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Round 2, Game 7: at New Orleans

Needless to say, we need this one.  This should be a great, great game.  I fully expect us to play one of our better games on the year.  And we'll need it. 

Star-divide

My two cents on the strategy.   We have to harass Paul off the screens.  We need to trap, push our bigs out, and try to make one of the other Hornets beat us with their passing.  And we have to change things up.

Here's my big tip though.  I think we have to attack Paul's right hand.  Make him drive left and, if possible, make him finish and PASS with his LEFT hand.  I don't think Paul is nearly as skilled with his off hand as Nash is.  Nash passes great with his left hand.  He's also mastered the ability to finish around the rim with his left and throwing up a shot at full extension away from the big defender.  I don't think Paul has these skills.  I'd like to see us force him left AND not let him come back to his right hand.  Play him the way people play Ginobili.

So, pay attention during the game, and let me know of I am wrong.  Is Paul effective with his off hand?  Can he finish around the rim and are his passes accurate?

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It's 3-3. Who's gonna take it?
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Hornets
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GAME 7 PREVIEW

Damn… was writing the fanpost. You beat me to it.

19:30 PM SA – 21:30 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 6:
NBA TOP 5 – May 15th: #2 – Ime Udoka: UDoka’s D
Block of the night: Ime Udoka
Assist of the night: Fabricio Oberto

► En this playoffs’ second round, home teams are 21-2. The only exceptions were Detroit against Orlando and Los Angeles against Utah.

► The last time SA had been in a do-or-die situation was in 2006’s postseason, when they were down 3-1 against the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs won games 5 and 6, forcing a 7th game. You know how that ended…

► The Spurs dominated every category in the 6th game. They shot 49% FG (38/77) compared to the Hornet’s 41% (33/80). San Antonio also won on the boards by 45-40 and in assists by 28 to 13.

► The third quarter was the key, once again, in game 6. The Hornets quickly got into foul trouble. Chris Paul had two consecutive fouls (his 3rd and 4th), and West collaborated with another 2 (his 2nd and 3rd). Those fouls all happened in 1:05. Later, with 8:44 missing in the 3rd quarter, David West committed his 4th (offensive) foul and immediately earned a technical, too.

► West left the game injured with 10:11 left in the game, after a controversial play involving Robert Horry. The NBA reviewed the play and ruled that the contact was legal – therefore there won’t be any sanctions for the veteran player. You can see the play here.

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(Likely) Starting lineup:

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INTERVIEWS after the 3-3:

NBA Wired: Listen to Pop and Byron Scott during game 6.

One minute summary with the highlights of the press conference.

Spurs:
→ Locker room:
Manu Ginóbili
Fabricio Oberto
Bruce Bowen
Ime Udoka
Kurt Thomas

→ Press conference:
Tim Duncan
Tony Parker
Coach Pop

→ Saturday’s training session (May 17th):
Manu Ginóbili
Robert Horry
Kurt Thomas
Coach Pop

Hornets:
→ Press conference:
Coach Byron Scott
Chris Paul

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Transmissions:

TNT will broadcast the game. However, one of the WMOE channels (probably WMOE 1) will also 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:

During the game there should appear some Sopcast links. I’ll be around and paste them here, in the game thread, so let me know if you can’t find any feeds.

...And if there’s no other choice:

by LatinD on May 18, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Hornets, you force my hand

I didn’t want to do it, I really didn’t. Not in the second round. But a game 7 leaves me no choice.

I’m breaking out The Pic.

God loves us. Liston said so. We have this shit.

by LatinD on May 18, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Ginobili Time

One of my favorite things about Manu is the way that he can rip the heart out of another team on the road, like he did against Denver. For us to come away with a W, I feel like it’s got to be a throwback to 2005 Spurs game. Tim and Tony dominate the scoring for the first three quarters, with Manu chipping, then Manu steps up huge, going to the basket again and again in the fourth quarter, and scoring something like 15 in the fourth to ice the game for us.

I have a good feeling about this game, despite our blowout losses. Maybe it’s because it seems impossible to blow out a good team four times in one series. Maybe it’s because I feel the Spurs would have the edge in a close game down the stretch. Maybe it’s because I’m a delusional Spurs homer. I don’t know.

Go Spurs Go.

Catch the Spurs Spirit! It's a Fast-breakin' Fiesta!

by tomasito on May 18, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s a new idea about Paul. I’ll have to watch for the driving left thig. However, if you’re wrong AusTech, then this is a world in which I don’t want to be right.

by Krukow on May 18, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not going to put up any predictions because when I do we get our asses kicked. So all I’m going to say is that the Spurs better fucking win.

by JamesR on May 18, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, totally with JR here. Everytime I post a score, we get pounded. I even voted FOR Nooch in the poll just to keep with the mojo (everytime I’m pissed and vote for Nooch, we come back and kill them. I’m a homer, but there’s no way I’m breaking that trend. You all know my heart). I believe, and will literally have an aneurysm if we don’t destroy them young’ens in Game 7.

GO SPURS GOOOOOOOO

by SgtinManusArmy on May 18, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After reading every preview for this game I’ve come to the conclusion the Spurs need to have more points after 48 minutes than the Hornets do. I figure we’ll win the game that way.

LETS DO IT

by r21x on May 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

usually i don’t put much of any credence into stats because correlation does not indicate causation but i am gonna have to agree with you here.

who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.

by ptruser on May 19, 2008 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s been my pet peeve all series long. Anytime we’re not in paul’s face right off the screens, it gives him that split second of time to make his decisions. Get up in this dude’s face, make him go where he doesn’t want to go, and we’ll be in l.a. this week.

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 18, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I love you sf4e. I really do. You’re insightful, ambitious, and hard working. You’re devoted, and a true SPURS fan, and with that we’ll always be family. But there’s no way in hell Gen. Patton said that. I’m gonna have to see references on that.

by SgtinManusArmy on May 18, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Thanks SiMA, but you know I couldn’t pass that quote up. I don’t know if you were in SA for the (scandalously close) Texas A&M/army game at the Alamodome in 2006, but a bunch of my fellow cadets made a huge sign with that quote on it to playfully taunt the army cadets on the other side of the field (seriously, the sign stretched from the end zone to the 10-12 yardline). I think West Point, A&M, and the Air Force Academy have all claimed that quote at one time or another, but it’s never been proven or disproven. And you know how crazy Aggies are…..lol!

iViva Los Spurs!

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 19, 2008 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manu and Tim are going to have to be All-NBA players and Tony is going to have to get the fuck out of the way and not throw the ball away like he did in Game 6. Pop said that Ime will “probably” be the first 2/3 off the bench so I’m excited about that, fuck FinDog.

by JamesR on May 18, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Won’t be posting a score since we got our asses kicked when I did.. All I know is Timmy better own these pesky bugs. I’d better see Timmy make Chandler rethink his chosen profession. And I just wanted say, DAMN IME~~ what a fuckin’ block that was. I still get chills thinking about it.

by hak518 on May 18, 2008 11:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

do i ditch work for game 7?

i live on the opposite side of the globe. the game starts here at 8:30am. i don’t believe the game is even being shown here, so i would have to watch it online at one of those sites that lets you do that (wink). i’ll be at work, and our firewall won’t let any of those sites through anyway. and thanks to the firewall, i can’t even follow the game through nba.com’s courtside live.

so the only way to watch it (or even follow it!) is if i don’t got to work.

decisions, decisions…

by sleep research facility on May 18, 2008 11:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

try yahoo’s live box score. its pretty simple but it works and I bet it’ll go through your firewall.

by JamesR on May 19, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope, thats blocked as well. most sites are unfortunately, including ptr (but curiously not all sb nation blogs – posting and toasting, sactown royalty, blazers edge all get through).

looks like i’ll have to check it using my mobile phone. or follow it over on (gag) spurs talk…

by sleep research facility on May 19, 2008 6:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then you don’t go to work. Short of maning the first response launch station for your country’s missle defense program, there’s nothing you can be doing that is more important than the SPURS in a playoff Game 7. If something miraculous happens, you’ll never forgive yourself for not using a sick day.

by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don’t. go. to. work.

by beachwood on May 19, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, hell no. this is much more important than work. I’m with SiMA and BW… don’t go to work.

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 19, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

saved!

justin.tv works, so i can now not feel guilty about skipping work while still catching the game. wohoo. the fact that i’ll be skipping work while being at work somehow makes it less on an issue…

and i’m wearing my 06/07 championship tshirt for good luck today (last time i wore it on game day was game 3 vs the suns).

by sleep research facility on May 19, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SRF, I’m also around the globe. Fortunately I can get the feeds at work. Unfortunately I missed most of the game due to a meeting.. AND THEY WON!!! I have no idea what to do.

by hak518 on May 18, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woah. hak’s from the future. That’s cool.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh? uhh.. I meant.. (afraid to say anything in case I piss off the almighty mojo)

by hak518 on May 19, 2008 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we know what you meant. We won Game 6. That’s what you’re saying
But I am from the future, and this is what I see saw:

Spurs 95
Hornets 91

by Gino20 on May 19, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a perfect (future) world, Spurs by 10 or more

I sure hope your vision of the future is incorrect because I’m looking forward to a victory that doesn’t threaten the near-cardiac-events of 75% of the PtR faithful. A four point victory, while usually thrilling, in a Game 7 might cause too severe a rise in blood pressure throughout Spurs nation.

Please see if you can you re-consult your future viewing device and see if the future is set, or if we can choose. And if we can choose, then perhaps we can get that differential a bit higher.

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course it’s not set in stone…if the Spurs continue to pound the rock, they control their own destiny

by Gino20 on May 19, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Hak… since you’re from the future. We won… didn’t we?

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 19, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(sobbing silently at my cubicle for fear of fuckin’ up our Spur’s mojo by posting my last 2 comments)

Fuck it!
Yes, I am from the future, 13 hours to be exact.. It’s 8am Tuesday right now, which what Mathew meant I believe. And yes… yes the Spurs won, dammit!! But I would have to get back to you on the final score though.

by hak518 on May 19, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this new trend of just picking the winner instead of the final score, I have a better chance of being right. and I don’t have a headache for 10 minutes afterwards.
Going to miss the liveblog tomorrow night, gonna be in class till 9PM and then procede to run over small animals and anything else in the way to make it to the bar to catch the last quarter as soon as I get out.

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 19, 2008 12:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where are taking classes? How how far away is that bar?

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

got to do whatever it takes for tonite – conjure up the FSMs spirit, halo pics…whatever.

for my part, i have been waiting for the whole play-offs to date in order to bust out my first score prediction. i have been thinking about it long and hard over the last three days and i’ll say:

SA 92
NOOCH 79

i’m down with the “paul” rules. force him left and harass him off the screens. i’d rather his passes be 15+ from the rim as opposed to 3. at the end of the day for me, it comes down to tim’s ability to pull the cart and the team’s ability to keep NOOCH off the glass (particularly offensive glass).

will probably get a late start on being able to post during the game tonite, but i am sure that i will get my laptop back in time to chime in at some point. until then, i just hafta say it loud: go spurs go.

by bones on May 19, 2008 7:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone got the refs for tonight?

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 10:05 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tonight: Javie, Bavetta, Foster

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:19 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh, kinda good, kinda not.

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least we don’t have to worry about crawford, nawmean?

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 19, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least we got Javie…..

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 19, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I usually don’t pay attention to which particular refs are in which game. So except for the whole Joey Crawford thing, which was national news when he was suspended, I have no idea about which refs have supposed griefs/feuds with the Spurs.

Didn’t Javie ref G3 in S.A. against the Hornets? We won that one – and it seemed to be called pretty fair.

Do any of tonight’s refs have “issues” with S.A. in general, or any of the Spurs specifically?

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think we should trap Paul until the second half, and I’m not sure we should even do it then. Play him straight up with Parker and play West straight up with Duncan. The latter made a huge difference in game 6. It forced New Orleans out of it’s default offense, which was going to West isolated 15’ from the basket. He was literally getting as many barely-contested 15’ jumpers as he wanted. Duncan’s additional 4-6” length changes the entire dynamics of their offense.

If Paul is killing us with the pick and roll then we can aggressively trap him in the second half. Trapping a passing point guard away from the basket is a gimmick defense that will not work for long stretches of time, especially considering:

A) The Hornets have two reliable 3P shooters in Peterson and Peja.
B) West can hit the wide open jumper and is a decent passer.
C) Chandler is a beast on the offensive boards.

I’m not totally against the strategy, but it must be used sparingly.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed on the trap. pop changed up the defensive looks and match-ups right and left in game 6 and i thought it worked pretty well for the most part. didnt let them get comfortable. i think they will be ready for the trap tonite, but it could be effective if we throw it on them at certain times instead of every time.

by bones on May 19, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BIG GAME! WE PLAY FOR KEEPS!

well here we go. this is it. this is our final stand. screw the fact that we are on the road. the bottom line is, we need another game 3,4 or 6. we have proven capable to shut these guys down. i will not accept the road as our blunder. we will prevail! we have not been in this position in too many years to count, so here it is. its time to change the historical timeline of our franchise. 2008 spurs/hornets game 7 is going to be the beginning of when our backs were against the wall and we paved the way to our back to back 5th championship! get your lawn chair ready kids. this isn’t over!

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gonna be on the radio again.

The producer for The Steve Mason Show on ESPN Radio in L.A. called me and they want me to come on today at 3:02 p.m. pacific time. Quick, give me some clever witty insightful shit to say?

DON’T MAKE ME QUOTE A RUSSELL CROWE MOVIE ON THE RADIO!!!!

by Aaronstampler on May 19, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Spurs are 3-1 in the playoffs in games where Bruce Bowen covers Chris Paul. They are 1-0 in games in which Duncan guards David West. Of course the obvious retort is that they are 0-3 in games played in New Orleans. I totally have an answer for that:

So.?

by sungo on May 19, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to throw in “Colorado Casanova” again somehow. Those guys really bristled last time you said that. I got nothing for the game tonight.

by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have the best Big 3 in the league...

...Tim, Manu and Ginobili (you read that right)

by Gino20 on May 19, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you be straight and honest; the time for analysis is done. The Spurs will win because that’s what they do. That’s the only reason why they’ll win. We win because we keep pounding that rock and tonight the rock will break.

The Spurs have played better NO than NO has played SA. We’ve been in it NO up till the last half of the 4th. We've had chances and eventually, things will go our way NO. Regardless of the final scores (that have been run up in garbage time) we haven’t been dominated @ NO.

you gotta tell it to the world the manu is, always and forever, simply erotic.

and it goes without saying: the sickness, timmeh and frenchie mcwonderbutt.

by beachwood on May 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s hope the refs don’t think that Kobe’s wearing a Hornets jersey tonight and start a New Orleans parade to the free throw line…

by 4Him on May 19, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all about keeping the NOOCH off the offensvie glass, man. check their boards in the new orleans games vs. the SA games. we did OK in that respect in game 5, but they had 7 in the deciding 3rd quarter and that made the difference.

nothing gives a team confidence like getting an offensive rebounds.

by bones on May 19, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t know if any of y’all listen to Jim Rome’s radio program (I usually don’t but I was dying for someone to talk Spurs ball on the airwaves…..wishful thinking, I know). Anyway, he interviewed Turiaf of the lakers and the dude said he wanted to play SA in the conference finals because he likes TP.

Let’s see how much he likes the French Assassin after a 4 game series, should we get that far.

Go Spurs Go!

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 19, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES I SAID A 4 GAME SERIES AND I MEANT IT.....lol

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 19, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your enthusiasm is endearing

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s all we got right now, jrw. I’m psyched for this game (been waiting too long already!)

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 19, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen to that!

I’m beyond being ready for this game. I am in full on EXCITEMENT mode.

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT

Spurs 110
Hornets 109

Many Ginobili scores 30+
David West scores 15-
Timmy has 15 rebounds and 4 blocked shots
Tyson Chandler fouls out
A drunken NOOCH fan spills beer and nacho cheese all over Byron Scott’s immaculately tailored suit

Robert Horry hits the game-winning three.

It might not happen EXACTLY this way, but damn I hope so.

Sabre

"If I Lead / Will You Follow ..."

Manu Ginobili makes 60% of his shots in the last 5 min of any given game. ~ John Hollinger

by Sabrewulf on May 19, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Robert Horry is even on the court with the game on the line I will be mortified.

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i want roho in there. but only for a couple of minutes at a stretch. his mere presence will elicit a downpour of boos and have everyone of the hornets on the floor watching their back. could be just the distraction we need.

by bones on May 19, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spurs win
wasps boo-hoo

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on May 19, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only 2 hours to game time. I’m ready. Whatever that means.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Long-time reader, first time poster. These next 2 hours until game time will feel longer than the 3+ days wait we have had to endure, and I think I am already sweating profusely. Anyways, I felt that I would do my part to ensure our first road win against the Hornets in these playoffs by finally signing up. What kind of hexes are other people performing out there?

by DreamerDeceiver on May 19, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not worried about a jinx tonight…

Spurs 93
Hornets 91

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 19, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope the refs let both teams just play. may the best team win.

oh and i’m just about to bust out some whiskey so i can calm down. i was insanely tense after taking a test this afternoon that i had to go work out and blow off some steam, and almost got sick from working out at the gym too hard. its all i can think about dammit

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 19, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was cut off in traffic today

As I hit my brakes to avoid a potential collision, I noticed that the car had a SPURS flag flying proudly on the driver’s side.

So, instead of getting angry, or pulling alongside for a little staredown, I realized that the driver must have been too distracted with the upcoming game to pay appropriate attention to driving.

And I let him go in peace.

Enjoy your evening, fellow Spurs fan.

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol

Had my Spurs flag up on my car today, too. Say it loud….

Go Spurs Go!

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by spursfan4ever on May 19, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lord I’m nervous

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Totally forgot to tell you guys, but I’ve pulled out a special mojo weapon tonight. In addition to the 20 year old t-shirt and jerseys, the pregame pizza, the banner re-hung upside down in my office, the Manu votive candle burning proudly…...... I’ve been saving a cuban Cohiba for a special occasion. It’s never been unleashed, never seen the light of day. It’s on the coffee table now, willing us to win so that it can be consumed. Never has such power been applied to a SPURS game. I’ve done all I can at this point; that combined with all of our collective mojo should be sufficient. Bring on the game already…

That said, I’m nervous as shit and ready for this thing to just be over with already. GO SPURS GO!!!

by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit. I’m shaking… I’m studying sociology to pass the time and can’t really focus on that Marx dude.

Let’s all channel that Spurs nun tonight.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can’t believe Sir Charles said he’s gonna stop gambling. This is the first sign of the apocalypse

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it wont last. i applaud him for always manning up and being open about everything, but from what he said doesn’t sound like he is actually committed to stop gambling. maybe just enough time for it to blow over and he’ll go back. not that it is ruining his life or anything though. man i just hate the media, they try and make so much noise about nothing. who cares if he likes to gamble, he’s a multi-millionaire.

anywho enough of that rubble. i’m signing out until after the game. every time i’ve gone to a bar we’ve won so i am going to get hammered and either scream in pure happiness or pure fury. i’m sad that chuck picked NO to win when he has as much of a mancrush on gino as i 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 19, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I did some touching up of the spur shaved into my ballsacks. We’re ready to do.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was stoked before. I’m really stoked now.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is this where the action is tonight????

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m here. LETS ROLL THESE BITCHES!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boom. Timmy on the bank.

I feel good all of a sudden.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope

that is the last time bowen takes a shot off the dribble

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C’mon Fab. Make him drive.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MANU FOR 3!!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manu. Damn, I’m liking this.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Peja with the step back miss. He must be feeling confident.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One more miss and he’s done shooting. Ok, two more.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Latin D

I’ve got an awful connection on WMOE

Please let me know as soon as you can find an alternate SOPCast

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.justin.tv/psn_tr3s

mms://84.53.183.45/D/151/10588/v0001/reflector:56126?MSWMExt=.asf

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You the man

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by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No prob. No Sopcast for the moment.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Timmy to the inside. I like it!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a pass from manu to Timmy.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

baller.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

west is a thug

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parker hitting his jumper. great sign.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they need to keep chandler from dunking that shit

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tony hits his first shot.

If we get rid of the couple turnovers, I like the way we are playing.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awww manu!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit, Manu… that one was yours. :(

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ginobili has missed 2 point blank lay ups

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but that second one was not a gimme

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pop needs to move Tim onto West now.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for sure

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Manu poozed it up at the rack there.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manu 1-6. he needs to settle down…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For the record, timmy made our first FG, Manu made the second one. We win when that happens. I called in the game 6 thread, I’m calling it now.

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not happy with how we’ve played the first 6 minutes

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No. We are taking a lot of outside shots.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Dudes, did you hear that Vitaminwater works for Tony Parker?

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice jacket, Craig.

by 4Him on May 19, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOWEN FOR 3

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s how you do it, Fab.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good three by Bowen, but my god, we’ve got to attack the basket a bit.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pop put time on west!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*tim

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s an inside bucket!

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sopcast link

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/6008

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love you, Timmy. Catch and shoot much?

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rip Hamilton who?!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MAN

TD did not hesitate at ALL

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Somebody through a drink on the floor. Were they putting out a fire?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

through => threw

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can I get a silliness rating on that?

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE HAVE CONFIRMATION THAT IT IS IN FACT ICE, AND NOT POPCORN.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank fucking god we got that straightened out

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These commentators are awesome.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it crushed or cubed?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE HAVE A MIXTURE OF BOTH. I REPEAT, WE HAVE A MIXTURE OF BOTH.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could it be terrorist related?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I SAW ROBERT HORRY DO IT.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TD ready for a big game…

by 4Him on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At the S.A. bench

What’s Tony doing with a clipboard?

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stuck at work and stoogetv is showing WHEEL…OF…FORTUNE!!!

aRRAGGH!

by Gino20 on May 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scroll up

I pasted some links. Give them a try.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks. those other ones haven’t been working for me, except stooge. Hopefully that one will work before the night is over

by Gino20 on May 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LatinD just posted this alt link

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/6008

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you guys see Tony grab the whiteboard for diagramming plays to show Tim something? He’s coaching now too.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw, that was weird

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

udoka on west? I’m strangely okay with that…

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Was that Ime on West? He missed.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ime sticking West on the D.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It makes some sense. West’s footspeed is probably not great, so getting Ime to contest him outside is probably a good move.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What Matthew said below. It was a switch during the scramble.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that was a result of pick and roll rotation.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think ime got caught on a switch – timmy was looking around trying to find a man to pick up.

by bones on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, his head was on a swivel—and he still got the board after the miss

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s awesome. It was the Hornets bench. I’d like to see a replay to see if it was intentional.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GRASSY KNOLL.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw a second shot I tell you.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then I guess we’ll need to go to the Zapruder film

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by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

West can’t do worse than Fab.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i want to vomit every time west makes a shot and he scrunches his face up with anger like someone just cut him off

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I want HIM to vomit every time I see that

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We look good so far…although apparently the first half doesn’t matter.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck you tnt

fuck you in the ass

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

??

What happened?

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They showed the 06 game vs Dallas

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they showed highlights from 2006 game 7

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS TNT ALWAYS BRING UP OLD SHIT

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what’d they do now? or was it just a “fuck tnt” out of principle?

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why the fuck did they show me that

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m going to the Bones school of important points. They have 4 offensive rebounds.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FATALITY!!!!

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IME FOR 3!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

UDOKA!!!!

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ime on fucking fire. I’m going to shave Ime into my ballsacks.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

amazing that you have more than one

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

KT’s sucking

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GODDAMMIT! STOP SHOOTING JUMPERS!

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s the 3rd horrible shot we’ve taken this qtr

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay, playoff Peja is here!!!

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK. Timmy, don’t fall for that…

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow thats a block. He did not get there in time.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d disagree.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i want to have timmy’s children, but that was an offensive foul.

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any TNT commentators complaining about the flop yet?

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how about some offensive boards

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by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great O rebounding!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kurt Thomas was huge on that possession.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

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by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice! KT, finally.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Late call there.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally going inside after three perimeter shots… not exactly a new mysterious formula.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

late whistle

and Marv called it

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowen whacked him unfortunately.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Refs haven’t missed a thing so far.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’‘d agree that they’ve been good

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by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree Powell. I’ve been dying to bust out my conspiracy theory too.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I loved how Ime shot that triple he missed. No hesitation.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least we have matched their offensive reb total. if we took care of that we’d be up big right now. gotta love ime coming in firing…...

by bones on May 19, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought Pargo was trying to take the foul.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow Manu just fouled for 3 shots…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...

goddamnit manu.

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a stupid foul. Bah.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ginobili you are an idiot.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And WTF did Tony do with that last shot?

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manu what the shit are you doing

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a foul on Paul. He jumped into him. That is a bad call if it is on Manu.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You’re kidding right?

by sungo on May 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIME EXPIRED!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clock had expired, right?

by sungo on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lucky brake for us.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. We dodged that one. The quarter had finished. I think?

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

an extreme acting job.

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

after the buzzer!

by TdotSpursfan on May 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually Paul jumped into him.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it should be after the buzzer

by nyspursfan on May 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, total flop.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why won’t they call that a flop? They wouldn’t give it to manu.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stupid ass move on manu

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You people are fucking crazy. That’s a foul on Ginobili.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ginobili wasn’t even set.

by sungo on May 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He doesn’t have to be set if the offensive player dips a shoulder AWAY from their natural direction to draw contact. I think that’s what Paul did.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I stand by my assertion you are clinically insan.e

by sungo on May 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least he knows how to use punctuation.

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That may be true, but I’m don’t see how it is necessarily relevant to this.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the other hand, he had no business being where he was.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even Spur hater Mr. True Hoop Abbott agreed with me
I just spent some quality time with the slow-motion feature of Tivo, and I think it’s entirely possible, maybe even likely, that the referees were in fact correct that Manu Ginobili’s foul on Chris Paul was after the light came on the backboard. Possibly a good call, even though when I first saw it I thought the contact was clearly pre-buzzer. Also, the more you watch it, the more it looks like Paul throwing his body into Manu Ginobili.

I’m clearly insane though.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIME EXPIRED!!!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s both.. Paul flopped and Manu should have been not where close to him!

by TdotSpursfan on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no way dude – mans game played by men. this should have been a no-call. paul totally leaend over and manu was backing off. they should do the right thing and wave the whole thing off.

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

by 4Him on May 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCKING AWESOME!

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow… i am thanking the heavens

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably a foul, yeah, Matthew, but did you see CP’s reaction?

That’s what I mean by flop. Exaggerating the contact and acting as if Manu had stabbed him.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank god for Javie

by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MANU PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS!

1-6 and then that?!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to speak for my man here. He took good shots, and missed a stupid layup. Other than that, the foul at the end was the stupid move. I like Ime shooting without hesitation, and I like Manu taking a 3 whenever he has the chance.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still standing by my statement

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow! Say what you will, but at least we won’t get jobbed by the refs!!!

...the hornets might.

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If we win by 2, this’ll be a sweet memory.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

too true

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All in all, I’m happy we are up 3 because I don’t think we have played that great. We have 5 turnovers and they have 6 offensive rebounds.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How do you guys feel about the first quarter?

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

im with you about it. still worried that we havent taken their best shot either

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotta keep these guys off the board. our defense is pretty good right now. ball movement could be better.

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap, that was crazy. Ime looking good!

by hak518 on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be back at the half

my neighbor just extended an invite to see it on a big screen

see you guys in a qtr

Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH

by jollyrogerwilco on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy I hate reggie Miller

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit…horry in.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hot damn. RoHo is in and Ely tried to go at him right away.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ime got fouled on that play!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a lot of fouls are being called tonight. Yet. I expect the ref’ign complexion to change dramatically after the half.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ime is a baller. Period.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Udoka has fucking brought it this series.!

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ime my man. I’m telling you, Ime on the ballsacks.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parker and Manu need to play better. That’s your obvious comment for you.

UDOKA!

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why are they still talking about that play?

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go bonzi!!!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bonzi..hah hah!!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Finley’s an idiot.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid pass by Finley!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck, fuck, fuck. Two turnovers in a row. They are missing shots. We need to score.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

geat call – you are in game 7 form

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Melvin Ely?

Are the hornets running plays for melvin ely against TD? That doesn’t bode well

by ArizonaCactus on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think I’m about three minutes behind you guys.

by 4Him on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Finley!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whine, and

We’re not going to hit jumpers all night. We need to go inside.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah terrible pass but good foul though.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Obertoooo

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how was that not a foul?

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7pt lead…. build on this!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOw did they not call a foul on Ely?

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good defense.

Tony needs to keep hounding Paul. He just got a 4 minute break.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tony box out!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is getting sloppy. Great time out by Pop

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How sweet would it be for Parker to stop shooting long jumpers?

Pop’s laying it on Manu.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

take care of the damn ball

by nyspursfan on May 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. We need to pull our head out of our ass and execute.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manu doesn’t look comfortable. He is forcing the issue when he doesn’t need to

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris Paul is ridiculous with steals.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

those are week passes not great steals

by nyspursfan on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it wrong for me to hope that we’re not leading at the half? I don’t want to be losing, just not leading. And I don’t want it tied.

by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

turnovers and offensive boards are keeping them around right now. its all they have.

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop shooting jumpers. Take care of the ball. Head. Out of ass. Drive the fucking ball inside!!

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stupid turnovers. they need to quit that shit

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on May 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CP’s good at steal. But I still laugh at the fact that he made it to the second NBA defensive team.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Spurs should be trailing right now. They’re playing terribly.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Hornets are playing worse

So that’s why we’re ahead.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can’t be repeating this all over again!!!

VAMOS ARGENTINA!!! Please visit my blog @ http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com

by sivanjohn on May 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Manu settles down in the second half; he’s playing like he’s never been in a high pressure situation before.

by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Paul is getting his hands on every pass..Manu needs to better with the basketball!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice of Fatality to show up again though. I’m really starting to develop a budding little man-crush on the blotch.

by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fatality’s making me hot, too, SiMA. Even that blotch.

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HORRY FOR 3!

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow Horry????

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

horry for 3!!!!

by nyspursfan on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

FUCK YOU NO!

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big shot Bob!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RoHo?

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Screw that SiMA. Let’s hit a couple 3’s and open this up.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather get their bigs in foul trouble.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a signature game for Robert!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ely traveled like Tony under the basket.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Bonzi Wells?

by LatinD on May 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly how slow do you have to be to need to hold onto Horry’s jersey to keep up?

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy their bench sucks..and West went out..keep attacking.

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bonzi had Horry’s jersey. Did you see him push Rob in the head? Pretty funny.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wells is seriously laszy on d

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy they are in foul trouble!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

only 6 fouls have been called on NO this game total. Not exactly foul trouble.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on May 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spurs… please push this lead. the next quarter is the 3rd quarter

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FinDog out. Can’t say I’m sad.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come Tony you have to make those!!!!

by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+2 without tim

by bones on May 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

which makes us +5 with him.

by Krukow on May 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parker/Ginobili are struggling…we need them tonight.

by BUTD on May 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOWEN!!!

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