San Antonio Spurs @ Cleveland Cavaliers - The Game Thread of DOOM.

by Tim C. on Apr 4, 2009 11:00 PM CDT in Game Threads

San Antonio Spurs at Cleveland Cavaliers, Apr 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT

We have a game today, against the best team in the league. At least, that's what their record and average margin would suggest(cue Hollinger getting all bug-eyed). They're better than the Spurs, but apparently that isn't bad enough for us - they will be highly motivated today, and did I mention they're the best defensive team in the league? And we suck on defense(not that our offense is much better).

These guys have lost two in a row, including getting an absolute drubbing at the hands of Orlando the other night. Think they'll be angry? Also, as noted in the preview below, they've won a gazillion games at home, as compared to only 1 loss to the Lakers.

For the spurs, winning this game would be a miracle of epic proportions, and therefore requires divine intervention. We can't really call on those well-known deities that all the "cool people" are hanging out with, because they're too busy with disease, war, etc. etc. But that's OK - we have the FSM!

We must be touched by his noodly appendage.

Obviously, there is another PtR deity we could call on. However, his Manu-ness must save his strength for the playoffs, as it will be sorely needed and better used at that time.

If you'll notice, the themes of this thread are negativity and blasphemy - and I've only just begun. You might consider me an "effort guy" today. Preview after the jump.

Let the PtR blasphemy begin:

Game Time: 12:00 Spurs Time, 2:00 pm Argentina
8:00 pm Palestine,Egypt, 7:00 pm CET
2:00 am Perth, 1:00 am Philippines, Japan
3:00 am Guam
1:00EDT, 11:00 MDT, 10:00PDT/Arizona
TV: ABC

Officials: TBA
TBA
TBA

49-26

Tony

Manu

Tim

Matt

Fin

61-15

Delonte

Zydrunas

Anderson

Lebron

images via yahoo.com


26-12	Home	∞-1
23-14	Road	25-14
97.2	Offense	99.8
93.4	Defense	91.3
46.7	FG%	46.6
38.8	3-pt%	38.9
76.7	FT%	75.6
41.1	Rebounds	42.1
11.8	TO's	12.7
5-5	Last 10	8-2
Won 1	Streak	Lost 2


	PG
	SG
	C
	PF
	SF
	Bench
	Coach
	Intangibles
	Mojo
	Winner

Breakdown

Point Guard - Tony has been excellent for us, but struggled mightily the last time we played the Cavs. Mo Williams has been only slightly less excellent for Cleveland.
Off Guard - Manu vs. Delonte West - do I really need to explain this one? This is pretty much the only advantage the Spurs are going to have in this game.
Center - Big Z is a guy I wish the Spurs could have playing alongside TD. With that said, Timmeh should destroy him. But Timmeh just isn't himself. No dice.
Power Forward - Sideshow Bob is better than Matt. Not better than Kurt, though. Gooden might be useful against his former team, too. Take the hint, Pop.
Small Forward - Fin sees this matchup and says fmylife. Ime will likely get extended minutes to maintain a consistent level of suckitude. Bruce won't play at all, because he's a good defender. Oh, and the Cavs have this guy named Lebron.
Bench - Both teams have a decent bench. Ours is slightly better, but not used properly. Nobody gets the edge here.
Coach - Mike Brown and Pop know each other's ways very well. However, Pop listens to his beard when it tells him that the "ragged" look is good for the lineups he puts on the court, too.
Intangibles - We suck. The Cavs don't.
Mojo - see above.
Winner - Cleveland by 40. That's right, I said it. But can they beat the spread?

Keys To The Game

Defense - It would be nice if we could play some. We'd probably still lose, but it wouldn't be an absolute atrocity.
Turnovers - Wanna know what really doomed us against the NOOCH and OKC? Any time we turn the ball over today, Lebron will score. I hope I've made that clear enough.
3-Point Shooting - We need to shoot 75% to keep ourselves in this game. Lucky for us, Cleveland leads the league in 3-point defense. [facepalm]

Some other reading

Fear the Sword - SBNation Blog, but not very Active.
Cleveland.com - most active Cleveland fan site I could find. Cavs fans are apparently very suspicious and not easily coaxed onto the blogonet.
48 Minutes of Hell - always recommended reading.

Other Things of Possible Interest

The Toros are going to kick some serious D-League ass - without Pops, even. At least Ian is healthy, even if we can't use him. Maybe some Toros highlights will take your mind off of the debacle that is the 08/09 Spurs.
Things like this year's Spurs. Failing miserably, but impossible to look away from.
Morans + bar stools = comedy.
Google Street View is apparently a sign that your neighborhood will be burglarized.

Game feeds

Check 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 100 posts of the thread.

Recap: Stampler will be along for this one, I'm sure. And he won't spare his criticism of anyone, not even Manu. OK, maybe Manu.

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That is one snazzy new preview.

by Linix129 on Apr 4, 2009 11:04 PM CDT reply actions

i like stars better than dots. if you keep putting Duncan at center which is stupid but whatever. silver is also cool and hopefully we can bring back carina’s ambigram banner.

by r21x on Apr 4, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

So…the PtR color is going to be gray? It won’t do anything to help our reputation is being a boring team.

My tapeworm tells me what to do.

by Hipuks on Apr 5, 2009 1:28 AM CDT reply actions

nah, I just changed it up a bit for this one game. Now, if the Spurs were to somehow win….

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:12 AM CDT up reply actions

I figured all the changes were further PtR blasphemy.

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

by tomasito on Apr 5, 2009 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions

What happened to carinogino’s ambigram?

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

by LatinD on Apr 5, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I substituted. It didn’t go anywhere.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Didn’t mean to criticize your choice, by the way. Was just wondering. :)

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

by LatinD on Apr 5, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions

It’s not gray… it’s silver. You just have to tilt your head at the correct angle to view the sparkles.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions

an otstanding preview. RECCED

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 5, 2009 1:45 AM CDT reply actions

there are stars instead of the normal dots? i’m just getting unicode numbers (and none of the character encodings i tried fixed it).

by sleep research facility on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 AM CDT reply actions

OK, should work for you now.(switched from code to images) =]

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:52 AM CDT up reply actions

by sleep research facility on Apr 5, 2009 3:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Wow-another good loop. Except for the woman on the right in the second row, who has to ruin it for everyone else.

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

by tomasito on Apr 5, 2009 6:58 AM CDT up reply actions

I know you guys hate the Lakers...............

but could you help us out here just a little bit. Beat Cleveland for the love of god. It won’t affect the Western Conference, whadda ya say???

Thanks in advance

pslakerfan

by pslakerfan on Apr 5, 2009 7:26 AM CDT reply actions

Sounds like a good time! (And we’ll see y’all in late May…)

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions

I think we’re more concerned with our own seeding right now, since we let Denver catch us. And yea, it would be nice to get a W here, but by no means do I expect one.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Holy shit… a 1:00 am game for us here??? THANKFULLY it’s a holiday on Monday, hell yeah I’ll see you guys in a bit!

Wait… we’re playing the Cavs? Hmm now those extra hours of sleep might not be so bad now…

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 8:33 AM CDT reply actions

may the FSM be with us. we’ll need it today.

by bones on Apr 5, 2009 9:07 AM CDT reply actions

I doubt we gonna lose. We ain’t that bad. But I am curious about JV. Pop said his reasoning is he needs the JV to stabilize his ship since the JV knows it all! But how is Pop gonna prevent the opposing guard from roaming around double teaming or playing passing lanes etc. Will the JV be a threat to shoot and make…what are the JV percentages from the last decade :P

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 9:13 AM CDT reply actions

Of course is a winnable game.

We break out of our Sunday dreadness and beat the team with the league’s best (home) record. Tony takes over the game and goes for 50 on national TV. We win.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Game time!! Woot :D

Since we are supposed to lose, we will win easy I think.

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions

wherez everyone!! :P

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions

I’m here… still sleepy.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions

Okay, I’m here. GO SPURS GO!

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions

How’s it going LZ?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions

Lazy sunday afternoon

Thinking of firing up the grill. Its beautiful outside here in SW VA

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Beautiful day in SA, too. Breezy and 67.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions

26 degrees in Denver.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions

90 in Phoenix. [gag]

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions

ouch

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, but you’ll be laughing your ass off at the whole Southwest in a month. :-p

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, I will, expecially with no humidity!

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

hey! I resemble that remark!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions

36 and rainy in Chi-town.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Good feed: http://www.atdhe.net/live-tv-5974.html

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah!… You can always count on us drunks.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

Bonner with the tip!

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions

yay! a feed that works!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions

Nice job on the preview, Riki! Insightful and nice use of the reverse mojo.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I can’t wait to see the Russell / Duncan interview. The preview got me all verklempt.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions

Same. The teaser had some heavy words :O

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope that interview is a good premonition of who’s going to win it all, kind of like KG’s last season :)

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

So what did Russel say to KG last season. I dun remember exactly. He said something like I will give you some of my rings or so rite. Did he say anything like KG is his favourite player?

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice, Manu!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions

I love watching Finley guard Lebron…

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions

you must be a masochist.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

And again

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Finley has no chance against Lebron.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

And again

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

God, we don’t have any chemistry right now.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions

Great preview, rik.

I can’t hang here for the game — I have to “work.”

But I will go on the record as saying that we stand a snowball’s chance.

Go Spurs — go!

by Lauri on Apr 5, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions

At least we have Hubie. Sigh. I really wish I could stay. This one will be painful to experience on my own.

by Lauri on Apr 5, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Well I hope yer having fun even if you have to go

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Just wait a few hours to work – that’s what I’m doing.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions

::nodding head::

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Can’t . . . I need every minute today, and may be pulling an all-nighter. Deadlines.

by Lauri on Apr 5, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I understand – but that really sucks.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Bummer… hope it doesn’t go that long.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

No surprise, LeBron is killing Fin

by guille on Apr 5, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions

I think the plan tonight is, let LeBron score 100, stay home on the shooters.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions

How long ’til Ime comes in to play “defense” on LBJ?

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions

as soon as they come out of time out?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought that was the Spurs’ record… oh right, that was like, 2003.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions

My God Lebron is embarrasing Finley

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions

And on the defensive end too

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Crap! LBJ had his Wheaties this morning.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions

The bank is open….for Lebron.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions

Way to go Fin.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

Lebron is such an ass.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

He’s goofy. Better than a punk like Paul /facepalm

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree with LZ. I don’t hate him, and I’m all about irrationally hating other teams’ best players, except for Paul and Garnett – that hatred is completely rational.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

The whole Nike/Olympics/Darfur thing still ticks me off.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay – that’s a good reason. I’d totally forgotten about that.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

He’s talented, but he’s still an ass.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

“Right now, Michael Finaley cannot stop Lebron James”. really? how insightful.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

He CANNOT stop LB !! wake up Pop

by guille on Apr 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

I really wonder what Pop’s math is about Finley in the game guarding lebron. Where is the payoff.

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Did Pop start smoking crack this year or something his stubbornness is really over the top

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

I vote for over the top – either that or he just doesn’t care.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

LeBron with the ugly fadeaway that goes in…

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

is anybody watching the game online?

I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili

by pollackj on Apr 5, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions

http://www.atdhe.net/live-tv-5974.html

by guille on Apr 5, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Aaaand my feed dies on me. Any other good feeds?

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions

try this one http://dwert.tk/

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

this oneis back but on justintv…

http://www.atdhe.net/live-tv-5974.html

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

http://www.ppnba.com/en/606.html

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks guys :)

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Great answer Tony, Lebron is no MJ

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions

OMG…tony on lebron and Jordan. I hope he didn’t shoot himself in the foot again.

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

That’s an offensive foul

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

Why is Pop wearing a tie on the road?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

A subconscious statement on his choke job in coaching lately?

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I love how you can lower your shoulder in the NBA and it’s a block.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions

And extend your forearm too

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I love that Gino waved off Mason… I’ll guard Lebron.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions

serious home cookin’ going on.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions

No call on the Ginobili 3, touch foul on the other end.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Cavalier homecourt

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

If I were a ref, I think KT would scare me a little.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions

Am loving our ball movement

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions

Geez Lebron is keeping them in the game. Our defense is looking good despite lol

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions

pass from TP to manu, no results.

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions

We’re getting open shots but we’re just not knocking them down, for like… 10 games already.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe we’re saving all the makes for the playoffs.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

wouldn’t that be nice.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope that investment doubles by that time.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Tonnnnnyyyyy!

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions

That was some really good footwork!

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Good thing he’s playing well today.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Tony’s on today because… you know… it’s not OKC.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions

Those games still kill me.

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Lol..I was gonna say same thing

by LionZion on Apr 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Are the cavs gonna shoot FT’s every possession?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions

ugh, offensive rebounds…

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

home calls

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

Howdy all….jsut saw most of the first.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

Tony is keeping us in this so far.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah Tony! Nobody can guard TP in this team.

"He is Manu Ginobili." - Gregg Popovich
http://roleplaya.blogspot.com

by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

Wait, did a call just go our way?

Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

FINALLY they call one on the Cavs.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

Cavs are getting every call. I was glad to see them pull Fin off of Lebron…but replace him with MACE??!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

Great, George Hill sighting in junk time

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

Early minutes for Hill today…

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

That was a serious holding foul on joe smith… but alas, no call.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

Get Bowen the hell in there on Lebron.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

Tony needs to work on his FT’s, I’m tired of being reminded of the Houston game.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions

We can’t continue giving up 28 pts/quarter. Why? Because we’ll never keep up – these guys aren’t the Pacers.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions

28 pt first quarter, we can’t defend anymore.

WTF were you thinking Pop with fin on Lebron?

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions

he didn’t even try to use Ime, which suprised the hell out of me.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

“More offense, to hell with defense.”

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Timmeh with the 3! I bet the Suns absolutely HATE that commercial.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

The world stops for me when I see Tim and Manu’s amazing commercials. Poor suns.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions

That TD 3 still gives me goosebumps.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

Prepare for the JV time !

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

I love that Tim Duncan winning uppercut…

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

And JV’s in again!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions

I like that Pop assessment. Might as well told ‘em "We’re playing like shit. Seriously."

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions

Classic Pop – “We have to be as good as the Lakers and we’re not.” Now if he’d just start coaching again.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions

Zing

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice job, Drew! Too bad Manu can’t capitalize.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

What the hell is that call?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

home coking.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

2 shots on one posession…and a foul @ the other end.

About sums up the season.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

It’s Sunday – the bank, unfortunately, is not open.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions

Why is the JV in the game in the 2nd quarter of a close one?

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions

I love Manu’s attitude in this game.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions

Can we get a rebound? ever?

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions

Timmy is not having a good game

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

Lame call on Gooden.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

TD is not very efficient

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

What? Another blocking foul after Gooden was leveled?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

Please… take out the JV!!!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

Clank….

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

Great D by the JV, why isn’t Curious George in the rotation?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

thank goodness for the time out.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

Here it comes….

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

Great Pop. That was ALL on you. JV? Mason defending the other team’s point? Brilliant, really.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

We are not doing anything right.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

Please, Pop. For the love of Manu, take JV out. We need someone who can D up on Williams. [hint, hint]

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

My goodness we suck without Tony Parker on the floor.

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

would be better with Hill. But JV is a nightmare in this game.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

if only we had a young athletic back up point that could put in some minutes without being a huge defensive liability. Hmmmm.

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

perhaps someone that went to an obscure school?

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

naaaaaaaaaaw

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

not TP no points as said by many and the defense is never there.
Talk about a big three. Two of them are playing as old injured semi-retired players.

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

Get Hill in there instead of JV.

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions

Bowen and Hill seriously must have pissed off Pop in some way or another. We’ve never seen them ingnored liek this before.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions

WTF Spurs??? You were staying within a couple of the Cavs.

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions

Woooo turnover right out of a timeout

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions

JV is still there? What the fuck.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions

Nick Van Exel all over agian.

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Finley better start bustin the threes. Now.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions

mason doing his saviour impersonation without success

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

JV is STILL in the game. Pop has lost his damn mind.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

I think Pop has lost his freaking mind!

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

JV with the brick.

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

O/U 6 minutes till we get our first points?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

Pathetic…

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe Pop should think about the fact that we haven’t scored since the JV came in.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions

We got bailed on that call….

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions

Frankly its about time.

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, we did… and thank you very much.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Finally someone taking to the paint. About time.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions

This is how we’re going to score today.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions

Just drive it. Fuck it- get fouled.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

Wow, Mace was lucky on that one. Pop, please. Stop trying to drive home whatever point you want to show. You win. Now please, coach like the championship coach that you are.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

JV out- TP in, thank God!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

They got an 11 point lead with LeBron sitting on the bench. Nice.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

more like they got a 11 point lead with JV playing…

"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."

by Zocalo on Apr 5, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions

And here comes Bruce! Thank goodness!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden with the stuf!! Eat that Cavs!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

delonte west is winning his matchup

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions

FINALLY BOWEN

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions

I like Oscar.

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions

Class Act.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Shoulda been a Spur imo ;)

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I usually hate mid-game interviews but it was good to see the big O.

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Bonner on Mo Williams? This can’t be good.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions

Quick survey. What’s worse:

Bonner on Mo Will
Fin on LeBron
Mace on Delonte
or
Pop on Mike Brown?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Pop on Mike Brown

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions

FIN on Lebron!

Put Bruce on him. He’ll piss Lebron off.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions

fin on leBonBon

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Pop’s beard vs. Brown.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions

We can’t score a basket when TP is sitting.

We look like 2001 Phila execpt TP can’t play 45min like AI

by bobbybob on Apr 5, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions

Lebron initiates all the contact again, and again gets the call

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions

‘Superstar Calls’

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions

No Pop, the difference is we made 0 shots with JV in the game.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions

Way to go, Drew!

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions

Nice, Gooden!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions

Feed Gooden underneath.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions

Sigh. We just cannot make threes right now.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions

they’re shooting 53%. Us? 38%. ouch.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

BRUUUUUUCE!

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

what do you do when the 3s ain’t falling?
1. take more 3s
or
2. take it to the rim

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

let Bruce take 3’s.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions

I say take it a weeeee bit closer and shoot jumpers with a foot on the 3 pt line.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions

BRUCE!

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

Bruuuuuuuce!!!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

tony’s playing an excellent game.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

except for the free throws, of course.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Drive it! The Spurs never listen to me!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

Right now, we’re Parker and a bunch of suck.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

Mother of goodness TP make the FT’s!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions

4 for 8 on f*cking free throws!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions

Jeez Lebron cant miss…

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions

Nice Drew! He and TP are our only offense right now.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

Keep feeding Gooden – he looks really good on O today.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

He’s been pretty dang good on O since he got here. What I don’t care for is his apparent disinterest in playing D. Maybe his new teammates are rubbing off on him?

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, Gooden’s coming to play today.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

Boy, we can’t buy on offensive board.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

meanwhile, they have 5.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions

That’s a foul call on Bruce? There was no foul on that possession.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions

Home cookin’! How many times have we said that today?

By the way, bell, you win. I’ll send you the dollar.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Don’t bother… I’m just glad Bruce is in the game.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions

The Cavs are playing good enough on their own – they don’t need additional help.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Our defense is actually worse in the 2nd than it was in the 1st.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions

and we all know what happens in the 3rd quarter of Spurs games.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I’m viewing this game as one giant 3rd quarter.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions

“Ath-uh-leticism”. Drink!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

Great minds drink alike!

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions

hahaha, indeed.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Hubie and his “ath-a-let-a-cism”. Everybody drink!

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

Ok…. that was one of the most impressive oops I’ve ever seen. Gawd James is a freakish athlete

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

Remember earlier in the decade.........

when you guys played DEFENSE. That was cool…….

by pslakerfan on Apr 5, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah… don’t remind us.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah…. good times.

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

you haven’t watched much of the Spurs this year, have you? Defense isn’t exactly our calling card.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, that era is a little fuzzy to me right now. We played defense in the past?

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I believe there may have been some sighting in 2008… but that was so long ago.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Hahaha TP got away with that foul.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions

Williams with revenge.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Aaand Mo Williams bombs us with a three.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions

Well this is shaping up to be another disaster of a Sunday for the Spurs.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions

Something’s in the water on Sundays. The Spurs cannot win on Sundays! 2 times we’ve won on Sunday this year- Boston and Phoenix. The rest….all losses.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions

San Antonio leads by 13 at the break… Ha… nice screw up by the announcer.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions

Off to do something productive – laundry time.

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by CapHill on Apr 5, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions

any reason why duncan and manu weren’t in during the last few minutes of the quarter

by GoSpurs44 on Apr 5, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions

Save them for when it really matters? I hope this isn’t as good as it’s gonna get today.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe Pop is saving them for the 2nd half. Oh, wait….. it’s Pop.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

they didn’t do much on their own. But still they couldn’t be worse than the ones on the floor.

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Pop gets a free bottle of wine for every point Parker scores, so he plays him with 4 scrubs to increase his chances.

by heshamkm on Apr 5, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Now… where is that Duncan-Russell commercial?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions

sorry to be a dick..........

just frustrated with my teams inability to beat the fricking BOBCATS……..arghhhh.

by pslakerfan on Apr 5, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions

Atleast you haven’t dropped 2 to the OKC Thunder!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

believe me, we can understand frustration. We can’t beat OKC.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions

i wish we had the lakers problems

by GoSpurs44 on Apr 5, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions

No worries, chief. We can’t beat the Thunder. At least the Bobcats are well coached.

by DaLoon on Apr 5, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions

“Mmm. Dinner.”

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions

When you are a Kobe fan...........

losing to Michael’s team is like getting your ass kicked by LeBron’s sister.

by pslakerfan on Apr 5, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions

is she as built as he is? ‘Cuz if so, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL

I just had a really disturbing image. Thanks.

by pslakerfan on Apr 5, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Where’s the fish?

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions

Where’s hipuks?

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Fishing probably. Got any mojo-starter, anyone?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions

working on it, sort of.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Word peeps. Lebron lovefest on the halftime show. Yawn

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions

Where’s the Russell / Duncan interview? Did they show that in the preview?

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions

Zilch. Instead, we got the Mo Williams-and Mike from ESPN interview. Epic.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions

They probly decided to just put it on You Tube instead. They forgot the Cavs were on. More important matters, you see.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions

55 pts on 54 pct shooting at the half.

fuck. can we stop anyone?

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions

can we make a shot!

by GoSpurs44 on Apr 5, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions

What do you guys think about manu being put back as a starter

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions

I think we gotta keep him coming off the bench. It’s nice to have that ‘insurance’. He practically plays as much as the regulars anyway.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Ill wager thatll last three more games , max.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions

Ugh, Roger……please come back. We need you.

Stupid ass pop………..

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions

Great. No Duncan-Russell interview. Screw ESPN.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions

yea, wtf.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Bill Russell is old and Tim Duncan is boring. But Lebron is playing today…let’s show everyone of his posessions from the first half.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Sphyraena barracuda, Great Barracuda: needs no introduction. I would liken this to Lebron – speed, agility, and a ridiculously strong bite. Several fisherman have lost fingers, even hands to these guys when they’ve jumped out of the water, and taken the catch right out of their hand. Again, much like Lebron. I don’t think anyone wants to keep these in a tank.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions

Oooh, barracuda!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions

bbl

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions

Jeez Matt, you gotta defend better than that.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions

We finally hit a three!

by heshamkm on Apr 5, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions

Findog with the three!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions

Findog! about time he made himself useful.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions

Hoyl fuck Finley a 3!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions

holy crap, is this Defense I’m seeing?

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

Good D on Darnell Jackson. Who the hell is he?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

5 whoppin points for ya Fin :)

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

Hey, what happened to Andy Varejao?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

I forgot about him. Is he injured?

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions

wrist injury? Trying to put too much gel in the hair.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Goodendawg!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden again!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions

MANU!

by heshamkm on Apr 5, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions

Manu!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions

Nice, Manu!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden AGAIN!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden slaaaaam!!!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions

gooden, again.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions

holy crap, Defense! And Drew Gooden!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions

Gooden… again and again!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions

Drew’s a beast!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions

shit. Williams is destroying us.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

And we give up another three…

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

Sheesh. That Mo is a shooter.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

Great player.

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Cleveland shooting 57%.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions

I do not like Mo.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions

8 of freking 11 today!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

But I’d take him on our team at this moment!

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions

Wow, Portland can actually catch us.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions

Crap Portland is going to catch us too.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions

Soooo many minutes for the FinDog

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions

Take it to the ri, Manu!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions

rim*

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Manu waves off a screen and shoots a three. Great.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions

0 for 5 on threes Manu…

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions

Yes, findog!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions

“Finley becomes only the 3rd guy in this game to have more than 2 fgs” My god.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions

I cannot believe the rate at which players today jack up threes. It baffels me everyday.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions

At least Mo Williams is missing now.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions

Portland still has to beat Houston in Houston.

that’s definitely not a sure thing.

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions

Good point, sir.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions

why the F are we settling for quick 3’s.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions

Because we’re a poorly coached team lacking in discipline.

by heshamkm on Apr 5, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Shaq is pulling cargos now…

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions

I think the Russell/Duncan interview is scheduled to come between games — double-header today.

by Lauri on Apr 5, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions

how was that not a foul?

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions

Our offense is atrocious. Stand up jumpers, no ball movement.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions

Manu is throwing up some big time turds.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions

0-6 for threes now, Manu.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions

well, our usual 3rd quarter is happening, if a bit behind schedule.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions

It usually crosses over to the 4th, if it starts this late.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm a Nuggets fan, but the arrogance of the Cavs and the Blazers this year is just infuriating

Those fuckers act like they’re entitled to the WCF/ECF/Finals on a silver plate. I don’t care that you guys are only a game behind us.

Beat Cleveland.

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions

Pop seriously needs this Flomax.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions

manu quit shooting 3’s. drive manu drive!

by GoSpurs44 on Apr 5, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions

Beefy….last time Clevaland was in san antonio……….they had this mojo about them. Like as if they ever won something-type mojo.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions

Right...

I mean I lived in the ‘Tone for a couple years and got to watch my fair share of dominant Spurs teams in the 03-07 years but god damn, what is up with Tony’s runners today? And where’s Timmeh been?

I’ve watched you guys run my team out of the playoffs year after year, but I give respect where it’s due.

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Huh…. another BS call on the Spurs.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions

wasn’t this a 5 point game a few minutes ago?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions

ha, that’s funny.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions

15 pts down Cavs ball… watch out. We might be headin’ out early.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions

Lebron with the Karl Malone elbow.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

Who’s more Hollywood, TP or BronBron?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

BronBron

Lebron has to be more Hollywood. Tp’s wife does not count for him

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--Karl Malone

by spurscitizen on Apr 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Good Tony, fix your FTs

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

Dagger.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

Nice airball, Ime.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions

17 points?

Is Pop gonna bench the starters to start the fourth?

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions

I’m not going to bet against that.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Lebron hits a ridiculous 3, Ime throws up an airball on an easy one.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions

Dirk Nowitzki incredibly underrated? What are these announcers smoking?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions

Irk Nowitzki?

An MVP winner underrated? Can you RATE a guy any higher than MVP?

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

for the playoffs, do you prefer seed 4th o 7th?

by guille on Apr 5, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions

whateven gets us the Mavs or Moonmen.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions

And here we go…down 15 end of the 3rd.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions

This unit on the floor is laughable.

Almost as funny as Bonner’s running hook shot.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions

Why didn’t TP take that shot?

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Bonner looks so scared driving the lane.

“Awkwardly tall/long white guy syndrome”.

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions

Course Zydrunas has that in spades.

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

And we end the 3rd with a Bonner off-balanced hook shot. Not a good sign of things to come.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions

I don’t remember a time when the Spurs gave up so many open shots. They’re not even making an attempt to close out any shooters.

by heshamkm on Apr 5, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions

i dunno seems to me spurs did that last time they played.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

We need more athletes on this team.

The system is money…

but not when its implemented by a lot of slow dudes….

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions

How long has that been said? 5 years?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea, but five years ago we were five years younger

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Is it the system? Or wouldn’t TD make any system look good?

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions

This is still a winnable game if Manu gets hot

I’ve seen it too many times to count the spurs out even down…well…uh…15 points

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions

This is sad. The JV is in again.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions

Pop is folding. I've seen it all.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Nothing gets me happier than when I see the JV return. Except when he comes out with Bonner and Bower.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Pop’s throwing in the towel.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions

This is a D-League lineup we have in right now. Damn it, Pop.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions

Where is TD and Manu??

Guess Pop has thrown in the towel

by BeefySwats on Apr 5, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions

the big 3 are all on the bench.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Not coming back unless D-League all-stars make a run

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh holy hell…here come George Hill.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions

omg, Gerge Hill sighting!

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions

Thank the Lord!

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions

what a surprise Pop gives up early in the fourth because his garbage line ups didn’t work. i saw it coming with the crap line up he surrounded Tony with to end the 3rd.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions

Either Pop is losing it, or he’s masterminding the most dominanat playoff rotation of all time.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Bonner three!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions

Hey, I missed part of the game and I know he’s been on the pine for awhile but what’s with Tim? He’s 2 for 6.

I know Cleveland plays good D but they’re without Anderson V & Ben Wallace, right?

Is it that he’s still hurting?
Is he just having a bad game?
Is it the Cavs D?

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions

JV airballs the 3, even when it doesn’t count.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Manu & Timmy were never in the game. Tim must be seriously hurt to play so many games this badly.

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by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions

That is a sad but true assessment.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope orlando drubs cleve in the postseason

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions

What a bad call. Bonner is incapable of knocking anyone down.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions

great bonner. boneheaded play right there.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions

Why is Lebron coming back? Are you serious?

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions

Hollywood needs to get his stats up.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

JV driving the lane? Wow, this is so pathetic.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions

Seriously Pop? 15 down to start the 4th and throwing in the towel already?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions

The JV tried to…well, he ran down the lane but I have no idea what he actually hoped to accomplish.

by heshamkm on Apr 5, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions

lol….i guess the important thing is that he tried

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Is Mace getting a 4-point play? oh, crap it was a 2.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions

that’s annoying that half of RMJ’s attempts are with one foot on the three points line

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe we should put some decent players back in and we could get something going?

Still think it’s pathetic Mike Brown put Lebron in against our JV team

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions

Correction: Freshman team

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions

God… another foot-on-the-line, near three attempt by Mace. I know it went in but these things are NOT good shot attempts.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions

Agh….i didnt see the first half rikki. How was timmy moving ? Did he look stiff?

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions

he wasn’t really moving at all. Not even trying to put the moves on Z.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions

= /

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Manu is sitting on the bench staring blankly ahead…

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 2:04 PM CDT reply actions

its amazing how both George Hill and Roger Mason Jr were built to be a big part of our team and somehow in the past month they have been completely destroyed and don’t even look like they belong.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

18-19 against +.500 teams? My god.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

18-19 vs. .500+ teams… how encouraging.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

silver, i think san antonio was sporting a very similar record last season. ( just to give us a bit of credit)

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions

TIMMY AND TONY RE-ENTER

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

OH LORDY

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

I dunno. Just seems like the camaraderie is non existent. Even Manu said something like that recently.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

…..

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

Another long 2 mace? Jeebus.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

one foot back and its a three…why?

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by spurscitizen on Apr 5, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

Well, we picked a fine time to start playing D.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

11 points now… c’mon!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

wow we’re within 9. what the fuck happened during all this complaining i was doing.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

oh lebron james. still can’t guard him.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions

That man doesn’t miss.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

Lucky bastard…

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

why wait for such a bad shot Lebron

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--Karl Malone

by spurscitizen on Apr 5, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

I will say it seems like every team is struggling now a days. Cavs were playing the best until they dropped the last two.

But it seems like everyone in the west is struggling.

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

Retarded no-call on TD.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

Duncan where are you?

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions

Wow Bruce….beyond pathetic

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions

Shit.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions

poor bruce has no hops. too bad he couldnt just jam that

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions

we miss easy baskets, they score in any position.

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions

you know i think we would be much better if duncan was high post and gooden was in the low. Duncan hasn’t made a single post shot all night and Gooden has been effective there

but whatever game over now.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions

cant leave their shooters wide open they will make you pay

by GoSpurs44 on Apr 5, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions

What manu actually said was that there not alot of people talking to each other in the huddle. Not alot of positive words of encouragment.

The article is somewhere in mysa.com

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions

Mace, pump fake. Know how to use one?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions

How wide open a man can stay?

by guille on Apr 5, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions

This is getting ugly now.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

Manu in deep thought…

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

Now he’s staring blankly at the floor…

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions

OK, So Pop’s plan to get past Cleveland is to let the Celtics or Magic handle them and just focus on the mess in the west.

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

losing this game isn’t exactly helpful to our standing in the West.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions

that’s true. frick.

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions

10 points from Manu and Duncan.

horrible.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

Thinks will kick up another gear in the playoffs.

Would be nice to see some of that in a RS game though.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

I’m not sure it will happen in the PO’s, either.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Ok that’s the game, right there. Garbage time.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

too bad there is no pops mensah bonsu to dunk all over some Cavs this time.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

airball by tony, it can get worse

by biolb on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

Take Tony out of there, Pop. This is over.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

Timeout call and Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” blare out the speakers… what the hell?

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

I daresay the relevant words are “put a ring on it.”

by Lauri on Apr 5, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Holy cow, good observation Lauri. I cringe at that thought… putting a ring on the king? Meh.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

And by the way, I think only a girl can make that astute observation :)

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions

When I got married, I insisted (to my husband’s relief) that neither of us wear rings. . . .

Instead of a ring, I gave my betrothed a Stratocaster.

But I’m weird. Don’t like makeup; don’t like jewelry — especially jewelry meant to “symbolize” fidelity. The whole idea creeps me out.

by Lauri on Apr 6, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions

I always knew that PtR girls were one of a kind...

But thanks for sharing Lauri. I’m sure you make married life interesting and enjoyable for your husband every single day :)

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, for the 9 years we were married, anyway.

by Lauri on Apr 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn, Davis… :P

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

by LatinD on Apr 6, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah Latin… rub it in will ya >.<

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 6, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Crap, you were one year away from your Tin, Aluminum anniversary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_anniversary

My tapeworm tells me what to do.

by Hipuks on Apr 6, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Shit.

Sorry, I’m such an assuming a-hole :(

:: shrinks back into his little corner ::

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 6, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions

No, really . . .

Please . . .

If you could see how hard I’m laughing . . .

Oh man.

::helpless::

by Lauri on Apr 6, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Kiss the 2 seed goodbye gents.

by One4theThumb on Apr 5, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions

the nuggies in the 2nd spot. makes you hold your head in your hands.

Although seeding doesn’t matter if you’re playing well. But if you’re playing like crap. . .

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea this game’s over. We’ll never beat Cleveland, if we’re lucky enough to make it to the Finals.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions

How can a team with a point guard playing at the level Tony is, lose so many game?

Its perplexing.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions

That Duncan/Russell interview is after this game apparently. only reason to leave it all ABC.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions

I hope that if LA makes it to the Finals that Cleveland murders them, though.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions

WOW do i hear rick astley??? did Cleveland just get rickroll’d?

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions

they did.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

lookin at the boxscore.

Good thing we got drubbed in just about every category of the game.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions

JV’s only played 8 minutes??!? It seems like he’s been on the floor all game.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions

funny how they mention cavs are missing two key people. so were the spurs. manu ginobili and tim duncan were absent this ball game.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions

I’m out peeps. It’s 3:20 am here. Nice hanging out with everyone. I have no regrets staying up to watch tonight’s game. We need better health, better playing rotation, better defense, better shooting to pick ourselves up. And maybe prayers. Yeah, prayers.

’Nite all.

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 5, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

’night, s&b. May your prayers be answered.

by Lauri on Apr 5, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont think cleveland even needs Ben wallace.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

Screw it – let’s tank and get a decent SF in the draft.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions

Haha. no first round draft pick and a weak draft. we’re already screwed. :(

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions

At this rate…it’s Cleveland and the Lakers in the Finals.

Let’s atleast win the division.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions

FU*$^ greg gumble

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions

greg gumble. what an asanine name

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions

if MO williams and Delonte west each get 22 points in like 60 pct shooting……we deserve to get beat down by 20

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions

Jon Barry: “The Spurs are old and done.”

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions

Jon will never get over the fact that the spurs twice tried to get rid of his brother.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Jon Barry won’t get over the fact, he was just a NBA chump his whole career.

by r21x on Apr 5, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Disappointing! Way to suck Spurs!

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions

hope the Mavs win in the next game

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by spurscitizen on Apr 5, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions

Go Portland! Knock us back to 4th! [and Houston to 6th]. I think the NOOCH is a decent enough matchup for us.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions

It’s so frustrating being a Spurs fan this year.

Just a reminder Debbie Downers, we still have a little over two weeks to get our act together. If anyone can do it, it’s the Spurs.

Believe.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Apr 5, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions

+1

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I think we should trade for Renaldo Balkman this offseason. Yea, I said it.

Until then, there’s a chance of Miracles happening, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions

mebbe we could sign a stiff like sheed for peanuts. could happen.

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions

We’ll be signing Rasheed. Lets get Hermann too.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Definately Go Portland. As far as Phoenix and Dallas go…I’d like both to lose, but I’d rather see Dallas lose. We need all the room in the division we can get. Houston and NOOCH both better suck it up today, since we laid an egg in Cleveland. Anyone read the just posted BSPN headline online? ‘Cavs stun Spurs…’. Like anyone predicted us to win this game anyway??? rolls eyes

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe malik will develop a better shot. Instant bruce bowen replacement

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions

Utah has a lot of trouble winning on the road. I think they can squeak one out agains the NOOCH today, though. Houston owns Portland, don’t they?

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions

omg…Shaq just air-balled a free throw – it barely touched the bottom of the net.

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 2:43 PM CDT reply actions

The Old Cactus is baq.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I would imagine sitting on his arse for like 20 games out of the season was good for shaqs body.

Prolly what well have to do with timmy nxt seeason

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions

Dallas up 5 now...

…and Terry just busted a three. Here it comes.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions

Snaq attaq

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions

like old times

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions

Terry is a monster on those 3s.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions

im out. please dont misconstrue my comments for offseason moves.

havent given up on san antonio.

bbl faithfull

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions

Peace.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Suns are shooting very well, but same old story – no D.

by 4Him on Apr 5, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions

Holy shit…that game turned into a blowout.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 5, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions

I liked Bill Russel talking to Timmy. Amazing to hear about Jackie Robinson’s wife asking him to be a pall bearer. It’s great to think how far things have come since then.

by olf on Apr 5, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions

spurs continue to look not of a championship caliber. long way to go in order to stay with a title caliber team like the cavs are right now.

pops fiddling with the rotation has taken away the gains with mason and georgie’s play….and i sure hope that the JV isnt what shows up when you hit the red button.

not good right now folks – ad its not really been that good for a number of games now. win at ATL is the last good game i can remember.

by bones on Apr 5, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions

OK, I have to take something positive out of the game today: Gooden looked like he was worth it. Unfortunately, Timmeh and Manu still aren’t back to being themselves.

And Pop said "Let there be Mace"; and there was Mace. And Pop saw what he had done, that it was good. But it was not a point guard, and Pop was blind to this.

by Tim C. on Apr 5, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions

DVR’ed the game and watched it while my son was napping. Oh. My. Gosh. Tim Duncan looked stiffer and slower than Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Manu seemed like he was back physically, but was trying to set some kind of record for missing bad shots.
I was yelling at my TV for him to TAKE IT TO THE BASKET when he’s not hitting the step-back three!

Honestly, Tim Duncan is really scaring me right now. I’m not sure that he is even an NBA-level starter with his current physical limitations—he has almost no lift in his legs, is struggling to finish around the basket, and is having his shot blocked routinely by no-names. We can’t win without him solidly dominating the paint on offense and defense.

If he’s just half-assing it right now, ok, I’ll give him a pass ’til the playoffs. If not…

Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all he’s done for the franchise, and that he’s gutting it out for the team, but the Spurs may be better off playing Gooden and Thomas if he’s hurting this bad.

Bottom line, this is the worst I’ve ever seen Timmy play, and the Spurs have no chance with this version. A few weeks ago I figured TD would be all right and it was Manu’s injury we have to worry about, but I was wrong about that. Fortunately, they’re good enough to beat every team in the West except the Lakers with this level of performance, though they could also lose to every team in the West. Add Pop’s seemingly random substitution pattern…

I feel a frustrating playoff run coming up. Unless TD is magically cured by some apothecary’s potion, our only hope for now is for the top-level contenders to suffer crucial injuries. I made this comparison before, but we remind me of the early 90s Celtics, where Bird and McHale were physically shot. They could use their veteran savvy to run up good records in the regular season, but just couldn’t make their bodies do it anymore against young, athletic teams like LJ-’Zo Hornets. I could see that happening to us in a surprising upset loss to, I dunno, Portland.

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

by tomasito on Apr 5, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions

Hi all. Long time fan since the days at Hemisphere Arena (thanks H&C)- SA native now live in Plano with all the Maverick fans…..

Guys, what the hell is Pop doing? I see our inside the paint presence totally gone. Timmy is obviously hurting but………we have always won with an inside out game. The ball goes to the big man in the paint, if he doesn’t have the shot it goes outside. Now it is all about the 3 ball. When the game is run like that then no team respects our inside game. That means when TP9 or El Contusion drives the lane, the defense can close the lanes and destroy the drive. Yeah we kick it out, but what? Our big shooters have all dried up and Old Man Time has come knocking. I talked to the two oldest fans I know, they advise to chill and trust in Pop – damn it’s frustrating! We are NO longer the TEAM to BEAT! The sooner the team gets that through their heads the better. we are not the favored like we have been for a decade. We are going to have to fight harder, shoot better, play longer and play smarter than any other team if we are to have a chance. Now get out there and kick some ass!!!! (oh and don’t play Timmy until the P-offs)

"It's the ten-thousand and one hammer blow that makes the team"

by Joe deLarios on Apr 5, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions

Tomasito…god we look putrid. Have we EVER looked this bad before the postseason?

Ive lost hope for Tim to get any better….

At this point im hoping manu regains his 05 finals form ( i dont think that is too far fetched , hes VERY well rested and just needs to get back into a good rythym). That coupled with Tony playing the best ball of his life right now, and mason and bonner regaining theyre stroke…………would be enough to get us to the WCF.

Artis…thats a stupendous idea. San antonio has clinched a playoff berth. Why they dont just sit Timmy down is beyond me. HOWEVER it could be that a couple of weeks of rest wouldnt make a real big difference with the nature of his tendonosis ( ive read that stuff takes SEVERAL MONTHS to heal….)

by alamobro on Apr 5, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions

Damn, I actually got to watch most of this game before taking to the road. Manu and Timmy were horrible, and we were still only 9 behind with 6 minutes left. That’s something.

Still, JV playing is a travesty, and Roger kept taking bad shots. It got pretty painful at one point.

Well, I got here just in time to PANIC with you fellas.

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by LatinD on Apr 5, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions

Alamobro – good point. As far as the tendonosis is concerned maybe a couple of weeks would not make a difference, but being 32 like Timmy I know, like others here and maybe including you, that the body does not recover like it once did. Taking a couple of weeks off may be the best thing Timmy could do – let that big body rest and he may come back and new man, but its only speculation.

"It's the ten-thousandth and one hammer blow that makes the team"

by Joe deLarios on Apr 6, 2009 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

I read about tendonosis on the intertubes, and the prognosis doesn’t sound good at all. It is a related to tendinitis, which is painful inflammation of the tendons that can be treated with anti-inflammatories and pain medication. Basically, you can play through it.

Tendonosis is a distinct condition that does not involve inflammation, but rather a weakening and degeneration of the tendon tissue. In essence, the body “forgets” that the tissue is injured, and so it is very slow to heal without undertaking a long process of treatment: rest, coupled with a variety of massages meant to stimulate the tissue. The sites said the recovery process is anywhere from 2 to 9 months (!!!), and there is only an 80% chance of recovery. There is a surgical option, but the healing process is longer and it is only effective in 50% of the cases.

So it seems extremely unlikely to me that Timmy will be able to do anything resembling the MVP and foundation of the team any time soon. I almost wonder if the Spurs would be better off conceding this year’s playoffs and shutting him down until the middle of next year to let him heal completely.

Like I said, I’m really scared of this injury—I wonder if it may be a career-ender, like Bird’s back. Best case, I think it will be something like David Robinson’s back, where it hurts him all the time but he can remain effective and occasionally dominant. I don’t think it’s the type of injury that gets better after just a couple of weeks of rest.

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

by tomasito on Apr 6, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

You are absolutely right, Tomasito. I have had surgery on my elbow for tendinosis. Depending on the orthopedist, tendinosis can be classified as a consequence of untreated tendinitis or as another form of tendinitis or as a whole different critter. It’s a catch-all diagnosis, but it basically boils down to a “failure to heal” at a cellular level after injury or overuse. And without surgery or a lengthy period of rest, it’s there to stay. Some people are susceptible to it (I’m one of them — thanks mom and dad). In my opinion, it ain’t “chronic” — it’s permanent.

My elbow is great now, by the way. Good as new. As for the labral tear in my right hip and my strained right rotator cuff . . . (Honestly, I’d rather just have the surgery than go through the months of physical therapy that never works and the industrial strength anti-inflammatories that eat through my stomach lining. I went through 18 freaking months of p.t., massage therapy, ultrasound therapy, stim therapy, blah blah blah for my left elbow, finally got the surgery, and was completely healed within 6 weeks. My ortho is a genius with a scalpel).

Unfortunately for Timmeh, it’s somewhat harder to surgically repair tendinosis of the knees than it would be for an elbow. A study on athletes who had surgery for patellar tendinosis showed that 82% of them were able to resume playing at the same competitive level, and 63% reported no recurrence of symptoms.

by Lauri on Apr 6, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions