Round 2, Game 6: vs New Orleans
by AusTechSpur
on May 14, 2008 7:02 PM CDT
The Spurs face an elimination game. It has been a while since we've been in this position.
The Hornets on the other hand, face a close out game. Rumor has it they are the hardest. I hope so.
I really believe we will win this, but I'm honestly not sure why. I think we will need Tim to play big and at least one of Manu and Tony to be exceptional. They need to play like all-stars.
0 recs |
526
comments
EmailComments
Spurs 101
Hornets 93
Fuck a jinx!!! The season doesn’t end just yet.
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 14, 2008 7:49 PM CDT 0 recs
I’m fine with Tim getting 20+ rebounds, as long as he gets 20+ points too.
by Linix129 on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT 0 recs
Close out games are the hardest, especially on the other teams’ home floor. From a combination of calls going thier way, they play harder, comfort level, etc… It’s why almost all the time, close out games in any sport is the toughest to win period, and you see most series ending on the home court of the people advancing, not the people being eliminated. :)
That said, Duncan WILL get more than 1 trip to the FT line, Ginobili hits lights out at home usually, and Parker is at his absolute slashing best And if you think about it, we’ve been facing “elimination games” since Game 3. Since technically, going down 3-0 in a series IS a death sentence. Just ask the Suns ! :D We are 2-1 in that span, and still capable of 2 more :)
And here’s a good tidbit from Mike Wilbon on PTI from the link above - “These Spurs are the exact same Spurs from last year with the exception of Ime Udoka, who is a definite upgrade over whoever they had there last year. These are the same core Spurs that have 2-3 championships. That means they have gone to a Game 7 and won. They have won dating to last year - 2 times in Denver, 3 times in Pheonix, 1 time in Utah, and 2 times in Cleveland. They closed out series on the road 3 times. I guarantee you that they are over this thing with this one ref. They won’t panic, they know what they need to do, and they will get it done! It’s going back to New Orleans!”
by Nixiack on May 15, 2008 1:41 AM CDT 0 recs
the spurs from last year are just that, the spurs from last year. the spurs from this year have been blown out by 18,19 and 22 points and have never been in the game in the fourth quarter in New Orleans this series. additionally, hornets have their secret weapon, if for some reason the old men can turn back the clock and win game 6: http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/14/desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures/1#comments
by 9wd softhead on
May 15, 2008 9:24 AM CDT
up
0 recs
Keep counting on that. The road is not so much a factor as is the hometowning, and that is much less likely to happen in a game 7.
by VWolf on
May 15, 2008 11:27 AM CDT
up
0 recs
I spent all day reading 08 mock drafts, looking up free agents for this summer and reading anything Tiago related. I think that says enough of how I feel about this fucking series.
by speedostuffer on May 15, 2008 2:00 AM CDT 0 recs
Fuck that shit. The reason this series has been so frustrating is because it seems clear to me that we are the better team. This isn’t like 2006 when the mavs were nearly even if not even with us. That series was pain and vexing of biblical proportions, but this series has even surpassed that, especially in the vexing department. The hornets are good, but i think any objective observer would agree with a shameless homer like me that the Spurs are a better team. I am oficially revising my heretofore steadfast Spurs in 6 to Spurs in 7…
by kerouacinjapan on
May 15, 2008 10:13 AM CDT
up
0 recs
spurs the better team?
the score tuesday night would indicate otherwise.
by 9wd softhead on
May 15, 2008 10:59 AM CDT
up
0 recs
We all know the Spurs are the better team. They got down in this series thanks to a feverish Tim, and a hobbled Manu, but now they are close to full strength, and they will come back on top.
by VWolf on
May 15, 2008 11:28 AM CDT
up
0 recs
was duncan ill tuesday night or was that just joey crawford and his big bad whistle intimidating the greatest power forward in the history of the nba? they maybe be the “better” team over the last decade, but over the last week they havent exactly impressed.
by 9wd softhead on
May 15, 2008 11:57 AM CDT
up
0 recs
except in that game on sunday where we had a 20+ point lead in the second quarter and the bugs never got close after that. that game was a bigger blowout than any hornets win this series.
you ain't a beauty but hey you're all right.
by kalone on
May 15, 2008 12:06 PM CDT
up
0 recs
it was an epic beating. a thorough ass kicking. but the series is still 3-2 in favor of the hornets. i am intersted to see how ginobili holds up in game 6 with the increased minutes and the short amount of time between games 5 & 6. either way, i think game 6 will be an absolute battle.
by 9wd softhead on
May 15, 2008 12:37 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Could it be?
Has “Ginobli Sucks” returned?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on
May 15, 2008 12:26 PM CDT
up
0 recs
he doesnt suck, but if he plays like he did in game 5, then we’ll take that.
by 9wd softhead on
May 15, 2008 12:27 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Dude… you seriously cannot have this much free time and energy. At once first impressive and passionate, it’s now just pathetic and sad. Are you hiring, by the way?
by SgtinManusArmy on
May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
up
0 recs
WE GET IT
Alright, you think we’re doomed. We got it. You’ve been saying this since down 0-2. Your opinion is noted. But when we pull this out and win this series, I don’t want to hear how you kept the faith because you jumped off the bandwagon a long time ago.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on
May 15, 2008 12:24 PM CDT
up
0 recs
i’m staying with my same prediction from game 5. boils down to two things:
1) rebounding. when the spurs kept NOOCH off the offensive glass, they won. when they didn’t they lost. spurs did the job on this in game 5 for the first hlaf, then the 3rd qtr blitz hit and they yielded something like 7 offensive rebounds in the quarter.
2) we will go as timmy goes. NOOCH has done a pretty fair job of not having him go off like he did against the suns, even in games 3 and 4 – though he was really good all around in game 4. we will need that tonite for sure.
well folks, its either 3 days of rest – or more than 150. spurs have life here, but they will need another A game to pull back even. i expect an A game fron new orleans and will be surprise if we get anything other than that from them at this point. they didnt play their best game either in game 5, but you could tell they smelled it once they got going. that is very scary to me, but i know the spurs can overcome it.
by bones on May 15, 2008 10:28 AM CDT 0 recs
OK, I need a nice birthday gift tonight...
GO SPURS!!!
Spurs 103
Hornets 89
by 4Him on May 15, 2008 10:56 AM CDT 0 recs
Happy B-Day yo!
thats most definitley a good omen. I predict the Spurs will win by the number of years old you are.
Hornets 75
Spurs 75 + 4Him’s Age
"Phil can kiss my asterisk"
by BigFresh on
May 15, 2008 11:02 AM CDT
up
0 recs
lol thanks BigFresh
But I’m afraid that your prediction would mean one of the biggest single-game point differentials in NBA playoff history! :-)
by 4Him on
May 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT
up
0 recs
GAME 6 MINI PREVIEW
8:00 PM SA – 10:00 PM ARG
______________
(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 5th game:
→NBA TOP 10 – May 13th
#7 – Manu Ginóbili: reverse hook and foul.
#6 – Tim Duncan: acrobatic two and foul.
► Robert Horry overcame Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most postseason games played with 238. Congratulations, you big, big mummy.
► They kicked our asses on the road. Now it’s our turn.
______________
(Likely) Starting lineup:
b>______________
Interviews after the 2-3:
Tyson Chandler: courtside TNT interview after the game.
1 minute summary with the main parts of the press conference.
Spurs:
→ Press conference:
Tim DuncanCoach Pop
Hornets:
→ Press conference:
Coach Byron ScottChris Paul & David West
______________
Transmissions:
ESPN 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 15, 2008 11:06 AM CDT 0 recs
Sorry for the rushed preview. I’m too busy at work lately.
Won’t be watching the first half at home tonight. I’ll be at a friend’s. I should be back in time for the second half, though, to join in the thread ad share the joy.
Because there’s no effing way we’re going to lose game 6 at home. No way. This one is going 7 games, and then we’ll see about that shitty 3rd quarter.
Spurs 100
Hornets 80
Yeah, a blowout. That’s how much confidence I have in my guys. I don’t even know what adjustments they’re going to make, but they will make them.
by LatinD on May 15, 2008 11:09 AM CDT 0 recs
We’re gonna bend the Hornets over tonight and show ‘em who’s boss.
by beachwood on May 15, 2008 12:08 PM CDT 0 recs
Fuck this monkeyshit! Winning this shit in 3 games after being down 3-2 will only make this run to the title more legendary for us. Let the bandwagoners jump! I’ve been with this team since ‘89 which roughly accounts for 70% of my life and the only reason I wasn’t with them before that was because I barely knew the NBA even existed. Our boys aren’t going down the path to failure, they’re going down the path to greatness so you can bet I’m not goin anywhere. I’m gonna sit right here on this wagon till the god damn wheels fall off and then carry that wagon till I can’t anymore! Spurs in 7
Spurs 106
Hornet 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 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT 0 recs
CO-SIGN
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 15, 2008 1:24 PM CDT
up
0 recs
The four of us will carry it together, if need be. Around here, however, I don’t think we’ll be lacking for help.
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
by jollyrogerwilco on
May 15, 2008 4:10 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Spurs (Doesn’t matter it will be a W)
wasps (bummer… a loss)
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
by bellasa on May 15, 2008 3:38 PM CDT 0 recs
Tonight I’ll be wearing:
2005 Western Conference Champions T-Shirt
Duncan Jersey
Adidas NBA Superstar Spurs Shoes
Go Spurs Go Wristband
They cannot lose!
by One4theThumb on May 15, 2008 4:17 PM CDT 0 recs
I’m breaking out my silver and black Tony Parker jersey that I wore the day after we won the title last year.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on May 15, 2008 4:28 PM CDT 0 recs
Rockin the Gervin again tonight and landed some free tickets to the game tonight to go personally deliver some help to the Silver and Black. Have fun tonight everyone
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 15, 2008 4:42 PM CDT 0 recs
Channelling the world-devouring Manu, and sporting the (VISA) Argentine National Team jersey over the sacred 20 year old black SPURS T. Any hiccups though, and the Bowen home white is on standby.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 15, 2008 6:17 PM CDT 0 recs
I have a rec league game tonight at 8:30, so I’ll miss a good chunk of the game. I considered bailing, but I had a rec league game during game 3 as well, and that turned out all right. You don’t mess with the mojo. If my plan succeeds, I’ll have to talk to the league about scheduling a game for Monday!
Mojo aside, it seems like Timmy can only bring it offensively every other game: he like Big Dave circa 1999. Hopefully he brings it tonight, then for game 7, then doesn’t come back to earth until game 1 of the WCF (we could afford a road loss to open that series :-).
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
by tomasito on May 15, 2008 6:17 PM CDT 0 recs
wearing a black spurs polo shirt with the att-era spurs logo and an old black t-shirt with the old alamodome-era logo underneath. the only bad news is i’ll have to do laundry before sunday’s game.
who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.
by ptruser on May 15, 2008 6:24 PM CDT 0 recs
I’ve learned that dirty shirts can go a loooooooonnngg way, especially if they’re carrying good juju from a SPURS win. Keep this in mind. My vintage old SPURS T literally hangs in chards from my body at this point, but I continue double and even triple washing after a bitter loss. It will die with me.
by SgtinManusArmy on
May 15, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
up
0 recs
http://my.nba.com/thread.jspa?threadID=570009525
TC has some nice things to say about TD. Can’t decide if I’m going to still hate him or not.
Nope. I still hate him.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 15, 2008 6:31 PM CDT 0 recs
Chandler seems like a quality guy… plays hard on D, rebounds, sets picks, etc. even though he doesn’t get any offensive touches other than 2 or 3 oops a game. I’d love to have him on the Spurs; he’s like what I wish Frankie von Missdunk could have been. Plus, saying nice things about TD is never bad.
Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!
by tomasito on
May 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Damn… tickets fell through. I guess that means you fine people are stuck with me for the night
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 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT 0 recs
GETTING CLOSE 2 TIP-OFF. GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!GO SPURS GO!!!
by DrRez10 on May 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT 0 recs
I’m wearing the black b-ball shorts I wore last year through the championship run.
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 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT 0 recs
Role Call
Alright who’s here for this battle?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on May 15, 2008 7:55 PM CDT 0 recs
I’m watching the pre game right now on ESPN and the piece they are doing on CP3 is gross. Compare it to the one they did on Manu. Yes Manu comes from South America, and yes he was never highly scouted but the level of respect that everyone gives to CP3 compared to the lack of respect Manu gets is gross. What has Paul ever won? One playoff series that’s it. Manu won a gold medal with a bunch of reserves in 04 and then followed that with an NBA championship in which he should have been the finals MVP. Since that time Manu has consistently been a top 10 player in the WORLD! No one ever gives him his due. CP3 after a very good rookie year, okay sophomore year and one excellent season and everyone says he has the mind of Magic, in the body of Zeek with this ferocious edge. His edge is that he acts like a damn 2 year old when he doesn’t get his way. I hate CP3. HATE.
by speedostuffer on May 15, 2008 7:55 PM CDT 0 recs
Yeah they never mentioned anything about the Olympics, but the Paul story wasn’t horrible. Horry’s was clearly the best.
by One4theThumb on
May 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
up
0 recs
I’m going to post during the game for the first time. If we start to do bad I’m off.
by speedostuffer on May 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT 0 recs
I’m in and decided to change to my never washed silver Duncan
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 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT 0 recs
That’s how I roll. Perhaps I’ll change into all-star tony
by One4theThumb on
May 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
up
0 recs
CMoney. My wife and I got into it again tonight. She maintains her stance that Reggie Miller is good looking.
by AusTechSpur on May 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT 0 recs
lol That’s just not right on so many levels. LET’S ROLL THESE BITCHES!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on
May 15, 2008 8:00 PM CDT
up
0 recs
I should have guessed. I like Judas Priest and shouldn’t have insulted them like that.
by AusTechSpur on
May 15, 2008 8:03 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Stan kelly kills me. He talks through his nose
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on May 15, 2008 8:01 PM CDT 0 recs
Listen to some other guys (Pistons, Cavs, Hawks may be the worst) and you’ll see we got it pretty well off
by One4theThumb on
May 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Manu
He’s going off tonight
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on
May 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
up
0 recs
If it’s Timmy, we’ll win. If it’s Timmy with manu going second, we win easy.
by Krukow on
May 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
up
0 recs
Timmy I hope
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 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT 0 recs
and then the next two jus tto make sure
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 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT 0 recs
nice Ian Mahinmi is on our intro
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 15, 2008 8:03 PM CDT 0 recs
the order they show our guys in that vid is just completely random…
by Krukow on May 15, 2008 8:03 PM CDT 0 recs
Guys, no matter what happens…it’s been a pleasure fighting with you in the trenches. WE GOT THIS!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on May 15, 2008 8:03 PM CDT 0 recs
Refs tonight: Salvatore, McCutcheon, Mauer
It should be interesting. Bennett likes to call fouls on the perimeter. I say Manu goes to the line 12 times tonight.
by AusTechSpur on May 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT 0 recs
Too bad we can’t suit DWade, Bennet’s lover, up.
by One4theThumb on
May 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT
up
0 recs
DAMN THESE INTROS GOT ME PUMPED UP!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on May 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT 0 recs
likewise but only good will happen 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 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT 0 recs
no more yall ready for this intro huh? That used to give me goosebumps
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 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT 0 recs
IT'S MOTHERFUCKING GO TIME!
How’s this for mojo: I shaved a Spurs logo into my ballsacks.
by Matthew Powell on May 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT 0 recs
NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on
May 15, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
up
0 recs
I want to see a photo. And I mean now.
Are you hanging out on the thread tonight?
by AusTechSpur on May 15, 2008 8:06 PM CDT 0 recs