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Game Thread #82 - vs Utah

The finale of the regular season.  A win gives us the three seed.  A loss probably the sixth seed.

Whatever.  We get what we get.  I'd like to see Manu play and I would like to see our boys play well.

 Linix129 is on the recap

(Great, now we have a ridiculous 75 word minimum.  Blah, fucking blah, blah, blah.  I'm so glad that they are doing this for our benefit right as the playoffs start.  Is this place run by football people.  Must be)

 

 

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Score Prediction

Spurs: 103
Jazz: 91

Why don’t we use this game thread as a way to play with the site in order to get ready for the playoffs. Play away, whatever that happens to mean.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction

i hope the rockets lose and the suns win. i don’t want to play the suns first round. ugh.

spurs – 100
jazzzz hands – 96

by efantich on Apr 16, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just read on SR that ginobili will be playing.

spurs 107
jazz 99

by dmcnulla on Apr 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring on the Suns (or whoever)!

The important part of the the groinal/testicular region of Manu will overcome any residual pain to pave the way with 30+ points and home court advantage for at least one round

Spurs 105
Utah 93

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring on the Playoffs...

Spurs 95
Jazz 91

It doesn’t matter who is the opponent in the 1st round, it’s time to bring it. No excuses, just play ball.

"To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are." - Muhammad Ali

by DennardC on Apr 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game # 82

Spurs 97
Jazz 90

by 4Him on Apr 16, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jazz 90
Spurs 64

Just kidding!!! Or at least I better be…

by htownspur on Apr 16, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Spurs 70
Jazz 69

(Seriously: I don’t wont to go to sleep sad and depressed like last Friday and Wednesday)

by piojo777 on Apr 16, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brent Barry

Let’s just see our role players play well tonight. I’m not asking for much!

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SPURS 93
jazz 85

This strange new world frightens and confuses me….

NEED a win here, but even if we have phx 1st, I’m not worried. Let them be overconfident, we feast on pride.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 16, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What we need is a win…a Rockets loss and a Suns loss. I’m really interested to see what the Hornets do tonight. If they beat Dallas, then they most likely will face _enver. If they rest their guys and lose, then they’ll play the Mavs.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jazz 98
Spurs 92

Sorry guys. The curse ends tonight.

Feel free to come and chime in on our live blog at My Utah Jazz

by CB Jack on Apr 16, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

score

Spurs 90
Jazz 88

by guille on Apr 16, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Spurs 96
Jazz 92

It’s a big game. Tony and Tim will step up.

"Phil can kiss my asterisk"

by BigFresh on Apr 16, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8:30 PM SA – 10:30 PM ARG

55-26 ............................................. 54-27

Streak:
1 W …............................................... 2 W

Home record:
33-7 …............................................. 37-4

Road record:
22-19 …............................................ 17-23

Last 10:
7-3 …............................................... 8-2

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(Sort of) Interesting facts:

► Previous games: These two teams have met 3 times this season.

→ Dec/11/07 – UT 98 | SA 104 – at San Antonio.
→ Jan/28/08 – UT 97 | SA 91 – at Utah.
→ Apr/04/08 – UTA 90 | SA 64 – at UTA.

► Utah hasn’t won at San Antonio in almost 10 years. The Spurs have taken the last 20 (twenty!) games at home. The last victory by the Jazz was on February 28th 1999 by 101-87.

► San Antonio lost the last 2 against the Jazz (both at Utah). The most recent game, on March 4th, finished 90-64, matching the Spurs’ historical record for least points in a game. Ugh.

► With this victory, the Spurs would assure for themselves the 3rd spot in the conference. However, they’ve lost 3 of the last 6 games, including defeats against Utah by 26 points, LA by 21, and Suns by 17. Double ugh.

► Tony Parker comes from a spectacular game against the Kings. He finished with 32 points, 11 assists and only 1 TO in 37 minutes.

► Manu’s status hasn’t changed. After the game against the Kings, Manu said that he’s ready to come back – but he understood Pop’s prudence.

► Next games for the Spurs:
→ Vs. Utah – Wednesday 16/Apr
PLAYOFFS!

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Transmissions:

No NBA League Pass broadcast for this one. ESPN will have it, but you should still find direct feeds from one of the sites below:

ChannelSurfing
Roja Directa
Stooge TV
AndromedaNet → Open with IE

For national televised games, Justin TV is always an option. Quality might be poor, though.

(If one of these doesn’t work for you, just try another. And if none of them work, check Stooge’s chat window. Links are published every 5/10 minutes, and you have to paste those links into you WMP’s "open URL" command window. Also, there’re usually P2P feeds available for Sopcast or TvAnts users. Beware of the Chinese announcers, though.)

...And if there’s no other choice:
WOAI – San Antonio Spurs

by LatinD on Apr 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For the record, I hate this new template already. Can’t find anything on the main page’s layout, and now I couldn’t put the starting lineup because it doesn’t recognize more than one space between words. Crazy.

Spurs 100
Jazz 90

This is a must-win, I agree with Sgtin, CMoney and everybody else. Not that I’m quitting if we lose – I’ll just be truly scared.

by LatinD on Apr 16, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what kind of formatting did you need for the lineup?

You might be able to accomplish the “more than one space between words” layout by enclosing the text in <pre> tags. That makes your spaces stay where you put them, and might do the trick for your lineup.

SBNation tech support guy... seriously!

by JP on Apr 16, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, thanks. Will try that.

by LatinD on Apr 16, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can’t deny the auto updating and “marking” off comments isn’t freakin’ sweet.

ajax i presume?

gospursgo. hook 'em. metal rules. ganja rules.

by metalandganja on Apr 16, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the autoupdating. Can we keep only that? No? Never mind then.

by LatinD on Apr 16, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Playoffs beard anyone? I’m going for it.

by Hipuks on Apr 16, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You go that direction; I already went the shaving direction (after LA) and it seems to be working. Nothing will stop the collective power of both of our facial-hair-driven mojos.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 16, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my three year old was just yelling …

gee-oh-blee! gee-oh-blee!

it’s a sign.

by dmcnulla on Apr 16, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate predicating the score

So hopefully the Spurs come out being aggressive and Manu keeps attack the rim!

by adam8065 on Apr 16, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston is killing the clippers. So much for them losing. It’s either Utah or Phoenix…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If finley keeps driving instead of shooting fadeaways, I may learn to love him again…

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This shit is so on. I missed this team…

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow… just tuned in does it look like we can keep this up tonight or should I not keep my hopes up?

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stick around. Our team seems to give a shit tonight!

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Paul Millsap just Rashoed that two footer.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s just lately I’ve been wishing that games only lasted one half

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

These new two-faced playoff commercials are well done. I can’t wait to see the Ray Allen / Candace Parker one.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am still laughing about this comment, and jealous I didn’t think of it, and likely will be for days. Just an FYI, Matthew.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 16, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

manu’s back.

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyway we can end up with the Rockets in the 1st round?

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

only if they lose. They were up big last I looked. Fuck it, we play like this, the suns don’t have a prayer.

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If the Spurs and Jazz played a seven game series, what would be the chances Harpring and Udoka get into a fist fight? 85%?

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOU’s up 14 with 14 mins to go.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

70% with a 19% chance of a knife fight

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you know Ime’s killer with a switchblade.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

timmy’s not fucking around

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what’s the over/under on how long it takes udoka to ruin harpring’s career forever? a minute 30?

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the chances and Udoka would give him the bidness

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nothing would make me happier than the Spurs being the reason for another Suns ousting especially in the 1st round

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Could not agree more.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol but only if he wears his pimp coat.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone please punch Manu in the face so he’ll go off for 35pts tonight.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so my economist education teaches me that we’re going to win 120-84.

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my engineering education tells me we should win 120-84, but some dumb ass contractor will fuck it up.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be nice to Finley!

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my HS diploma tells me we won the first quarter.

by Hipuks on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my journalism education tells me it doesn’t matter. nobody likes us.

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My ability to finally learn trends has me a little worried about the 2nd half still

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manu’s back. That makes a huge difference. Just ask Powell

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is still looking like this will happen…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit! early Matt Boner sighting

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i totally don’t have a boner.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m sorry?

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Sloan looks wasted.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT, BONNER MADE A SHOT!

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt Bonner is so fucking money.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God damn ginger kids…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmm… that corner is awfully open

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

udoka don’t like the pretty boys…

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Ime just got a two minute penalty for interferencde.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn Kurt… Tell em why ya mad son!

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was the best quarter i’ve seen them play in a long time

by staves27 on Apr 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ur sig entertains me to no end

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blah blah blah… differential is so important for future success… let’s talk about differential in championship rings

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All teams play better at home jackass.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston 80-62 LA

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MATT BONNER IS SO FUCKING MONEY.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow… who is this guy? have we had him ALL YEAR?

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tony is finally hitting his tear drop consistently.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Udoka is cold blooded

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okur… not so much

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brent Barry needs to get some minutes.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets blow this game wide open, and have Utah waive the white flag early and get barry some playing time

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parker’s wearing the new Huaraches I think.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let’s blow this game open and give demarr johnson some experience at point.

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Parker’s wearing a bigger jock strap actually

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Utah throwing this game?

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FINNNNNNNNNNNNNNDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(Am I allowed to use that?)

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I was pleased to see you jumping on ATS’ bandwagon and joining us with the FINDOG….... until Stuart A. Scott dropped the same reference not 15 minutes later. As far as I’m concerned now having heard that, the name can now burn in hell.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 16, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stuart A Scott is a puss

Matthew, don’t let Sarge intimidate you. Anybody can recognize FinDog whenever it is appropriate.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 17, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m not trying to intimidate ANYONE, least of all Matthew A. Powell! Quite frankly, I like the name and will overcome my hatred of Scott to use it again, you know I will

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 17, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bigger question, is the sound crew playing LIMP BIZKIT??

and yes, i have rollin on my ipod…

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hubie Brown just said “Tony Parker is having a birthday pottie.”

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If they’re not Houston is feeling pretty good right about now

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t be surprised if they sit all of their starters the 2nd half. They lose to us and they play Houston….

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We have five players shooting 100% from the field.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is finley one of them?

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well he sure showed you pal!

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cant do recap

Sorry guys, i cant do the recap, i’m overloaded with stuff to do the rest of this week.

by Linix129 on Apr 16, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, the classic stampler maneuver

by Krukow on Apr 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my heart just stopped…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

EROTIC

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

z

Now I have a boner.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Night all.

by sungo on Apr 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You must be heading out early to return emails….... :: slowly filling with rage ::

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 16, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha peace

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

please don’t wake me up

dave mcnulla
spurs fan

by dmcnulla on Apr 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a difference 10 days make… last week we score 64 on Utah the entire game… today we put up 65 at half.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 16, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i’ve had a boner so long it’s starting to cramp.

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

seeing meatloaf sing on tv killed my boner. sweet relief…

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice tank job even faked an injury by Deron

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this momentum better fucking last till the end of june

by Linix129 on Apr 16, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

finally

its nice to finally see someone lay an egg vs. the spurs. dont get me wrong here, our guys are SMOKIN. if the spurs play like this, they will be damn near impossible to beat. but after a year of getting everyone’s best effort, this is much more relaxing.

on the flip side, utah’s effort is disgraceful. no D, no loose balls and no rebounding. no jazzers are even chasing the ball. now, they are starting to chop at spurs players. class.

of course, as i write this, utah works it back to 20 – but that’s more on us than anything.

by bones on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the refs are really sticking to udoka. how we fear that which we don’t understand.

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

really, though, his birthmark is totally gross.

you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.

by kalone on Apr 16, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

end of 3

get manu out NOW.

tony and tim only for the first 4-5 mins of the 4th, if at all. lets see a lot of barry, vaughn, finley and bonner.

by bones on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barry making shots that’s the icing on the cake

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a day!!

I sneak away from my wife and new baby (she gave birth about 10 hours ago to our first child) to check the Spurs-Jazz and it looks like we’re finally playing a good game. 65 points in the first half!! There is a God. And he doesn’t have it out for me.

by pollackj on Apr 16, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Congratulations man! Are you going to pass cigars around?

by Hipuks on Apr 16, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats, bro. That’s awesome. Now may I suggest “GinobiliMasterofMankind” as your seed’s name? You could call him Gino.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 16, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congtrats brotha.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 17, 2008 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

congrats pollackj. good timing too, get all that taken care of and get back home before the playoffs. nice.

by bones on Apr 16, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha congrats pollack hopefully this keeps up all the way to June!

If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.

by Windex40 on Apr 16, 2008 10:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, congrats, pollack. Another Spurs fan, that’s what the world needs. Turn him (her?) into a Gino homer now.

So, they aired this game and it was actually pretty good. I really like the ESPN mojo – hope they cover the first round series against the whiners.

Anyway. Mystery’s over: we get Phoenix. How do you guys feel about that? Me, I’m scared shitless, truth be told, but mostly because that’s my permanent state of being throughout the playoffs.

I think they’re a tough opponent. It won’t be easy. But if Shaq breaks down and we can contain Amare even a little bit, we can win it. The first two games will be key.

Look at it this way: if we lose, we can be 100% certain that the Suns will be going too in the next round of the round after that. That 7-men team just isn’t built to last. (I know, it’s petty, but it helps me.) If we win, though, we can declare our paternity over those pesky Suns fans for the rest of the decade – sooo sweet.

Hang in there, fellas.

by LatinD on Apr 16, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And so it begins...

Agree completely here. The suns have FAR more to lose in this series and thus tons of pressure, that’s for sure. It would be so vintage if we can get through them and hang the “you tried to buy a series win and gave up on your original system and you’re still failures” tag on them; you don’t come back from that.

Was having a conversation tonight about the ‘06 postseason, and pondering the similarities. I truthfully believe that the main reason (obviously in addition to other reasons like- bad coaching, bad officiating, a psychologically handicapped squad, etc.) dallas lost to the Heat was because of the series with us. Dallas had geared themselves up all year for facing us and defeating us. It was their championship, their holy grail. I remember thinking at the time, that they seemed as the postseason went on to care less about winning it all and more about beating their self-appointed “rivals,” the SPURS. After beating us, they had climbed the mountain; there wasn’t that extra drive and the Heat exploited that to embarass them in the Finals.

Flash to now. What’s the difference between that situation and the situation the suns are now in? The main reason for making the shaq trade was to defeat us. They’ve talked about and commented to the press about and bitched about and rehashed last year’s series so often it’s gotten nearly stale, and are clearly focused completely on winning a series against the SPURS. True champions, like San Antonio, are never heard or seen in this way. You don’t hear us focusing solely on one opponent or celebrating needlessly; we’re driven to the final prize alone, with small battle victories along the way to get us there. It just seems that phx has found the appetizer they’ve hoped for, and will likely fill up too much to even be able to eat the meal.

What I’m saying, and far more lengthy and rambly, is what LatinD said. IF phx happens to get through us, their season will be a success in arizona. They will be quickly disposed of in the next round, and be left wanting again, and it will provide joy to all of us. I don’t see phx getting through us though. Not enough experience, too many inconsistencies, and their game is STILL not made for the postseason. I think we match up well with them, have home court, and know what we need to do to move to the next round. Phx still feels insecure, and feels more pressure. Everybody is nervous about this series, but I’m holding to the faith. I think we treat phx as we always have- let Steadywhiner get his points, keep the canadian from 10-15 assists per game (his scoring is not the threat, his getting everyone else involved IS), D up everyone else, and don’t allow cherry-picking points. Amare can’t beat us alone, but with Barbo, Bell, or Hill he can. The variable will be shaq, but if MadEyeberto can use 12 fouls per game to contain him to 8/10, it’s gonna be a great series. SPURS in 6.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 17, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiice win! Bring on the Sun’s!

"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"

by SinCitySpur on Apr 16, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was so proud of my picture until seeing yours. You bastard. I bow to your creativity and wit. You’ve won this round, SCS. Giggity.

by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 17, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bow down to the Holyness that is Quagmire! Thanks SMA, he’s my idol (not really).......

"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"

by SinCitySpur on Apr 17, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the real season

I’m not worried about the matchup with the Suns. When Shaq is in the game, the Spurs need to push the ball!!!!! Get easy baskets. Tonight was the first time in a while, the gang got easy buckets. Spurs in 6.

"To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are." - Muhammad Ali

by DennardC on Apr 17, 2008 12:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BE NOT AFRIAD

GUYS,
We can absolutely do this (and by this I mean beat the Suns). As far as one for the thumb goes, let’s be true Spurs fans and focus on one game at a time. I’ll have a jazz-spurs recap on my blog tomorrow if anyone wants to hear my not-drunk-of-my-ass thoughts (I would post now but I’d make zero to no sense). I can’t wait for the playoffs. Just remember, the regular season is b.s. This is our time now.
48minutesofhell.blogspot.com

by Kid_Dynamite on Apr 17, 2008 12:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mysa.com reports we’re opening up the playoffs Saturday at 2pm.

We’re not good enough for the Sunday ABC games.

by r21x on Apr 17, 2008 1:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the spurs aren’t the big draw, even as a #1 seed they weren’t.

dave mcnulla
spurs fan

by dmcnulla on Apr 17, 2008 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate watching the Spurs play day games. Tim hardly ever shows up.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 17, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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