???

by speedostuffer on Dec 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions

career!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions

His whole life! Though I heard he won a bet in high school by touching the rim.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

probably haha

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

That ad convinced me, I’m buying me some $10 upper level seats to the Bucks so I can catch the new Star Forward/Gold Medalist/Coach etc.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

Finley is 4-5 in 3-pointers…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

Nice D, losers…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

…Bogut dunk. Yet again. -1.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions

…TP being stupid…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

Travel by Parker.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

Talk about a momentum killer. c’mon now.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

Buzz Killer too.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

We needed that 3, Gino…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

What a move by Manu.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions

…ANOTHER Bogut dunk? WTF?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions

another fscking dunk? come on guys…..

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions

Andrew Bogut/Luke Ridnour pick and roll is better than the Nash/Stoudemire pick and roll.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions

Ridnour is Stockton v2.0.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

It’s almost like if Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee were to run a pick and roll.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

As Timmy made that layup someone yelled “Aaaaand ooooneee!” Classic.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions

I think that was Tim.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

Seriously? Huh. Would be awesome.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

almost as awesome as him yelling “thats a fucking foul!!” on National TV. Which he did in the Orlando game.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions

I heard that, I thought it was Timmeh who said it.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

You guys saw this?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions

Woah, that might just be the single greatest picture ever. And is that an Xbox controller? Because if it is I’ll love Duncan more than life itself.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder about the X360/PS3 fans… Both are shit compared to my computer. :)

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

The PC game scene is DEAD, your hear me? DEAD!

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions

And by “dead” you mean that we get most of the games from both consoles, right?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST up reply actions

“And he sayeth to his people, playeth thy Xbox 360, as thy pc’s are evil, and contain the devil inside their hearts” Psalms 4:12
You’re gonna argue against Jesus?

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

The Psalms are in the Old Testament, so it’s Yahweh that LatinD is defying.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

Jesus plays Crysis: Warhead.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

ooooh

thats not out yet right? getting a new machine soon, wanna play that…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

It’s out. It’s just like Crysis, so it’s good.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

twin 4870 x2’s should handle it nicely

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

Nice. I make do with a 2.4 quadcore and an 8800 GTS.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions

my dualcore with 8800 gtx is no slouch, but its nearly 2 years old now, so time for an upgrade, and i feel like having 4 GPUs in my machine.

overkill? no, its a pc, we don’t do things by halves like consoles…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

Hear hear, brother.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions

Pfff. Yeah, you guys had your moment in the sun.
I was called the 90’s.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions

Shouldn’t you be playing Halo or something? I hear that one has huge weapons.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions

We are getting outrebounded 40-29 and they are shooting 51% to our 49% and we are down 1. I’ll take that.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions

Down 3, but hey.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

For fucks sake. Charlie Bell just chucked one up and made it.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions

There is some strange mojo in the house.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

use your damn quads Tim.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions

ooooooooh no, offensive foul on timmeh

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions

that was a terrible call I think.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions

yeah, he was moving a bunch.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

NOOOOoooo… Tony, how could you?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions

It’s time to Hack-a-Bogut. Sad state of affairs.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions

Never mind…

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

Of course he swishes it. Dammit…

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions

Both.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

Timmy airball. 50 seconds left. Now what?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

-6 with 37 seconds left. Hm.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

ugh damn it….just ugh…

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

Great, awesome, way to go. What a pile of vomit of a game.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

If I wasn’t already drunk, I’d start drinking heavily.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

I only have cheap bubbly wine from Christmas.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST up reply actions

Down 4, 1:00 to go, their ball. We are screwed.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

Just a great game for Bogut.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions

Looks like a game over. I really had hoped for a 10 game win streak.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions

We need a quick 3. Pass the ball to Finley.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

This is an embarrassing loss. Really embarrassing.

AND, Tim is getting worked by Bogut. Tim should be disgusted with himself.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

Why did Bogut have the ball for 7 seconds and nobody fouled him?

by One4theThumb on Dec 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

STUPID! STUPID! Wait 15 seconds and then foul?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

bogut had the ball, why didn’t someone foul him?!?!?!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions

I’m disgusted with every Spurs taller than 6’9’’ tonight.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions

The game vs Memphis was 100x worse than this game. And thats not saying much since losing to an Eastern conference loser at home is crap.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions

whoa.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions

MASONDOG!

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions

romaju!!!

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

WHOA!!!!

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

Mason is fucking money.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

no way

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

5 second violation?!?!? fuck YES

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

5 second violation! Another miracle?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

Hi guys,

Well, another disappointment!!!!

The Bucks seem to have the wood on us.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

Sorry, after I posted this, the Spurs suddenly seem to have some life?

(Based on all your comments)

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

what the hell.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

…We are idiots. Duncan has sucked.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

oh no….

no no no no no no no

shit

#$%@#$!#$%#$!#$%!$%

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions

Duncan duncan duncan…. :(

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on Dec 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions

god damn it

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by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions

I’m so pissed off. I honestly can’t believe what just happened.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions

It ended the way it began, with not being able to make plays. I hope Pop chews their fucking ass tonight.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions

Why didn’t they call a timeout after we got the ball back with 8 seconds left?

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions

none left

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

We didn’t have one left.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

I’m guessing a Duncan layup would be a worthy objective of any play, though. He just has these games where he can’t finish around the basket.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions

Timmy had the jumper. Then he had the layup. Then we lost.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Dis-gusting!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions

Tim should quit playing like a vagina and dunk that ball

by One4theThumb on Dec 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions

I’m not so sure what you just said is allowed.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Let’s allow it this one time.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions

Wouldn’t it have been a much better idea for Mace to take the final shot? You know, since he’s fucking clutch and all.

by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions

Tim should’ve just winged it with that J.

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by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions

So we have the ball for a final play?

What was it? A out of bounds special or an ugly shot?

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions

Tim driving to the rim and chucking up a prayer.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

They ran some screening action, and Duncan rubbed off and was open from about 17 feet. He faked a jumper and Bogut went right by him. He went to the basket, and he had a tough, but makeable layup. He missed, Gino missed a tip, and that was that.

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

by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions

OK, thanks guys!!!

So many close games this year.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

Tim was open, he drove it in, missed, tip didnt go

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by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions

2 X 2pt loses to the Buck this season.

Well, at least we won’t see them again until the NBA Finals.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions

And today Phoenix, Dallas and NO all won. Joy.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions

Phoenix and Dallas came back in their games too. Both down at least 10 at one point I think.

by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

wait, what? dallas got up in the end? shit.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions

At Halftime, Dallas was actully down by 20 against the Wiz.

Then they remembered they were playing the Wizards.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

except it was the Wolves.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 10:30 PM CST up reply actions

Haha, was going to just correct that.

I just remembered it was a crappy team.

Hornets played the Wizards.

I guess only the Spurs don’t realise that if your team has the better record, is better coached, has the best players, you are SUPPOSE to win against the crappy team.

Dallas, NO and Suns remembered that just in time.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 10:37 PM CST up reply actions

Something positive: now we know who we want shooting that nuclear cannon if the aliens are invading the earth… Roger Mason

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on Dec 30, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions

Heh. Indeed.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

2009 promises to be so weird: TP is clutch for 3 games, then Timmy turns unclutch.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions

We let a vintage Finley game go to waste.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions

A loss to Milwaukee. What a disgrace.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 30, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions

ok portland, we’ve lost, dallas and phoenix won, so please please please beat boston

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions

It would be better for the Spurs if Boston wins.

I don’t care what happens in the East during the regular season.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions

oh i understand a playoff competitor losing is better for us.

but i hate boston. and i hate kevin garnett.

by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 11:01 PM CST up reply actions

I too hate them.

by werdnawee on Dec 30, 2008 11:05 PM CST up reply actions

Well, Happy New Year, fellas. :)

Seriously, though, I’m leaving tomorrow and though I’ll try to go to a cybercafe for the next game, I’m not sure I’ll have the time. So in case I don’t post again, have a happy New Year, and I hope you all start the year on the right foot.

Later.

by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions