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PtR QuickCap: Spurs Shoot Down Rockets, 92-84

This is going to be quicker than usual, so hold on to any loose fitting clothing and keep all limbs inside the vehicle.

So, we finally got a road win.  How about that?  It wasn't easy, but it finally happened.

This game got off to a very ugly start for our heroes.  The Spurs couldn't hit anything for the first few minutes, and the score went from tied at 0 to 5-0 to 10-3 in favor of the Rockets very quickly.  But the Spurs hung in there and started playing better defense towards the end of the first quarter, and never let up after that.  They chipped away at the lead in the second quarter, then took it back when they started the 3rd with a 14-0 run.  After that, they seemed to hit cruise control, which got them in trouble towards the end of the game.  Houston cut it to a 3-point lead at one point, before Richard Jefferson hit some clutch free throws, and George Hill was even more clutch, going sky-high for a rebound in traffic then hitting his free throws with a bloodied nose from a hard foul as he came down with said rebound.

As predicted, Aaron Brooks and Trevor Ariza had terrible shooting nights, going a combined 11-37.  Luis Scola was absolutely destroying us, but Adelman sat him the entire 4th quarter for some reason.  It's a complete mystery to me why you would sit your leading scorer and rebounder, who also happens to be shooting better than anyone on your team, when the game is on the line.  Good one, Rick - you're just playing possum for the next game against us, right?

 

Star-divide

 

BOX SCORE

Random Observations

Coming into tonight, the Spurs were taking 21 attempts from three-point range per game.  Tonight, they only attempted 3 threes.  This is actually a testament to how quick the Rockets' perimeter defenders were in closing out on our shooters.  Kudos, Houston defense.  On the other end, Houston shot 8-18 from three.  That's too high, Spurs.

As good as they were at chasing us off the 3-point line, there's only so much an undersized frontcourt can be expected to accomplish against the Combo of Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess.  Along with Tony Parker, Timmy and Dice carried the load on offense tonight.  Honorable mention to Dejuan Blair - The Beast was hampered by foul trouble, but still managed 7 points and 5 rebounds in 10 minutes of play.

The refs were pretty inconsistent tonight.  On one series, they would call silly touch fouls, but then the next time down the floor, someone would get completely mauled and not get the call.  It was weird, but it seemed to go both ways.  Now that I've said that, the free throw disparity was huge:  34 for us and 14 for them.  That's the difference in the game, right there.

Also, our overall team defense was excellent in this game, despite some momentary lapses.  The Rockets shot 35.9% in the game, and despite what the Houston TV announcers said, it wasn't because they were missing easy shots.  They weren't missing layups by accident - those layups were being contested, every single time.

Your 3 Stars

Antonio McDyess:  Dice finished with 15 points, 14 boards, 2 steals and a block.  He and Timmy were also contesting everything in the lane(Scola did a lot of his damage against Bonner, FYI).  It's safe to say he's picking up the system pretty well.  I love what Dice brings to this team.

Tony Parker:  Tony quietly finished with 19 points and 7 assists.  The 4 turnovers had more to do with the Houston defense than it did with Tony's decision-making.  Good game for the Frenchman.

Tim Duncan:  The man just refuses to give any credence to the media "storyline" about how old and washed up he is.  21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks.

 

Oh, and one final note, from a guy who probably would have kept this game from being as close as it was.

manuginobili 

Probably the best win of the season so far. Great job against a tough team on the road.

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Tim is really kicking some fucking ass this year.

AKA: Linix129

by sw12 on Nov 27, 2009 11:41 PM CST reply actions  

Somebody hurt George? Who do I have to go after?

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2009 11:52 PM CST reply actions  

Lowry hit him in the face. Probably wouldn’t have been called if George didn’t fall down.

The Spurs - now playing defense again!

by Tim C. on Nov 27, 2009 11:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Anybody got Lowry’s address?

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2009 11:56 PM CST up reply actions  

He hit Tony really hard a couple of times, and RJ too. But when he tried to hit Blair, it had no effect, other than giving The Beast a +1.

The Spurs - now playing defense again!

by Tim C. on Nov 27, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, as for Rage, I can never get over how hard he’s had to work for his points so far this season.

by Manu ex Machina on Nov 28, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions  

And he was seen giggling about it even after Cubits was on the floor for an extended time. I don’t like the bunch of baby faced squat jack-in-the-boxs’ (Landry and Lowry) on the Rockets. They just keep jumping into ppl with the ball and keep going to the line and they play very very rough. Not even subtle.

by LionZion on Nov 28, 2009 8:20 AM CST up reply actions  

I think it was Lowry. Or Landry. As far as I’m concerned, they’re the same person.

by Manu ex Machina on Nov 27, 2009 11:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, those box guys can all look alike.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 27, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Imagine them on the same team…

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 28, 2009 12:04 AM CST reply actions  

Didn’t McDyess have 15 and 15? Doesn’t that kind of fill that imaginative need?

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2009 12:05 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, the Scola trades hurts a lot less this year with Dice on board. Then we’ll have Tiago(fingers crossed) next year, so that debacle should be an afterthought.

The Spurs - now playing defense again!

by Tim C. on Nov 28, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions  

Imagine Dice and Scola together and not being so far over the cap?

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 28, 2009 12:09 AM CST up reply actions  

1 yr too late?

yeah, if only they’d decided to move “all in” a yr earlier…but who knows what the financial situation was then — each yr the landscape changes — i was curious @ the time “why Houston?!” — were there no other takers? — i find that hard to believe but the memory may have faded…

anyway, solid win so let’s move forward - unless you wanna bring up the Gervin trade?! ;)

by KevinH on Nov 28, 2009 12:21 AM CST up reply actions  

What? You don’t think Greenwood was worth it?

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2009 12:23 AM CST up reply actions  

I’m not expert, but I’m pretty sure the financial situation was better before the whole financial system almost went out of existence.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 28, 2009 12:29 AM CST up reply actions  

You know how some people go shopping when they have sudden, major expenses?

Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.

by Queness on Nov 28, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, like when you have to buy health insurance and you say, hey, I have a pretty good job and I’m very healthy, it can wait.
Then you lose your job and you have restless leg cancer, and then you say, well, I guess I’ll buy the insurance now.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 29, 2009 2:29 AM CST up reply actions  

I was more thinking like when when the car breaks down and the roof starts leaking and the AC goes out all at once.

But yeah, maybe your example is more apt.

Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.

by Queness on Nov 29, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions  

I knew you were gonna say that. You FO lackey. Afraid of losing your access aren’t you? It’s always the same, once you get big you can’t criticize the powers that be. Disgraceful.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 28, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions  

No comment. And nice knowing you. I hope you enjoy posting your fish at 48MoH.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions  

Over there I would probably have to keep in line with an exact, scientifically correct definition of fish.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 28, 2009 12:26 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, see. You bust my balls about cheerleaders and double standards, but you aren’t any better yourself. Just playing slipshod with the guidelines and getting all defensive when the Q calls you on it. That’s ok though. I’m a big man. I can handle it.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions  

The day I listen to a woman who keeps a cat urn with a top hat….
You are a cool mod/owner though, I haven’t been banned yet and that’s really an achievement on your part.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 28, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions  

DAMMIT THERE IS MORE WEIRD SHIT TO ME BESIDES MY POOR DEAD CAT’S ACCESSORIES.

Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.

by Queness on Nov 28, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

This shit is too funny, I can’t take it anymore!

by silverandblack_davis on Nov 29, 2009 7:32 AM CST up reply actions  

Unless its Argentine quirks, how could you use caps. Cat urn with a top hat? Pic pls.

by LionZion on Nov 29, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Oh, now you’ve done it.

The Spurs - now playing defense again!

by Tim C. on Nov 29, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Hush, you. Would you deny someone the urn photo?

I don’t know how to make it link to a specific comment, or if I even can, but here’s the “Blair’ed” version. Easier to find than the first because it’s green. It’s a little past Hipuk’s tongue louse.

Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.

by Queness on Nov 29, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Whoops, I did link to a specific comment. So it’s a little above that. Techfail.

Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.

by Queness on Nov 29, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Scola could be playing behind Tim. Imagine that.

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by LatinD on Nov 28, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions  

Tim Duncan: The man just refuses to give any credence to the media “storyline” about how old and washed up he is. 21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks.

Amen to that. Great road win, even if they came back. A win is a win is a win. And what’s better than a normal win? A division win. We will catch Dallas.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Nov 28, 2009 12:15 AM CST reply actions  

Wayne’s Fun Stat of the Night: Rockets’ players not named Scola shot 16 of 60, 26.7%, from 2-point range.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2009 12:23 AM CST reply actions  

Do you think they should look into legal name changes? They could be the Houston Scolas.

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by Queness on Nov 28, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions  

The view from the suite

Watched the game from the City of Houston’s suite with a member of the Houston City Council – dined on wings, brats, and nachos with a little wine, and the good guys won! All in all, I’d rather sit closer to the action – the suite was level with the bottom of the center scoreboard. I missed seeing and hearing all the things that happen on the bench. Tim was knocked to the floor a lot tonight and seemed to have trouble getting up. Once, all four of the other Spurs ran over to help him up. Hill is one tough kid – trainers worked on him for several minutes on the floor, then on the bench, and then followed him onto the court to top the bleeding so he could shoot his free throws. Then he and the trainers raced to the locker room. Manu looked very restless. At one point during a time out he picked up the game ball that was laying on the baseline and dribbled it around, turning to the basket and pretending to shoot it. With Mason out, he may be pressed into play on Sunday, but I’m sure tomorrow’s practice will determine that. Wayne has my photos – look really different from the overhead angle.

by janieannie on Nov 28, 2009 1:02 AM CST reply actions  

Wow, thanks for the cool observations janie. Why will Mason be out on Sunday? What happened?

by silverandblack_davis on Nov 28, 2009 1:28 AM CST up reply actions  

MYSA

Roger Mason Jr., who had overcome an early-season slump from the 3-point line and turned in his most complete game of the season Wednesday, left Friday’s game against the Rockets in the second quarter with a strained left hamstring.

Mason did not return to the game and was limping noticeably as he walked to the team bus afterward.

Should Mason be out for a while, the impending return of All-Star guard Manu Ginobili could be vital. Depending on how Ginobili responds after a rigorous pregame workout Friday, he may be cleared to play Sunday.

by grego21 on Nov 28, 2009 1:47 AM CST up reply actions  

too bad

We just got Mase back and now losing him again?

by Kondor on Nov 28, 2009 1:50 AM CST up reply actions  

Yes, I’m waiting on Fran Blinebury’s column for NBA.com that says Mason, like Manu, is “old” because he has a strained hamstring.

by janieannie on Nov 28, 2009 2:54 AM CST up reply actions  

Maybe you should alert him and point out that since Mason doesn’t play for the Lakers it is ok if he writes something negative.

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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 28, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions  

As always great courtside insight Janie. These nuggets are invaluable and I love’em.

by LionZion on Nov 28, 2009 8:25 AM CST up reply actions  

Must’ve been fun, janie. :)

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by LatinD on Nov 28, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions  

I thought Tony Parker almost gave the game away with his poor decisions at the end. RJ and George Hill bailed him out. 19 and 7 look good, but this is not the first time when I don’t want to see the ball in Parker’s hands at the end of a close game.

by Kondor on Nov 28, 2009 1:48 AM CST reply actions  

I was really yelling like a coach at some of Parker’s shots down the stretch. Of course I had yelled at RJ earlier to drive to the bucket.

by janieannie on Nov 28, 2009 2:56 AM CST up reply actions  

RedRowdy sure was rowdy.

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by LatinD on Nov 28, 2009 11:14 AM CST reply actions  

Thanks to whoever took care of RedRowdy.

by janieannie on Nov 28, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Wayne did. Now you see him, now you don’t.

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by LatinD on Nov 28, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions  

I will hug you at the Toros game, Wayne!

by janieannie on Nov 28, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Some troll being trollish.

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by LatinD on Nov 29, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

Aww.. I missed a troll…

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by theonlyromeo on Dec 1, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions  

You aren’t the only one.

The Spurs - now playing defense again!

by Tim C. on Dec 1, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions  

On that Hill rebound, it reminded me of the Dallas game when Nowitzki tipped in the miss at the end, except this time Hill not only went to block out, he got the rebound and got fouled. That brought a big smile to my face, the kid is learning quick!

by xman130 on Nov 28, 2009 2:12 PM CST reply actions  

You should read about how he called it.

The play that earned Hill the stitches was one of the biggest of the Spurs’ gritty victory, their first road win of the season. Protecting a four-point lead with 28 seconds left, he had grabbed a rebound he had guaranteed he would get.

As Lowry tried to rip the ball from Hill’s grasp, a fingernail went up Hill’s nose.

"All I know," Hill said, "is that I had just told Tony (Parker) that I guaranteed I’ll get the rebound on this play. I went and got it, and I felt a fingernail up my nose."

From this story on the Express-News site.

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by Tim C. on Nov 28, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

That is so gross.

Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.

by Queness on Nov 28, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Great article Tim C. I didn’t get to see the game, so I appreciate the info. Guess the disparity in the free throws was due to our offense driving to the bucket and our defense clogging the lane. Good news…go Spurs on Sunday!

by spurs10 on Nov 28, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions  

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