Round 2, Game 1 Thread: @ New Orleans
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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PrintAlright. Phoenix is behind us. New Orleans is in front of us. Let's get completely focused on the task at hand.
[Update]: I forgot to put the poll on here.
I read today that Tony was held out of practice yesterday. The unspoken good news is that Manu wasn't which tells me that he must be feeling pretty good.
As far as how we play the Hornets defensively, specifically Paul, I think it will be similar to how we played the Jazz last year. We let Deron Williams score as much as he could, try to limit what Boozer did well, and keep everybody else uninvolved. The big thing is that we didn't let Williams start creating for everybody else.
I think we'll do the same. My guess is that Paul will have to consistently be in the mid-30's for them to win. However, if he averages 20 and 15 we are in deep doodoo.
On our offensive end, I think it will come down to whether or not Tim can be effective against Chandler and Manu. If Manu brings his A-game like what we saw this season, then we'll win in 5. If we get Manu from the first round, then we will win in a very tough 6 or 7.
There's my two cents. What have you got? A nickel or a penny?
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my version of a preview
here are some not too long dwelled on keys to victory against the NOOCH. firs toff, put bruce on peja. that should eliminate peja entirely. i would do it to the point where bruce is only on the floor when peja is playing.
tony needs to step up to the challenge on paul for sure. i am afraid of these guys, but its not like we cant handle them. im thinking that we know paul is going to do his thing – hopefully we can limit it, but we know he’s going to get his. if we can lock down everyone else, then paul will have less and less confidence in going to them as the series progresses. then, he presses and gets out of his game.
i have every confidence that timmy will lock down west. fab/KT on chandler is kind of a wash. but the other, and perhaps biggest key to me, will be somebody needing to put the clamp on noted spurs killer bonzi wells – and i’m saying it has to be manu (it sure wont be mike finley, maybe some minutes with ime here too). a tough check for whomever, but if we can keep bonzi down enough so that they just dont run an iso at him every play, that should be enough. you can bet that wells wont trip, or toss a ball to the opposing bench when he gets the ball on the block against a smaller guy. DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS DUDE.
i know that nobody around here has much faith in our bench guys, and im not trying to refute that. however, pargo and mo pete dont scare me that much over the course of a long series. i do think that one of them could well do something to win a game for the hornets in this series, which is a little more than one of our guys will do. on our side, it should be a series for bigger contributions from ime and barry – and maybe even (gulp) old man muffs. we will need solid minutes from these guys.
overall, we need to keep these guys in close games – keep the heat turned up on them. see if they can hack it. their M.O. has been to get up big and put their opponent to bed early. they havent yet been tested under the real heat of the playoffs just yet – kinda like phoenix a few years back in that regard.
i say we’ll get it in 6. in new orelans we’ll go i think we’ll win one up there and get smoked in one (do we need a new word for the "p" game?). come home at 1-1 and it will work. i will not be surprised to see them win one in san antonio, however.
up the irons – go spurs go – pound the rock – and ummm…….that’s all the cliche’s i’ve got right now.
PS – ever notice that our main focus is defense when we do these long opinions on game breakdowns. it seems like its exactly opposite when bin laden’s boys at ESPN do it.
I’m not sure about the big men. It seems like it may be to our advantage to keep Duncan on Chandler and our two-headed center on West. This will keep our best shot-blocker and rim protector near the rim, and it will keep Duncan out of foul trouble. Whaddya think?
Agreed. West will shoot the 17-ft. jumper all day long, which means we want Fab/KT guarding him. Leave Timmy under the basket.
by ForeignFlopper on May 2, 2008 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
that match up works for me either way. we may want to play around with it some. my biggest concern with going that way is having tim there to pick up fouls when paul drives. he’s very much like frenchy in that regard and he gets to the line a ton. would rather have fab/KT getting the fouls, but would also rather have tim’s inside defense. will have to balance it out somehow.
If Tim’s picking up lots of fouls, we might want to focus on having him guard Chandler when Paul is out. Pargo isn’t a real threat to drive so Tim should be safe then. But yeah, it’s a difficult question.
by ForeignFlopper on May 2, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
i also have one question: does anyone know the whereabouts of krukow? seems a while since last posting.
Good point. Hipuks either for that matter.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 2, 2008 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Remember Cissey? Last we heard from her she was going with the strange neighbor to the Celtics game. Uh oh….
by SgtinManusArmy on May 2, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay! I’m back. Actually, I lost my name in the changeover, so I’ve been posting as timmyfan. Now it’s fixed.
Where is Hipuks…?
I’m so honored that you guys actually remembered me. I’ve been around, just that I kinda reverted to lurking mode again, I’ve read every single one of the comments in the page. Even when I missed the game threads, I’ve gone back and read the 400+ comments.
But yeah, I’ll try posting a little more, this site is getting too insightful and people are writing excellent basketball opinions. It’s time for me to bring that down a notch.
This is like the father vs son one on one game in “He Got Game”
Hopefully we win it though.
by Linix129 on May 2, 2008 9:06 AM CDT reply actions
Is Uwe still under contract? It’s been awhile since the big red-headed German suited up for the Spurs. Of course, the way West abused Nowitzki, maybe putting another German on him isn’t such a good idea.
Long live the Blab.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 2, 2008 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
better the uwe bol
who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.
Sorry, I meant Ime (I get my three-letter vowel-heavy foreign names mixed up), but it’s probably just as well. Any chance to bring up the Blab is always welcome.
All-nighter=even worse mental lapses than usual
by ForeignFlopper on May 2, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Ime might be too short to cover West. He can probably just shoot over him. What I would like to see occasionally is a backcourt of Ginobili at pg and Udoka at sg, but playing defense on Paul. Finley can match up with Peja and Ginobili on Mo Pete or Pargo. Udoka’s size and strength might really bother Paul as long as we use it selectively.
Been lurking for awhile, my stab at a preview...
Peja will only hurt the Spurs on kickouts after doubling someone else. I think it’s a waste to put Bruce on him; honestly, I think Finley or even Bones can “guard” him, and by guard I mean stand next to him at the three point line. At this point in his career, he’s not the type to create his own shot, unless Tony ends up switched onto him and he just shoots over him.
David West seems similar; he hurts you if he’s open for his midrange j’s, but he’s not going to astound you with his awesome variety of moves. I wouldn’t say that KT or Fab-O or Big Gut Bob can “handle” him; he’ll get his points on pick-and-pops with Paul, but I don’t want Timmy going out on the floor to contest jumpers when we need him inside.
Tyson Chandler will hurt you on putbacks and alley-oops, but he’s not going to score on his own. TD is an excellent rebounder, so I’d leave him on Chandler to limit his work on the offensive glass.
The key to the whole team, then, is Chris Paul (although I’m sure everyone knows that). The Spurs have encountered a couple of similar teams in the past: Jason Kidd’s Nets, where he had to set up Martin and Jefferson; Nash’s Suns, and Deron Williams and the Jazz. In every case, the Spurs’ strategy has been to stay at home on the supporting cast, and let just one or two guys hurt them. The rest of the team then gets out of sorts and even misses the shots they do get (like Okur and Kirilenko last year).
So I foresee something similar in this series. They’ll use Tony to make CP work on D (constantly fighting over pick and rolls), then make him take contested jumpers as much as possible, occasionally conceding drives to the basket in order to limit the damage from other guys.
This really seems like a Spurs in 5 or at most 6 type of series to me. CP3 is awesome, but if they limit the rest of the Hornets, they should handle them. That said, the Hornets did beat the SpuRS (the capital RS stands for regular season) twice by a combined 10,000 points, but I missed those games so I’m not really sure how it happened. Then again, the Suns pasted the SpuRS, and we all saw how that turned out.
I love the “SpuRS” comment. That’s going in the vintage pile. And I’m just going to give you eternal credit right now, since I’ll forever be using that and won’t be citing you.
Great post though, glad to have you out of the closet (not that closet, the ‘quiet SPURS fan lurking’ closet). Keep up the good work!!
by SgtinManusArmy on May 2, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
TGIF PTR’ers! I’m so ready for tomorrow! The wifey is out of town and I’m gonna have that TV blaring full blast with the surround sound! Came across this quote from BSR and it had me cracking up. BURN!
Teammate Robert Horry goes a step further, saying he's never played with or against a point guard better than Paul.“He’s playing like a beast right now,” said Horry, now in his 16th season. “He’s doing exactly what (Steve) Nash did when he won his MVPs, except he’s playing defense.”
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
I know I’m probably an idiot here, but what’s BSR? Where did you get this quote?!! I must have it!! That’s so classic, it almost makes me forgive the disaster that Robert Horry was to basketball this year.
by SgtinManusArmy on May 3, 2008 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Look at the fan posts
I put a link to this quote in the fanposts. Why doesn’t anybody look at the damn fanposts?
Oh yea, it’s because their 3/4 of the way down the page and this format is just disorganized enough to make them easy to lose.
Awww come on SMA, get with the lingo! Big Shot Rob=BSR. Sorry, I was too lazy to write his whole name but now i just did so I have no idea what that just meant. I got the quote while perusing mysa.com who had a link to hornets24/7.com.
Maybe I’ll make that comment my new signature…......
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
Great quote.
We need a list of all-time quotes, like the one in the old site, only longer. Is that feasible, Matthew? Or way too much work?
Something that could work: a fanpost that someone edits every so often and adds the quotes we want. And then we could all recommend it, so that it would be permanently featured in the main page. Would that work?
Very Excited
no matter what happens in this series I am excited. I’ll tell you right now, even if we lose (god forbid), it’ll be kind of like when your son beats you for the first time in pickup, and you were actually trying. This team is based off of our model and subsequently there is a certain satisfaction, win or lose, that we should have in how far they have come this year. That being said, I still believe the Hornets haven’t fully come to fruition, and our experience, composure, and execution will win the day. Spurs in 6. Either way, this will be a much tougher round than last round, for both these teams.
P.S.-
If you get a moment I wrote a preview of Hornets/Spurs at 48minutesofhell.blogspot.com, as well as a recap of the whole buzz bissinger affair. Check it out if you get a second. Thanks.
KD,
That’s a fine preview you have at 48minutes. I agree about this series being a real litmus test for the Hornets. No one really knows how they will handle playoff pressure against a formidable foe.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 2, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice preview, indeed. Speaking of “litmus test.” I read this today and appreciated his take on the Spurs and the playoff picture.
http://deadspin.com/386561/free-darko-on-san-antonio+new-orleans
-I’m not affiliated with the site or anything like that.
Allez Spurs!
I also thought the Shoals preview at Deadspin was good. I had an email correspondence with him once (about Manu) and he told how he has increasingly appreciated the Spurs because of their adaptability. I also like this idea of them as the NBA’s answer to “faith healing.” It captures their moral authenticity and their being a place of salvation for ring-less veterans all in one concept.
Playoff Mode
Although these guys ARE talented and they DID hand us our asses twice during the regular season, it was just that, the regular season. As you all know, the playoffs are a different beast altogether. For those teams that are talented enough to make the playoffs repeatedly, there is a learning curve involved in understanding and attaining the increased intensity level It takes to advance far into the playoffs and hopefully be the last team standing. Unless you supremely talented and grossly outmatch your series opponents, it’s extremely difficult for young, first time playoff teams to advance far into the playoffs and win the whole thing. Duncs rookie year (I still feel we were robbed), Mikes Bulls, Lebrons Cavs (still waiting on them), the dynasty Pistons, even these current Pistons ect, ect. You have to take your lumps, get bounced a couple of times (at least once) feel that pain of knowing your season is over, no more games (with you in them), and that all the hard work, the bumps, bruises, awards if applicable, were in the end…for nothing. You chalk it up to experience, and try again the next season with a better understanding of what it REALLY does take to get there. CP3 is awesome, I like Hornets and it should be a competive series. In the end though, they’re taking on the 4 time and current defending champs, in the 2nd round for the first time since they we’re in Charlotte (I believe) and taking on a Spurs team that is now officially in PLAYOFF MODE. They will NOT see the same somewhat disinterested team they spanked twice earlier this year. They will learn from this series and they themselves, will have to chalk it up to experience. Spurs in six
Well, I’ve mostly finished installing the software in my new computer. And since I have Photoshop once more (completely legal, of course), I was able to do the preview for once. One of these days I’ll do it early enough for it to be in a fanpost of its own…
My prediction: Spurs 100 – Hornets 90. As in, we win.
9:00 PM SA – 11:00 PM ARG
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(Sort of) Interesting facts:
► Previous games: They have met 4 times this season.
→ Nov/09/07 – SA 97 | NOH 85 – @ NO.
→ Jan/26/08 – NOH 102 | SA 78 – @ SA.
→ Feb/23/08 – SA 98 | NOH 89 – @ SA.
→ Mar/12/08 – NOH 100 | SA 75 – @ NO.
► The Hornets come from winning their first playoff series in the franchise’s history (since 2002 when they moved to New Orleans). The Spurs, on the other hand, are at the conference semifinals for the eight consecutive year.
► The Hornets hadn’t classified to the playoffs since 2004. The Spurs are currently on their eleventh consecutive playoffs.
► Paul dominated against Dallas, increasing his season averages. In 5 games he averaged 23.6 ppg (21.1 during the RS), 12.0 apg (11.6) and 5.6 rpg (4.0).
► As you all know, the Hornets have home court advantage. Despite finishing with the same regular season records, the Hornets won the tie, earning the division title.
► Duncan was a key factor in the first round series against Phoenix. He averaged 24.8 ppg and 13.8 rpg against Amare and Shaq. Now he’ll have to face Tyson Chandler, a suddenly respected defender, who averaged 11.2 rpg and 1.4 blocks per game against Dallas in the first round.
► One of keys to beating the Hornets is to keep Chris Paul from dishing out too many assists. CP3 averages 14 apg in the two RS victories against the Spurs and 5.5 apg in the two loses. The victories by the Hornets against the Spurs were by huge margins: 24 and 25 points.
► Okay, now for the Manu homer stats. His numbers against the Hornets this season:
► Manu’s averages for the season against the Hornets versus his stats during the first round against Phoenix.
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(Likely) Starting lineup:
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Quotes after eliminating Phoenix:
► Parker:
→ “We just stayed in the game and kept fighting.”
► Duncan:
→ “Just happy we’re done with them.”
► Manu:
→ “We don’t even have to think that there’s a Game 6 or Game 7. We have to take (Game 5) as a Game 7. We know we have a great opportunity at home.”
→ “We stopped doing the things that gave us results. We let them loose and that’s the worst thing you can do against Phoenix.”
► Mike D’Antoni:
→ “We went up against a team that knows how to win.”
→ “Every time we needed to close something out - a half or a game - they got the best of us. That’s why they’re the champions.”
► Stoudemire:
→ “Every year it seems like we always play the Spurs, and they beat us every single time,”
→ “As long as I’m here we’re going to break it sooner or later, because I’m tired of losing to these guys. I’m sick and fed up.”
► Nash:
→ “We should have probably just calmed down a little bit. I’ll take the responsibility for that. I know I made a couple of key turnovers that cost us, and we didn’t deserve to win.”
→ “I think on paper we have more talent than they do. But I think their experience, their commitment and understanding of what they’re trying to do is greater than ours. Their ability to play together and make small plays on both ends of the floor is unsurpassed.”
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INTERVIEWS:
At the locker room after annihilating the Suns:
Emanuel GinobiliBruce BowenRobert HorryKurt Thomas
During Thursday’s training:Greg PopovichTim DuncanTony ParkerRobert Horry
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Transmissions:
No NBA League Pass broadcast for this one. TNT will have it, but one of the WMOE channels will show the game. To watch these channels you need:
1. Internet Explorer
2. Sopcast
To tune into it: enter the STOOGETV site, go with your mouse to the WMOE button on the left-hand menu, and then click on the channel you want.
If that doesn’t work, check the links below:
...And if there’s no other choice:
Your previews just keep getting bettah and bettah. Hey, one quick question if you don’t mind, are you from Buenos Aires?
No, I live in California. But I’m from Rosario, we came here in 2000 before the whole, you know, economy collapsed. Great hindsight by my parents huh?
Hahaha, no, God forbid. Though I gotta say, his son gives hope to ugly people everywhere.Looks don’t matter, as long as you’re filthy rich.
buenos aires
I visited your fair city in December 2006… everyone was very nice. I think we were there when Boca was playing for the championship?
One favorite memory is riding the bus trying to get off at the correct location. The drivers would only slow down so people could jump on or off the bus. Apparently we very much looked like tourists (even though we all speak decent Spanish) because all the passengers and the bus driver were looking out for us. Everyone kept telling us our stop was coming up and the bus driver came to a complete stop… it was very sweet.
BTW- the 3 for 1 exchange rate was especially lovely.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
Lovely for you, murder for me
Next time you come we should get together, talk about the good ol’ PTR times.
Yeah, that's gotta suck big time.
That would be fun… we were thinking of making another trip when the Teatro Colon renovation is complete. When does that happen?
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
I feel like how difficult this series will be completely depends on whether Tyson Chandler can provide any amount of resistance to Timmy on defense. He also seems like the complete opposite of Amare as far as offensive and defensive capabilities go whlie keeping some semblance of athleticism. Count the 2 cents
Spurs 99
Hornets 95
Quick question(s): I think I actually read the phrase “Playoff Tony” in contrast to regular Tony somewhere. Does Tony legitimately have a playoff mode now to go with Playoff Timmy and Playoff Manu? Are there any other teams in the league with three “Playoff mode” guys? Can I, as a fan, say I’m in playoff mode as well?
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.
Scouting by professionals
Take a look at this pretty odd statement I just read in ESPN’s Scouts Inc. breakdown of this series.
Referring to Tony:
But defending Chris Paul makes things difficult on both ends of the floor—Parker shot just 47.3 percent from the line on 4.8 shots per game, likely because he was thinking about defensive responsibilities (poor free-throw shooting performances from decent shooters are normally concentration-related problems). Parker’s midrange game needs to be on, as finishing over and around Chandler is difficult.
So… Parker’s so unclutch at the FT line because he just wants to defend better? Huh. You learn something new every day.
I’ll be here. I bought a PCTV PCI card, so I have a bunch of windows open right now showing a good TV show I always watch and a bunch of Chinese announcers showing some NBA clips. Now that’s a Saturday night.
And by the way, CMoney, I took a page right out of your book and cancelled a date to watch the game. Do you think it’ll turn into a trend? If we keep winning PTR might just turn into a forum of spinsters and old bachelors. Sad.
Very nice. I think Paul traveled twice on the same possession with no call. Now that is some home cooking. Mmmm, tasty muffeletta.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
wow
we look flat as hell. i hope pop tears bowen a new one for thinking he knows how to dribble a basketball
Hey, at least we got a foul and the Hornets are complaining. We are in their heads already.
OK, we’ve scored. Everybody sit down now.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
Great Parker is making Peterson look like an all star!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
Ginobili!!!!
Agressive right off the bat.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
that could have been a charge, it’s good to be Tim Duncan.
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
boxscore
http://www.nba.com/games/20080503/SASNOH/boxscore.html
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I hate lags
Apparently having the game’s feed go to China and then bouncing it back to my country takes half a minute. Life’s not fair.
Ok, lets start running some plays for Manu..damn it!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
wow..I wonder how much Kobe averaged as a rookie compared to now..Marv?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Oops.
Thanks for making me look like an ass, Bruce.
BTW, you can watch it here.
sop://broker1.sopcast.com:3912/6008
how about that..give Manu the ball and he delivers
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
Manu..only had one bad game against the suns…and Tony was on fire..why does everyone talk about him having a bad series?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
We are tightening things up a bit.
They aren’t getting a lot at the rim.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
Latin, thanks for the sopcast link—much better feed than StoogeTV
much appreciated
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
So, who do we have on tonight?
me, CMoney, moognish, adam8065, latind, duncan_for_3 (i like that one by the way), hamer_spursfan jollyrogerwilco FROM…....Pflugerville (the P is silent).
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, very exciting. If we bond enough tonight CMoney, I might start understanding your jokes.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, that was some shitburger defense by us.
So, adam8065, that is shitburger defense.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
We are ON FIRE from deep. We’ve hit 6 3’s.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
lol Aus!!! That was one of the worst shitburger defenses I have ever seen!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
We kept Paul out of the line the entire quarter and then we give him a wide open lay-up?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
Q: How many seconds does it take Paul to go coast to coast
A: Just over 5 seconds
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
Ok, quick trivia question. In that AT&T commercial where the guy is singing “I’ll love you til the end of time”. Who is the artist? What is the song? What album?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
Yep, Meatloaf is the artist.
Bat out of Hell is the album
Paradise by the dashboard life is the song.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
too bad Sager’s suit didn’t catch on fire
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
seriously? one quarter in, they bust some dude through a ring of fire and now they have to delay the game? stupid as hell
THE RING OF FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
The hornets should be moved Oklahoma because of this stupid Shit!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
This is awesome. Except one thing. All their starters played the whole first quarter accept Peja. Now they are getting a lot of rest.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
they had a timeout act where the mascot jumped through a ring of fire. But they couldn’t put it out. Then they had to use fire extinguishers and they have to clean the court.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
"They are embarassed -- totally surprised."
Why are guys in SUITS cleaning the floor?
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
six in a quarter ties the record. You know what that means, right?
That’s right. Fuck you Robert Horry! You cost us a record!
Commercial request
I am sick of that passive mom letting her kids boss her around, and I’m sick of that vapid, seemingly hypoglycemic redhead. Let’s see more Frampton!
I think the Hornets are going to lose all the momentum from that late layup.
That was hilarious. The ref Mike Calahan is cold and put on a jacket.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
If Timmy is on the bench to start the second quarter, pop is being stubborn. This is a longer break than he ever gets…
Hey, we got the schwazz too. I think we are up to a solid dozen or more.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at the bright side. We are still ahead.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Anybody else been watching long enough to remember either a playoff or late season game against the Stockton/Malone Jazz, early-mid 90s, in Utah, and the power went out in the stadium?
Yeah, I yelled at the TV then, too.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
Bit 'o analysis
So, they were up, 8-0, which means that we’re on a 27-15 run, right. That’s not bad.
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
Look, Sager, the fire department people didn’t panic, they put THE FREAKING FIRE OUT. That’s kind of their job.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
We were raining 3-balls. My superior math skills tell me that we only made 3 two point shots in that quarter. 6 3-balls and 3 free throws.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
I am impressed that Craig could actually remember all that about the Stunt..if they asked me to report I would have basically said 5 words and would have forgetten everything else.
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
So...
At least the clock didn’t die like in that Atlanta game. The countdowns were hilarious.
(Who else wants the Hawks to make history just to screw Simmons over?)
If Manu gets cold all of a sudden I’m going to be so fucking pissed!!!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
So I was at this pyrotechnic show, and all of a sudden these big guys, I mean freakin’ HUGE, started bouncing this ball around….
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
Hey, maybe it will feel like a new game to Finley.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Hey now. Enough with the negativity. let’s get our game faces on.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
why would they sub in for Manu since he had 19 minute rest?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
I think Parker things he can abuse Pargo.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Tony..needs to learn that Pargo isn’t Steve Nash!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
And there’s the floor comment from Reggie….
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
He was probably tired after that minute and a half on the floor.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
shut up, reggie
parker didn’t SLIP—and he trips like that all the time when he OVERdrives
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
Reggie Miller is a dumbass. Tony tripped over his feet like he does all the time and he’s blaming the floor. Yeah, what JRW said.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
so true..he is trying to be the focal point, when he should be making better decisions against the Hornets, they are a better defensive team than the Suns!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
LatinD, these commercials are KILLING me. What was that mountain foot-race sport. and then those helicopters w/those ladies in white. Weird!
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
I don’t understand why Pop took him out either? I mean there was 19 minute break wasn’t there? And wasn’t he on fire too?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
HEY GUYS! We are already up to almost 300 comments on this thread. At half time I’m going to start a new one. Don’t get lost on the switch over. OK!
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
I’m starting to getting fucking mad at Tony.. he isn’t even looking to pass the ball to anyone!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
Honestly, I don’t think it is the floor. I think it is us, um Tony, being out of control.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
Open letter to Tony
If you grew your fro out a bit, it would help out with cushioning your noggin when you tak a fall.
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
I wondered how long it would take them to bring up the bowen “kick” on paul
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
why aren’t they running any plays for Manu? Is Pop stupid??
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
I’m guessing that Tim didn’t eat his Wheaties this morning.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
On the kick replay
Just love the fact that they show the replay that shows he DIDN’T kick him first. Then they showed the other one.
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
and Fin…
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
by duncan_for_3 on May 3, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
FinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnDogggggggggggg!!!!!1
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
What is going on behind the arc!? I love me some of this!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I think that is called shitty defense by the Hornets.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
Alright. Maybe he can regale (sp?) us with stories about his car crash.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
get pissed bowen, NO is playing dirty//physical. duncan wake your ass up
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
I love how the Hawks are playing the C’s.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
can anyone believe how young Josh Smith still is?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
Tony better start passing the ball quicker he was trying to take it against Chandler
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Reggie with the "Dale Ellis" mention
Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. - Dr. Peter Venkman
I missed that – what’d he say?
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
by duncan_for_3 on May 3, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, their shot selection kind of sucks right now.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
this reminds of game 3 against the Suns..when we couldn’t miss a jumper!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
Question. If we’re going to go under the screen against Paul, why not let Parker guard him and put Bowen on Peja?
Powell, you must not have read the NO NEGATIVITY comment. NO NEGATIVITY allowed here.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
wow..he is called Cp now? What calling him Chris is too difficult Bryon?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions
quick question? Why are they going to Tony when Manu has the advantage against Peterson?
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
Chris Paul with his third foul. See! NO NEGATIVITY has instant karma benefits.
Btw, shouldn’t you be studying Powell?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
good one.
Hey, LatinD, what’s the Bowen quote thing you were referring to? I looked back and couldn’t find it.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
thank goodness for Bruce’s shooting performance!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
Shut the fuck up Reggie..you loser!! win a ring and then you can criticize pop!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
No kidding. You know how you avoid the hack-a-(whoever)? Make your free throws.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
by duncan_for_3 on May 3, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, Bowen had a nice open look. I’m not really happy with how we played.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
thanks for reminding me..see you all in the new thread!
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Alright. The new thread is up. See you guys over there when the third quarter starts.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
this is probably the first time ever Bruce has been interviewed
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
I’m surprised Sager didn’t ask him about kicking Chris Paul.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
3rd halftime
so what will the entertainmen be for 15 min break between 3rd and 4th quarters?
who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.
I hope in the second half Tony starts to play a little team basketball..this game is too close for us to allow Tony to be a ball hog..shit I wouldn’t even care is he was a ball hog if he was making his jumpers..but he isn’t
by adam8065 on May 3, 2008 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
This Thread is now Dead. Go to the Second Half thread.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on May 3, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
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