Game Thread #31: Vs. Bucks
by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 11:52 AM CST
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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:
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Keys To The Game
Some other readingGoogle 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:
Other things of possible interestFor 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".
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 feedsCheck 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.netPPNBA MyP2P Recap: No one has picked this one, so feel free to entertain us with a recap. To know the what and the how, check these guidelines.
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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 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
I’m liking the sopcast myself.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:40 PM CST up 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
I don’t think I feel comfortable with that.
by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m on sopcast. Just about to tip right now.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:45 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 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
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 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
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
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 0 recs
and manu finally comes in…
by sleep research facility 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
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 0 recs
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 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
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
“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
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 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
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
Nice llama. Or is it an alpaca?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:08 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 7:59 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
a joke in a non-laughing way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:01 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
Manu picked up a lazy second foul.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:02 PM CST 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I did not see a foul on Bonner there.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:12 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 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
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
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 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
That was a WEAK foul for TD’s And One.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He gets my vote.
FinnnnnnnnnDogggggggg!!!!!
by Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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 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
How can Bogut grab that rebound? C’mon, guys…
by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 8:27 PM CST 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 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
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 8:49 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
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
Reminds me of Del Taco…
www.sportzchat.com
by Linix129 on Dec 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
FinnnnnnnnnnnDogggggggggggggggg!!!!!!
by Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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
ROger MAson JUnior.
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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.
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:03 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.
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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…
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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
I’d let Mbah a Mboute shoot uncontested jumpers from a foot inside the three point line all night.
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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
ouch…airball step back not so good magi…
by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST 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
-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 Wayne Vore (ATS) 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
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hey, does anyone know when our next game is?
by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Luke Ridnour making a strong case to be added to the list of players having career games against the Spurs.
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
…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 0 recs
hopefully he’s just a bit dizzy…
by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dizzy enough that Hilldog has to play the rest of the game…
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Manu, then Bowendog. -4 with 50 seconds left in the quarter.
by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’ts unreal—every time Hill passes someone the ball, they make a shot.
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
This is ridiculous. Bucks need to fall back down to earth.
by r21x on Dec 30, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good thing the Spurs have never faced the Bucks in the Finals, or we’d have fewer rings.
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Alright, starting to get our shit together now.
by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Finally, Pop answers all of our prayers and pulls Manu in favor of our real star, Findog.
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Defense is a lot better, we just gotta make some shots.
by Hipuks on Dec 30, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
4 whole points in the first 3+ minutes…enthralling game
by sleep research facility on Dec 30, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Less than 9 minutes left. -6. And the Bucks have dominated tonight.
by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
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by tomasito on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we will, too. Then again, I always do.
by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, the announce DID JUST say, “Michael Finley has 20”.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 30, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I feel like I give birth every time Timmy makes a FT.
by LatinD on Dec 30, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs