Suicidal Thoughts and Home Losses: Jazz 90, Spurs 83
by Tim C. on Nov 19, 2009 11:14 PM CST
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PrintWell, the absence of Tony and Manu is just as bad for the team as we all feared. Is it too much to ask for Tony to come back for the next game?
Oh yeah, we're 4-6. And we've lost 3 in a row.
First, I give you mood music:
This game started out decently enough. The Spurs briefly led in the first quarter, and managed to keep it close even after Paul Millsap went off. But then, it all went to hell. The Jazz got a double digit lead in the second quarter, and got back that double-digit lead in the third quarter. The Spurs came all the way back to tie it by the end of the third, before it all went to hell again. There, that's all the description you need. Now, on to the players:
Keith Bogans: The Boogeyman did a good job defending Deron Williams, but a certain someone made sure he was in foul trouble(anyone who exerted effort on D tonight got called for stupid fouls). Didn't do much on offense, but he's not supposed to anyway.
Theo Ratliff: Rat was a brief bright spot in an ugly game. He didn't take a single shot, but got 3 blocks and made things easier on Timmy.
Michael Finley: The pinnacle of suckitude. He didn't turn the ball over, but he wasn't exactly helpful with his 0% shooting. Or getting blocked. Or getting burned repeatedly on defense.
Antonio McDyess: Dice had a solid game, but like everyone else who attempted to play defense, he was saddled with some stupid fouls.
Roger Mason: Believe it or not, Roger didn't suck... on offense. Roger shot 5-9 for 12 points, and only had one turnover in at least 17 minutes at the point. But he sucked on defense, as much as Findog.
Matt Bonner: Sucked almost as bad as Findog on both ends. Actually, he was probably worse on defense. I'll let Fred handle the more thorough Bonner-bashing, though.
Malik Hairston: Played defense, so got in foul trouble. Malik shot as well as Findog, but was definitely better on the defensive end.
Dejuan Blair: I didn't even get to see Dejuan's minutes, because there were so few of them. His stat line looks decent for 8 minutes of play, but he had no fouls. That must mean he didn't play any defense.
Three Stars
George Hill: Cubits had a good enough game, but his shots weren't falling very well(7-17) and he fouled out in the 4th quarter, thanks to a certain someone's refereeing.
Tim Duncan: 50% shooting, 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists. What else is new?
Richard Jefferson: Also 50% shooting, with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Took too many long jumpers instead of attacking the rim.
And The Winner Is...
Yes, Joey wins again. Congratulations.
No, I'm not bitter at all... when does Manu come back?
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- December 15th
...Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is forty five.
It’ll still be Joey’s fault. Or Finley’s. :P
The Spurs - now playing defense again! ...but only against Dallas.
Heres to hoping they begin to figure things out by then.
The only other pro game ive been to was game 2 against the Suns in 2007. The Spurs got theyre ass kicked. ( To add insult, the tickets were really expensive)
Im not looking forward to a replay…
...Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is forty five.
We need another pg. The game went wrong when Hill sit in the second quarter. When RMJ is a the point the offense stops. Everybody just stands out there looking at each other waiting for some body to make a play. At one point Bonner was trying to makes plays for others, when Bonner’s doing that you know that your offense is in trouble.
Outrageous trade proposition...
BSPN has Kevin Martin rumored to be on the block, because of his injury (out 6-8 weeks, wrist) and Evans’ quick development. 9.6M in 2010. I know, I didn’t think so. He and TP probly wouldn’t get along.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Nov 19, 2009 11:41 PM CST up reply actions
Kevin Martin isn’t a PG or a playmaker by any stretch of the imagination. He knows how to do one thing and that’s putt the ball in the cup, which is useful but not for us. He routinely finishes games with 20+ points, 0 assists, 0 rebs.
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." -Willy Wonka
Ugh. AD has less left than Findog. I have some great memories, and I even have an AD #33 Spurs jersey, but I think it would be a disaster. Plus, we’d have to waive Hairston(good luck convincing Holt to waive anyone with guaranteed salary).
The Spurs - now playing defense again! ...but only against Dallas.
We just need a 3rd string PG. A player that will be happy playing some minutes when there are injuries and the rest of time he’’ll be inactive. I think AD will be a great fit for that.
Yeah we just need a fill-in PG
However, good point by Tim C. if we have to waive Hairston to get AD. I’m having second thoughts…
I’m ready to fire our orthopedic doctor, physical therapists, and trainers!
by janieannie on Nov 20, 2009 12:31 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
It is a long freaking season. That is all.
Neither he nor Gob were prepared for the challenges of using cats to catch a seal.
let’s use Ian and Marcus! bench Bonner!
If you liked it then you should have put a 5th ring on it. Oh oh oh.
Per ESPN’s Daily Dime: QUOTE OF THE NIGHT
“If the playoffs started tomorrow, I think we’d be in trouble. But we’ve got a long way to go.”
— Forward Tim Duncan on San Antonio, which is now 4-6 after losing to Utah
Tim’s right. We would be in trouble, because if the playoffs started tomorrow, we’d be in the lottery. We wouldn’t even be an 8th seed in the East….
I’m scared to go to the ESPN site…I still believe this was just a bad dream. Right?
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Nov 20, 2009 9:18 AM CST reply actions
Has anyone ever seen anything like what Ratliff did to Boozer in the 3rd quarter? Boozer set up on the low block but instead of guarding him, Theo went all the way to the other side of the rim and left him wide open. It’s like they placed a side bet on whether Theo could block his dunk.
Theo may have won the bet in convincing fashion, but Pop pulled him at the next dead ball and that was the last we saw of Theo. He’ll probably be on waivers next week.
Maybe I’m delusional, or perhaps I’ve fallen back into Pollyanna mode (I do that sometimes), but I’m okay with this, and I’m even okay with our start. I don’t like some of these close games we’ve been losing, but we aren’t looking outclassed on the floor by any means. I think we’ve had a fully healthy Manu for maybe 4 games. We’ve had a fully healthy TP for maybe 3 games (or maybe 0, because crack on him all you want, but he’s like the Warner Bros. Tasmanian Devil out there, and he’s not going to let on if he’s not 100%).
We’re depleted and we’re trying to work a lot of new guys into the team. Timmy has been looking GOOD lately, have you noticed? I’m not going to start wringing my hands until we’ve played 21 games. That’s my magic and completely arbitrary Panic Room number. Twenty-one.
Try the new PtR--now entirely BAT-FREE!
For the record, I’m also fine(read the tags on this article). With a healthy TP and Manu, we’re 6-4 right now. The sky is not falling, and I’m not cliffjumping anytime soon. But I’ll stick with ya on the 21 games suggestion – if we still suck after 21, it’s panic time.
The Spurs - now playing defense again! ...but only against Dallas.
Yep, as tough as it’s been to watch the last few games I agree, no reason to totally lose it yet. Tim is looking solid, we’re just having some growing pains.
Anyone else just totally despise Gooden now ?? Damn scary how well he fits in with the crappy crew in Dallas. Guess he has been with so many different teams he has that ability to blend in right away. Assery seems to fit him well.
Timmy D .... enough said.
Yeah, I didn’t mean to imply you were panicking. Just my own little manifesto.
TO 21!
Try the new PtR--now entirely BAT-FREE!
21? Kevin Durant's Age, no?
Coincidence?. . .hmm.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
Oh, yeah. . . Alright then. (Just seemed fishy. :)
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
Now is not the time for self-mutilation or suicide (although it passed my mind after every one of Boozer’s wrinkly-head closeups at the free-throw line, albeit after three-point poopie plays).
But last year, these same Ol’ Spurs started 5-6, and last time I checked that ain’t too far from 4-6. Again, its the same story as last year, as all the parts of the team try to gain momentum for the long season, but it can’t happen right now because of injuries. If you think about it, its been since game 5 against the Trailblazers that this whole team has played together. That’s only 5 games together!
There must be more time for the Spurs to coalesce together, and soon McDyess and Jefferson will be integrated more into pick-and-pop or pick-and-roll plays so that they can get more shots up. Also, how about the team try a very crazy lineup of Blair at the 3 spot? I’m sure he could devour a few rebounds in that position and also be able to post up more effectively there….
Just giving ya’ll something to think about..
we need Vinny Del Negro to come back…that would be an instant championship right there
"There are two things in life that should never go together.....those two things are cheese and herpes..." - Santa Claus
by Cello the great on Nov 20, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions
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