PtR Quick Cap: Spurs Play Terrible. Cheat. Beat Terrible Team.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 12, 2009 11:59 PM CDT Comment 36 comments

FinDog hit a shot clock non-beating 3 with 1.3 seconds left to win the game 95-92.

We are terrible. We trailed the Kings almost the entire game.

We gave up 36 points in the second quarter, but only 31 in the second half. I don't really think it was our defensive intensity that shut them down. I think they just couldn't make open shots. Especially Beno. He was terrible.

Your three stars:

3. Romaju - 5-9 from long range for 22 points and he kicked in 5 rebounds.

2. Tony - 25, 9, and 5. Only 3 turnovers and hit a big pair of free throws to tie the game at 92.

1. Crazy Eyes - His work on the glass was HUGE. 13 rebounds, 9 offensive kept us in the game He also had a team-leading +16.

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Kurt was awesome.

It is what it is.
We are who we are.

by SinCitySpur on Apr 13, 2009 12:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Totally agree with all of this, especially Kurt. He single-handedly kept us alive with the O rebounds in the 4th.

Please get better for real this time, Manu.

by Tim C. on Apr 13, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Horrible

Our guys played absolutely terrible tonight, but we won and that’s really all that matters. Especially with Duncan out tonight. I’m laughing to myself thinking about how funny it would have been if nocioni had hit a three to tie it, only for them to take it away bc he didnt get it off in time.

by GoSpursGo32 on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hear that Roger Mason is terrible at playing point.

I’ll trade him for Antonio “Mr. Freeze” Daniels in a heartbeat. I’ll also throw in Ryan Bowen.

by redzero on Apr 13, 2009 12:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Technically, I don’t think you can say We Cheated.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 12:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good point

by Big50 on Apr 13, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

im with you on that one. If its the rule that a play like that cant be reviewed, we are just the benefitting from that.

by GoSpursGo32 on Apr 13, 2009 12:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't ever complained about Chris Paul getting three free throws again.

With the shit the refs just pulled, you should never criticize them again.

by redzero on Apr 13, 2009 12:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A bad call is a bad call. Just because they made a bad call for us doesn’t mean I can’t say a bad call against us is a bad call. That Paul call was the worst though!

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 13, 2009 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That call was the worst.

Parker was pulling on Paul’s jersey before the ball even got into Paul’s hands, so it should have been two free throws AND possession.

by redzero on Apr 13, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s still a bad call. One bad call doesn’t negate the other. Both were bad calls.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you hate to win a game with something like that, but if it were the other way around, sacramento would have welcomed the violation with open arms. oh well. we are back to the 3 spot! haha

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on Apr 13, 2009 12:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Their loss to us just guaranteed they’ll have the best ping pong percentage for the lottery.

You think they’ll send us a thank you note if they get the number 1 pick this summer?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We won two straight games? We’re going to enter the playoffs at full speed!

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We missed you… how was the beach?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heey, bell. Missed you guys too. I’m addicted.

Beach was cold. But hey – it was beachy.

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by LatinD on Apr 13, 2009 1:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup – findog was late in getting the shot off. does anyone remember a playoff game 4 out there when they tied the series on us in the last second of the game? mike bibby tossed up an 11 bouncer and k-martin grabbed and yanked the net on his way by the goal? the move didnt get too much pub, but it was an obvious goaltend that should have made the series 3-1 instead of 2-2. it very well could even have helped the ball go in.

yeah – its a bad call, but so what. typically, i dont like to see my teams win “that way,” but this time of year, its just fine with me. we needed it.

i did like that pop sat timmy today so that he will play tonite against the tougher road test. we need these last two.

by bones on Apr 13, 2009 8:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree with bones

i don’t like to see teams “win that way” either, but we desperately needed a win to keep us in the race for at least 1 round with home court, and i think losing at this point only helps the kings ensure the most ping pong balls so i think it was a “win-win” for both teams.

Not trying to be a negative nancy hear and i know we were without Timmy but i can’t not agree with Wayne in a broader sense that “we are terrible”. This team hasn’t played well since the Atlanta game without Timmy. That was a while back. You can’t go into the playoffs playing this crappy and expect to win. I don’t know which team i want to see in the first round, i don’t like any matchups that are presented, and i’m not sure if winning a round or too will do anything but garner more false hopes in this team in the FO and in the fan base. Stampler said it a few posts back that we have more talent in Austin than on this team and i hope the FO recognizes that this summer. I don’t believe the Spurs will have any money with the cap falling this summer, and i doubt they will waive guys like Bowen, Fab, or Fin but they need to do something different for next season cause man they look old and slow.

last note: i think you guys may have to give fatality a more positive name (unless i’m missing the meaning yall have given the word fatality) cause he, in my opinion, has been one of the few bright spots the last couple of weeks. He’s still not playing well enough, at least i think, to re-sign next year, but i didn’t see consistent, quality play coming from him at the beginning of the year

by staves27 on Apr 13, 2009 9:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

“Fatality” is a positive nickname: it is a reference to Mortal Kombat and Ime’s reputed ass-kicking prowess. There is a story from Gabe Muoneke’s blog where the Nigerian national team got into a brawl with opposing players and fans coming out of the locker room after a game against Algeria. Apparently, Ime was a one-man wrecking crew, knocking multiple guys out left and right and helping the team fight its way to safety.

Here’s a link to the story:
http://thesilverandblack.blogspot.com/2007/12/ime-udoka-part-baller-part-ninja.html

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

by tomasito on Apr 13, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh i see now

that makes sense and is funny. i shall continue to refer to him as fatality then and also then continue to have no one around me understand to whom i’m referring to or what the hell i’m talking about.

by staves27 on Apr 13, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s great. Because that is unfortunately the PtR way.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is indeed THE WAY

As in, “Dude, did you see the look on Mudbutt’s face when 36 dropped that crazy lay-in off the feed from Ocean? Even Goat Puff was clapping Plainview on the back after that. I wish Windu could even finish half that well.”

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

by jollyrogerwilco on Apr 13, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bravo, sir. Bravo.

by Lauri on Apr 13, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kick-Butt, JRW!

Now explain it for the novices, please. (I myself am not 100% about Mudbutt).

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you see the look on Bonner’s face when Tony dropped that crazy lay-in off the feed from Finley? Even Tim was clapping Manu on the back after that. I wish Mason could even finish half that well.

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

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 13, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know I’m going to regret this, but why Mudbutt? I don’t remember that particular reference to the bon-bon.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This comes from the way Bonner runs. Like he’s just sustained a bowel/underpants accident and doesn’t want to let any of it touch him.

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

by jollyrogerwilco on Apr 13, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, I guess.

My fault… I knew there would be regret.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 13, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t recall “Ocean”. I’m curious to know where that came from.

Please get better for real this time, Manu.

by Tim C. on Apr 13, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Billy Ocean is the nice version. When he isn’t hitting game winning 3-pointers, they call him the Caribbean Queen.

Caribbean Queen / Now we’re sharing the same dream / and our hearts will beat as one / No more love on the run (cue cheesy 80’s guitar lick)

This is just because, to some, Finley looks like Billy Ocean.

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

by jollyrogerwilco on Apr 13, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Poor

There’s no doubt we played poorly this game, but the thing I like is that even without the Finley shot we were there at the end of the game and could have won without that shot. Good teams find ways to be in games even when they play poorly. I like that. I’d like it better if we blow out Golden State tonight.

by Big50 on Apr 13, 2009 11:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The way I see it...

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 13, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m tired of the Spurs playing shitty and losing the game. I was jolly to see that we played terrible and actually WON the game. Off nights happen in basketball, especially when Tim’s riding the pine. This late in the season, a win is a win. Now it’s time for the warriors.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.

by CMoney on Apr 13, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Under what circumstances do I get to be money?

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

by jollyrogerwilco on Apr 13, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was sick in bed, but watched what they showed of the game on NBA-TV. The play where Mase missed Finley wide open, and Fin could’ve slammed it home for the lead…Rog needs to never handle the ball again. Catch and shoot, catch and shoot, catch and shoot should be his game. I guess, yea, we got the W and we needed it.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 13, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we didn’t cheat in this game. the refs didn’t do their job and so we unfortunately for them won this game and put a bitter taste in everyone else in the league’s mouth. should we care? hell no. if anything, this is another example of why the nba has the dumbest review rules EVER! it was too late in the game? i think that is the most important time in a game to review anything shady or questionable. i am glad we won this game because we suck right now. BLAH!!!

yeah, the spurs are boss

by moognish on Apr 13, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs