PtR Quick Cap: Spurs vs Jazz

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 10, 2009 10:47 PM CDT

We got a much needed win against the Jazz tonight. This keeps us tied with the Rockets and Blazers, pending later games, for the 3 seed.

We weren't great tonight. The Jazz aren't a good road team and they showed it. They were sloppy. They shot the ball poorly for most of the first half. They looked off on their defensive rotations. We shot something like 70% for the first quarter and into the second, yet couldn't really extend the lead thanks to a plethora of turnovers that led to layups and dunks.

In the second half, the Jazz started a parade to the free throw line. They really abused us with their physicality in the paint. Not a good sign heading into the playoffs.

Your 3 stars:

3. Drew Gooden - He came up with a couple big buckets at the end and scored some nice buckets with the second team when our offense usually sputters.

2. Roger Dog - He had 14 points in the second half, including two big 3's early in the 4th with Tony and Tim on the bench. We needed that offense.

1. Tony - He was huge. Just huge. 31, 7, and 6 with just 2 turnovers.

HM: Both Tim and Ime had very solid games as well. Tough choices tonight.

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Thanks ATS. I would like/love it if you did these quick caps for more games. I missed tonights and if I ever miss a game I hate waiting for a full recap(that usually takes a full 48 hours) and having to watch ESPN’s highlights of Tony hitting a jump shot and player X for the other team dunking the ball. Your quick-cap that probably took you 5 minutes gives a ten times better feel of how the game went. Thanks again.

by speedostuffer on Apr 10, 2009 10:55 PM CDT reply actions

5 minutes? Are you kidding me? I poured my soul in to it.

The quick caps will be coming for every game here on out.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 11, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions

You rock.

by Lauri on Apr 11, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions

You saying that you have more than five minutes worth of soul?

You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea.
- LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Apr 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

you forgot the best bit ATS – the final 12 seconds taking about 4 hours to complete.

free george hill!

by sleep research facility on Apr 10, 2009 11:23 PM CDT reply actions

oh geez, I’m getting bored just thinking about it.

Please get better for real this time, Manu.

by Tim C. on Apr 11, 2009 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions

I didn’t get to watch the game (work) but it doesn’t look at all like Tim played all that great from the box score. 14 points, 6 turnovers? I guess stats don’t tell the whole story but…

"Like feel or follow or fuck" she said...

by Aaronstampler on Apr 11, 2009 4:35 AM CDT reply actions

On the bright side, TD says his knee is starting to feel better:

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/04/duncan-tendonos.html

Now all we need is a little Energon... and a lot of luck.

by tomasito on Apr 11, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions

I really hope that the pain is starting to subside. This is great news if it’s true.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 11, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

He looked like he was moving much better than this time around that the last game. I think he was also only wearing one brace.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 11, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

*than the last game.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 11, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

i do hope tims knee is feeling better, but it doesnt look like he’s been moving around too good lately. big win for our gys for sure.

by bones on Apr 11, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

Williams played as much as Hill… a full 12 seconds. Vaughn did not play. Im still hopeful that Hills playing time will increase soon.

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Apr 11, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions

From SLCdunk's recap...

Interesting point.

Drew Gooden. How do the Spurs continue to do this? Every year, a mid-level guy gets release by another team and goes to the Spurs and becomes a huge contributor. They’re able to come into a brand new system and play like they’ve been there 10 years. Remarkable.

http://myspace.com/eme0916
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=569220294&ref=profile

by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

Did you miss me?
First time on a PC for a month now… let me know:
how are the spurs playing?
IS manu back to form?

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on Apr 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions

Just joking, i’ve been following this whole mess. Empty pockets have saved my life from suicidide (because im not creative enough to kill myself cheaply)

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

by Chilai on Apr 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions

manu is out for the rest of the season, chilai.

i wish i was joking. i’m going to cry now

By the way, I was at the game and Duncan looked alot more spry and had a jump in his step, I was real excited when he ran out onto the court for the layup drills pregame, i knew he was feeling better. I was like 20 rows from the court and it was freaking awesome to see them win. I forgot how much i love going to Spurs games.

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 Apr 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions