Thanks for centering it, whoever did that. I didn’t know how.

Nice recap, rich.

Great post for a great win…

nice recap rich, I don’t know why they’re called caroms sometimes either. Rage played well. He’s not only slashing to the basket, but aggressive with getting rebounds, and also find the open guy from time to time. I’ll take those three things all the time. I’m only a little bit worried about his defense so far, but I’m willing to give him time to show us that.
I also am kinda worried about what will happen when to Jefferson’s offensive game when Parker comes back and takes over the offense. Oh frenchie.

Holy balls… we were stuck with some with the worst fans (of both teams) ever.

Anyways, great game. Wonderful defense and hustle. Maybe we can just freeze Duncan in carbonite until the playoffs?

Awesome recap, RT. I especially liked the Outkast reference for RoMaJu.

I’d also hand out an honorable mention to McDyess, one of the four Spurs with a +9 for the game. 9 pts, 9 rebs and 3 steals, not to mention making Dirk work for his points. Slow start or not, we’re going to be okay.

And… I can’t stop smiling.

I knew from day one that a lot of spurs fans were underatting the Keith Bogans sighing. I had watched him in a couple of games and knew he could play D but he has suprised me with his scoring. Its like he is becoming the lockdown defender we needed. He was able to guard Dirk,Howard, and pretty much every one else he was assigned. Keith is going to beat out Finely,and Roger for some more min. Mainley Fin though.

I think the move to put Bogans in the starting lineup against Portland has done wonders for RJ. Remember, they played together in Milwaukee last year, so there’s a familiarity there. Also, RJ knows that the guards are getting locked down with Hill and Bogans out there, so he doesn’t have to worry as much about making his rotations on D. That lets him concentrate on his offense a bit more, and I think we’ve all seen the results.

Damn I missed the game (fuckin exams), but it looks like we found our stopper. Also Bonner had another good game off the bench

Nice recap man.
Also…I went to the Mavs blog and read their game thread, and after 300 comments of bold letters, lols, and people explaining that they were joking I just want to say…. You guys are awesome. I love you guys.

i too have to admit that i’ve been impressed by Bonner this year, though its hard to tell If i’m feeling impressed cause i’m suprised that he’s not sucking or cause he’s actually earning his min and probably playing his way out of trade consideration which is where he was in most of our minds at the end of last year and the begining of this one. Either way he’s really looked like he’s been hustling his ass off this season. So my hat’s off to you Matt Bonner, not only did you ice those free throws at the end of the game today, but you hit a crucial 3 and even had a dunk this week. Sleep well red rocket, dreams of playing next to timmy again dancing in your head.

George Hill ate his assignments alive. Here you see him trying to pass one. My bet is on Barea.

Is it just me or the team looks much much better this season without TD and TP? Does it mean that we are going to have one monster of a team when they are back? Or does it mean that Tim and Tony get the ball too much and suffocate other guys?

Another home win over Dallas when not at full strength. That’s one each of the past three reg seasons.

What was up with the refs in the 4th quarter? Did it seem all reaching by the Mavs was considered “play-on” yet any tie up by the Spurs was a foul?

And should we consider that final 3 by Bonner to be Horry-esque?

I must say, I’ve been really pleasantly surprised by Bogans—he can really play. He’s giving us what I secretly hoped Malik Hairston would—tough D, knocking down threes, but with the athleticism to take it to the rim. His rejection on Marion was amazing. Bruce was a great defender, and of course we miss him, but I got so accustomed to specialists that I forgot that other players might be able to play defense and shoot 3s AND drive to the basket without looking like a moose on ice skates.

Though it looks like it was the defense, it really was the Threeball. 34 shots for 42 points vs 15 shots for 15 points
good Deff (91.2), mediocre Oeff(101.1) league avg ca. 105

“I make no excuses, they played harder than us,” Carlisle said. “Simple as that. If you don’t play hard enough, you’re going to get your [tail] kicked. And that’s essentially what happened.”

Good: Marios for Ratliff and Singleton
Bad: Jefferson failing to join Chuck’s family.
Bad Boy Bonus:

this was the spurs basketball we all know and love. i wont get used to winning games like this without Tim and little TP, but its good to know we can do it here and there.

this was first shot defense and hustle all the way. just shut off the valve on hit a few shots (in this case, it thankfully only took a few). mavs shot terrible and that’s how our defense is measured.

Great recap, Rich Town. I now wish I could have actually watched the game, as it’s always nice to see the Spurs beat the Cubans.

WOOO HOOO!!! i woke up my wife last night yelling towards the end of the game LOL. man what a great game. I hope the spurs keep pushing and pushing like they have been. Good stuff spurs

Thanks for the recap RT.

I wanted to mention a few things:

1. RJ will play very well in the Spurs system—I was worried about this, but he may have his best days in front of him.

2. The defense was good; however Dallas had a very flat affect. All except for Dirk, who on every play is as emotional as a schnitzel-less shnauzer, the Mavs did not show up.

3. Sean Marion is not Sean Marion against the Spurs. Never has been, never will be.

Thanks for stepping up and recapping this game. You rock.

Thanks from all of us who live each game, with one ear to the radio and one eye on PtR comments. You bring the game to us!
Thanks!