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Round 2, Game 5: at New Orleans

It's a best of three series now.

Star-divide

The Spurs have some good Mojo going right now but they are headed back to the hive.  Can we keep up the pressure and force the youngsters to crack?  Or will Chris Paul and David West step up their games and send us back home desperate?

I think we have pretty much covered every angle of adjustments, superstitions, opinions on Paul and West, and the refs.

So, let's predict our three stars for Game 5.  Who, in the Big 3, has the biggest game?  Who comes up big for us off the bench?  Who has the hot hand from outside?

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It's all tied 2-2. How does it end?
Spurs in 6
102 votes
Spurs in 7
80 votes
Hornets in 7
38 votes
Hornets in 6
42 votes

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Ginobili is going to drop 28/9/7 on the Hornets. Ime is going to be the big bench guy with 10 pts, 6 boards, and play suffocating D on Bonzi (Bonzi will play lots of minutes in Game 5). Finley starts to struggle so Brent get’s some run and goes 3-5 from 3.

Spurs 101
CPFlops 96

by JamesR on May 12, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I think parker turns the corner and comes out firing on the opponents court. Timmy dominates the NO front court again with Gino, Ime and Brent chipping in quality buckets.

Spurs 89
NO 81

by hak518 on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m filled with so much angst, I can’t make a prediction. I will say that if TD puts up a stat line like – 21 points, 15 rebs, 3 blks, 3 ast. I like the Silver and Black’s odds.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

C’mon DennardC, let that angst loose. Just let it go. You’ve got too much man-love for Paul.

Just kidding. I had to get that in there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 12, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lol, It’s not Paul that worries me so much. I’m scared I’m gonna jinx them. I think every game I’ve predicted the Spurs to win this postseason they’ve lost.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

It’s okay now, DC. ATS already jinxed them by only writing “Mo” instead of “mojo.”

by SgtinManusArmy on May 12, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Annnnnnnnnddd all kidding aside, that’s the last post for me on this thread until after the game. Gotta keep with the ‘stitions. Good luck all.

GO SPURS GO

by SgtinManusArmy on May 12, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Parker is going to go for round 35/12 assists. Duncan has his best game in the series with 25/15, and Gino does what he does around 20 points. And if Udoka can come out with the same confidence he played with in game 4, he will be the bench player making the biggest difference for us defensively as well as with his 3point shooting!!! Spurs win 100/92. Spurs in 6

by DrRez10 on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned these things yet if they have sorry for the repeat. 1st thing. Reggie Miller calling Pop the “Gambler” because he inserted Manu into the starting line up. Doug Collins is the only national commentator who I think actually watches the Spurs play with some regularity. Every other announcer talks about Gino like it is 2004 and he’s having some breakout year. The other thing was in the third quarter I think about 5 mins left in the period CP3 got the the rim, scored, and drew the foul and let out a big “WOOOO!!” They were down by 18 at the time with no momentum… Why doesn’t the media make a big deal out of this the way they did with Manny Rameriz in the post season last year when he homered and hoisted his hands in the air as if he just hit the walk off HR even though they were down…4 I believe late in the game. Paul is really getting amazing treatment by the refs and media. Making me sick.

As far as game 5 goes. I still see it going either way. We are in their heads right now but they’re mental instability can also work in their favor. As quickly as we’ve demoralized them they can regain their swagger. It could only take 1 good quarter and they’ll think they’re on top of the basketball world again. I think it’ll come down to the 4th quarter with us playing from behind much of the second half. Manu having the biggest game for us.

by speedostuffer on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

your avatar

damn manu is ripped. i didnt think i could have more of a mancrush than i already do

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 May 13, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

His core strength is so incredible. Even for an NBA player he is abnormally conditioned.

by speedostuffer on May 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh please, oh please, oh please, for the love of Manu just pass him the ball.
I think Fin-dog comes thru with multiple threes. Timmy & Tony will have their usual awesome games and Manu will be simply genius… or better yet, simply erotic.

Spurs 105
wasps 90

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Manu looks healthier in each game..and no way in Hell Peterson, Wright, Paul, Peja, Wells, or Pargo can guard him…can believe that has how many different defenders the Hornets have used on Manu?

If he starts making his 3 point shots he can go for 38 points; if not then 25 to 29 points!

Manu wills the Spurs to victory, with the help of course from Timmeth; and our French assassin!

by adam8065 on May 12, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

The tide has turned

and experience puts the clamps on the young guns in game 5.

Spurs 97
Hornets 92

by 4Him on May 13, 2008 8:53 AM CDT reply actions  

Horry makes history

RoHo breaks Kareem’s record for most playoff games played tonight.

http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=570005125

Read the part where they ask Kareem if he thinks Horry should be in the Hall one day… he avoids the question very well… actually, he pretty much says “Hell No”.

So, in honor of his 238th playoff game, I’m gonna call a Horry winner with less than five seconds left. Do I want him taking the last shot? Nope. Have I ever wanted him to take our last shot? Nope. I’d rather he not get off the bench at all tonight unless we’re up by 20 with 3 minutes left. But I’ve been wrong about him before, I’d like to be wrong about him one more time.

Spurs 101
Hornets 100

Horry game winner

"Phil can kiss my asterisk"

by BigFresh on May 13, 2008 9:59 AM CDT reply actions  

GAME 5 PREVIEW

8:30 PM SA – 10:30 PM ARG

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(Sort of) Interesting facts:

► Previous games: They met 4 times during the regular 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.

► Great plays from the 4th game:
→NBA TOP 10 – May 11th
#7 – Tim Duncan: penetrates for the +1.
#2 – Tony Parker: turns and makes a layup in between 3 Hornets.

► The Hornets won the first two games at home by an average margin of 18.5 ppg (18 and 19). The Spurs won the last two, also at home, by a margin of 15.5 ppg (11 and 20).

► San Antonio had at one point a 27 points lead and was ahead in the score most of the game, except for its first 3:24 minutes. With 8:36 left in the first quarter, a layup by Tony put the Spurs ahead for good.

► The Spurs shot 51% from the field; the Hornets shot 40%.

► A key for this victory was the Spurs’ aggressiveness to get to the basket. 40% of their points were in the paint (40 out of 100).

► Tony and Manu did a very nice job distributing the ball. Each had 8 assists, combining for 16 of the Spurs’ 27 assists. On the other hand, the Hornets only had 12 assists, 5 of them by Chris Paul.

► San Antonio won the rebounds battle 45-36 and dominated the offensive during the cardinal third quarter, finishing with a 30-19 partial.

► Parker and Duncan’s efficiency was remarkable. They combined for 18 of 25 FGs (72%!). The only spot where they struggled was the FT line, with 7 of 13 (54%).

► Robert Horry tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most postseason games played with 237.

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(Likely) Starting lineup:

b>______________

Interviews after the 2-2:

Tim Duncan: courtside TNT interview after the game.

Spurs:
→ At the locker room after the victory:
Manu Ginóbili
Bruce Bowen
Kurt Thomas
Ime Udoka
Robert Horry

→ Press conference:
Tony Parker
Tim Duncan
Coach Pop

Hornets:
→ Press conference:
Coach Byron Scott
Chris Paul

______________

Transmissions:

TNT will have this one, and most likely Stooge’s WMOE1 channel will repeat the feed. To watch this channel 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 13, 2008 10:08 AM CDT reply actions  

thanks latinD, love those posts

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 May 13, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions  

My heart says that the Spurs have the momentum and their experience will carry them in this game. However all the other series, including this one have been dominated by the home teams. It is hard to believe that the same teams that look so dominant at home look so pathetic on the road. I fear that the same pattern will follow here.

However, if Bowen locks down Peja again, and the Spurs hit shots, they should win. I am hoping for a repeat of game 3 in Phoenix where the Spurs jumped out fast and Phoenix could never catch up.

Although I would love to see Manu be the hero, I don’t think it can happen unless Parker is totally off his game. Pop has told him to be aggressive in trying to score and that is what will happen from the get go. So if Tony is stinking it up, Manu will have to step in. But Tony stinking it up will most likely mean a loss for the Spurs. So I think we will see Tony in the high 20’s, Tim around 20, and Manu around 16 or 17.

by Minnesota on May 13, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions  

I didn’t want to think that we could beat these turkeys 4 straight but after reading this in the NO newspaper I feel more confident. Apparently, Mr. Scott is asking his players what the hell to do on defense against our boys. Sounds like a desperation move cause Scott doesn’t have any answers on how to handle the pick-and-rolls, Tony or the 3 point shooters. Even Chandler asked to try to take Timmy one-on-one. I can only hope they’re dumb enough to let him do that, he’ll either get burnt and abused repeatedly or foul out in the 2nd quarter. Add that to the fact that it seems West is getting pissed off at the Fab-O/KT money combo earlier and earlier every game and I thinnk we got this shit in the flaming bag.

Spurs 102
NO 95

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 May 13, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions  

3 hilarious points from that article:

1: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE defend Duncan one-on-one. Chandler’s pretty cocky for getting absolutely owned game 4 and not even putting up a FGA.

2: C-Flop says Peja doesn’t have to score to be effective? Really? I must have missed his suffocating defense. Perhaps I was too caught up in admiring his 10 pounds of hair gel.

3: C-Flop says good offense beats good defense any day? Really? First, this obviously isn’t the case. You went apeshit game 3 and still lost big. Also, should you really be contradicting everything your coach and fellow all-star say?

This article makes it pretty clear the Hornets are in complete disarray. I was confident before the game, but now I expect a blow out. Scott asks his players to defend? Could you imagine if Pop pulled that shit. And this guy was COTY. What an overrated buffoon. I expect the Hornets to come out with their thug intensity and make it close for a quarter, maybe C-Flop will get the refs on their side, but I don’t expect it to be close at all after that. BScott has essentially conceded they have no defensive answers, they can’t play with any defensive cohesion, and the team can’t even agree on the game plan. Their lack of defensive scheming or execution should give us a big win, and if we can cause a similar disruption of their chemistry and swagger on the offensive end, I’ll be looking for a similar result as game 4.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea I enjoyed the good offense beats good defense quote. Let’s just ignore that the Spurs, the strongest defensive team of the past decade have won 4 titles in that time, and let’s also ignore all the battles of superior offense vs. superior defense manifested by the annual Suns vs. Spurs playoff series have all tilted towards the defensive team. Damn, I thought this guy was supposed to be an “A” student of the game here.

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 May 13, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

This quote coupled with “I’m telling on Stu Jackson on you” crap.. I was really giving Paul the benefit of the doubt till now. It could still be immaturity on his part, being so young. But Gawd Dammit, he sounds like an idiot!!!!

by hak518 on May 13, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the scoring load between the big 3 will be about the same as game 4, maybe slightly higher. I’m still waiting for Manu to start canning his 3s at a better clip than this 2-7 crap, but overall he’s showing good signs of coming back to life. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him go off tonight. One of you guys said it earlier, but we need to continue our work on the boards – I think that is a big key for us. But other than that, we pretty much do the same thing, and they have no answer. If Pop wouldn’t have screwed around the first two games with Bruce on Floppy, then I don’t even think NOOCH would have pulled out both of those victories, and they sure as heck wouldn’t have been blowouts. Even with a sick TD. Anyway, I feel good now that we have our game back on.

SPURS 97
nooch 90

by znimrod on May 13, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions  

i predict that the game will go to the team that wins the batlle of the boards. nothing stokes your passion to play like offensive rebounds, particularly with a young team like the NOOCH. if the spurs can keep them off the glass, they will win.

i am taking nothing for granted here. their fans will be jacked and their team will be ready to play for them. spurs really really really have to avoid a defensive lapse that sees the NOOCH hit everything they throw up over a five mintue stretch. those intestine grinders were just plain painful to see in the first two games. they pulled a mini-run like that at the end of the first half in game 3 as well. had bruce and manu not hit back to back miracles, i’m not sure where the spurs would be right now.

top dog for the spurs will be timmy. win or lose, we will go how he goes.

my prescription is keep it close until the last 6, take care of the glass and gut it out at game’s end. i’m afraid that the rock will need a full 101 blows to get this one.

by bones on May 13, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I couldn’t agree more. The Spurs need to rebound and play physically to win. This is one they are going to have to grind out.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 13, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

when we beat them in the regular year, we did get up in their shorts with our elbows….so to speak. same thing the last two games. good call on that.

by bones on May 13, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tony 24, Tim 22, Manu 26.
3points podium: Manu,Fin
Bruce 0, Ime 3

SA lost the rebounds.

SA 95
NO 94

by guille on May 13, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

TNT Commercials and LatinD

Note to Tyson Chandler: There’s a reason TNT didn’t shoot you and Duncan for one of those weird split-face commercials. Garnett / James, yes, Boozer / Bryant, absolutely, but Duncan / Chandler?

You go ahead and try Duncan mano-a-mano. Please. I’ll hold up a sign w/ your name on it.

Also, props to Latin D for the huge pre-game post.

Sabre

Sabre

by Sabrewulf on May 13, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Commentators?

Anyone know who’s calling the game? Please don’t let it be Reggie/Butt Pirate/Biter

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

It’s gonna be that triumvriate unfortunately. Biter, LOL. I think about that everytime he does a game. It’s like people have forgotten about Marv’s history.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 13, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

According to Hollinger, we’re going to get our asses kicked.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playof…Hornets_080513

by beachwood on May 13, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

That article doesn’t say anything to do with this series. He doesn’t talk about experience, the defending champs, the adjustments, anything. This is why I hate hollinger. I can go look up the history myself, I don’t need you to tell me the percentages. It’s terrible analysis, has little to no explanatory power, and I am utterly appalled that this man is paid by ESPN. He’s almost as bad as the sports guy, though in a totally different way.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hollinger’s fine for what he does: which is to write a numerical-based analysis of the game. This kind of thing is fine as far as it goes, but the issue is that numbers can’t measure everything. And they especially fall short with a team like the Spurs, because of the way Pop use the regular season to ramp up for the playoffs, instead of trying to prove what the team is capable of. Teams like S.A. defy the numbers all the time.

In fact, it’s nice to know what Hollinger’s numbers expect, because it shows just one more way that this team is so special. Most teams with these numbers wouldn’t be able to do what the Spurs do.

Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman

by J.R. Wilco on May 13, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right his numbers in this article is just about percentage of teams winning in this position. Nothing statistically significant to either team, PER, or anything. So it’s a lot more than just “overlooking a team like the spurs because of regular season”, this is about every team that goes 0-2 2-0.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

To further insult hollinger, in his chat today, he said that from just watching the series, he thinks the hornets win in 7. So don’t let him off the hook. He’s a dumbass. He’s bitter than Manu didn’t decline. Also, I’m too stoked for tonight to be rational…

HOLLINGER SHOULD BE TARRED AND FEATHERED!

by Krukow on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have you already started on the vodka and red bulls? I hope so.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

“Also, I’m too stoked for tonight to be rational…”

c’mon, i was kidding around!

He did say we’d lose though…

by Krukow on May 13, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Answer the question.

It wasn’t a commentary on what you wrote. Just wanting to kow.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, I am hyped up on energy drinks, but no alky yet. I’m still at work.

Soon though, soon…

by Krukow on May 13, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holliger’s “numbers” also predicted that the Spurs wouldn’t make the playoffs back in January.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 13, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

how is he still employed. he offers nothing.

well, i guess he offers lesser teams hope with his number crunching. its still pathetic and he should be fired for being a tool.

just me talking with some beer in me

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 May 13, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

by the way i wont be posting during the game, though i would like to.

i’m in a new apartment and i dont have one of them things that lets you plug alot of shit into one plug. i either get to play on the internet…or watch tv… and i’m gonna watch the game

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 May 13, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Bottom Line

We need to win at least one game in NO to win the series. Winning on the road separates the men from the boys, the champions from the losers. Last year the Spurs were 7-2 on the road in the postseason. It’s no coincidence, then, that they copped the ‘chip.
To get this series we need to win a road game. And the sooner the better—lets not procrastinate. Let’s get this!
SPURS on 3. 1-2-3, SPURS!!!

by Gino20 on May 13, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Gino, I share the same sentiments.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 13, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

spurs 87
scrappy doos 84

dave mcnulla
spurs fan

by dmcnulla on May 13, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

A fist full of Joes

Your refs for this evening:

Joey Crawford
Joe Derosa
Joe Forte

This game could get interesting if things get chippy with Joey on the court. Shhhhhh!!!!! No laughing.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

i hate crawford. bad ref and not just from my bias from last year when he tossed duncan. he is too full of himself being a REFEREE.

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 May 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m hanging out waiting for the game to start listening to tunes and got a great pair: KoKo Taylor doing ‘Wang Dang Doodle’ and Aretha knocking out ‘Rock Steady’. Good music to prepare for any game in Nawlins.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I prefer Aretha belting out “I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You” Totally classic… the diva at her best.

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 13, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

True, but not for getting the house rocking you gotta have something a little more upbeat.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can see that. How about Big Mama Thornton singing Hound Dog. Nasty and to the point.

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 13, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!! my laptop works again! I can join in on the Spurs camaraderie umm… I think… as long as camaraderie means what I think it does

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 May 13, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Camaraderie works for me. It’s 8:30 Spurs time. Count off.

I’m 1.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

camaraderie can involve alcohol right?

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 May 13, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Absolutely. I’m wicked over caffeinated myself. I think that’s why I have the jitters.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

no OT, no OT, no OT cmon someone win this game

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 May 13, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, I’ve had too much caffeine. I just realized, 5 minutes later, you weren’t talking about the Spurs game.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha that’s all good that means you are sufficiently hyped up for this game. Hopefully our boys folllow suit

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 May 13, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

My prediction

I like the Spurs to win tonight 101-89. I think we enter the 4th up about 4. Grow it to 8 around the 3:00 mark and finish them off down the stretch.

Manu with 21, 15 in the 4th quarter
Tony with 23, 2 in the 4th quarter
Tim with 28, 16, 5, and 5.

FinDog and Bruce will each hit 3 3’s.

Paul will go for 32 and 10, West will have 22, none in the fourth, and 10 boards. Peja will have 8.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

hopefully they keep leavin Bruce Bruce open in the corner he’s been strokin this series

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 May 13, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Gervin jersey… check


Whiskey and Dr.Pepper… check


Yea… I’m feelin good bout tonight

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 May 13, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

LET'S ROLL THESE BITCHES!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go. Buckle up

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

It’s tipoff time. Spurs on 3. 1…..2…..3. SPURS!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

rebounds… outstanding

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 May 13, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

and we’re broke on our first possession

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

uh oh… ticky tack calls on brucey not a good sign

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 May 13, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoa. A touch foul on Duncan.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

And another. I think the refs are setting a tone early.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

good… they’re tryin to force the issue with Peja cause they know they need him. GET IN HIS ASS BRUCE!

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 May 13, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow. Our offense sucks.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Please stop calling the touchy shit

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

CHEEEKSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 May 13, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Why is our offense stagnant? Where is the aggression

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, they are getting the calls now.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

bullshit

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Are these refs intimidated by the crowd or something???

by carlop on May 13, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

at least they’re consistent

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

They’re gonna call 50 fouls tonight

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

dont mind the clanky start to this game. kind of mutes NOCH’s initial intensity. this assumes that we will eventually have a good offensive set.

by bones on May 13, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, but 30 will be on us.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess when C-Flop jumps backwards it’s a foul

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

What’s interesting is where they are calling them. This one on Paul is the first on the ball. All the others were away from the ball.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Well our shooting can only be better from here…

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

good… start to get into West’s head I like it

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

David West fouling Manu on the three. Manu totally drew that on the NO contact almost at all.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

our offense looks like CRAP

by bones on May 13, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

we just need to weather this initial storm. we’ll be alright

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Nobody has two yet for either team.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate Reggie Miller

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Bruce. Draining the pull up 2. How nerve wracking.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Freaking West cannot miss

by Gino20 on May 13, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

We have to find a way to make West uncomfortable.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

give West another quarter with Fab-O slappin him on every play he’ll get uncomfortable

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not if he keeps hitting the jumper or gets as close to the basket as he was on the last shot when Oberto left to help on Paul

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

not worried. The Offense will come around and the D ain’t bad

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

we hope

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

2-10 from the field. a manu 3 and a jumper from….bruce. plus 3 FTs. i would give my right arm for some ball movement and a good look at the hoop.

looking for pop to call a play out of the T.O. and maybe try to do something different with west.

we’re in there given as ugly as this is.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Spurs Go…...Lets sting them in Game 5 and win the series at home!!!!

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

i am sick of joey crawford

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

TONY FOR 3!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

TONY!!!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

parker for 3!!!! and of course its a rare 3 for parker from dumbass reggie

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

that’s too far for west

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Ummm, west just pushed duncan with 2 hands in his ribs

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Duncan wasn’t “off-balance” West shoved him.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Bowen for 3!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Bruce Bruce!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

his spot his shot

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

the offese is comin alive!!

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn CP3 is cold as poo

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Paul is broke! thank god. tim is having a rough night so far

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

C’mon Tim. We need a game from you.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW!!!! GET burnt by Bruce?!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Bruce just took Peja to the rack. I might start drinking.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Did yall see that?!

bowen just drove the basket for a lay up….he actually beat someone off the dribble

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Hahahahahahhaahah Peja just got owned off the dribble by Bruce

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Oooooo, Chandler with his second offensive foul.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

TONY!!! sick!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

What a fucking finish by Parker. Holy shit.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank god they didn’t call the Paul flop

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

avoid a 10-0 run with tim on the bench and we’ll be good. little tony back at ya.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m enjoyin Tony this series. Is he pissed that no one includes him in the list for best PGs?

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

They have been lately, but won’t mention it again until the playoffs next year unless he wins another finals MVP.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

This might be a blessing that Crawford is working the game. He’s usually good at not calling flops

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

i was kinda glad to see him for that reason. we’ll see. he might have timmy psyched out right now.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

the d the o it’s all clicking now

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I don’t know if he is pissed, but he is at the LEAST motivated.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

what a great defensive play by KT to start the whole thing.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

True Bones. Thanks for pointing that out. It was easy to forget after TP’s finish.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

i almost missed the coast to coast because i was yelling at KT

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

good call…. Man Law!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

If last series was all about Timmy vs. Snaq then this series is all bout Tony vs. CP3. What’s next?

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

that’s obvious -

Manu vs Kobe

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tony vs. D-Will, Duncan v. Boozer

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

and then the Finals will be

Spurs big 3 vs Boston’s 3. Love it!

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope that happens because boston would be decimated in 5, but the pistons will probably own them, and that’s if the cavs don’t win

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

oo… I can’t wait

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Regarding the refs, I think one way to control the BS between teams is to call the contact away from the ball and they have definitely not allowed much away from the ball.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn, c’mon guys. Make an open jumper

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I liked when Ely tried to draw a charge on Parker

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Ely bein a chump after he got a free ring with us!

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reggie Miller called him eelee.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Double technical on Oberto for getting thrown?

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah, I didn’t see Fab do anything worthy of a T

by Gino20 on May 13, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

weird… double personal AND double tech never seen that

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

shuld have been a persnal ful on melvin, but whatever.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright KT. We need him to hit htat shot.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I love Crazy Eyes yelling at himself

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah oberto got a technical, cuz on his way to hitting the floor he said something, what a joke

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I’ll take it… I heard him call glass

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

FinnnnnnnnnnnnnnDogggggggggggggggg!!!!

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

what a shot! hahahah

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

who’s got the fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnn dooooooooooooooooooooooog

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow. Another foul away from the ball.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

some bs fouls being called

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Why did Pop fall in love with this stupid strategy

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

because it actually worked against phoenix

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

bones in for the hoist at the gun

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Bones is in

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

God crawford is such a tyrant. What an ego maniac

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

thats what im sayin

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can’t believe we’re just getting through 1 quarter

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Joey just has to be the center of attention. He must have some serious Napoleon complex

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

look out joey is on a tangent. just shut up and let him go, or els ehe’ll get us

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Pop please stop this dumbass intentional fouling.

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

that end of the quarter turned into tv time for joey crawford

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Pop is flat out telling Joey Crawford “You are wrong”.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

joey is never wrong aus…lol

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

saw that. hope pop lets it go. it was not significant enough to have joey go mavs game on him. e need this game too badly for that.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, one benefit of the Hack-a-whatever is that it slows down the game and gives our guys some rest time.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

So far the 1st quarter looks familiar from every other game in this series: shitty shooting, decent D, lots of West and a close game. Of course, so far that’s predicted nothin

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m nervous about the 3rd quarter

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

you and me both

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was the longest 10 seconds ever. i’m really confused right now

by htownspur on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

http://deadspin.com/390078/nba-playoffs-a-tuesday-night-viewers-guide

look at that hornets cheerleader…mm they’re good for somethign

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

are they still goin at it

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Pop got T’d up

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

dont put your fucking finger on me

by htownspur on May 13, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Great. A foul call by Joey Crawford.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Pop did what Dirk wouldn’t outstanding!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

shut the hell up REGGIE

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

We need to play well right now.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh we need to Hack a Bonzi…..kidding

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

nice gotta Fat BAstard missin free throws in both series so far who’s gonna be next?

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow. Another touch foul away from the ball by Crawford. I guess they will be consistent.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

LET THEM FUCKING PLAY CRAWFORD

I hate this ticky tacky shit

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets maintain this shall we

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

BOWEN!!!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Did Wright have an epileptic attack in mid air?

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Tim is 0-6…fuck

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Timmy’s having an awful game

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

NIMLA! NIMLA!! TIMMEH!!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy cow. We’ll take that first basket by Tim.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

YOU DAMN RIGHT that was continuation!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

and he bricks the free throw…

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Let that sorry bastard shoot

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

julian aint gonna stop manu!!!

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

They're missing a lot of shots

But we’re giving them a lot of open looks. This can’t keep up for long

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, that wasn’t a flop by Manu.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Oof rare Manu FT miss

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Let’s push this lead while Paul is on the bench.

I would like to make our free throws though.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Tim with the hook…nice

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Abuse time get em TIMMY

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Tim rolling is a GOOD sign.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

PULL THAT DOWN BOWEN

Thought he was gonna take that running jumper

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Wright looks awful.

I think RMC4444 has his answer about whether to start him.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Are you lurking out there Ryan?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pop should watch his laughter, he may get ejected.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Gonna let Wright shoot all day everyday and twice on Sundays

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Commercial questions...

Who’s worse working a game. Joey Crawford or Reggie Miller?

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Reggie. Joey is competent if egocentric.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

That’s the way I was leaning

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

tough call i’d take joey, except against the spurs…neither

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

christ!! joey is trying to insert himself again…....

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I think they were trying to determine if the foul was before the timeout and where the ball should be thrown in from.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wright is just seriously choking right now. He hesitant on all his shots.

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

NOOCH has really been siezing up the last few possessions. tentative ball movement and guys reluctant to take open looks – and clanging the shots they do take. this would be a good time for the spurs to try and make a little hay.

spurs made their first big run about this time in game 4.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

The more Joey inserts himself the better off we are, I think.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Let’s get a good shot here out of the break.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

not so much…

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not what we were looking for

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

no Paul no room for you in here skank

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Why is Parker taking so many jumpers? I haven’t seen any drives

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Big offensive rebounds

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow great box out by bowen on the side line

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE d by Bruce. Let’s get some good shots.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

no wonder Peja can’t shoot he still has lotion on his hand from his afternoon biscuit game

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

How many team fouls on them this quarter.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I love when NO is losing at home. I’ve hardly heard that annoying “WOOOOOOOO”

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

IS IT ME OR DOES NEW ORLEANS FOUL OUR GUYS AGAIN AFTER THE FOUL WAS CALLED ????

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

It’s great when they double off Gino, if only he’d knock down the open 3

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah he has to make that open 3

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

turrible knuckleheads

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, we build the lead, then lose it. Build the lead, then lose it.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone have a box score?

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

so far, these games never start till the second half… don’t be concerned until then

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Game 4 was a beating at this point

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

true… my bad

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

bowen is our leading scorer

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

NO has been a team full of bricklayers too so far excluding West

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

kepp hangin – stay away from the big run.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

I’ll take any lead at the half.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

We keep giving leads away. We need to make shots.

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

C-Flop can’t even make a FT

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

IME FOR 3!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Blotch!

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Are you fucking kidding me? Great fucking call dip shits.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG what a bail out call on IME

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I’d like to see a replay of that foul on Ime. He seemed to think he really didn’t foul him.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

My DVR says no 4 different times.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

ASS!!

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 May 13, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Look at Peja’s numbers as these games went on…. I smile knowing “Ginobil Sucks” is watchin this from somewhere

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Manu with the pull up. If he gets going they are in big trouble.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

uh oh, hope peja doesn’t find his rhythm

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow paul is broke. Ok we need pts in the paint

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder how many points in the paint we have

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

horry should be glad paul didn’t swipe at his nuts

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

is any spur other than bruce really playing very well?

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

What a beeeee-utiful free throw by Horry.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Another bail out call

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

damn all them guys on that all-time playoff game list and there’s malone with no ring… lovin it

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 May 13, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

duncan has 10 boards. wish he was shooting a better % though

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish Tim would be more aggressive around the rim because the refs are calling some foul in there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Paul has 4 pts

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn, Bruce missed a wide open shot.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Finally tony gets to the lane

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Tony with a great move to the bucket

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

There you go Tony. Get to the rim.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

outta his range again

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

MANU! SICK WITH IT!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

MANUUUUUU what a shot!

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The Hornets are making very few shots in the paint.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

manu magic. wow. reply looks even wilder.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

mo pete turned his head and manu made him pay. great pass by roho too. he saw it all the way.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

We are 3/3 in the paint, hornets are 1/3

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Manu has 12 and 5 assists. That makes for having a good half.

bones, take note, they only have 2 offensive boards in this game.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

We got this… they didn’t change their game plan at all except hope the home court gives em more energy

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by Windex40 on May 13, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I just want to see us get to the rim more and I’ll be happy

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need to get Tim going in the second half and we’re in the driver’s seat…

by 4Him on May 13, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

this is definitely the spurs pace

by nyspursfan on May 13, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

timmy needs to get untracked offensively to counter west’s points, dammit.

by hak518 on May 13, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

FINISH STRONG!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

This is not a strong finish. Funny C-Flop can’t outrun Horry tho

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry.... I jinxed us

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

why can’t we pull away???

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Weren’t we just up 7?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I said I’m sorry. geeze.

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

What the fuck are we doing? We can’t pass it off a simple curl?

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

We should be up a lot more at the half, but still a good pace…

by 4Him on May 13, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

C’mmon Manu!!!!!

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

what was that guy doing?

by nyspursfan on May 13, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Wait…why is Horry still in the game? Get him the fuck out of there.

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Pop loves the fantasy of rekindling the Big Shot Rob mystic. I think stampler wrote it a year back:

Am I the only one here a little annoyed with RoHo’s game-by-game Lucy Van Pelt routine to Pop’s Charlie Brown? What a cocktease this guy is. Every game Pop brings him in with a couple minutes left in the 1st quarter to see if this is the night that “Big Shot Bob” will decide to show up. And nine out of ten times Horry slumps back to the bench six minutes later, never to resurface while Pop contemplates the Bonner vs. Tinyball 4th quarter dilemma.

Let me try to explain this as simply as I can. We’ve got this guy on our team. He’s wild, he’s energetic, he does crazy things. He dribbles behind his back, draws charges, deflects passes, hits threes and even dunks every blue moon. Also, and this is important, he speaks the español. Really I can’t stress that part enough. His ethnicity and native language is one of the major reasons the home fans are drawn to him.

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

What worries me is that Paul will get his points at some point…. we need a lead.

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Shit Robert. Some offensive boards are helping them right now. Right Bones?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

This reminds me of last season series against the Suns, just when others felt that we were not going to make it…...

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Why the fuck is Horry cheating on Paul? Make Paul the scorer. Did he forget the game plan? Damn it.

by Clintons Cigar on May 13, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Let’s get a two and go into the half up three.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

i’ll settle for 2 and go into the half up 3

by nyspursfan on May 13, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

West is 10-14. And he just missed a shot to get there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

it was 2 offensvie board, with pargo having one. now its 4 – and they got their last 3 points from it.

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I can’t stand that WHOOOO the crowd does….the most annoying thing.

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I think he got poked in the eye.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

And the Hornets fans booo

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

C’MON TONY , KNOCK THEM DOWN!

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

i think chandler’s ass hit his face

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Damnit Duncan…stop sucking!

by BUTD on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Ime take that up stronger!

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Shit, I’d have like a point right fucking there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by bones on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

DUNCAN THAT WOULD OF BEEN HUGE!

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

No way West is going to have a half like that again

by carlop on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Unreal. Chicken ass laypu attempt.

by Clintons Cigar on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, the game is on. We are up three at the half.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Ime made the mistake of trying to get it up quick to beat the clock.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

honestly, i can live with david west taking jumpers.

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

with the way the hornets are shooting, we are a little lucky with that half

by nyspursfan on May 13, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Got to agree with you

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

and we know paul will start to heat up and get his. We need Tim

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by CMoney on May 13, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

HEADS UP GUYS!!

We are over 400 comments for the thread. I’ll start a new one for the second half. I’ll post here when I start the other.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

hmmm… so do i take off my duncan jersey for the 2nd half?

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Have you lost your mind….stick to your team through good or bad times

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

We just have to come out and match NO energy 3rd quarter and we will be fine

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

This looks a lot like the first half of games 1 and 2. Please god don’t let it be that way in the second half

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

We must avoid the “3rd quarter collapse syndorme” that we suffered in Game 1 & 2.

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

but what if i take it off and he starts making shots???

by hanestagless on May 13, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok thats fine. but put them back once the game is over…..

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

NO are starting to build up their energy and will continue to do so in the 2nd half. We have to keep our momentum and try not to sulk into their game.

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

i think they will come correct this 3rd quarter! I like kenny smiths analysis

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

i was sayin in general

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotcha. I like his stuff too. They just need to let him talk more.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kenny’s been on our side the whole series even though Charles has abandoned us

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup…i think barkley just said he thought the spurs were going to win in it 2nite?

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Big Question

Why has Tony only attempted 5 shots?

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Because he’s being patient and also because he isn’t getting into the paint much. I don’t know if he has really tried to take many jumpers.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I’d like him to try a bit harder

by One4theThumb on May 13, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Hornets scored 21 and 23 points in the first two quarters. That is right where they have been most quarters in the series. If we don’t let them explode for a 30+ in the third I think we are in great shape.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 13, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

i agree it’s all about the 1st half of the 3rd quarter!!!! We have to win the boards and loose balls, and then play at our temp and we’ve got this!!!

by DrRez10 on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

To me this seems like one of those games where Manu goes off and carries us for like 15 pts in the 4th.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 13, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

You’ve read my mind

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by sivanjohn on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where’s the 2nd half thread?

by carlop on May 13, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

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