Game Thread #50: @ Nets
San Antonio Spurs at New Jersey Nets, Feb 10, 2009 6:30 PM CST

It's no much nicer when you google for "victory" instead of "huge shit"...
I don't know about you, but I feel like they've taken a huge weight off my chest. A nagging weight that made me want to murder bloggers and so-called sports analysts. With Sunday's win the Spurs seem to have reached a new milestone or crest: suddenly the power rankings recognize us as a top-4 team, Hollinger's number-crunching black box finally says we're contenders, and apparently the Lakers fans respect us more than the rest of the league (but only here). We're now firmly in everyone's radar, and I think it was about time.
Since the league and the fans lack any functional reflexes (they still Manu's the Worst Flopper Ever, for one), the result of tonight's match shouldn't change our new-found status. Today we play against the mediocre Nets and tomorrow we face the lowly Raptors, both eminently winnable games that the Spurs will try hard to lose, because the spotlight makes our eyes hurt. It certainly won't be easy, because our West Conference opponents are rapidly imploding and everybody and their dog is getting injured. I for one want the Spurs to win every game from now to the end of the regular season, if only to laugh at Matthew's complaints about the Denver debacle - hopefully our guys are similarly motivated.
What really seems to be in everybody's mind is the Trade. That Trade, the one that will save our season and get us ring number 5. Everybody has ideas, but consensus appears to escape us. Tim Varner over at 48 Minutes of Hell is going bananas over this, writing about trade scenario after trade scenario, and here at PTR we also caught the bug. I decided to add a poll and use PTR's mighty lobbying powers to force the FO to obey our collective will. Vote wisely.
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Some other readingNets fans hate the Internet. They prefer to communicate via smoke signals and letters handwritten on papyri. Through some serious flexing of my googling muscles I was able to find two worthwhile sites: NetsDaily (Active and very professional.) Other things of possible interest
Game feedsCheck this game thead at gametime for specific links to good quality feeds. If you arrive late in the game, the game feed links are usually among the first 50 posts of the thread. ATDHE.netPPNBA MyP2P OneNation (This is an archive of NBA games, but it hasn't been updated lately.) BitTorrent Davka (A torrent site where you will find most of the latest games in the league. Bookmark.)
Recap: We still don't have a February game recap thread yet, so again I'm not sure if someone going to do it. In fact, Stampler's the only one recapping lately, which is just sad (not that we don't love him much more than they do at other Spurs fansites - because we do). I'll try to post the thread later, but in the meantime volunteers are more than welcome.
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Now kick back and wait for tip-off. If you want music, you have two equally alluring choices: ATS's Radio Paradise, or... Tony.
Choose wisely
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When you’re making a french rap video with ho’s and bling, know what’s another great addition? Children.
Just when it subsides a little…. something like this is revealed and my hatred for Tony reaches epic proportions.
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 10, 2009 10:19 AM CST reply actions
Things I love about that video
the random 2 seconds of basketball action just thrown into the middle
the way Tony has a bunch of non-Evas all over him, until the end when she comes in and he leaves the club
and the Silver Danseur’s — honestly, there’s no way those pom pom’s have any place in a hip-hop video unless the rapper plays b-ball for a living
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Rasheed
I think Pop could coach him. Pop’s scary.
Also, environment has everything to do with player behavior. I think Tim would have a calming effect on Raweed.
See the Celts or the NOOCH for an example of the opposite: what happens when your star players bitch and moans like its their job. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are both making their teams WORSE when they whine and glower.
Sabre
… my friend.
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And they’ll keep on fighting…
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
…..until the first of May?
Duuuuu du du du du, duuuuuuuuuu
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 10, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
If we’re still talking about Boston, hopefully not.
If we’re referring to the SPURS, then yeah, June would be good.
Nice try, Judas.
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 10, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
If I’m not wrong, according to most world experts on the issue, a pink polo shirt is one of the tell tale signs of douchebagness.

"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
somewhere there’s a frat dude whose buddies found his pic on the internet and are busting his chops about it 24/7
and this same frat dude, while a little bit embarrassed about it, in the back of his mind is thinking, “I’m still cool because, a) my arms look pretty good in that pic, and b) at least I’m not Tony Parker!”
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I voted for the big.
I think I’d like Rasheed in a Spurs uniform, I think. Do you think he’d be the answer? I sure think he could intimidate Gasol enough, and scare the be-Jesus out of Odam.
"When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." -Henry Ford
"It's not how you enter your sport, it's how you exit." - Dr. J
http://myspace.com/eme0916
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=569220294&ref=profile
this one is just as good, and it’s relevant to a recent PtR discussion
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aha, you missed it
from the Jan 31 fanpost Complaining Thread
beginning with kaizer’s post about a third of the way down “I guess I may as well say what’s bothering me”
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Present
"....It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners!" - Mike Singletary
Game hasn’t started yet.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Some feeds
http://albaaa.altervista.org/watch.php?id=200
http://es.justin.tv/backtothe80s
They’re airing this one in national TV, so you’ll have to check the quality on your own.
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National tv? Where?
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
What the fuck? Some third world hellhole gets the game and we don’t?
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I’ve got Marv Albert and the Nets announcers, so really not a huge loss for you.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
And they had the Celtic’s too. In fact, you could watch Canal 7’s feed…
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Canal 7 had an awesome cartoon show I used to watch as a kid. They would show short animated films, can’t remember the name.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
YES! Oh my god. I have been trying to remember for years! This is such a fucking huge weight off my chest.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Remind me when I go to the States and I’ll bring you my favorite Caloi book.
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Hmmm.
Mason is playing. He was a game time decision with a sore shooting shoulder.
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I think the new SI swimsuit mag is out.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
wtf
i don’t like that
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Timmeh! with the bank.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
solid start
Matty skies for a rebound and the bank is open for Timmeh
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Good box out Timmy
He got a rebound from a bouncing ball. Man we’re ath-a-let-ic
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Of course, having said that Tony makes his next two shots. You’re welcome, Tony.
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Can Tony give Harris any more room for his jumper?
Good grief.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions
Argentinian feed
http://www.canal7.com.ar/videoMax.html
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You know what we forgot to mention from the Celtics game, how much Finley sucked.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I covered that. Briefly. All the swing men besides Manu sucked until Mason’s heroics.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
What’s the score in your feed? I think I’m ahead of you guys…
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A timeout was just called. Tell me when that happens.
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happened 10 seconds ago
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
13-9?
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
Take the open shot damn it, what the hell is your problem Mason?
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Yeah, he really should let himself go and shoot unrepentantly…
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Oh geez.
The damn YES network has a telethon on. Who cares?
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Stampler doesn’t care about heart disease!
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
there’s a time and a place to care about those things. Not during my Spurs games dammit.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
i especially liked the Nets owner pretending he was answering phone calls. such bullshit.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
i’m really liking him taking that midrange shot this season, great to see it more often
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
What’s a good site to start a blog these days? Still blogspot?
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every so often…
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
C’mon, Miami, kick some Denver butt. Matthew will be grateful.
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You have to understand, Powell is a stubborn bastard. Denver could lose every game the rest of the year and he’ll still moan about Pop’s move.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
KT with that shot he’s supposed to make and is now making.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Is it me or do the Nets have the most soul draining arena in the league? God it’s depressing.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
it seems very quiet. Spurs’ll try to get the win and immediately forget they were ever here.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:02 PM CST up reply actions
A steal and an assist for Gino
Nice no look pass Harris you ass hat.
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Pop dressed like an evil Russian billionaire.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
+1
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
haha he looked like a kid running back to his dad (Pop) after impressing him
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
Red Rocket with the rainbow shot!
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
A decent enough 1st quarter
Guys don’t look too flat. Lots of people chipping in. Harris doesn’t have 20 points already. Duncan doing unspeakable things to poor Lopez.
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I blame López’s tiny, tiny head. I wonder if he’s gone to the Amazonian jungle….
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or new orleans, they are huge on voodoo
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
I’m waiting to watch Becky Hammon at the All Star game…
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
shes a cute little thing, i must say. even though she played for russia in the olympics. maybe Pops russian mafia ties forced her
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
She can’t break my ankles all she wants.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I’d rather have her than Fin.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Hairston can’t make a fucking layup.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
wow, tim duncan is really getting the scoring job done the past few games, huh?
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:07 PM CST reply actions
nice and one.
Manu’s first shot was a lay-up make, so we should be in for a good game from him. Then again, his jumper’s off again.
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i just enjoy watching him drive to the basket
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
Attention Overlord...
Excuse me, Mr. Powell… Hello… Hello…?
While I appreciate the nice new discription in the title of this blog… it’s just not Manuesque enough for me.
Please change to something Manu related. Or I will hound you till the end of time.
O.K. have a nice day.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
You’re just jealous because it mentions the pictures of fish.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
we’re all jealous b/c you filled the cheeerleader pic void at just the perfect time
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Great men take advantage of opportunities to post pics of fish. Julius Caesar did it, Alexander the Great did it…
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
oh, damn… I’m not the only female tonight am I?
Shhhh, don’t mention the great cheerleader picture fracas… or my part in it. Latin D still remembers… keep it under your hat.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
Actually I accidentally deleted the part where I said except for my conjoined twin’s fish reference…
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
Talking about that, since we’re siblings? Do you have dental insurance? Because that would be really handy for me right now.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
how about adding a “that’s what she said” somewhere along the description?
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Manu’s pass was 100 times better than I thought. Between Carter’s legs!
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That’s the first time a ball has ever been between Carter’s legs.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Did the guy in red just say something about “touch me”?
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guess we’re planning on giving the lead up for the half
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Pop's doing the dreaded tinkering with lineups thing.
"....It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners!" - Mike Singletary
oh he’s got talent. He can rebound in traffic and take the ball to the basket. We only got one other swingman who can do that and he’s skinny.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
it’s only like saying no talent if you say he hustles after someone asks if he’s talented
if you just say he hustles, then you could be saying that about someone with or without talent
it’s like that conversation about a good personality in “When Harry met Sally”
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Hey Stampler, did you like that shot by Parker?
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I only like the ones that go in. And even those just sometimes.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
Mason inspired by Hairston!
Rebound and a put back!
Tony gotten two swatted already.
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busy working this week. I kept an eye on the game but that’s it. I’ll be back to normal after the break.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 10, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions
How many guidos are partying in that arena right now?

What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
I take it that’s a pic from http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
i typed in jersey guido on google. voila
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
agreed
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
…I can’t believe the bricks Mason is shooting tonight.
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The guy has no conscience.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I thought Agent Zero was the only one with no conscience… and of course, taxi drivers in Singapore.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Is it just me or Mase has been taking a lot of shots lately?
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
now how about those Vinsanity-to-the-Spurs rumors again? he’s making his case today.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
I’ll be back for the third…
the half-time fish better be good, hermano.
I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili
Women. You give them something good once, and they expect it every time.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
We're not guarding Carter very well
Guys like this is why Bruce is on the roster, supposedly.
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i can’t believe he kissed Sir Charles. that was one of the weirdest things i’ve ever seen
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
didnt really see the foul there
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Li’l Wayne has an album called “Tha Carter III”. It won some grammys a few days ago. Vince Carter will never win anything. This post is totally unrelated to the game.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
Have you guys noticed that Ryan Anderson and Matt Bonner have the same running style?
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 10, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions
I totally forgot the subtitle for Jammin’ someone suggested, and google fails me. Meh.
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Yeah, but someone had a subtitle… whatever. “jammin” is not available in blogspot. Sad.
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That was a very Spurs-like finish at the half.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:37 PM CST reply actions
More like reckless and confused.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
It's ridiculous how even this game is
Both teams are within two of each other in points, field goals made and attempted, three point makes, free throws made and attempted, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and turnovers.
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both teams only have two turnovers. And yes, Manu has one of them.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
wendytime
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
oh, I guess we have three more points than NJ, not two. Oops.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
Helostoma temminckii " Kissing Gourami". This is fish is from Thailand to Indonesia. In Southeast Asia it is a food fish. They are really not that good for the aquarium, since they get to be up to 12 inches long will eat all but the toughest plants in your tank. They need a tank of about 55 gallons.They can also be aggressive towards their own species or other fish. Since it’s mainly vegetarian it could serve as an algae eater in a tank. Why are they famous if they’re not even colorful? Because of the “kissing” behavior, which is actually not kissing at all, they’re lip locking as an aggressive display. It seems do diminish with age as fish get less aggressive.
So there you go, a drab little fish for a drab little game.



"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I been to Jersey once, last winter. Atlantic City is a complete shit hole that makes Reno look like Vegas by comparison.
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
I said it’s not a kiss damn it!
They just have their little show and I guess it’s a way to tell who’s the strongest male. But it’s not a well understood behavior.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
The bottom fish pic is actually smiling… in a gay-ish kind of way, for a fish that is.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
Vince Carter and Devin Harris did the same thing when the latter got traded from Dallas
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by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
that fish on the bottom is creeping the hell outta me…
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by spursfan4ever on Feb 10, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
It wants to kiss you. Look at it puckering its lips for you. Moist lips.
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Does that count as interest? ’Cause that might make the gf jealous. Maybe I need more fish hitting on me, lol
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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 Feb 10, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
hey, we oughta make these kissing fishes famous! Can we get Dreamworks to make a cartoon of this and beat out Nemo? The whole movie will be filled with fishes making out for like, 2 hours!
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
Now THAT would be a quality disney movie!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"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 Feb 10, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
I used to have a pair of these fish in my tank when I was a kid…they were the only ones my brothers let me name. I named them Romeo and Juliet. Yeah, so I just realized why I was BANNED from all naming rights after that…
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
and not let VC get hot.. he’s a streaky mofo
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
Damn, Bonner’s hot!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"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
Yeah. I really think he is. That red hair… those muscles… damn.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
Give the ball to Bonner and get the hell out of the way.
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He’s a B-52 “Bonner” these last couple games….
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"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 Feb 10, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
nah, B-52’s are WAY more badass lol
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"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 Feb 10, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions
Carter’s athleticism is off the chart. But Bonner is RED HOT!
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Carter’s playing for a spot with the Spurs.
by Jason Roberts on Feb 10, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions
You want something that sounds dramatic or fun?
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Nets timeout! They need to hose down a hot Bonnerdog!
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 7:59 PM CST reply actions
Chocolate Thunder!
About to whip out his thunderstix on a cheerbabe.
"Like feel or follow or fuck" she said...
When I first saw her, I was like, she seems like she has daddy issues. And then it said, Nets Dancer.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
I’d like to comfort her.
"Like feel or follow or fuck" she said...
by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
SiMA has to try that one.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
It looks nice, but I’ve already got my Red Rocket craving covered around here-
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 10, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
bonner with the fastbreak
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
he is a one man fast break.
"Like feel or follow or fuck" she said...
by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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holy shit bonner is eating t hem alive.
5/6 from downtown
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
He’s a like a rogue B-52 tonight. Air Power!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"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 Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
What I don’t get is, Bonner is shooting like 50% on the season from downtown and Manu is shooting like 32%, and they’re still doubling off Bonner. Bad coaching.
"Like feel or follow or fuck" she said...
by Aaronstampler on Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Hi guy and gals!
Sorry I’m late….how’s the game going so far?? Quick re-cap for the latecomer??
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
Bonner drinks your milkshake.
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by LatinD on Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Sweet….so Bonner’s on fire again? BONNERDOG!!!
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
Don’t fuck with #15
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"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 Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
and oh by the way, bruce comes in and the spurs lock down – get control of the game and vince goes into outer space.
careful
if we’re really going to start calling Mason “Dagger” then you’ll want to watch talk like that
this IS a family website, after all
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gettin tired of these kobe commercials. i like how they show him playing against the spurs and say he’s scored 43. i know kobe has NEVER scored that amount on us
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
Lebron commercials are so much more entertaining…
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
I’m really impressed with Timmeh’s all-around game this season. Heck, he should be in the conversation for MVP! Always!
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
That depends on how many jerseys he sells.
by Jason Roberts on Feb 10, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
i honestly think they will only give this award to chris paul, kobe, lebron or d.wade for the next 5 years
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
What a travesty! They’ve been bypassing the G-P-F-O-A-T forever.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Tim Duncan, year in and year out, especially this year with the load he picked up earlier, is one of the most efficient players in the game, if not, the most efficient. He is definately having an MVP worthy season.
"When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." -Henry Ford
"It's not how you enter your sport, it's how you exit." - Dr. J
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He's been sublime tonight
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
And all season as usual
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Side note- Indy’s about to close out Cleveland.
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"It's not how you enter your sport, it's how you exit." - Dr. J
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Maybe if he gets a triple double he’ll get a passing mention at ESPN.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
And hopefully they’ll replay some shots of 2003’s Game 6.
by Jason Roberts on Feb 10, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
if only he got 2 more blocks. sad face
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
He’ll have Tony in his hear going “…3..2..1!” each time he shoots. That’s when he seems to thrive.
by Jason Roberts on Feb 10, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
haha parker with the second late flop
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
Classic…
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
looks like pacers and cavs going to OT
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
What the crap. I think Lebron hit some FT’s.
"When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." -Henry Ford
"It's not how you enter your sport, it's how you exit." - Dr. J
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Evening all. So we’re either playing well or the Nets really suck?
Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson
Oh, we’re TOTALLY playing well…
;)
Hey Cap!
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
NIce to see you around. Did you make a smoothie tonight?
Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson
Yep!
Yeah, life’s been a little crazy lately…
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Because you haven’t been around, I’ve been forced to drink more.
Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson
oh god forbid!
Forgive my absence…care to have a drink together to celebrate my return??
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Perfect!!
::toast::
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Really? You have to ask that? The Nets sucks. You know that, Nan.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
11-25 now… he’s volume shooting again. incredibly inefficient. anti-spur.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
He’s always been an inefficient, unclutch player. He’s also not fundamentally sound.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
BUT HE DUNKED OVER A 7 FT. FRENCH GUY!!!!
by Jason Roberts on Feb 10, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
That’s true, I just think Vince has had an underwhelming career for someone with his physical abilities. It’s like he got his first max contract and said, I’ve arrived.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
And he stopped working to improve his game.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Maybe. But his supporting cast is incredibly poor. Right now he can’t do everything, regardless of his past.
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Forgive me if I don’t feel sorry for a guy who gives you 50% every night. All offense, doesn’t give a fuck in defense.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Old players change when they feel the chances for a ring are slipping away.
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Carter is one player who I can say with reasonable certainty does not mind not having a ring or in a position for one. Maybe he might surprise me yet. Doubtful though
He got his money
And that’s all he really cares about at this point.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
I actually think he should have been an all star this season. He’s been the good soldier and has played with more passion than he has in seasons past. The Nets are in a huge vortex of suck for sure, but Vince has been a pro this season.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
oh god i just saw how many points lebron scored. i’m not turning on espn tommorow for the lebron-a-thon
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
but they lost!
Nice, balanced scoring from Indiana. LBJ sucks ass. A beast that sucks ass, that is.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Because he’s a great player and we could replace Finley for him?
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Yikes
2 more years guaranteed!!!!
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Sheed's off the books after this season
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
He’ll be an UFA at the season’s conclusion.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
But he has 13 millions, IIRC. How do we trade for that?
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I say let Phoenix do it
Let the Sarver/Kerr contigent make another goofy move, and lure Sheed in the offseason. Ha!
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Good question
Let me take a gander…..
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Man, it’s slim pickings after Sheed in finding a servicable big man. Scola maybe? I keed, I keed. I wish Portland was considering trading Joel “Thrilla” Pryzbilla. He’d defend and block some shots for you, his contract is a bit pricey for what he gives you though. I don’t know LD, we better figure out something soon, huh? LOL.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Bruce with the finger roll
Good night everybody drive home safely
"Like feel or follow or fuck" she said...
Bonner. I just don’t know what else to say about this guy.
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franchise center?
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
You could tell him you wanna have his babies…
I would, but I’m kinda busy with Timmeh and Manu at the moment
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
Must be like a hallway down there.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
by Hipuks on Feb 10, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome. I think I enjoy your sense of humor so much because you typically say exactly what I’m thinking and beat me to it. I’m reccing the hell out of this.
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 10, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Can I get a Big 5 now? – TD, TP, Manu, Mase/Fin, Bonnerdog
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Boy, Timmeh’s line really sucks tonight – 27 pts, 9 rbs, 8 asts, 4 blks
Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson
Gotta say it again
Purely sublime.
"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor
Timmeh in the game! Pop wants to get him that triple double.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions
Another Hairston dunk. Are Spurs players allowed to dunk twice in the same game?
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15 point win. Most of all I’m glad the game is over and I don’t have to watch the Nets anymore. Damn bastards make you want to take Prozac.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Hey, chin up – we face the Raptors tomorrow. That’s a cheery group.
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What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
The care put into that beardette and plucked eyebrows…The man is an artist of douchebaggery.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
+1
Not to mention the sparkly lip gloss
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
oh my christ, i regret posting that. i feel like i’m on roids cause whenever i see that tool, i get angry there are dudes out there like him. and some even worse than said d-bag
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
your digestive tract will thank you later
don’t get angry, switch to pity — or better yet, apathy
both are easer on the stomach acid
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- Goathair at theblowtorch.blogspot.com
Game over! Nice, comfortable win. We totally redeemed ourselves the last time we played them close in our home court.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 10, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions
Well, going to bed early for once. Talk to you later. Good game tonight.
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Later, LD
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
Lates dude, is it cool if I rec you while you’re sleeping?
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
TWSS?
(I know—weak—but there weren’t any good opps tonight…)
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
thats a very creepy thats what she said. LD, watch youself, shes crazy man
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 10, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
You’re just jealous you didn’t think of it first…. ?
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, who the hell says that? What a creep…
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
::says the guy who likes to talk about creepy dudes in vans with tinted windows trying to seduce children::
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I see how it is. So now because I go to middle schools and make some jokes, take the girls to the mall I’m a pervert aren’t I?
I hate narrow minded people.
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Oh SGSA, I read an article the other day and it reminded me of you. It was about how Harvard has lost a shitload of money from investing its endowment on things that have gone south with the economy.
I bet Harvard has endowment issues now…
Its endowment has shrunk…
"Long ago there were these two awful towns. Sodom, named after sodomy, and Gomorrah, named after...after an even weirder move"- The Professor Brothers
Wow, that's just so rich...
You have a way with words, Hipuks. LOL.
The truth is it’s because I’m not there this semester. That’s what’s killing them, they just didn’t want to admit that…
Leave the gun; take the Ginobili.
by surfergirlsa on Feb 10, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions

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