Vujacic has been guarding Ginobili and Bryant has mostly been guarding Bowen. If Jackson does make that switch, then Manu has to do everything he can to wear Bryant out on the defensive end.

I laughed out loud when I read “Pop has to keep playing Brent, it’s obvious he will.” I’m right with you and hope that it happens, I’m just not so convinced that even Pop is so clearly swayed. I could name about 17 players seeing court time for us now that shouldn’t be, if Pop payed attention to what’s ‘obvious.’

I saw that too, and Bryant on Gino would be welcomed. Manu will wear Kobe down as he’s quite the scorer, compared with Bruce.

Let me put it this way-
I’m wearing the same jersey, undershirt, and pair of jeans as Game 3. I’m lighting the same candle, in the same spot on the TV. I’m ordering from the same pizza place. The girlfriend is coming over again, and wearing the same shirt. The same banner is hung in the same way from my dresser. I’m drinking the same brand of creme soda, at the same time as I did in Game 3

And yes, still certifiable. But not taking any chances. I’m not even sure that I wouldn’t go camping at the same campground NOW, only to return midgame tonight. It’s that critical. We need Game 4. I’ve missed entire playoff games for the good of the team before. Matthew publicly mocks the mojo, but in secret he sends me praising thankful emails. You don’t want to be the guy whose pattern change led to Game 2’s embarassment, for example; that guy’s likely already killed himself, and we NEED Hipuks.

The key to maintaining the mojo is not to do anything too outlandish that you would have difficulty replicating. Don’t travel to Europe, don’t go on a first date. SiMA has it down: his routine is very specific, but also doesn’t require a lot of effort to do again.

are you saying that you did not stay at the campground last night?

1) You often hear the “if someone did this on the playground / playing rec ball etc.” argument. Well, guess what: no one plays defense in pickup games, other than showy “let me pick this guy’s pocket” defense. You know what else? People would laugh at you if you ran plays on the playground, but I don’t hear anyone suggesting NBA teams should stop doing that.

2) Vujacic has gotten away with a lot on Ginobili, both in LA and in game 3 in SA. He was pretty handsy on the play where he was switched onto Timmy D and Timmy hit the hook shot from the baseline at the shotclock buzzer. How many fouls did The Machine pick up in that game? 2. So it’s not fair to say that the referees are “calling him on it.”

J. Crawford , J. Forte, M. Wunderlich ….. youb may just get your wish A_H

With Joey out there I’m predicting that Kobe shoots 14 free throws this game.

i like where this is going

I’d rather our boys have to deal with Mr. Crawford in our own building rather than away. (We all know how well that turned out in New Orleans.)

Having said that, I don’t really think we have an answer for the ego that is Joey Crawford. He may decide to go down in flames at this game…. but if he does, he’ll definitely want to take us with him.

You f’d it up now buddy. Thanks.

That’s hilarious!

You forgot to mention though, that we ought to move cities too. We should pack up and exit stage left San Antonio. We ought to change our uniforms to another color and relocate to Manhatten. Then upon arriving, we should force each player to pop jerseys and scream after hitting shots. The playing field would be equal then as well.

It’s because our Big 15 is better than your Big 15

But let’s not call it “lock down defense”, eh? Kobe still scored 30 points that game.

And, yes Bowen steps under the shooter with his lead foot, so I wouldn’t be surprised of Kobe lands on it and twists his ankle.