Game Thread #18: at Nuggets
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 12:30 AM CST
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Spike Lee did "Get On The Bus", I'm doing "Thrown Under The Bus". If we play many more games like the Pistons game I will start throwing people under the bus.
Our starting guards are the two people in the most danger of getting chucked under big yellow. You can come in if you want, but you better not be soft. If you are, under the bus you go.
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Breakdown:
Keys To The Game:
Some other reading: If you go to Pick Axe And Roll, you won't find any trade talk. That's what happens when your team plays well. And with heart. Other things of possible interest: We have a shot at a 3-game losing streak. We are 5-5 at home. That's lousy. Tony Parker wasn't traded today. Pop is still our coach. Ian Mahinmi DID, in fact, hurt his ankle in the first Toros game and was only recalled so they could monitor his rehab. Don't expect to see him in a Spurs uniform any time soon. Recap: Bren and SiMA are doing recaps, I believe. |
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NON-FAIL
This is easily the best intro into a game thread that I have ever seen. I was both moved to hysterical laughter, AND motivated. Seriously. Immediately posted in the ‘classic PtR’ file. Can’t wait to hear what LD has to say though…… you’re likely to get banned.
SPURS – 91
thuggets – 85
Look for us to bounce back big. Mace will have a big game, as will Manu (a no-brainer since the Manu OWNS Denver) and the bench will hold serve. Nothing like Pop handing you your ass to turn things around. It’s science.
And you might want to edit the Suckitude comment. Thank God we only played Detroit once this week.
What kind of bus?
Is it one of those short yellow ones with the black tinted windows? A double decker? I think it’s only appropriate that with all the recent talk of trading TP and whatnot, he should thrown under a bus like this
They make a mean bus. It’s French-Canadian, so it still counts.
These game threads get better and better each game. Mad props to you ATS, you have done yeoman work with these threads while our fearless leaders have gone MIA, and by that I mean they have a real life. By the end of the regular season I am expecting these threads to be fully interactive and in 3-D.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Full-size school bus or possibly a greyhound. Your bus is too nice to throw a lousy Spur under.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 8:09 AM CST up reply actions
Excellent game thread, but you got the Spurs’ roster picture wrong, I believe this is the correct one.
by Hipuks on Dec 4, 2008 3:56 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Damn, ATS, that was a great preview. The column of white dots just cracked me up. Should’ve been “sucky franchise”, by the way, you blind homer.
I really don’t think we have a snowflake’s chance in hell of winning this one. Then again, the only other time I felt like this this season (the first game against Houston) we won and actually started to find our game. We’re similarly lost right now, so I’ll be hoping for a repeat.
I could only bring myself to call Tim semi-soft. I thought it was bad enough that I gave Kenyon Martin a white dot over him.
I can’t believe you didn’t comment on my Brazil-Argentina snark.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 8:11 AM CST up reply actions
Nene means “baby” both in Portuguese and Castillian, so all I have to say to that low blow is: channels SiMA What-e-vah, sistah!
I hated it when old ladies would call me “nene” in Argentina, there’s something so annoying about it.
Alright that’s it. You’re no longer one of my favorites. I’ve ignored it for awhile because you’re the link guy, but now you’re just ‘david8065’ to me.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 4, 2008 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Heh! You know I love you, SiMA. But “david8065” will be my alt-nick that I use when I secretly ask for Tim to be traded for LB.
(When I first read your reply, I nearly lost it because I didn’t think of “LB” being LeBron, but instead thought Leandro Barbosa. Now I’m just laughing.)
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 4, 2008 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
I knew it!
How do you post a pic again?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
click on the little tree. copy-and-paste the url (including the http:// part) into the little text line. It has to be on the web somewhere. You can’t add a pic you have on your computer.
One easy way to get the url if you are using Firefox, is to find the page with the pic you want, right-click on it and select ‘Copy Image Location’, then do a control-V into the text line.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
Also, be careful with Flickr pics. The regular Flickr urls won’t work – you need to zoom in to get the real location of the pic, and only in those cases the owner allows it. You can’t even save it to your computer (you probably can, but I don’t know how). But you can always printscreen it.
Remember you can always upload your pics to some free hosting site like ImageShack.
Finally, if you hit the “preview” button before posting it, you can check if the image was properly imbedded. That’s all.
That should have read
“guys” rock! You guys both rock!!!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Thanks ATS!
I think my pic is too big, I’ll probably be banned! I think they should cut me a break, it was my first time….
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Ian's ankle
I heard that Ian hurt his OTHER ankle and they called him back to monitor him. On one hand, it’s probably good that he didn’t re-injure the same ankle, but on the other hand it kinda makes me think that he is soft. I guess he’ll fit in perfectly with our team at present.
ian in an austin comic store
who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.
by ptruser on Dec 4, 2008 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He's Mr. Glass
"....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
What K-Mart's Tattoo Means
Like it’s not obvious. The only two beings named ‘Kermit’ are Kermit the Frog and Kermit Washington, who once punched out Rudy Tomjanovich. Clearly, Mr. Martin identifies so strongly with Miss Piggy because he wants to be beaten up and then made love to at midcourt.
I nominate Ima Udoka.
You guys are on fire tonight!
The pics are cracking me up. Hey, ATS, is the game on TV in Austin?
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
READ THE DAMN GAME THREAD. IT HAS TV SECTION!
Yeah, it’s on TNT.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Um hi.
I’ve been in a funk for months and have not blogged. Sorry. Just something I’m going through. But I will participate in the live blog today (I know try to contain your excitement). I’ll be at my bar and hopefully I won’t be teased too much typing at my com-PU-tor? among these drunk hick bastards.
Hopefully I can win your love back with some well-timed Kenyon Martin jokes, indefensible rationalizations for Manu’s eight turnovers (DAMMIT PEOPLE HE’S JUST TRYING TO MAKE A PLAY!!) and, of course, the occasional shot at Tony.
And if I can’t win your love back, well, there’s always my crazy girlfriend to make it all better later. Go Spurs?
Well.....
howdy stranger, welcome back!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Hey, come on, you’re like the long lost parent that comes only every couple of months bringing a couple of cool gifts and a face full of smiles. God knows we try to please our parent, and be the best we can be, but it’s never enough is it? He always leaves, saying, oh, I’ll return, oh, I’ll write a recap. But we know that not true, and he’ll set off again, to come back in a year or two, just to break our hearts. And we keep falling for it, because deep down we love the bastard, and also we have abandonment issues.
Welcome back stampizzle, you’re not gonna leave again are you?
dunno. Hope not. No promises. I’m kind of like Matthew. I feel differently about the Spurs than I used to, but I can’t put a finger on it. Hopefully it’s just the football season and once the Iggles are eliminated for real I’ll be really into it. I’m not used to it being December and the quarterback standing upright, so bear with me.
I should start writing again though for sure. I do kind of miss it. Plus, all the ingredients are in place to make the team interesting again. Manu’s back, Tony’s back, and Pop is driving me fucking crazy.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Holy Crap, it’s the stampizzle! Welcome back.
For tonight’s game, I just want Timmy to put the fear of God in Thugget #1 so Thugget #1 doesn’t spout such nonsense like this : "I never let Tim do what he wants to do," said Denver’s Kenyon Martin, the man most often assigned to Duncan. "I never have, I never will."
Winning the game would be just cherry on top.
So Tim’s battle plan going into each Nuggets game is to not dominate Kenyon Martin?
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Im doing a recap?
I thought I deferred to Sima b/c he was actually going to be there.
And, is it just me, or has there been an inordinate amount of Donte Jones’ in the league?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
I didn’t know if you guys ever really settled it. I’m sure SiMA will do a recap either way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
You are so transparent, and he’ll probably still fall for it.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I think I said he should do it if hes actually there
i only get national games or Nets/Knicks games on TV, so Im not sure when theyre playing the Nets or Knicks next
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
I'm looking at some old posts...
And what’s this about trading the wee Frenchman?
Are you people fucking crazy? I go away for two months and this site turns into Spurstalk? When will the trade Manu posts begin? PTR CANNOT FUNCTION IF SOMEBODY ON HERE IRRATIONALLY HATES TONY PARKER MORE THAN ME!!!
Um, no, Tony isn’t the problem. He has, by all appearances, seemed to improve his mid-range jumper. It’s looking all normal NBA jump shot looking now instead of something you’d see from a Special Olympics Shotputter.
1. If you think Tony is improving, then you haven’t been watching the games. He’s been the no passing, dribbling out the shot clock Tony.
2. I think the JRW, LatinD, and ‘he who cannot be named’ are all rivaling you for Tony hatred.
3. I broached the Trade Manu topic already! I figured it was as reasonable as the Trade Tony topic.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
I think those come after we continue to be soft and suck for a few more games. After watching the Pistons debacle, the only thing I think Pop could be held responsible for was why the hell he didn’t rip somebody’s head off.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Eh? I was the first one that said jolly was crazy for wanting to trade Parker.
Also, Stampler, Pop definitely hasn’t been the problem so far. …Well, except for when he played The JV over Hill last game. But other than that, he hasn’t! Really!
You’re seriously gonna defend a guy who plays Finley 30 minutes a night?
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
he always screws around with the rotations in the beginning
if Mason is starting, theres not really a viable option at the backup 3 spot
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
If by “beginning” you mean the middle of April.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
Finley’s been playing well. There was no reason to pull him. Also, we didn’t have many options.
He shouldn’t have played so many minutes against the Pistons, though, especially when he couldn’t make a shot.
With Manu healthy, I think it’s serious time to consider Steve Smithing Finley. No, not robbing him at gun point, the NBA Steve Smith. Findog shouldn’t play unless it’s a SEGABABA situation.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed. But Manu isn’t healthy. Or maybe he’s healthy, but he’s certainly not at 100%. If Finley can consistently hit 3s and those off-the-curl jumpers, then he has a place on the team.
I seriously don’t remember him ever playing for the Spurs as well as he did in the Tim And Four Scrubs phase – at least not in that many consecutive games. He really came through for us, and does still deserves some minutes, I think.
Of course, two more games like the one against the Pistons and I’ll put him again on the bottom shelf, next to JV.
Finley never plays well. Occasionally he plays less shitty than normal.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
As a counter though, Bowen is only playing 22 minutes a night. So that’s good, right?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
I’ve kind of been dreaming about a rotation with 4 bigs and 4 smalls with no Finley or Bowen.
Manu, Mason, Hill, and Parker rotating 1-3, with Tim, Fab, Kurt, and Bonner as the bigs. It’s like a fantasy of mine.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
I didn’t say he’s improved. Just the jumper has. As an overall point guard, he’s still the same guy, same strengths, same weaknesses. That’s not going to change. The Spurs proved last RRT that Tony is not as integral to their success as ESPN would have you believe. The team has a #1, a #2, and a #3, and the roles are well established and have been since 2004. Maybe Pop secretly rooted for Tony to make “the leap” over Manu, but he hasn’t been able, not consistently, and certainly not when it matters.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
WTF is with this game starting so late? It’ll be 1:30 AM here… and I wake up at 6:30 to go to work.
Damn… I think I’m going to miss this one. I’ll try to at least watch the first quarter.
It’s the late game on TNT and the early game is in Dallas. So Dallas started early for Dallas time and we’ll start late for Denver time (which is an hour behind us).
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
i had no idea there was such an anti-Parker sentiment around here
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
The team cannot be improved by trading Parker. Just because he’s our 3rd banana doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be a 2nd banana elsewhere. One of the main reasons we’ve won so much is that our 3rd best player is top 25 level.
I think i forgot what he looks like
i just want to see him play for crying out loud
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Besides, the kinda guys I’d want for Tony are teams with good point guards already. Shitty teams have horrible point guards and coincidentally most of them have shitty power forwards and centers too. I don’t suppose the Magic would give us Dwight Howard for him.
I’m showing 4+ minutes left in the Dallas game. We won’t start until it’s over. We are 15 minutes out still.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
Well excuse me...
Sorry, I was going by the time you posted in the game thread. My mistake, lesson learned.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
That’s the theoretical game time. Now we are out of theory and into actual human data.
Apology accepted. You owe me one Chi Flat Iron.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
If you want to see some disgruntled fans, go read BSotS.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
I disagree. As long as Shaq’s there, it’s very fun to hate them. But yeah, D’Antoni would make it more fun.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
What was fun for me, is that we killed their system. I don’t think you could destroy an opponent as thoroughly as we destroyed them.
Well, we didn’t sleep with their women or anything.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions
If you want to warm up before the game, you need to watch this fight: Bruce Lee kicking Chuck Norris’s ass.
AWESOME.
We should have a poll question?
How important is Ian Mahinmi?
A: The Spurs cannot contend without him in the rotation
B: The Spurs don’t need him to contend
C: The Spurs won’t contend either way
What Powell and Stampler at the same time? I’m off my game now.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
Hey bud. I come back and you show up? Weird.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
I’ve got some jujitsu or something still.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
A link related to basketball for once
Check out this ending for a high school game played two days ago. Not bad, eh?
Powell, if anyone here asks, I’m going to blame my absence on you. I’m saying you punished me for using the f-word.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Michael at the movies.
Saw Bond today. Very average film. No gadgets, no light banter, no comic levity, no hot sex scenes. Very serious film. Boring. You’re not missing anything if you don’t see it.
If you haven’t seen it, go rent Tropic Thunder. Funniest movie since Anchorman. Actually, Step Brothers is good too.
step brothers is way better
i would also recommend Sex Drive, caught it last nite, hilarious
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Red Rocket is starting. I think Marv enjoyed saying that.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions
Aw crud. I wish Manu wasn’t starting. It just wastes six minutes of him not touching the ball while Tony goes into attack mode.
I can already tell you that I will be hating on Reggie Miller tonight.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions
that was easy
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Everybody has shot and scored except TP.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions
Finley is the grandfather.
The JV is the step-brother.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
Anyway, have fun with the blog.
I got work to do (for once) and will be checking in with the yahoo scores from time to time.
GO SPURS!!!!
Okay, so because I wrote what I wrote, Tony will have like 15 assists tonight and brick every jumper, Finley will go off for 30 and Bowen will probably clamp down Carmelo into two early technicals.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
just for clarification
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
i never thought id see the day when Bonner was a starter
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
starter by default, not merit. Our bigs suck.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Reggie Miller sounds a bit like Sean Elliot
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
It’s a really catchy song by the yeah yeah yeahs. Youtube it. I changed the lyrics in a post like two years ago to make it gay for manu. I call it the Manu Ginobili song on my ipod. Too much information about me there.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
yeah yeah yeahs?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
no, i love them, i was asking if thats who you meant
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Hey, you have to be at work in 4 1/2 hours, don’t you?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
C-WHO?
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=281204007
Bonner: leading scorer, leading rebounder.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions
Mason is not graceful off the dribble
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Tony just got clocked upside the head.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions
Was that the Birdman!?
hes back?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Yeah, he’s back. He’s been with them all season.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Remember the good old days when Clifford Robinson was the only one wearing a head band
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
all these guys wearing headbands now are Cliff’s kids.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
The dunk contest is dead. Not to go all Bill Simmons on you, but I want Horse. Then again, I’d go ballistic if Manu wasn’t invited.
What about a dunking cheerleader contest?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Powell would start a boycott and you would be banned from the blog for the rest of the season for suggesting it.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
Blake Ahearn is the Spurs horse champion. He’d have to be invited.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
If Ian were a horse, he would have been put down already.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
and eaten by French people
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
just imagine all the missed attempts
it would be the same
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
did you hear the “hell no” as Bowen took that floater?
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
The self proclaimed bad assed yella boi....
"....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
Hill is going to the scorer’s table!!!!!!!!!!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Could it be because Tony is out of control?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
We should have kept Anthony Carter.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
by SinCitySpur on Dec 4, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
We are KILLING on the offensive glass right now.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions
End of first, 30-26
The good: Our bigs.
The bad: Our smalls.
Best player: Matt Bonner. That can’t be encouraging.
Hey, Powell is missing his xmas music. WTF is this?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Wow, Pop pulled out his “I’m an asshole” answer right out of the gate.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions
He’s not being soft. He’s scared of the bus.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
this is like an open gym game
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Finley making a difficult pass…
…to watch.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Shit FinDog, that was a craptastic pass.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions
There is only so much I can handle watching Bonner and Fab play. With Kurt out, I’m thinking Fin is looking like a good 4.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
There was not much contact on that drive by JR. Pretty weak ass call driving into a double team.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:31 PM CST reply actions
He's channeling his inner Emmitt Smith
"....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
how did IU miss out on him?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
in case you haven’t heard, IU has been making many mistakes of late.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
It’s like adding a stripper to a keg party. Not that I would know anything about anything.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
Anybody buying tickets on my Hill bandwagon?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions
yes, but he needs a better nickname
cubits is too obscure
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Obscure. Obscure. It’s literary and shit.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
btw
WHERE do you get pics like these?
it’s brilliant how topical they are
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Steve Kerr, my man!
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
It’s an ancient unit of measure that is the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Hill has great cubits.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:39 PM CST reply actions
I think I have decent cubits for a 5’11 fat white guy.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Manu with the nice pass and Fab with the egg.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
I think Pop was pissed at Bruce for that shot because Tim is on the bench and you want to slow down the game and have as few possessions as possible while Tim is out.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:42 PM CST reply actions
Pop wants people to shoot. He says it all the time. If he’s pissed he shot it, then he shouldn’t be playing.
They might want to check the stats on the age of the starting line up with BonBon in there.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions
That possession was an atrocity that ended in a Bowen two.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions
I think only Powell has range out that far.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
Wow. That ref totally fell for that flop. even Reggie is calling you out.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:48 PM CST reply actions
the czar would definitely be joy fatone
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Just tuned in
woah we are delivering mile high justice
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I think Tony must have read Stampler’s comments while he was on the bench between quarters.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 10:51 PM CST reply actions
Bonner
He’s been playing his ass off over the last couple of weeks.
"....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
JV could get some garbage time
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
I stand by my Francophile No Trade for TP message
also bonner has two more than anthony at the half. AWESOME
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I still say that I’d trade Parker for the ’89 version of Jordan
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
uh, we already have a shooting guard, dude. Same reason Blazers didn’t draft Jordan. Already had drexler.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
Missed all but the last few mins
Is Kenyon “tough stickers” Martin not letting Timmy do what he wants?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
61-41
Fab, Bonner, Hill and Tim have been quite good. Tony, Manu and Findog have been okay. Bowen, Mason, eh. The Nugs are helping us out, taking a lot of jumpers, not their forte. Tim had a rare block hitting the bottom of the ball, that was sweet. The team is mostly passing well and it doesn’t appear we need Mason shooting a bunch of threes tonight, or heroics from Manu. So far, so good.
Poecilia reticulata “Guppy”. Perhaps the most promiscuous of all fish, to say they breed like rabbits is an understatement. As you can see though, they’re very pretty and come in all sorts of different colors. Very good beginner fish.
Oh my God! You should’ve saved this one for the playoffs! …Or the Finals!
It’s too much. I can’t compete. You win at blogging.
that hot little number in the bottom left corner
she’s nearly perfect…
IF ONLY SHE WERE TO SCALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O zinggggggggggggggg
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
Someone asked my opinion of Hill.
So far, pretty impressed. I like him taking the ball to the basket. Not so much as a catch and shoot guy (though today that’s been fine). Great rebounding, which we sorely needed. I want him to be more consistent defensively, tenacious. He can render Bruce obsolete if he wants to. Seems like a natural fit with Manu, they can complement each other’s strengths very well. I don’t quite understand why Mason isn’t starting with Tony and Tim, and Manu isn’t on the second unit with Hill. I expect that change to come in time.
Obviously, the guy is the most impressive rookie we’ve had since Beno, but hopefully he won’t get all fat and cocky and refuse to play well unless he’s the starter. Mostly I like that he’s not afraid. He gives us length, athleticism, and another defender, which ironically, the Spurs have precious few of.
I agree completely. Of course.
However, George isn’t tall enough to replace Bruce. He’d eat Beno’s lunch though.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:08 PM CST up reply actions
In Euroleague action tonight
Tiago had 18 and 10 as Tau beat Fenerbahce Ulker in Turkey.
Tiago has been animal the last few games.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:07 PM CST reply actions
the drummer from the muppets?
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I suppose we can blame the govt and wall street
for driving down the dollar and making Tiago want get some more euros
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Never heard of him, elaborate
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
What? Serious? Or are you yanking my chain?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
chain yanking of course
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
he played PF for the Sacremento Puppets
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
you should explain that one
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
liverpoooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllll
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I like them too. Fernando Torres rulez. Too bad he’s hurt.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
The basketball team had James White last year.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
the poor mans Desmon Farmer
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
I missed it. What happened?
Incidentally, Hill’s PER is 17.32. About double what I figured going into the year. For comparison, Mason’s is 14.87, Finley 10.85, Manu 23.41, Tony 29.51, and Bruce 6.19.
Remember, the average player is 15.00.
Charles made some comment about TO wearing small shirts to show off his muscles. Kenny said “TO doesn’t have to wear anything to show off his body” or something like that. “Hilarity” ensued.
for a homophobe, Charles sure loves to paint his toenails.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
kenny, charles and ernie should broadcast all sports
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
I think it is time that we acknowledge SiMA and his mojo are at the game. He must be enjoying the hell out of himself.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions
it is the beautiful beverage
but I believe we agreed that the C.S. will be saved for the playoffs
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
sima? It’s like this site speaks a whole new language now.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
With you and Powell absent, he and AusTechSpur staged a coup and seized power. They are our leaders now.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
who actually runs this anyway?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
You bastard. That was supposed to be private. Just for that disloyalty, I’ll now share the postcard you sent me of yourself.
by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 5, 2008 3:04 AM CST up reply actions
anyone see the South Park episode with a "red rocket"?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
hilarious — someone posted a clip of that on PtR before it was removed
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
i would imagine so
an unfortunate nickname for him
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
and w'ere back
It’s that guy that ownz timmy.
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
ahhaha R U KIDDING ME LOL
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
wtf did bonner pull that out of>
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
That Tim guy can play a bit we should give him a contract
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
I should’ve gotten a trademark on that the way Michael Buffer got with Are You Ready To Rumble or Pat Riley did with Threepeat.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
EL GUAPO FOR THRAPO
i so jus totally made up that word
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
the return of
TD’s bank doesn’t need to be bailed out
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
It’s so awesome when Tony decides three seconds into the shot clock that he will not pass come hell or high water.
Yeah, he did a great job of breaking down Martin on that one.
I think George is in.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:21 PM CST up reply actions
Ok you can trade TP now
that was the ugliest move of the young season
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
What on earth is going on? How could the same individuals play so poorly in the last game?
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
Bruce is in Melo’s head. His job is done.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Do you think he has to pay rent? Or is he squatting?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
George doesn’t want Tim touching his rebound.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions
Bonner tried Horry’s old fake-going-downcourt-after-a-miss-jump-back-to-get-the-steal
but he missed
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
does anyone know what Miller was going on about going into the break?
way too much falsetto
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
all the coaches of the year getting fired.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
Me: “I think Tony’s been our worst player tonight.”
Manoli: “It’s hard to have a worst player up 23.”
Damn logic everywhere.
I dispute his logic. Someone has to be the worst player.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
Wihtout a doubt, The JV has been our best player.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions
Oh, c’mon George. You can’t get taken by Carter.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions
that was a good drive. I’ll take that.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions
Tim totally got bailed out on that one.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions
mace windu huh?
somebody on spurstalk calls him BlackBarry. I kinda like that, even though it’s kinda offensive.
LatinD was lobbying for that nickname, unfortunately he didn’t have enough money to influence the vote.
Somebody made the point that it was wrong to have his name be a derivative of somebody that he was better than.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions
Pop has left Tony bareass nekkid twice this game already. Fucking annoying. It’s not so bad now as it used to be, with no Mason and no Bonner. But still.
somebody was arguing for that in a thread. the logic was: if Tony’s gonna ignore teammates and shoot it himself no matter who’s on the court, then put him on with guys who can’t score much and turn little 26 loose
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
He reached over. They call it automatic.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 4, 2008 11:41 PM CST up reply actions
Denver getting back into it a little.
I blame not involvement from Manu. 5 shots? The fuck.
Okay, never mind.
MANU 3! He’s on tonight. Good thing I mentioned his 3-pt shot being off at the beginning of the game…
Up 16 going into the fourth.
Oh, we’re gonna win friends. You best believe that. The only question is if we win impressively or softly. Manu is gonna look for some shots here methinks. And Fab hasn’t done much lately.
this might be a stupid question…but for all of u that are in the spurs area..when a game is on national tv..do u watch on there or on the local broadcast..i dunno..i juss always wondered
national broadcast
Sean Elliott and Bill Land, the local guys, are pretty irritating.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
Don’t lie, you know it is because your wife has the hots for Reggie too.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 5, 2008 7:41 AM CST up reply actions
Well maybe if you would put the broadcast channel and time in the opening to the thread, I could watch the local broadcast.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
I know, I’m inconsiderate. And lazy.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 5, 2008 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
you’re never gonna play well for 48 mins latind. If we did we’d up by so many points that the crappy players would be in and then by definition, they’d play crappily.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 4, 2008 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
That is the J.R. Smith I know and love.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
I never, for one second believe J.R. Smith or Artest would be a Spur. It would go against everything we stand for.
We need to trade for the Devil himself. Pop’s beard would turn him into a great rebounder and backup center by itself.
I"M HERE
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
que????
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
dang we are stomping these fools. can anyone give me a short and sweet version of who’s been owning and who’s been sucking?
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
Guys… considering it’s 4 AM and we’re +20 with 7:20 to go, I’m heading off to bed.
…I have to wake up in 2 1/2 hours. Damn. Working sucks.
Night, fellas. Good luck.
Well, citizens, I was going to stick around until we got to the century mark, but we’re up 20 again and that’ll be good enough for me.
See ya all later.
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
I know it’s against the rules, but if anyone ever deserved to be called a female dog, wouldn’t it be Carmelo?
Have all of Melo’s fouls been of the offensive kind?
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
I think so yes. It’s easy for him to do. He doesn’t play defense.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 5, 2008 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
damn i feel like i’m bad luck. right when i got here, we’ve looked like shit
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
sad face
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
I hope it wasn’t the warts part that made you think of her.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 5, 2008 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
i don’t believe the hornets will be as dangerous as they were last year. if the jazz are healthy, maybe the trailblazers
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
Another offensive foul on Melo!!!!!! Love it!
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Another offensive foul from the dependable Melo, who doesn’t believe in going around people. And Manu makes Nene look silly for an and-1 to ice the game.
Has a player ever fouled out of a game by committing 6 offensive fouls? Melo is on the brink of history.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
say this about Mace, he isn’t afraid to shoot. He’s taken 10 3’s.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 5, 2008 12:11 AM CST reply actions
How can anyone take the Nuggets seriously? Their best players are morons. Meanwhile, the guy they call “Mr. Big Shot” has a lower career shooting percentage than Iverson and averages less assists too. And he’s a point guard improvement?
Ha.
Maybe a defense and personality and leadership improvement. But as a point guard, he’s not any better of an offensive maestro.
I'm with you on the FG%, but
could it be that all of those years playing in Detroit where they average fewer possessions per game actually hurt his assist/game #’s?
I am calm, filling myself with patience - Manu Ginobili
Yeah, it’s almost like he’s not surrounded by 11 all-stars out there.
by Aaronstampler on Dec 5, 2008 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
21pts, 11rbs, 5blocks, 7asts.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
If Kenyawn hadn’t played such outstanding lock-down D, he could have had a quadruple double.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
GAME. SOFT BLOUSES
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
Melo didn’t go for the block on that last TP layup because he didn’t want to foul out.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 5, 2008 12:13 AM CST reply actions
108-91.
This is the Spurs basketball to which I’ve grown accustomed. Bowen didn’t look totally done. Finley didn’t hurt us. The bigs were solid.
Okay, so this is nothing like the Spurs basketball to which I’ve grown accustomed. But Tim and Manu played well, and that’s always lovely.
Championship material? Not quite. But every journey starts with a single step and all that. Let’s see if they can string a couple wins together. It’s been fun gang. See ya around.
wonder what the “DUNCAN STOPPER (miss piggy)” is going to say about his defense tonight?
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:20 AM CST up reply actions
sir charles comment on his 6 pack was hilarious. “man i got a keg over here”
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:24 AM CST up reply actions
Good win.
We needed this one. A moral victory, in a way, too. Dallas won big tonight, too. Atleast we’re tied for 3rd? I like a nice road win over a higher ranked team in the standings. How many fouls did Mello have tonight? Like 50? Nice to see Fab messing with him in the first half, too. Loved the offensive fouls on Denver. And, it was nice to see Billups with another crap game against the Spurs.
Timmy’s line tonight : 21 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Way to stop Timmy from doing what he does, Miss Piggy. Douche.
glad to see Cubits minutes up too
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
oh, and i believe for the JV- DNP-CD
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Dec 5, 2008 12:28 AM CST up reply actions
I’m so tired today at work. Can’t really focus. But it was totally worth it, heh. You guys need to move SA to the East, dammit.
Even if they moved east...
they’d still play later when they were in Denver.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
I missed the post game show on TNT...
…but Kenny, C-Webb, and Ernie all pick the Spurs to win the Southwest? Cool! No surprise that Charles picked NO. It’s not the first time he’s hated on the Spurs. When the Spurs lost to the Lakers in the Conference Finals last season he was going on saying that ’They’re old, tired, etc…‘, something to that effect. But Magic Johnson said "San Antonio’s gonna be back." I love Barkley to death as both a player and commentator, but I’m a little more comfy taking someone’s word, like Magic’s, who knows a little something about getting it done in the playoffs. (We’ll forget about C-Webb for a second.)
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