PtR Quick Cap: Spurs Get Unsurprising 113-94 Victory Over Kings, The Legend of Manu Continues

by Tim C. on Oct 31, 2009 10:39 PM CDT

Well, that was predictable. Tonight, the Spurs managed to beat what is quite possibly the worst team in the Western Conference. Big deal, right? Well, actually, there were quite a few memorable moments, but it was especially memorable for how thorough this beatdown was.

First off, we have to talk about the fact that Manu Ginobili has now been confirmed as something other than human. During the first quarter, a bat was loose in the arena, which delayed the game a couple of times. Theo Ratliff and Dejuan Blair both tried to get away from the bat. But what did Manu do?

via zocalo at SpursTalk.

Yeah, look at those reflexes. Nobody knocks a bat out of midair, they're just too quick. But Manu isn't human, something which many of us have suspected for quite some time.

Checking out the box score, it's pretty obvious that the whole Spurs team performed well. Even Keith Bogans scored 5 points, which is unheard of.

The defense still has some issues, but there were a few great plays that those of us who were watching the game got to see. The Spurs blocked 7 shots, including 4 by Ratliff. Timmy got one as the first half expired, and Theo got an especially nasty one on the final play of the game. They also got 10 steals, and a lot of deflections that aren't recorded in the box score.

Offensively, the Spurs again were very balanced. Everyone scored, but most of our points came from the backcourt. Roger Mason even looked more like a point guard than he normally does. The Spurs shot 8-16 from 3-point range, which is always a great sign. Not quite as much ball movement as we saw in the home opener, as the team had 19 assists on 43 field goals. The 17 turnovers can definitely be improved upon. But when the team shoots 58%, there's not a lot to complain about.

Your 4 Stars - Because 3 isn't enough.

1. Tony Parker - 27 points, 7 assists, 2 steals. Just another day at the office.
2. George Hill - 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal, and tons of deflections. A force on both ends of the floor.
3. Richard Jefferson - 21 points, 2 rebounds. It's about time we saw this guy perform up to par.
4. Manu Ginobili - 13 points, 3 assists, 1 kill. Okay, officially the bat was "stunned" - we'll see how that looks tomorrow.

That's it for the quick cap. Wayne should be along in a few hours with a more detailed recap of the evening's happenings.

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5. Duncan gets 7 points, 10 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal, and 1 assist in only 22 minutes of burn?

by BlaseE on Oct 31, 2009 10:49 PM CDT reply actions

True. There were just too many to mention.

9.20.21.24.34
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by Tim C. on Oct 31, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions

I’m sure it’s hard in these blowouts where everyone plays even minutes or the bench even plays more.

by BlaseE on Nov 1, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions

A very fun game to attend. George’s defense was excellent. It was hilarious watching Blair duck whenever the bat came by. Yes, defense is still an issue, I think the Kings shot over 50 percent in the first half.

by Spurlady on Oct 31, 2009 11:05 PM CDT reply actions

the legen of Manu continues, the legend of Blairforce dies?

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Nov 1, 2009 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions

I’ve had enough of people giving Blair crap for trying to dodge that stupid bat. The legend of Blair clearly states that since the beginning of time, air-borne mammals have been constantly tormenting Blair-borne mammals. The air-borne mammals mock and pick on the Blair-borne mammals the same way regular birds pick on flightless birds (Ostrich, Emu, Chicken, Penguin). So although Blair-borne mammals have the wingspan necessary for flight on a regular mammalian body, theirs is too bulky to get up in the air for extended periods of time. Manu simply saw his teammate getting picked on by the bully bat, and helped him out, the same way Blair tries to destroy every opponent that has a smaller nose than Manu.
On a more serious note though, WOW! Manu’s simply amazine, it cracked me up for a good minute once I saw the highlights and learned what happened.

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by the little o on Nov 2, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs

The PETA People will be phoning AT&T Center officials within a day. If they know what’s good for them, they won’t get on Manu’s bad side.

"...and programmed to save the day!"

by transgojobot on Oct 31, 2009 11:29 PM CDT reply actions

PETA’s that anal?

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by LatinD on Oct 31, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Was just watching a show about them on P&T. Opened my eyes.

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by LatinD on Oct 31, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks, Timmy, for the quick cap.

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by LatinD on Oct 31, 2009 11:45 PM CDT reply actions

I wasn’t in the game thread. I’m 1-1 when attending game threads. Good win.

Question: How many points did Theo Ratliff score really? Yahoo’s recap says 15 points, which I find rather impossible. Boxscores say 3, so I guess it’s three then.

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by theonlyromeo on Oct 31, 2009 11:54 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah, the idiot at Yahoo was reading Hill’s line, which improved because of a late 3.

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 Nov 1, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh and no one mentioned Manu’s do? (I haven’t read the threads yet, maybe it’s there.)

Plus that bat incident has got to be wallpapered.

"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 Nov 1, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Looks like I missed a nice, boring beatdown (those are nice to have). At least the Aggies won the game I was required to attend. Big deal, beat a Big 12 North team.

Manu knocking the bat out of midair is HILARIOUS! I gol’d! That dude is beyond cool lol.

……on the road to 81-1! (j/k)

GO SPURS GO!

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"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 Nov 1, 2009 12:04 AM CDT reply actions

Manu is the best!

Whatever the team needs Manu delivers!
Need a defensive stop? Manu’s there!
Need a play to change the momentum of the game? Manu will provide it.
Need protection from fanged fiends? Manu delivers again!
Man, I love watching the Spurs play!

by FANobili on Nov 1, 2009 12:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Welcome to PTR and nice screen name.

by BlaseE on Nov 1, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks for the welcome. I stumbled upon the site near the end of the last season and I’ve been hooked since.
What I’m trying to say is, you had me at hello.

by FANobili on Nov 1, 2009 4:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

blair?

what near double double…if blair played 32 mins then he could have 10 or 12 points….wow….he should be on the top of the rookies,and td,7 points in 22 mins?30 mins near double double?wow,this team’s good at home,i can sense they’ll be like 41-0 or 40-1 or maximum loses of 36-5?wow,we gon be rolling when wer on the road and chemistry’s great.

by tp_09 on Nov 1, 2009 6:13 AM CDT reply actions

New Nickname

Batmanu.

by agutierrez on Nov 1, 2009 8:39 AM CST reply actions

The Sacramento newspaper is calling him the Argentine Exterminator

by janieannie on Nov 1, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions

Batmanu is better

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by pookeyguru on Nov 1, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions

Manu the Vampire Hunter

Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
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by KA1Z3R on Nov 1, 2009 8:40 AM CST reply actions

Manu=Lycanthrope?

This theory would explain a lot to me. For one, it would let me understand the so-called “ankle sprain” that he suffered in the Olympics. It had nothing to do with mere joint injury, which Manu shrugs off through mere telekinesis. It was the threat of being that close to a SILVER MEDAL which through him into a weakened condition and kept his injury from improving. As to last year’s fiasco? I think LeBron shivved him with a silver shank.
Blase— any chance of correlating Manu’s stats with full moon/new moon cycles? ;)

by vespaguy on Nov 1, 2009 8:55 AM CST reply actions

you fool

by speaking of lycans and new moons, you’ve opened the gate for twilight fans to enter!!!! Everyone to the bomb shelters where there’s quality movie entertainment.

Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
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by KA1Z3R on Nov 1, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions

full moon cycle, probably not….I think he is a daywalker anyways….

I just keep thinking how lucky those sharks he scuba dived with are….They didn’t realize they were one swipe (through water no less) from death (or stunning)

by BlaseE on Nov 1, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions

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by jalberto on Nov 1, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions

Jaja, qué bien que quedó el collage, jal. Gracias. :)

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by LatinD on Nov 1, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions

Nice to get credit… :D

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by Zocalo on Nov 1, 2009 11:15 AM CST reply actions