Unbounded Enthusiasm Is What I Have After The Spurs First Game
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 29, 2009 1:35 PM CDT
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Sure, the Hornets don't look that good. Sure, I'm still mad I couldn't go to the game last night. Sure, I feel lousy. Sure, I'm rundown and tired. I STILL couldn't go to sleep last night after that game. I STILL can't stop thinking about how stoked I am for this season.
(With photos from JanieAnnie)
Man, Was I Right Or What?
Last night the Spurs hit on everything I said I thought this team could do.
- Deep - Check. Nine guys with 9-17 points. Ten guys played 18 minutes or more.
- The Big 3 - Check. Tim with 9 and 12. Tony with 17 and 6. Manu with 16 and 4.
- Four - Semi-Check. Was RJ great? No. But that's mostly because he didn't shoot well. He did look smooth out there.
- Quite Giant - Check. 9 points, 3 boards, in 18 minutes. He set picks, made jumpers, and looked a little lost.
- Bomb Brigade - Check. 6-15, thanks to Mason's 1-5. For the most part, though, they hit the 3's that came out of the ball movement.
- Cubits - Check. He looked really good. He ran the offense. He made plays defensively. He was aggressive offensively when the team needed him to be (meaning late in the shot clock) . And he made his corner three.
- Oldies, but Newbies - Weak check. They didn't play much.
- Beast, Man-Child, Freak Of Nature - Check. 14 and 11. I'll let Eric figure out which is which.
- Defense in the last 3 minutes - N/A. Our defense in the second half was poor and it still didn't matter.
- Manu's Explosiveness - Check. He's not 100% there, but he looked really good.
- The Second Unit - Extra Big Check. They made plays.
This game was really about our second unit. Or really, the guys not Tony and Tim. In my preview, the main point I highlighted, in contrast to last year, was the ability for our second unit to make plays. They made plays last night against the Hornets. They got out on the break after a Manu steal. They closed out the third quarter with a Hill steal -- against Paul no less -- that was picked up by Blair and thrown back to HiIl for a dunk. And they scored. They scored and scored and scored. New Orleans all-stars couldn't get them back in the game against our bench. Chris Paul played great for 34 minutes. David West played well for 38 minutes. The closest they got was 15 points.
But, It's Just One Game
True. True. So let's talk about the game. We'll do it as a series of pictures from JanieAnnie.
Tony looked pretty good. He seemed a little out of sorts to start the game, but then settled down and had an efficient night. It helps your efficiency when you shoot a bunch of layups.
Manu Check In
Manu Hits the 3
Manu Knows He's About To Make A Layup
Matt locks up West. He's showing off his new defensive skills. You know he was leveling up on them all summer.
Rage with his only make. The best part of this play, it's in the highlight footage, is the way he makes space for himself with the bump against Wright. Rage is a big man.
The Beast was Beasting on Hilton Armstrong all night.
"Yes Bill, Hilton really tasted good tonight."
[update]
Reading the comments in a couple different threads points out the downside of me writing with a fever. I forget stuff I had meant to say. But, let's pretend these weren't original thoughts and that I'm stealing OPP.
- Chris Paul was really, really good last night and we still kept them at a distance. Long distance. If he doesn't have his shot going, then they lose by 40.
- Our deep bench and youth is going to help us a lot in the SEGABABA. Tonight is a SEGABABA.
- We didn't have a single blocked shot. Very strange.
- We rebounded really well early. The NOOCH only got 5 offensive rebounds which means our defensive rebounding rate was 86%.
- Blair's natural scoring ability was on display last night. One was after an offensive rebound of an airball when he spun and threw up a quick jump hook-type shot from about 5 feet. The other was the dish from Rage where he caught it in mid-air and got the shot up before he came down. Very few big men can do that.
- In the second quarter was a great example of how having Rage will help us. Roger Mason was on the left side of the court working the pick and roll. Which means he was dribbling around and getting nothing. The shot clock had got down under 10. He passed to a covered Bonner who passed to RJ. RJ took his man off the dribble and got to the rim to draw a foul. Last year, we didn't have anybody on after Tony who could salvage broken down plays. Now we do.
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Har to that last caption, especially.
WWTD?
by Lauri on Oct 29, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes. That last one is an example of world-class captioning. Award winning.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re not helping me calm down with this post, boss. This team is awesome.
9.20.21.24.34
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
by Tim C. on Oct 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitt Fan now following Spurs
Was great to see the Big Fella/Grizzly Blair do what he did so well here. Its great to see him in a team that is so unselfish. Something Jamie Dixon always preaches. By December he should be starting or atleast start some games. Too ROY. Good luck for the season.
by PittsBigFella on Oct 29, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure about starting unless Duncan is resting a game. Even then I’m not sure, but he will see very good minutes the way things are going.
Welcome to PTR and Spurs fandom by the way.
by BlaseE on Oct 29, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Pitt Fan! Glad to have you on board, and really glad to see the Beast in a Spurs uniform!
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have always liked Manu..the best hustler in the game…and adding another hustler. I would like to see at the end of the season the average bench scoring versus opponents bench…. Could be a new record if the NBA keeps that stat..
by PittsBigFella on Oct 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they have another blow out tonight that will only make me more excited for this season!! If I’m not wrong TP usually has good games in his fathers home town of Chicago. Plus he grew up watching Jordan and the bulls playing.
by LORDinfamous on Oct 29, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like the jump shot photo of Manu.
Wayne you don’t think Tim looked even less athletic than normal? Vangundy made a good point about him not getting usual lift on his runner/jump hook in the lane.
Tony really only exerted himself on offense for that stretch in the 3rd quarter. Last year he would have had to kill himself for us to win by this margin.
Just call me The Profit
by Manuwar on Oct 29, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither Timmeh or Manu are in shape yet, but they’ll get there. Plus, neither hit the 25 minute mark. I loved seeing them yuck it up on the sidelines in the 4th quarter.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
by CapHill on Oct 29, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was fun to watch, Cap.
At one point, Manu was busting up Duncan. Too good.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 29, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give RJ another half of a check for standing up to Chris Paul and taking a leadership role when Tony got taken out. Honestly, that is what I’ll remember more than any of his stats from tonight’s game.
by BlaseE on Oct 29, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
No better way than to cement yourself as a Spur than get into a little tiff with Chris Paul. God I hate him.
Just call me The Profit
by Manuwar on Oct 29, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What actually happened there? Did RJ stand up to CP b/c Paul was trying to continue playing while TP was down? Had the whistle already blown, or what?
by 4Him on Oct 29, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure. I was at the game so I was hoping one of the commenters on here would fill me in from seeing the TV broadcast. I didn’t even think Paul was in the play.
by BlaseE on Oct 29, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wasn’t. I’m still trying to figure how Paul and RJ got into it.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Hirschof on Oct 29, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. CP3 was taking a shot and RJ fouled him on purpose to stop the play b/c Tony was down. CP3 got all pissed off about it b/c RJ held on to him a little too long. So CP3 started talking trash and RJ at first let it go but CP3 kept at it so RJ got in his face.
"It's the ten-thousandth and one hammer blow that makes the team"
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that makes sense….in the arena, all eyes were on Tony on the ground so I bet not a single person saw that foul
by BlaseE on Oct 29, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys should go listen to the Rage post game interview. He addresses it.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 29, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m new to finding interviews and stuff, where would I find this interview?
by thedooj on Oct 29, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/originals/
Scroll down just a bit until you see all of them listed in rows.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 29, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m thinking about it. Not sure yet.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 29, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clickety. That and more in Spurs.com.
by silverandblack_davis on Oct 29, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timmy did not have his hops or any speed at all but still had decent stats. Two things that made a huge difference:
2nd Unit was awesome!
and
No 3rd Quater-Can’t-Buy-A-Bucket-to-Save-My-Life-Act
Haven’t seen the Team with such a great 3rd Quarter in some time.
excited, very excited for tonight’s game. can hardly wait!
"It's the ten-thousandth and one hammer blow that makes the team"
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That always frustrated me last year. The third quarter was always a killer last year for the Spurs.
by xman130 on Oct 29, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I never could wrap my head around it. 3rd Quater almost everygame we just could not score……..back in the day we could stop the other team from scoring too so it didn’t matter, but not last year. This team feels different, like it could score and/or stop the other team from scoring. We’ll hope for both!
"It's the ten-thousandth and one hammer blow that makes the team"
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to disagree about Tim, Artis. I thought he looked fresh out there and moved pretty well. 12 rebounds in limited minutes (most of which were NOT the ball-fell-to-me type) are an indicator of both his movement and positioning and the fact that the Hornets (outside of CPunk3) can’t shoot.
I think we are going to see a whole new Tim this season. Remember people – he does not care about his stats, your expectations of his numbers, or your opinion about how much is left in his tank. He cares about getting a W, each and every night. If this team can win with him scoring 12 points per game (and getting 12 boards and 3 blocks), then that’s what we will see. And it was obvious to everyone in the building by the 2nd quarter that Timmeh did not need to score 20. So he did not look for his shot very often.
That said, I think he averages more than 12; more like 17-18 would be my guess. Because he will get a lot of single coverage this year and he will have games where he will take advantage of that. Look for wild swings in his scoring – 30 one night, 11 the next – based on how teams play us defensively. For example, I expect Chicago, with lots of quick guards, to focus on the shooters tonight, which means Tim may get to own the paint offensively (and he’s rested from limited minutes last night).
Footnote: Liked the pics and commentary about Rage, Wayne. My abso-freaking-lutley favorite thing about his play last night was his passing. Two great passes to Blair and TD and several kick outs to shooters. If I had a worry about RJ, it was that he was a stats guy, worried about his numbers. Issue resolved. He’s a winner and he’ll do what it takes. Wayne, I’m with you. I don’t see how you can’t have anything but unbridled expectations for what we have seen so far.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain
by spurchief on Oct 29, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess we just have to agree to disagree Chief. I felt that Timmy looked hobbled with no hops and looked slow. But with that being said about Timmy, he still put up very good stats and that says alot about Timmy being a future HOFer. With that being said, Teams have already figured out that they do not have to double him anymore which tells you that he does not move like he did once upon a time. I do agree with you that Timmy just cares about the W and will do anything necessary to make sure that the Spurs will pick up their 5th. Go Spurs!
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I attributed some of his slowness not to being hobbled by his knees, but being out of basketball shape. Pop limited his work this offseason and he did not do much in either training camp or preseason. So I suspect he’s going to play his way into shape over the first half of the season. His elevation on a number of his defensive rebounds and on the drives into the lane offensively were, I thought, pretty reminiscent of Tim two years ago. But, you’re right, he’s clearly not 100%. I just don’t think it’s the knees.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain
by spurchief on Oct 29, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be, only time will tell. We all will have to wait until playoff time to really be able to gauge his strength/weakness, no?
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Artis, did you go to the game? What about you spurchief? Just curious…
The boogie man checks his closet for DeJuan Blair before he goes to sleep !
by alamobro on Oct 29, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watched on TV as well. Just goes to show you how two people can watch an event and have totally different interpretations of it, based on experiences, biases, etc.
If Tim is in the MVP hunt this year, it means bad things for us. He would be playing too many minutes, we would have very few blowout wins, and he would not be taking second-night-of-back-2-back games off. All of those things would be bad.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain
by spurchief on Oct 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are getting me all worried about Tims Knees
The boogie man checks his closet for DeJuan Blair before he goes to sleep !
by alamobro on Oct 29, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
since I live in enemy territory now (DFW) no, had to watch it on the HDTV. All I am saying is don’t expect Timmy to be like the Timmy of yesteryear. Instead of being unstoppable, now he is a really good PF.
(I know it sounds like blasephamy, it sounds like it in my own ears!)
but it looked true last night and the end of last season.
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucks. Granted it is just the first game, but I was expecting Tim to play better than at the end of last season.
The boogie man checks his closet for DeJuan Blair before he goes to sleep !
by alamobro on Oct 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think anyone expects Tim Duncan to replicate his MVP seasons. But he looked DAMN good at the beginning of last season. He played too many minutes and ended up very average ( by his standards ) by the end of the season. Im hoping he can play this season as well as he did at the beginning of last season. I believe he can and will
The boogie man checks his closet for DeJuan Blair before he goes to sleep !
by alamobro on Oct 29, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a change in bench ability
Seeing Mason, Dyce, Blair and a matured Hill coming in with Manu was a completely different feel. Last season is was about milking the clock and trying to drain time for when TP and TD could get back in. If we could hold a lead much less expand it, it felt like Christmas. Now, I expect them to at least hold their own and when matchups dictate, play better than the starters. Such a nice change. Our opponents now receive no free passes.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
by SpurredOn on Oct 29, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HEB Fan Zone
I’m just curious to know, for those of you who went to the game, what you guys think of that new HEB Fan Zone and ICE HOUSE? Its that new bar and hangout area in the West end of the Club 200 level. I was very impressed and spent most of my time over there during the game. I can see people leaving their seats up in the high up seats and just chilling there and watching the game this season. They have a ton of standing room only and bar stools to watch the game from and 50 LCD TVs up there. VERY COOL! Thoughts?
by DEUCEandD on Oct 29, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw it was packed at halftime but didn’t check it out. I also saw that they have Taco Cabana there which is pretty awesome.
by BlaseE on Oct 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem
Good recap. I like the way this team played last night except for one thing. Is Mason going to be playing point for the 2nd unit?! I don’t know if it was because Manu was on the bench or what, but throughout the second half Mason was playing PG and Hill was off the ball. Is that going to continue?
Other than that this team looks like a bunch of hungry gangbusters!
by Big50 on Oct 29, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to write that off to just one game’s worth of experimenting.
But with Pop, you never know.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blair
At 3:00, Blair put that he was in his hotel “just Chillin”.
Sounds like he is ready to go tonite!!
Let The FUN Begin!!!
by LakehillsFan on Oct 29, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lakehills, should be a fun game. Them bulls gave Boston a serious scare last season. Impressive, even without the KG.
That being said, I hope we kill them by 16
The boogie man checks his closet for DeJuan Blair before he goes to sleep !
by alamobro on Oct 29, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blair posts out on Facebook almost daily. I become a ‘fan’, and get to ‘see’ him daily
by LakehillsFan on Oct 29, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They also had Gordon trading shots with Ray Allen in some of those games. He lit it up for Detroit last night so it will be interesting to see the Bulls without him.
by BlaseE on Oct 29, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even before Thursday’s game, I was thinking that CHI is better off w/o Gordon.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 29, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s keep on rollin! Feed the Beast!
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Artis Gilmore on Oct 29, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since Wayne mentioned his prediction came true, I’m just going to say it once. The starters were Parker, Finley, Jefferson, Bonner, and Duncan. And as I wrote, no one can matchup with our second unit if that’s our starting lineup. I am hopeful that we will continue to employ that strategy. We are ten deep, let’s wear out our opponents rather than blitz them in the first 8 minutes of the game. Over 48 minutes, few teams can match the amount of talent we possess.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
by Fred Silva on Oct 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a theory. I think there is logic behind the madness to Pop starting Fin and Bon. I think it is for RJ’s benefit. Integrating RJ is the # 1 priority. Having him on the court with 4 other guys who know the system allows him to have the best chance to learn what to do AND gives the Spurs their best chance of winning earlly.
Having RJ out there with 1-2 other new guys would just make things chaotic and really slow the learning curve.
Additionally, if there is somebody who can thrive in chaotic it is Manu and Blair and Hill. So let the chaotic take place with those guys.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Those three can make a run on accident. What really helps is that they force turnovers because all three have a knack for getting in the passing lanes. (ALthough Blair got caught early on knocking his man to the side to get the steal. That made me laugh.)
I also liked it when Bonner ran up to Blair right after Blair gave up a three point play. I feel the advice was something like, “That happens to me at least twice a game. The trick is to just not get in the way.”
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
by Fred Silva on Oct 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, I love Bonner.
When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.
by the little o on Oct 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chaos Crew
In Spanish, it sounds a little like How Gross.
When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.
by the little o on Oct 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like ‘Chaos Crew.’ Not sure if that’s already been thrown out there but if not, that should be our bench’s nickname.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
by Fred Silva on Oct 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I find it suitable. There have been some good one’s thrown around, guess we’ll have to wait on the approval of the SLO
When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.
by the little o on Oct 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would that make Manu Captain Chaos?
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Abso-fricken-lutely!
When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.
by the little o on Oct 29, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Riki had a better one… Annihilation something… anyone remember?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
by bellasa on Oct 29, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that everybody’s pretty much signed off on BAM.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 30, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
by LatinD on Oct 30, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nods
Going for the first even year championship!
by Sh!fty on Oct 29, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is probably the best theory I’ve ever heard you come up with. It’s elegant, perfect and makes so much sense.
Now, if only this theory had a catchy name…
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 29, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know it’s funny how people want to write off our boys and put them six feet under ground. Some of my sports-following co-workers say the Spurs are done (I live in Utah mind you). I think they weren’t paying attention to the offseason, and they forget the wreckage that a healthy Manu (and all of the Big 3 … and some other Spurs..) can leave in his wake.
by Gino20 on Oct 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was left with one lasting thought from this game
Au Revoir, Ian. Which saddens me, but his potential minutes are going to be gobbled up by McDyess and Blair.
I say ship him and Mason to GS for Stephen Jackson and whatever else it might take…he tore up the D League, whats does he have left to prove? Pop seemingly doesnt have faith in him
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Oct 29, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s Mr Glass.
It doesn’t engender a lot of faith, as a matter of course.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 30, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My lasting thought...
“Wow, that looked natural.” Not only are the Hornets a playoff team, but they are one that has given the Spurs trouble consistently. We just never seem to match-up with their high powered offense led by Paul and West. Last night was hopefully a sign of things to come. The Spurs overall just looked comfortable. Comfortable when it was close in the first. Comfortable when they went on their run. And comfortable when the Hornets made their push. I left the building feeling relaxed, which I don’t think happened once last year. It reminded me of watching the Cowboys in the 90’s. Simply comfortable. Regardless of what their opponents were doing, regardless of the scoreboard, regardless of the officiating; it looked natural.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
by Fred Silva on Oct 29, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Against the Bulls, I saw a little less comfort.
But as far as Wed night is concerned — I couldn’t agree more.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 30, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Parker
Tony posted on his website that he will be playing tonight. The site is http://en.tp9.net
For our French speaking fans, change the en to fr
Game time in 35 minutes
by LakehillsFan on Oct 29, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So many comments. But you were right on, Wayne.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
by LatinD on Oct 29, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2.Our deep bench and youth is going to help us a lot in the SEGABABA. Tonight is a SEGABABA.
…
4.We rebounded really well early. The NOOCH only got 5 offensive rebounds which means our defensive rebounding rate was 86%.
If you didn’t jinx the Chicago game, I don’t know what did.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Oct 29, 2009 11:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think it’s that easy to jinx a game that hasn’t started when you say, type something.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 30, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t say it wasn’t easy. I worked hard to get that jinx in. In fact, I’m still working just in case TOR is right and we still have a chance of pulling it out.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 30, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romes has crazy time issues, yeah?
He was posting from a wormhole last night/next year — or something.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by jollyrogerwilco on Oct 30, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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