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Round 2, Game 4: vs New Orleans

In 2002, there was a great movie released called Bubba Ho-tep.  Most of you guys have probably never heard of it.  I'm telling you RIGHT NOW that you should watch it.  The movie is just brilliant.  It's about two guys in a retirement home in East Texas that is being stalked by a chaps wearing mummy.  One of the guys is an Elvis impersonator who now thinks he is Elvis, the other is a black man who thinks he is JFK.  What does Bubba Ho-tep have to do with the Spurs?  Nothing.  This is about US, the PtR family.  We, like the old men, are being attacked by an Undead enemy --blog trolls-- who attempts to slap his lips on our assholes to suck our souls.  We need to band together, be diligent, and watch our assholes until this antagonist has been vanquished.

In the meantime, bone up on your game day rituals and routines.  LatinD wants to know what they are and how much you are willing to bring to the Mojo table.

Poll
The Spurs finally got a 'W' and now trail 2 games to 1. How do you see this series ending?
  • Spurs in 6
  • Spurs in 7
  • Hornets in 7
  • Hornets in 6
  • Hornets in 5

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I don’t want to make any predictions on the series because I’m that worried of jinxing them.

by Linix129 on May 10, 2008 11:12 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Come on Tony, show a little attitude

The last game I get angry looking at Tony laughing and making jokes with Chris Flop 3
I’m not sayig: “go and break the bastard face”, but at least show some focus, some competitiveness.

I never see other spur making jokes to rivals…

by piojo777 on May 10, 2008 11:17 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I think Tony did get pissed the other night when Paul took a dive along the sideline to draw a foul. Tony and Paul were talking and you could tell (at least I’m saying I could tell) that Tony was frustrated with him. That’s good as far as I’m concerned.

by AusTechSpur on May 10, 2008 11:38 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I voted Spurs in 7...

...every time this poll was put up (crossing fingers)

by Gino20 on May 10, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Manu's victims

in game 3 included Mo Peterson, Bonzi Wells, Jannero Pargo and Julian Wright. Who else will he torch in game 4?

by 4Him on May 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Your forgot CP3. Paul guarded Manu for like 2 possessions and Manu posted him up each time. One led to a wide open 3 for Bowen and the other Manu badly missed a bank shot. I think Byron realized it wasn’t a favorable match up though and he took Paul off him quickly.

by speedostuffer on May 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

GAME 4 PREVIEW

19:00 PM SA – 21:00 PM ARG

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(Sort of) Interesting facts:

► Previous games: They have met 4 times this season.

→ Nov/09/07 – SA 97 | NOH 85 – @ NO.

→ Jan/26/08 – NOH 102 | SA 78 – @ SA.

→ Feb/23/08 – SA 98 | NOH 89 – @ SA.

→ Mar/12/08 – NOH 100 | SA 75 – @ NO.

► Plays from game 3:
Spurs’ Backcourt: Parker and Manu exploded for 62 points.

► Parker and Manu combined for 62 points (31 each) with a great efficiency of 50% (23/46 FG). They also had 17 of the 28 assists by the Spurs during game 3.

► There were 7 lead changes and 10 ties during Thursday’s game.

► The Spurs dominated almost every aspect of the game. They won the rebounds battle (43-41), assists (28-15), 3pt% (44-18), FT% (81-71). The Hornets won in FG% (49.4-48.2) and steals (4-3).

► Manu, coming out as a starter for the first time this postseason, was in charge of the Texan knockout in the last quarter. He scored a wide open triple and was fouled by Bonzi Wells. The FT completed the rare 4-point play, and put the Spurs ahead 87-82. 38 seconds later, Manu scored another threepointer that extended the Spurs’ lead to 90-84.

► In the 4 conference semifinals, the home teams are 10-0.

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(Likely) Starting lineup:

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INTERVIEWS:

Spurs:
→ In the locker room after the victory:
Tony Parker
Kurt Thomas

→ Press conference:
Manu Ginóbili
Tim Duncan
Coach Pop

Hornets:
→ Press conference:
Coach Byron Scott
Chris Paul and David West

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Transmissions:

NBATV will broadcast the game, so no NBA League Pass feeds for this one – and there probably won’t be any for the rest of the playoffs. However, one of the WMOE channels (probably WMOE 1) will show the game. To watch these channels you need:

1. Internet Explorer
2. Sopcast

To tune into it: enter the STOOGETV site, go with your mouse to the WMOE button on the left-hand menu, and then click on the channel you want.

If that doesn’t work, check the links below:



...And if there’s no other choice:

by LatinD on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Since a couple of months ago, I assumed Manu would get back into the starting lineup at some point in the playoffs. When the chips are down, even the conservative Spurs know their top guys need to be in the game as much as possible.

by Gino20 on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

i had been suggesting manu’s return to the starting five pretty much the whole time – and it was not very popular among the PtR crowd. i suppose that one could make the argument that now is the time for him to expend the energy he had been saving all year. either way, here’s oping that the extra day of rest is helpful for the healing process.

by bones on May 11, 2008 6:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I admit, I was not in favor of Manu starting. I worry about the lack of bench points and I wonder how long Pop will stay with this line up. However, it seems to have worked in game 3 and I think we should stick with if it is working in this series.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 6:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

spurs 102
hornets 89

dave mcnulla
spurs fan

by dmcnulla on May 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Spurs 93
Hornets 78

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:59 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Lets get them thinking...

Spurs 102
Chris Pauls 95

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 10:31 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Spurs 101
wasps 90

Since the Argentine blue football shirt worked so well, I’m going with another Argentine inspired Manu shirt…. and the whole losing my voice at the game.

GO SPURS GO!

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 11, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Spurs 99
Hornets 97
I’m Nervous as all hell.

by speedostuffer on May 11, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Bruce Campbell is a God (he’s the guy who plays the Elvis impersonator in Ho-tep). I also recommend Campbell in the Evil Dead movies (directed by Spiderman director Sam Raimi before he blew up). If you haven’t seen them, they’re great low-budget horror films that are genuinely scary and hilarious. I recommend.

Allez Spurs!

by JustinBK on May 11, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

i dont really have a set pre-game ritual, but during the play-offs i always drink out of a spurs plastic cup from AT&T. this year, its the big black soda cup with four trophies on it.

its not much in the way of karma, but its all i got.

by bones on May 11, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

i always wear my Tim Duncan jersey. And after the first two games, I decided to wear my Punisher shirt under that, and we won game three, so I’m in my punisher shirt with timmy jersey over it again…

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Every time that I decide to wear a jersey or do something special for a game, we lose. So my mojo is to do….nothing.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

LET’S ROLL THESE BITCHES! We even up this series up tonight.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

TNT just beats the crap out of ESPN in all aspects of presenting NBA games. That intro with Parker and Paul was outstanding (as TNT’s intros always are).

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

NOOCH has played very well for all 3 games. they are due for their own “P” game….jst sayin.

by bones on May 11, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

My thoughts exaclty

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

What happened to you Chuck? You used to be with us man.

This playoffs has been an odd switch, Chuck’s picking against us and Kenny has been talking the Spurs up at every opportunity.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Now he’s talking shit about the “old guys!”

Fuck you Charles Barkley.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I’m waiting for the C Flopper 3 to have a off night in this series. Maybe tonight?

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I”m so sick of these kevin garnett commercials. The guy hasn’t won ANYTHING.

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

If we are hoping for CP3 to have an off night we are screwed. We just gotta stop the other guys.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

why not have both?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I honestly don’t see the guy having an off night. Ever.

Maybe I’m just scared of him.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I concur. And yet, we should never lose to them. Give him the Amare treatment and let everyone else get stuffed.

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

You might have just Jinxed CP3…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Reggie’s right, we’re still due a classic Timmy game…

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Timmy should be as close to 100% as he can be, I’m looking for him to put his mark on the series.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Prediction: Paul injures himself trying to flop.

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

GOD DAMNIT TIMMY!

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

and when i said that, timmy missed a bunny. FUCK

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Let’s get our game on.

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

what the fuck is Kurt doing?

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

West is an incredible jump shooter.

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Nice Tony.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

tony needs to teach timmy hot to shoot a layup…

I kid, mostly…

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

i mean how.

damnit…

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Timmy needs to quit pressing so much and just play.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

YAY TIMMY!

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Great position there by timmy

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Like that. Good Timmy.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Tim with the hook. I love when tim makes them early

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Tony passed to manu, someone call stampler!

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Defense. I want to see some defense in the first quarter. And rebounding.

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Wow Parker

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Parker is really good…

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Parker! god he’s nasty

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Parker with the J. He’s going off

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Great hands by Manu and a J by Tony.

Tony’s going to drop 40 again.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

oh shit, if bowen shows up, i like our chances…

by Krukow on May 11, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Damn it. a long 2 by bowen

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

God if Bruce’ll can that outside jumper we are going to win.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Peja can’t hit a layup HAHAHHAHA

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Bruce is in Peja’s head.

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Parker should have gone with the floater there.

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I’m very impressed with Kurt’s defense on West so far.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

West is the NOLA star most likely to have an off night because of his love of the jumpshot.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

ok on the right page now. keep this shit at the top dammit

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 11, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

File a complaint with the management! :)

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

It’s Stampler and his 70’ posts.

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

haha, just did

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 11, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

the river city? the alamo city seems more like it. sounds better at least

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 11, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I wonder how much acid Craig Sager took during the 70s

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 11, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

what the fuck? that is… befriending the enemy!!!!!

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 11, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Tony should have slipped Chris a roofie at dinner last night and dumped him in the river.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

hahahaha

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 11, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Tim is 1-2 on layups and Peja is 1-3

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Wow what a BS call

by BUTD on May 11, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

wtf is bruce doing?

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 11, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

West sucking early.

by JamesR on May 11, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

That looked like a craptastic call. But it was hard to see what he did.

by AusTechSpur on May 11, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs