Round 2, Game 7: Second Half
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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PrintUp 9, let's bring it in the third.
| Field Goals | Rebounds | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pos | min | fgm-a | 3pm-a | ftm-a | +/- | off | def | tot | ast | pf | st | to | bs | ba | pts | |
 T. Duncan |
F | 21:43 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 B. Bowen |
F | 12:58 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| F. Oberto |
C | 14:14 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| T. Parker |
G | 21:14 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Ginobili |
G | 19:29 | 5-12 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| I. Udoka |
11:07 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| R. Horry |
07:55 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| M. Finley |
07:19 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| K. Thomas |
04:01 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| B. Barry |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| J. Vaughn |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| M. Bonner |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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| Total | 120 | 20-40 | 8-15 | 3-4 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 51 | |||
| 50.0% | 53.3% | 75.0% | Team Rebs: 0 | Total TO: 10 | ||||||||||||
| Hornets |
| Field Goals | Rebounds | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pos | min | fgm-a | 3pm-a | ftm-a | +/- | off | def | tot | ast | pf | st | to | bs | ba | pts | |
| D. West |
F | 22:24 | 5-10 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| P. Stojakovic |
F | 20:19 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Chandler |
C | 20:09 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| C. Paul |
G | 24:00 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 0-3 | -9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| M. Peterson |
G | 14:35 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| J. Pargo |
09:25 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| B. Wells |
05:17 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| M. Ely |
03:51 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| R. Bowen |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| M. James |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| R. Butler |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| J. Wright |
00:00 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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| Total | 120 | 18-42 | 2-6 | 4-9 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 42 | |||
| 42.9% | 33.3% | 44.4% | Team Rebs: 4 | Total TO: 4 | ||||||||||||
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24 Minutes to show the world that this run is not over.
NOT YET
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Hey, everybody channel up all that pre-game energy and excitement and bring it for the third quarter.
We need to show.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
If we don’t start driving the paint, and don’t focus on roughing their bigs to get them in foul trouble, we are gonna see a repeat of Nawlins games 1,2, 5. Pop needs to see this!!! We can’t rely on the 3s all game!! And please leave Duncan on West, mmmkay? Good luck in the 2nd, fellers…
I’ve said exactly that so many times that even I’m getting pissed at myself for being repetitive. Tony and Manu had two great drives near the end… but not much else.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
That’s because you’re brilliant, rick. And that would also make me…..brilliant. I’d love to say that I should be a coach, but it’s really just common sense driven by observation.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Barkley might have wagered on the game. I saw he owed a $400K gambling debt. He picked the Hornets and now some big dudes with mink coats are waiting for him outside the studio.
True, but I’m with rick on the ‘haven’t seen anything different in this game that would lead me to believe the pattern has been broken.’
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
manu
I have been on the road today listening to pregame stuff. Amazingly, with all the discussion about clutch players and “experience vs youth” not one ESPN guru gave any comments about Ginobili. I don’t know what these experts have been watching for the last 7-8 years of NBA and international play. I rate him above anyone in these situations over that time frame. Good luck in the second half
I’ve got the creme soda working for the 2nd half!
GSG
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
I’m trusting your mojo and getting on the creme soda bandwagon. Thankfully, creme soda is nectar of the gods anyway, and it’s not too much of a sacrifice. Which brand are you sporting for the LA series?
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait for it...
Hill Country Fare - It’s the HEB brand baby!
Not to get all “it’s-all-about-us” again, but the creme soda is 2-0 in these playoffs.
(Statistics provided by the Elias Sports Bureau.
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
And that’s exactly why I want in. Now. Before any other PtRers jump onboard. And I vow to be only a valuable contribution to your creme soda mojo. Here’s the problem….
No HEBs in Colorado.
Can I just go with A&W or IBC? Jones Soda is dogshit, so I’m left with only those two options.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
IBC Definitely
If you’re on board with IBC, you’re on board all the way.
The CMG (CremeSoda Mojo Group) is proud to count you as a member..
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
How do the Spurs do it? How do they stay so calm when I’m about to have a freakin’ heart-attack every 2 minutes.. just by watching???
Timmy is saying NOT in this third quarter.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
How is that a foul..and they don’t call Tyson on the other end?
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
Are you angling for my clinically insane mantle?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a terrible call. The first real terrible one of the game.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Most players can give good D when they’re allowed that much contact.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
As long as they call it the same on the other end with West I’m happy.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Great timeout..don’t let the crowd get into the game
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
it’s a joke Chandler is Man handling Tim down low and the refs are letting him get away with it!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
I mean he is no hacking him, but Chandler is bumping Timmy all over the place… the refs have been good (a couple of mistakes BOTH ways) but Timmy has to start getting some of those calls!
I’m scared these idiot refs are going to call Tim for his 4!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
Javie and Bavetta I’m kinda ok with. Sometimes. Not really, tho. Actually, I hate them both.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
Javie is a great gift to have on the road
by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn, that’s the shot we wanted in the corner.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
thank goodness they are missing everything too!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
Damn, Bowen in and out. I like thoseshots though.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
ok we have to hopefully keep this lead with Duncan on the bench!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
We need to keep attacking Paul. Make him work.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
And he promptly gives them 2 free throws
by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Let’s go FinDog.
Uh-oh. We are going small.
Another shitburger pass by Manu.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
That offensive foul on Tim might cost us this game!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
FinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnDoggggggggggggggggggg!!!!
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
But it’s OK if he makes them.
I like that the one he missed he at least got to 10 feet to take.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
+13, guys. We need to keep this up. Just another 2 and a half minutes, dammit. Let’s slow this game to a crawl.
We’ve pushed the lead to 13 here in the third and Paul hasn’t been on the bench yet.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
damn – imagine the difference right now if bowen would have hit one of those wide open 3s. that would be +16 at the nooch in the late third. as it stands, we’re still doin good ;)
My Grandfather use to say IF your grandmother had balls she would have been your grandfather…
by TdotSpursfan on May 19, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
CMoney is on this. We need to Grind this one out.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
My wife wandered through at the last commercial break that had Reggie Miller in it and said, “Damn, that’s a handsome man.”
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
Tony and Manu need to attack after the first pass.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
FinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnDoggggggggggggggggggg!!!! That was for you CMoney.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
Horry looks alive. He actually skyed for the board.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
Man, we are a tough team when Horry can make shots and play defense.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
it’s for defense you moron!!! Reggie is so stupiD!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
Great quarter fellas. Great quarter!
The first three minutes of the 4th are key. Still no rest for Paul and I think he is tired. I also don’t think West went to the bench that quarter.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
don’t let up..I can’t believe Bruce didn’t shoot that ball!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
exactly keep it for 5 minutes and bring back Tim and then it’s over!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
For Posterity, the end of 3 box score
Spurs
Field Goals Rebounds
pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a +/- off def tot ast pf st to bs ba pts
T. Duncan F 29:02 5-11 0-0 4-4 +8 1 10 11 2 4 1 4 0 1 14
B. Bowen F 20:45 2-6 2-5 0-0 +6 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 6
F. Oberto C 23:56 2-2 0-0 0-0 +15 2 4 6 2 1 0 1 0 0 4
T. Parker G 32:46 4-12 0-0 1-2 +17 0 2 2 5 2 1 2 1 0 9
M. Ginobili G 31:29 6-15 4-9 3-3 +8 1 4 5 4 1 0 2 0 1 19
I. Udoka 13:35 2-5 1-3 0-0 +3 1 2 3 2 1 1 3 0 0 5
R. Horry 13:19 2-3 2-3 0-0 +1 0 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 6
M. Finley 11:07 2-2 2-2 0-0 +14 0 4 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 6
K. Thomas 04:01 1-2 0-0 0-0 +3 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
B. Barry 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J. Vaughn 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M. Bonner 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 180 26-58 11-22 8-9 10 31 41 17 14 4 13 1 71
44.8% 50.0% 88.9% Team Rebs: 0 Total TO: 13
Hornets
Field Goals Rebounds
pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a +/- off def tot ast pf st to bs ba pts
D. West F 34:24 7-17 0-1 4-4 -11 1 5 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 18
P. Stojakovic F 32:19 3-9 1-3 0-0 -11 0 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 7
T. Chandler C 30:19 4-6 0-0 1-2 -8 3 7 10 1 1 0 0 1 0 9
C. Paul G 36:00 6-14 0-0 2-5 -15 2 3 5 10 3 5 2 0 0 14
M. Peterson G 23:54 2-7 1-4 0-0 -2 0 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 5
J. Pargo 13:56 1-3 0-0 0-0 -16 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 0 0 2
B. Wells 05:17 0-1 0-0 0-0 -8 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
M. Ely 03:51 0-2 0-0 1-2 -4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
R. Bowen 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M. James 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. Butler 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J. Wright 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 180 23-59 2-8 8-13 7 20 27 14 13 10 6 2 56
39.0% 25.0% 61.5% Team Rebs: 6 Total TO: 7
Technical Fouls
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Scoring
Lead Changes : 18
Times Tied : 8
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
i forgot they haven’t rested at all have they?
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
damn we have had so many in and outs it’s scary!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
Tony needs to attack Pargo..Pargo can’t guard him in the open court!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
We need to grind this out. Attack guys, attack. Work, work, work.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
Defense guys.
Holy crap. They called a travel on him finally.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
I’m glad we are continuing to shoot and not trying to make passes that aren’t there.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
Shit Tony. let’s play some defense guys. Defense. Defense. Defense.
Have I said it enough times?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t mind letting have tough contested jumpers but layups is uncalled for!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
We aren’t doing a good job of closing out on Pargo and are allowing him to go by us. Make him hesitate and shoot. he doesn’t want to take that outside shot.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Manu can guard Pargo because of his length, bring him back!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
this is the scarest 11 point lead I have ever seen!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
They haven’t missed this quarter and we are still up 8.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
what the fuck is with Tony shooting all these Jumnpers?
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Ime is definitely going on the ballsacks.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
I bet he barely got hit. But, it didn’t matter. Manu threw the elbow near the head.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
the refs are trying to let the Hornets win this game
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Manu may have hit him.
Manu deserved that foul because he flailed the arm.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
yes, but that doesn’t change the fact that CP3 is a little no. 1 north american little flopping b*tch
by TdotSpursfan on May 19, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
They have been ON FIRE this quarter and have only knocked 3 points off the lead. I’ll take that. We need 8 points to lock this up.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
until there is consistent perimeter shooting by the hornets, the spurs have nothing to worry about
by ArizonaCactus on May 19, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, you are only allowed to be afraid on this blog. No rational points allowed.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad foul by Tim.
3 on the shot clock. and his fifth
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Scott Foster bailed us out when Manu was trying to call a timeout.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
i think he also travelled starting the drive
by ArizonaCactus on May 19, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe he just stepped using his third leg
by ArizonaCactus on May 19, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Now let’s see if Tony can make some free throws
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Manu was fouled on his shot..he got pushed on the way to the basket!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
I’d like to see a replay of Manu’s drive. The difference is that Manu took his shot going away from the rim. Pargo was going at it.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
He got pushed pretty clearly in the chest
by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
it’s because he got pushed on the way to the basket..that is why
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
well we need Tony to make these free throws then
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
Notice, how many got wacked 5 times before the ball came out of his hands, and Reggie says “that’s a loose ball”?
Did they call a foul on that one, or just a timeout?
Is it just me, or has Parker’s J actually been clutch this year?
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
We need one stop and the game is over..stop them!!!!!!!!!!!!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Oh man, my heart is racing like a son a bitch.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Clintons Cigar on May 19, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Easily the best game of the series tonight.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Not quite over yet… but it’d take a couple of miracles.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
Not to worry. Tracy McGrady isn’t on the Hornets.
by Jason Roberts on May 19, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
boy the Spurs almost give me a heart attack but I love them!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
I think he might be at the game. He said he would come by after win or lose.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Tony had the clutch free throws and the clutch jumper. I’ll tell you, I didn’t have him in the clutch pool.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Especially from the line. I also didn’t have Pargo in the clutch pool, but his hogging got David West all of 1 FGA in the 4th
by One4theThumb on May 19, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
When you have to go to Pargo as your hero you know you are in trouble!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
I’m impressed. I thought West and Paul played with some class tonight.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
paul was too tentative down the stretch…west disappeared because of it…blame the lack of a bench forcing paul to play so many minutes
by ArizonaCactus on May 19, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
good luck in the next round (as much as i hate to say it, but i hate the spurs less than the lakers) =)
by ArizonaCactus on May 19, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
way to keep their composure at the end of the game!
by adam8065 on May 19, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
If it’ll put the Spurs in the championship, yes.
by Jason Roberts on May 19, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Speechless, and dying to get to the deck to smoke that cigar. Holy cow. Well, we got outta there with a W. Thank God we don’t have to play those guys again.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that says it. I definately feel just a little fortunate that we got the W. Thank goodness they were so flat and our “avoid-getting-their-bigs-in-foul-trouble/avoid-driving-the-lane” strategy worked. Whew. Bring on the flakers.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m halfway to my Manu Ginobili pajamas.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
Dude, the day I have to ask my doctor if my heart is healthy enough for sex is the day I know I’m too old to be having sex. And, I’ll be dead.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
Stephen A. Smith has been proved a giant ass again. ESPN….fire the idiot.
Charles…the dudes in the felt hats and fur coats want their money…
Kenny….you want a picture of something?? I am bending over….
by Clintons Cigar on May 19, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Spurs
Field Goals Rebounds
pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a +/- off def tot ast pf st to bs ba pts
T. Duncan F 39:29 5-17 0-1 6-6 +4 1 13 14 3 5 1 4 0 1 16
B. Bowen F 28:25 2-6 2-5 0-0 +6 1 2 3 2 2 0 0 1 0 6
F. Oberto C 32:28 2-2 0-0 0-0 +13 2 7 9 2 2 0 1 0 0 4
T. Parker G 43:33 7-17 0-0 3-4 +10 0 2 2 5 3 1 2 1 0 17
M. Ginobili G 41:34 6-19 4-11 10-11 +4 1 4 5 5 3 0 3 0 1 26
I. Udoka 21:03 3-7 2-5 0-0 4 2 2 4 2 1 2 3 0 0 8
R. Horry 14:52 2-4 2-4 0-0 -1 1 3 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 6
M. Finley 11:07 2-2 2-2 0-0 +14 0 4 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 6
K. Thomas 07:29 1-2 0-0 0-0 -1 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
B. Barry Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J. Vaughn Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M. Bonner Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 240 30-76 12-28 19-21 13 38 51 19 19 5 14 2 91
39.5% 42.9% 90.5% Team Rebs: 1 Total TO: 14
Hornets
Field Goals Rebounds
pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a +/ off def tot ast pf st to bs ba pts
D. West F 46:24 8-19 0-1 4-4 -5 2 7 9 1 2 1 1 1 1 20
P. Stojakovic F 44:19 3-11 1-5 0-0 -5 0 4 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 7
T. Chandler C 42:19 6-8 0-0 1-2 -2 4 11 15 1 3 0 0 1 0 13
C. Paul G 47:35 8-18 0-1 2-5 -9 3 5 8 14 6 5 4 0 0 18
M. Peterson G 24:19 2-7 1-4 0-0 -2 0 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 5
J. Pargo 25:56 6-16 2-6 4-4 -10 2 2 4 1 2 2 1 0 1 18
B. Wells 05:17 0-1 0-0 0-0 -8 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
M. Ely 03:51 0-2 0-0 1-2 -4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
R. Bowen Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M. James Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. Butler Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J. Wright Reason : DNP 00:00 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 240 33-82 4-17 12-17 11 31 42 18 20 10 8 2 82
40.2% 23.5% 70.6% Team Rebs: 8 Total TO: 9
Technical Fouls
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Scoring
Lead Changes : 18
Times Tied : 8
ARENA STATS
Arena:
New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA
Officials:
#29 S. Javie, #27 D. Bavetta, #48 S. Foster
Attendance:
18,235
Duration:
2:07
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Quick question/prediction: Of the 10 experts at espn, how many pick the Lakers?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
okay so i didnt write anything the entire game because i did in game five and we lost and i didnt in game six and we won, but now that the game is over GO SPURS GO im so happy even though they almost gave me a heart attack at the end. thank jesus pargo missed that three but whatever we get to continue or defense bring on the motherfucking lakers!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Well, guys, it’s 12:15 am here, and I’m pooped. Got a midterm in two days, right during the first game of the next series. If we win that one, I’ll have to keep taking that exam over and over again. :)
Good night David. Good luck on the exam.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatdu wanna bet that the Inside the NBA lockerroom interview is with one of the members of the golden team, and not the SPURS?
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Chris Paul had the quietest 18/14/8 game I’ve ever seen.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Peeps, I’m out to talk on the phone to my sweetheart, she watched the last seven minutes of the game when before she couldn’t care less about sports, I think she might be the one.
Spurs basketball: Where going 7:30 minutes in the 4th without a field goal and still winning happens.
Great game guys
Again, we kept the faith and this was an amazing comeback. See you guys for game one!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
HOLY SHIT!!
THE SPURS ALREADY PACKED THEIR BAGS FOR LA BEFORE GAME 7!!!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I beat you. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
NOW it's time for that
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
You would think, since the time reflects so. But unfortunately I am on top and thus, the champion. Check. Mate.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on May 19, 2008 10:02 PM CDT
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Don’t get into this, ATS. This is between me and CMoney. I was talking about that comment in THIS thread.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
“we’re going straight to L.A. We packed already.”
That. Is. Fucking. Awesome. I really, really love this team.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
He was ragging on Chuck for picking the Hornets to win the series. He said he liked him anyway, but that Chuck always picked against the Spurs.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for a virtual high five
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
Chuck is full of shit. He just said that Gasol and Odom were bigger and better defensively than Chandler and West.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
And, Tony didn’t have that many layups in this series in the half court offense.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Gasol plays defense?
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. Tim should eat him up.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I really like the way we match up with the Lakers.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
The crew is openly rooting for the Lakers.
by Clintons Cigar on May 19, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, the lakers have inherited the role of media darlings, thanks to the demise of Nooch and phx. We’re gonna be playing against that again, and I love it.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
THATS MY SPURS!!!!
Spurs=NBA Pest Control lol
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
Chuck is full of shit. He just called this Lakers team the best Lakers team that Phil has had. Holy shit, is he drunk.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
The best phil’s ever had?? Are you freakin’ serious?
"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 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The best in LA. CWebb is lighting into him.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
See, Stampler was right, Horry is dead.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Everybody on the set is laughing too hard at Chuck for me to hear everything.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
Kenny just came back with a great one, “This might be the best Celtics team I’ve ever seen.”
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, I heard that and hit the floor laughing.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
This may be the best commentating I’ve ever seen.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
Barkley likely bet 100Gs that he could insert that nugget into the conversation during the postgame. Uh oh, Chuck.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
They ought to make him pee in a cup tonight.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, guys. That was a great series to come back and win after those first two games in New Orleans. It seems like forever ago that we were getting ready for the tipoff of game 3.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Well homeys, it’s a good night. For me not only the win, but hearing Tony say that they’re going straight to LA and already packed was badass. Lots to talk about tomorrow, but I have a cigar to enjoy and relish. And I’m dedicating my Cohiba to you, Nooch. For a valiant effort and for putting the absolute fear of God into all of us. And now you will burn. And become ash. A perfect analogy.
Night all, GO SPURS GO
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
Sager just shoved the stat sheet in Peja’s face!!!! Awesome!!!
by Clintons Cigar on May 19, 2008 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
“I want you to look at the stat sheet?” Greatest line ever by Sager!!!!
AAAAAA HHHAAAAAA AAAAAA
by Clintons Cigar on May 19, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions
Hey All
I was bummed to miss the game thread tonight. The stoogetv feed was getting slowed down by the loading time for the thread. I was thinking of the comments that would have been made here, however, especially during that 4 rebound shit-fest near the end of the 4th quarter.
We have to give major props to Antoine, he had a HUGE jumper with 50 secs left and he made those two ft’s when he had to. I’m not even going to mention Ginobili, we all already worship at the altar of his perfection. Thanks all.
Go Spurs Go,
J-
I was off the thread for most of the night myself, and I had the comments going in my head as well. Very funny how you start to miss it once you get used to watching and posting all game long—with people you’ve never met.
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
Ditto on that
And curses for me having the computer/connection upstairs, away from the TV and the SPURS action.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonzi Wells played 5 minutes tonight. 5. I’m glad they picked up that Spurs killer. Fatality took him right out of this series.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
mummies and bench
Huge jumper by Tony to seal the deal…
But since we glorigy the Big Three so much, lets appreciate how well our resident mummies and role players played. They were the real heros tonight, crashing the boards for offensive rebounds, hitting humongous threes in the 3rd quarter, and fighting for every rebound. Hats off to Horry, Finley, Udoka, Oberto and Thomas. And Bruce, thanks for shaming Peja again in the second half.
Also gotta mention
RoHo’s Threes—yes, that’s multiple three point shots he made. In a single game.
And he had some great tap outs as well as knocking the ball away a few times as well.
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
Yessir. The bench: Ime, FinDog, KT, and RoHO were 6-11 from 3 (8-15 total from the field) with 18 boards in 54 total minutes.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
well then, the bench won this game—or, if that’s an exagerration, then they put Manu in position to win it at the FT line
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
True stats:
Tony 7-17
Tim 5-17
Manu 6-19
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Manu kept on shooting like a champ those free throws for game sevens…only missed one whole game that must make him something like 24-25 in game sevens…cold blooded (fortunately, because he had a crappy second half)...but still love him
I read something the other day that said Manu was 100% in game 7’s and could pass Byron Scott for all-time in Game 7’s—minimum of 3. He probably did tonight since he has more than 20 attempts.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
give it up for the role players
this was a great game. all the role players were key to the success. the big three played good but it was the others who scrambled for every loose ball.. rebounds… hustle plays.. and key 3 pt shots. i especially want to give it up for RoHo for coming into this environment after all the drama.. and performing after all that hostility.. did u hear the crowd when he first got the ball in this game? truly one that comes through in clutch. its not easy to drop them 3’s when the whole arena is screamin down ur neck everytime u get the ball. also Fin, Ime, and KT great games. of to LA now.
I can finally say this without jinxing...
so, Tyson Chandler is the biggest no talent ive ever seen working the low post… he literally offers nothing but some athleticism and seven feet… in his six some odd yrs in the league, he hasnt developed a reliable post game, a face up jumper, or anything… also….anyone catch the way CP3 darted off the court after the game, offering no congrats or any sort of class move… i can finally say this too, so “fuck that whiny bitch” ok…got it all out.. thats as mean as I’m getting all night…
Yeah, I saw at the end of the game Tony was looking all around for him, and kinda smirking. I was smirking too, but because Chris Paul is now clearly an asshole. I thought he handled himself fairly classy up to that point, but running off the floor after being eliminated at home was bush.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 19, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh so pretty...
Go here, and look at the top right corner…
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I tried to beat you to it about 15 minutes ago but it was still 3-3. You the man.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
hats off...
i gotta say… kudos to all you guys for keeping it professional and classy in here… the espn boards are a joke. nothing but ignorant bastards and low class trash in there… dont know how many of yall say it, but it sure is nice to talk ball without being called a “spurs queer” or any of that…
The ESPN boards ARE a joke.....
But I’ve been having fun firing broadsides on there all series long. Usually if you stay on there long enough people start to see you can talk somewhat genteel smack talk.
.....but most of the time, you just butt heads with ignorant bastards. Oh well, good way to blow off some steam, lol.
SA-l.a.: Game 1—Wed. night…...be there!
"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
sometimes...
it can be fun to just run in there and post something ironical like: “No swearing, Goddammit!” Thats usually good for some perplexity (made up word)
by Justin Biehle on May 19, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
problem is,
espn censors the hell out of everything. Even the word “paddy” was cut out of one of my posts about St. Patrick’s day. killjoys!
"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 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
in other news...
i was just stung by a bee… it was allegedly lurking in my room… seriously… what the hell kind of nature show crap is that?
Call the Spurs, dammit!
They’re the NBA’s pest control, I’m telling you!
"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 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s because you put that post on here about “now that you can’t jinx us Tyson Chandler sucks”. Retribution is a bitch.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
CMoney also had a Fanpost here deleted.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 19, 2008 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No I deleted it. I reposed what a popular suns fan posted on here to prove a point to not trash talk but it’s pointless.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I was talking to my buddy around the 3rd quarter and said, “Its pretty damn difficult to beat a team if you know they’re gameplan and still can’t stop ‘em”. I think that about sums up the series. Whatever Bowen makes, should be doubled ASAP. This is the first time ALL YEAR Ive seen Peja get taken out of a game, much less a series. On the bright side, Ric Flair was at the game to do a few live WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOs
Looking back at our season, if someone would have said we’d take the Spurs to 7 games in the 2nd round of the playoffs at the start of the year I’d take it. We’re so young and things should only get better.
Thanks for allowing me to particpiate on your blog and please kick the shit out of the Lakers…
Thanks for stopping by
You guys played a great series and have a great young team.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Gotta hand it to ya, you hornets fans seem to be pretty classy. Annoying as hell, but very classy and honorable. Thanks for that and thanks for the series. You guys were really, really tough and will be for quite a while to come. And yes, you are only getting better due to your youth. Play that series again and it could have easily gone the other way. Thanks for being a part of our blog and contributing so much, it was good to hear all of your feedback.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
We get Chris Anderson (Birdman) back next year. Remeber that guy? 6’11 white guy in the slam dunk competition a few years back.. He was kicked out of the league for drugs. He’s nearly identical to a Tyson Chandler. Thats going to help our depth. Ely is OK but he can’t play the pick n’ roll game w/ Paul. We need a leaper. Also, Wright will turn into a solid 2 or 3 slasher which we desperatley need. Its great to have 2 great shooters in Peterson and Peja but having 2 guys like that w/ little athleticism hurts.
I was increasingly more nervous on that one possession that turned into 4 because of our jackass lack of hustle. But yeah, that Pargo almost-3 was rough. Stopped breathing for a second. But then again, I stopped breathing several times over this series. You guys were awesome. Far better than phx, that’s for sure; and your ceiling is much higher too.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
For us to break even, we need to average 14,565 ppl per game. About mid-way into the season avg was about 12,000. The season ended up average 14,568. ;) They also said 2500 more season tickets were sold since the playoffs started. I think the NBA is finally here to stay
I nearly shit myself while that was in the air. All of the energy in the air left after that bounced out..
It wasn’t an enjoyable feeling that’s for sure. And that one series where you guys had 4 rebounds and capped it with a 3. wow….
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Dammit, seriously. Look up at my comment, and stop thinking like me.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I think it was Parker’s j that broke their spirit – everything after that was desperation on NO’s part. I mean… nobody other than CP could manage to foul a Spur during the last 30 seconds.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
And how crazy was THAT?! I was telling a buddy via text that my colon still tightens uncomfortably when Parker attempts a jumper. I don’t know how confident I am (even if given the chance again) with TP taking that shot, but he’s been clutch and full of nuts lately. Here’s hoping that actually continues…
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions
That’s why it’s not good to talk trash.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
He did tonight. But it seems like he shoots it at about 50%.
How was the atmosphere in the arena? It seemed quiet for most of the night.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
HA. You need to watch more games. He’s money from there, for certain. And by money I mean, “When you anticipate it going in, it rims out. When you know he’s missing, he buries it.”
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
The only fault I can put on the coaching would be why not go one on one w/ Duncan to start the game? That damn rotation with the ball when Duncan gets double teamed is lethal.
But this came down to who made their shots. We didnt and you did. There were a few bad calls but nothing that turned the game either way, IMO.
Uhhhh. I think the right answer is: “After creating contact and veering into Manu, manipulating the foul, he got the shot off. After the buzzer.”
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Wait. You guys are talking about after the 2nd. I’m still in the 1st quarter. Moving on…
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
No fool. He said first half, not first quarter.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I freaking hate when you are right
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
“Uhhhh. I think the right answer is: "After creating contact and veering into Manu, manipulating the foul, he got the shot off. After the buzzer."”
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Isnt that how Duncan gets all of his fouls? Lets be fair here.
I think of it more as Manu’s move, not Tim’s.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but Manu’s violent too. Like when he swung his elbow at CP tonight and the resulting breeze threw CP back three feet. There was no cause for that; sometimes the Manu doesn’t realize his own strength.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
NBA needs to look into fining players for flopping. Let league officials watch replays at games. It is annoying as shit. Paul didnt start flopping until the Dallas series. You may not believe it but i guess he was sick of Dirk getting away with it and was like screw it..
Phfft. Paul’s been a flopper for a while. Remember that “kick” that got Bowen suspended? If you actually WATCH the video, it never actually touched CP. CP3 nailed Bowen in the nads with his forearm, then when Bowen tried to jump back off him, CP flew backwards like he got kicked. It was such a fine acting job that the league front office didn’t bother checking any different angles before declaring it a flagrant 2. That was months before the Dallas series.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
You’re drunk on crawfish. TD didn’t have to ‘create’ much contact tonight, Chandler was doing pretty good on his own. You can honestly say that you don’t see CP veering into defenders constantly with that elbow/push off? It’s going to be a sad day for Nooch when officials become wise to that.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
huh? All Im saying is when Timmy drives to the bucket if he isnt going to get a shot off he’ll put his head into the opponent and get a call and yes Paul does the same thing.
The way Timmy starts his motion low, drawing contact and “creating” the foul is basketball. Yes, TD does flop. But you don’t have to create much contact on your own when you’re a 7-footer with an outside shot; the contact tends to come to you. You definately don’t see TD changing paths over into a defender to draw a foul.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Chandler is also 7 feet. Dude, Timmy is known across the league for getting calls. You cant honestly deny that?
No denying that at all. He gets the calls, and that’s a great discussion. But again, “You can honestly say that you don’t (as a Nooch fan) see CP veering into defenders constantly with that elbow/push off? “
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh and you absolutley see Duncan change his path over and over again. Its smart because he gets away with it. Its pointless to try and get you to admit it because your a Spurs fan, but its amazing that everyone else in the league thinks he does it except Spurs fans. tonight it only happened twice so it had no effect on tonights game. Just saying in general.
No, I see what you’re trying to say, but it’s not truly the same thing. TD may draw contact, but he doesn’t veer out of his way into defenders. From what I saw of Paul, I counted many times that he deliberately (on a straight line path to the basket) veered off path simply to create contact. True that I’m a SPURS homer, but you’ll never catch me saying that Tim’s not adept at drawing fouls or Manu’s not a flopper. But I see Tim’s drawing of contact as being different, in that it’s in an effort to approach the basket. Paul will go away from the basket just to manipulate a call.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
That said, nobody’s saying Paul’s not a smart player, cause it’s a smart move. I don’t like it and think it’s chickenshit, but it’s definately a smart basketball play. Our guys should have just been smarter and not been lured into it.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Tim’s a crafty old fart. He gets that call more in the regular season but not nearly as much in the playoffs. He really abuses undisciplined players by getting them to reach or getting them off balance. Chandler did a great job on him tonight forcing him into very tough shots.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
We have him for two more years at 4 mill.
The demise of your team is going to be the salary cap. Once Paul gets his extension you guys will be in some trouble unless the owner is willing to take a loss. Chandler and Peja get paid too much. And Mo Pete ain’t cheap. If Armstrong and Wright don’t develop (or you get a steal in the late rounds) you guys will have a hard time getting any depth.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Yup.. Thats talked up a lot around here. The response people have is Paul makes everyone so much better so you dont really need a all start supporting cast. Just a bunch of players who know their roles. If Brent Berry were on the Hornets rather than Peja, he would have had just as great of a year.
Peja, scary as this may sound, is way better on defense. You guys need to get guys who contribute in ways other than scoring. Peja, Mo Pete, Pargo, Ely. Those aren’t guys who are giving you hustle plays, lock down d, or creating anything for anybody else. If they aren’t scoring, they aren’t contributing.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
No comment there. Still in cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking, Game 7 win-celebrating mode now. Tomorrow begins my laker thoughts. I’m just not ready now. This series was exhausting.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m on board with that thought right there Sarge.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we’re all waiting for ESPN’s “experts” to tell us what the series will look like. lol All I know is that this will be a tilt.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Three of the eight picked us, so far.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I do NOT want to go to work
I’m so hyped up on caffeine and winning, and I just want to talk about the SPURS!!!. No one that I work with even knows that the NBA playoffs are going on right now.
Go Spurs Go,
J-
Ok dudes. I need to check work email and do all that crap then get some sleep. Congrats and I’ll be back next year, so don’t jump on my ass thinking I’m a troll. Good luck…....
Me too, rmcc4444. Good times and again, thanks for your classiness. Take care of yourself and talk to you next season.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Well crap, so now what?
Here you go…... Rachel Nichols, ESPN reporter. Can’t decides if she’s hot or not. She seems to be a two-face. She definately has a sexiness about her, but then there’s that goal-post teeth gap. I like the hair, but her never-blinking frightens me. I’m perplexed.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:49 AM CDT reply actions
Huh? No, she doesn’t seem to be too skinny. I think it’s just that she’s naturally attractive, but her stare-downs conflict with the natural attraction. I’m all for eye-contact, but when I watch her talk I feel like I’m losing part of my soul. She’s very intense, and I don’t know whether that’s good or not.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I was referring to your college days big lady.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahhhhhh, I got you. Thanks for remembering that….. and forcing me to remember as well. Believe me, sober, I like the skinny ones instead of the livestock.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
You’d never make it in College Station
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
lol, I’ve heard that. That’s why I loved Lubbock. Tons of skinny and cute to be found, so long as you didn’t mind ‘dumb.’
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
or a few cases of the famed Raider Rash, i expect
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 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Did any pay attention to whether or not Paul can use his left hand?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:51 AM CDT reply actions
He’s not as versed as some would have you believe, but he used it effectively several times. He clearly preferred his right and for the next matchup I’d like to see us force him left when he persists in driving the lane.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 20, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
David West had 12 points in the first quarter, then only 6 until his dunk in garbage time. Who was on him most of that time? I think Fab and RoHo.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 20, 2008 12:55 AM CDT reply actions
laptop ran out of juice near the end and i couldnt find my power chord until this morning. bummer – as i missed all of the virtual high fives going around….......looks like it was a regular old washington redskins fun bunch in here….....great friggin win. wooooo (maybe i should say DAY-O).
great win – and yes i noticed paul’s mad post game dash. wuss. one of the differences in this game was him playing all the way and getting gassed down the stretch, i think. as a result, NOOCH relied heavily on pargo – and despite missing some early shots – he pretty much delivered all that he could for them.
in the end, it was spurs basketball all the way. ugly, boring, not flashy. just brutally effective. like the way a python wraps around its prey and slowly squeezes the life out.
NOOCH was a very worthy opponent and this series could truly have gone either way. i dont ever wanna see them again. they do have some growing up to do, but enough about them.
the good news is: free coffee at valero this morning! err, not for me as i live in ohio, but its kind of a rallying cry for me as it means that the spurs just won another play-off game.
this next series is sure to be another intestine grinder/colon masher. LA is a different beast for sure, but an old friend we know very well. you can bet that our game game plan will be pretty basic for wednesday – as it always is really.
let’s get one out there so we dont all get pushed to the ledge at once. a lot of folks were mailing in the now over NOOCH series a scant two weeks ago – and even after game 5. let’s keep the machine cranking here.
how gasol handles tim could be a big key in this series. remember he gave tim some problems last time they met. but we have some time to draw up pop’s game plan later.
and i almost forgot….....my 92-79 prediction wasnt that far off. like 4 points. imma bust that puppy out again when the time is right – since it worked so well this time…...
do i win the score contest? and what do i win? right! it was a post game presser featuring pouting chris paul and david west at the podium promising to get right back next year , while all the while skaing their heads at the spurs. transpose the heads of kobe bryant and pau gasol in 10 days and im good.
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