Game Preview #4 - San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz - Back from Vacation
by CapHill on Nov 5, 2009 9:46 AM CST
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Did everyone enjoy their vacation from the NBA?
And we're back. It's Thursday (for which Lauri is very happy), and after a strange four day break in the schedule, the Spurs are embarking on a little road trip, with the first stop in Utah.
More after the jump.
Welcome to the first truly hack preview of the season. This is much, much harder than it looks (major props to Wayne, Tim, LD, and davis for making this look easy). However, I am excited that our beloved Spurs are on national TV again, since I'm too cheap to spring for League Pass.
 San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz Where: EnergySolutions Arena - Salt Lake City, UT When: November 5, 2009, 9:30 PM Spurs time Watch: TNT
How They Stack Up
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Matchups
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 Tony Parker Top 5 PG |
Point Guard Tony is faster. Williams is bigger. Tony shoots a better percentage. Williams is the better assist man. They are both pretty damn good.Advantage: Jazz |
 Deron Williams Top 3 PG |
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 Manu Ginobili Argentine |
Shooting Guard Brewer has improved each year in the league, but he's not Manu.Advantage: Spurs |
 Ronnie Brewer Not Argentine |
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 Richard Jefferson Shaved |
Small Forward Andrei Kirilenko is known more for his defensive prowess. Jefferson is slowly acclimating to the Spurs. They have similar statistics this year, but I give the edge to RJ for his better offensive game and ability to create his own shot. Plus, RJ's contract looks great compared to AK-47's.Advantage: Spurs |
 Andrei Kirilenko Schoolboy Hair |
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 Tim Duncan GOATPUFF |
Power Forward Even with his down numbers this year, Timmeh is still statistically better than Boozer. Plus, Timmeh actually plays defense. Boozer is shooting an abysmal 35% from the field this year. It's not even close.Advantage: Spurs |
 Carlos Boozer Bad Chemistry Experiment |
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 Matt Bonner Shooter |
Center Bonner has been starting, so he goes in the center spot. He likes sandwiches. Okur not only shoots pretty well, but has been pulling down 8 boards a game this year.Advantage: Jazz |
 Mehmet Okur Better Shooter |
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 George Hill Mr. PER |
Bench & Role Players Millsap is a good player who always hustles. However, Hill should be able to take either Price or Maynor, and Blair and McDyess should have their way with the inexperienced backups.Advantage: Spurs |
 Paul Millsap Over Achiever |
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 Gregg Popovich HOF Coach |
Coach I love Jerry Sloan. Seeing he and Pop match wits should be fun. The fact that between the two of them, they have exactly ONE Coach of the Year award is redonkulous. However, the Jazz are experiencing both injury and chemistry issues, giving the edge to the Beardless One and his crazy lineups.Advantage: Spurs |
 Jerry Sloan HOF Coach |
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Other Factors
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Intangibles |
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| The Spurs haven't played since Saturday, so they should be well-rested and ready to go. Advantage: Spurs | ||
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Mojo |
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| The Jazz got spanked in the 4th quarter of their last game. No one was particularly happy with the effort. Advantage: Spurs | ||
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Winner |
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| Spurs have gotten plenty of sleep this last week and the starters should come out firing. The BAM squad should build on the early lead, with the Spurs taking the victory. Spurs by 10. | ||
Keys To The Game
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Last Time They MetThe Spurs last played the Jazz way back on April 10th and Tony had a monster game (boxscore). I don't remember this game, but I did find highlights. It's weird to see Gooden in a Spurs uni. |
Some Other ReadingJazzSLC Dunk - The Jazz SBN blog. They are not too happy about the start of the season and the Boozer mess. Spurs48 Minutes of Hell: Speaking of THN blogs, we're extremely lucky that the best one is dedicated to the Spurs. Tim and Graydon always do an excellent job of breaking down everything that's happening in the Spurs' organization. Quote of the Day
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Other Thing of No Interest to Anyone but Myself
Since the highlights to the Kings game are not available on NBA.com, I bring you the diverging diamond interchange - it's new, it's different, and it's cool (to me). Be sure to keep arms and legs within the vehicle at all times. |
Where to Tune In
TVThis game will be aired nationwide on TNT. Yay for me! OnlineAs always, NBA league pass is recommended for those who are willing to pony up the cash. Almost every Spurs game will be broadcast there, which is especially helpful for those of us who aren't in the San Antonio area. Please don't post links to illegal game feeds in the game thread. Links to illegal feeds are not permitted on SBNation, but you can probably find them out there on the internets if you're resourceful and desperate. In fact, nobody can stop you from googling "atdhe". You can also shoot an email to dmenendez@gmail.com for more assistance. Spurs League Pass audio is still free this year, so check it out. RadioIf you're in the San Antonio area and aren't near a TV, tune in to WOAI (1200 AM). |
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For the love of basketball, we need to bring out the Hairston in this game!
by Manu ex Machina on Nov 5, 2009 10:12 AM CST reply actions
GO SPURS!
I must say that I missed having the white blocks around to let me know who has the advantage.
Hmmm, looks like some code is missing. I’ll look into it later tonight.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
Weird, it was there last night. I’ll have to look at it later and add the Kings highlights that jrw found.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
It wasn’t me. All I changed was the Jazz logo images.
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
I thought of that too, but there is a chunk of stuff missing from the template.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
oooo, look – I made it work!
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Look at you. All spiffy in your ATS White Box.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
What the hell? They’re gone again. So weird…
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
When I edited the “Some Other Reading” part, I was in WYSIWYG mode… maybe you have to do any and all edits in html?
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Must be. I opened it in HTML mode, and poof, they appeared again. I think the White Box is just cranky today.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
By the way, game thread is ready and scheduled, if you want it up early feel free to do so. And, great job with the preview, Cap. You da woman.
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 5, 2009 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
heh, that’s because I edited the code in again. :)
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
GO SPURS GO! WOOT!
"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 5, 2009 11:25 AM CST reply actions
Romaju just offered his tickets to anyone who follows him on Twitter:
MoneyMase
Whatup tweet fam! Anybody in Utah want to come to the game tonight? I’m not using my tics
If you’re in Utah, you know what to do.
Try the new PtR--now entirely BAT-FREE!
Schedule
If we are above .500 on November 22nd (day after we play Washington in SA) then we will be above .500 until February. Guaranteed.
- 6 of our first 11 games are part of back to backs.
- @ Chicago was and @ Utah, @ Portland, and @ Dallas are tough road games
- Toronto, OKC, and Washington are all better this year
- OKC upset us twice last year…..and might have our number
This is me playing it safe. We should be favorites in every game though.
Our goal is to be over 500?
"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
No, but that first stretch of games is more difficult than one might think and we starting out of shape/new to the team/new to league/off playing in Europe all summer/etc. I’m saying if we start 6-5, we won’t go back to .500 unless we implode and lose all of our moderate to difficult games during and after the rodeo road trip. Looking at the schedule, a 6-5 could easily turn into a 20-10 record or better.
Boy. If we could swap Okur for Bonner, heck, I would put us above Lakers then.
I obsessed with Bonner taking us to hell. I am telling you, one person is all that is needed. One weak link to change a few possessions in the game and thats it. Too hard to get back in it.
I don’t think Deron Williams is better than Tony Parker. Maybe in 2007. Not at this moment. At the very least its a wash.
r21, yea thats tough. They are two completely different types of guards. Then again, Tony is that rare breed of offensive point guard. Probably the best offensive point in the League…
...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.
Heh. If ranking the least PtR-loved Spur lower than his opponent causes disagreement, you guys are going to be pissed tomorrow.
9.20.21.24.34
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
how about you showing a diverging diamond interchange?!?!?!?! good call on arms and legs inside the car…….
whats next? A SPUI (single point urban interchange) or a CFI (continuous flow intersection)? you an engineer or something? i think i already know the answer to this……
isnt it great that our spurs are on national TV two nights in a row against two top-notch teams? thanks NBA. we can beat both of them though and should be rested and ready for tonite.
two 1030 eastern starts for me. at least only one of them is on a “school” night. plus, i’m off the sauce for another week or so….and these are the kind of games that make you want to drink……
I cannot tell you how grate I am for the late start. These two games start an hour and a half after I get off work, so I get to watch them in their entirety for once.
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
I’m glad someone likes the late start, because I don’t. I’m getting too old to stay up til midnight.
I don’t, because it crosses over to lunchtime here, unless I eat in front of my computer which I hardly do, unllike some people :)
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 5, 2009 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
Yikes. That slide will hurt big time.
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 5, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
A SPUI (single point urban interchange) or a CFI (continuous flow intersection)?
Or . . . dare we hope . . . an IUPUI?
Try the new PtR--now entirely BAT-FREE!
Of course, I’m a engineer (as is half of PtR, it seems). Apparently you missed this post earlier in the year. I like to introduce people to a different type of crazy.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
spursfan. I was surprised to see Richard average about 12 ppg on 45% shooting in 27 mpg. For some reason it seemed so much worse. Then again ,we are all of three games into the season….
...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.
Hey, Cap, well done. You’re the best.
Considering I can only see two posts, I doubt this crappy wi fi connection will be able to handle the ILP feed. So good luck, fellow, and I’ll try to make it to tomorrow’s game thread, because that one will be on TV.
(Oh, BTW, I watched the Jazz play against the Rockets. Boy, Millsap and Boozer are trying to outsuck each other.)
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
I almost forgot it was basektball season..
What with the huge gap in games. How nice of Stern to give us two in a row vs Western playoff teams.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Dr. Manduncan
To Jollyroger:
just in case you don’t go back to the watchspurs thread here’s the pic i did with crappy windows paint
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Word up peeps. Check the new sig, he he !
...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.
Some Other Reading
Hornets
When traffic people make mistakes, people die, god damn it. Good preview though.
If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross
On a side note, the answer to the hysterical question, “Have many children have to die before you put in a stop sign, traffic signal, …?” is “At least one, but preferably two.”
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Dear Pop,
My friend recently beat me in poker heads up. I lost Php 150. I know that’s only $3 but that’s still money. Recently, he has been in my ear everyday, to remind me of Denver’s 5-0 record. He likewise pointed out that Denver also had Utah and Portland back-to-back earlier this season, and the Nuggets won both games.
I’m a Spurs fan. Please let me save face. Please, if only for these two games, play to win—not to test some lineup or experiment on some plays. Thanks.
Romeo
"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
Dear Romeo,
Get off my lawn.
Pop
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by J.R. Wilco on Nov 5, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Spurs fan in LDSland
I lost a beer in the Delta center wearing a spurs jersey. My buddy and I were getting a little crazy with Rodman sinking 3s. On the next trip to the concessions, two fresh beers, one angry lds dude, hits the beer right out of my hand in front of the concessionaire. Dude didn’t replace my spurs energy drink.
This user name looks very suspicious.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Why? I was about to tell him,
Hey, welcome to PtR. I hope we won that game. By the way, I don’t know if it’s worse to be a Spurs fan in Phoenix (like Tim C.) or in Utah (like you), or in LA (like olf).
"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
Because I know him.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
You power abuser, you. :P
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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Hah, I knew before I abused my power.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
olf has it worse. I mean, he’s in total denial of his Spurs fandom.
9.20.21.24.34
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Do you think olf checked himself into Lakers’ rehab? That might explain why he hasn’t been around much lately.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Yeah, he’s got it really bad. I almost feel sorry for him.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
Game thread is up, with starting lineups and refs.
9.20.21.24.34
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 5, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
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