QuickCap #12 - San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers (GIF heavy)
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM CST
in Game Previews
Email
Print
SPURS WIN!
*** Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter ***
Roll Call: Tim C., completely deck, indiancharlie, CarBahia, SinCitySpur, gunnin' gervin, Iullaby, tp_09, silverandblack_davis, CapHill, bellasa, In the 666, LatinD, bj1der, grego21, Bakkie009, day_late_friend, audreypots, swgeek, r21x, bones, spursfan87, mission20, Manu-20, KA1Z3R, quincyscott, Queness, SpurInDallas, Chilai, the little o, 4Him, TD21, tjb2397, cojones2thewall, LionZion, sivanjohn, freshtunarightofftheboat, DrumsInTheDeep, rank, Tuhamburglar, tomasito, alamobro, M3D1T8R, jonasfunk, jollyrogerwilco, Mr.Cub22, spurs fan, set_aside, Fult45
Total Users: 49
Total Posts: 1554
Total Threads: 2
| Name | # of Posts |
|---|---|
| gunnin' gervin | 195 |
| KA1Z3R | 150 |
| completely deck | 113 |
| LatinD | 84 |
| Tim C. | 81 |
| grego21 | 80 |
| bj1der | 75 |
| In the 666 | 70 |
| CapHill | 50 |
| r21x | 49 |
| freshtunarightofftheboat | 38 |
| spursfan87 | 37 |
| tp_09 | 36 |
| jollyrogerwilco | 35 |
| day_late_friend | 32 |
| swgeek | 30 |
| DrumsInTheDeep | 29 |
| rank | 26 |
| CarBahia | 23 |
| alamobro | 23 |
| SinCitySpur | 23 |
| indiancharlie | 22 |
| Tuhamburglar | 21 |
| Manu-20 | 21 |
| tjb2397 | 20 |
| tomasito | 17 |
| cojones2thewall | 17 |
| mission20 | 16 |
| bones | 16 |
| 4Him | 16 |
| Queness | 16 |
| audreypots | 15 |
| silverandblack_davis | 14 |
| Chilai | 10 |
| sivanjohn | 8 |
| Bakkie009 | 8 |
| TD21 | 7 |
| Fult45 | 6 |
| Iullaby | 4 |
| the little o | 4 |
| Mr.Cub22 | 3 |
| jonasfunk | 3 |
| bellasa | 3 |
| LionZion | 2 |
| set_aside | 2 |
| spurs fan | 1 |
| quincyscott | 1 |
| SpurInDallas | 1 |
| M3D1T8R | 1 |
Shiny things:
268 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
yes im first
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions
….Thats kind of like cheating.
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
http://estaticos02.marca.com/blogs/fuera-de-juego/imagenes_posts/2010/06/27/splitter570.jpg
Player of the game.
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
I don’t want to know... no, I do want to know the story behind this pic.
Because I just loooove Extra and People magazine-type stories, don’t let me tell ya different.
Besides, maybe we can feed it to the media so they’ll not notice that the Spurs actually play basketball and the team can stay under the radar for a while longer.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
It’s the way Euros haze the bachelor before he gets married.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
Seriously? Then I guess I’ll just have to make something up about Tiago having a “Little Red Riding Hood” complex to feed to the media.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
…and, they can’t just liquor him up and take him to a strip club? It just seems so…. elaborate.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:39 AM CST up reply actions
You did get the bit about them being European, didn’t you?
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
GOL
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 22, 2010 12:27 AM CST up reply actions
I must say, I really brought it strong tonight, and the Spurs responded to my leadership.
by tomasito on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Dangit, you got me on my way out the door. :-)
First of all, it wasn’t supposed to be bold. I forgot I can’t use asterisks. Secondly, all year I’ve been following the blog of a guy who’s been reading Harry Potter for the first time, knowing nothing about it, and whenever he wanted to hug a character through the book he would say “Hug on the Astral Plane.”
by DrumsInTheDeep on Nov 20, 2010 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
A guy is blogging his way through the HP books … and hugging them?
Wow. Might need to read a bit of that.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
He only finished a couple of weeks ago, but here’s the archive. He’s a great writer, even if he sometimes gets uncomfortably personal.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Nov 20, 2010 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
Lets enjoy this, come the first 2 game losing streak, we will go back to hating each other. lol. jk
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
yes, but that would be when we’ll really need to have a group hug.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
I could look at that all day!
But … wait! What’s that?
Miami has a better point differential than we do! ARGH!
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
(The point differential)
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
Interesting. I was just reading about how measures of team performance like SRS are calculated, and it pointed out that fans would rather a team win two games by under ten points than win one by 30 and lose the other by two or three… and that SRS would favor the latter scenario.
But we fans are funny that way…
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry, it might have been a different measure than SRS. But you get my point.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
well, that would be ideal, but our boys in Silver and Black seem to have a knack for making some games harder than they need to be.
Not so much in the past few games though… they’re showing that they can knock a team down, even good ones, and keep them down. You could see it in the faces and body language of the Sixers, Bulls, and Thunder. They couldn’t believe that they lost the lead and/or got behind by so many points so quickly… I could see them thinking “Aren’t these guys supposed to be old and slow?!”
Continue to dominate and demoralize, guys.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
Continue to dominate and demoralize, guys.
I’m writing that down. It will go in a book I publish some day.
"Rip it and grip it!" -Kevin Costner
by The Augustus on Nov 21, 2010 1:31 AM CST up reply actions
wait, let me copyright that first. :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:32 AM CST up reply actions
I think the word “Spurs” is a synonym for old and slow because people are calling the team that and we have been playing nothing like that this year. It’s like they aren’t even watching the games. LOL
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 20, 2010 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
They hating the fact that we are back!!!!!! I mean even with our team playing more up tempo style they still look at the team as the slow pace defense squad!
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, is this a shirt?! I need this, like, yesterday.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Nov 20, 2010 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
If it is a shirt then I am with DrumsinTheDeep about needing that. I love that it has the two Muppets that are always talking shit also. LOL
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 20, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
Darn, I wanted to say “I am Third” again. :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM CST reply actions
GOL. OK, but it’s much cooooler when I actually AM third. :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
But you must admit that the internet is full of people saying “first” when they’re anything but — so why not break out and be your own man by saying “third” whether or not you are.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
you have a point. And I did love that movie. It still blows my mind that James Caan was a key character in it.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:08 PM CST up reply actions
What happened to the roll call?
I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.
refresh
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
:]
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
It’s another of the typos we’ve decided to embrace.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
But did it even have an intended meaning? At any time?
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
That, you’ll have to ask deck, but I don’t know if he’s talking.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
I’ll try to catch him when he’s in a good mood…. :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:28 PM CST up reply actions
the actual meaning? it’s pretty boring. i wish i could come up with an interesting story.
the real reason behind me mashing keys is that i use it to create a space in between things in the story editor.
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 21, 2010 12:26 AM CST up reply actions
ah, thank you cdeck. I was gonna have trouble falling asleep thinking about what it meant.
Maybe we could have a PtR contest to assign a meaning to it? :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:42 AM CST up reply actions
Go for it! Because those letters aren’t going away if I have anything to say about it. (and I think I just might — lemme check.)
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
GOL**2
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 22, 2010 12:29 AM CST up reply actions
its latin
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Nov 21, 2010 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
so LatinD can translate it for us?
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:42 AM CST up reply actions
Everyone with fewer comments than me: you’re doing well. Keep that pace.
I smell death... everywhere.
Loneliness?
I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.
you can’t wink you will miss 5 posts in that time.
by cojones2thewall on Nov 21, 2010 2:51 AM CST up reply actions
gunnin’ gervin is a monster in these threads. He strait killed everyone.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Im going to have to coNtinue to miss out on posting for a while I posted during the hornets game and were lost then we almost lost two others I posted in but since I stopped were re undefeated
AKA Anthony Teegarden
by bigtee34 on Nov 21, 2010 1:48 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
w
we all appreciate your sacrifice, bigtee. Hopefully you’re enjoying the games anyway. (SpurNation has a game blog – not as good as ours, but they are allowed to post game feed links and they have Express-News sports writers, so I usually keep their’s open – so if you feel lonely, you might check them out at http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:53 AM CST up reply actions
i still read all the comments during the game I just cant post. Im very superstitious. Ive wore my jersey inside out ala rally jersey before.
AKA Anthony Teegarden
Well then, by all means stay here! The comments on PtR are better and funnier, imho. (Though the SpursNation’s game chat is nice because McDonald or one of the other Express-News writers often post something interesting or funny there.)
I do admire your discipline for not posting… that’s still a sacrifice, and I appreciate it. :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
I don’t! I am in Alaska and spending my money on League pass to help me Pass the time. You guys and Gals help me get through the days and nights up here.
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 20, 2010 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
I reached double figures! yay me!!!
I badly need two monitors. I dont post much because I dont like minimizing the screen, watching the game is a priority.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
well deserved rest. And, as Dice had been saying himself, Splitter’s game deserves playing time.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
+1. Even though I’m not sure Splitter is ready for Howard.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Only one way to find out for sure.
And… Splitter hasn’t faced Howard yet, that’s true. But Howard hasn’t faced Splitter yet either.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
10-1 record almost with no sweat ( all our players are playing under 35 minutes).
Heaven on San Antonio
11-1
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
No sweat…. no sweat? Are you kidding me?!
Do you even know how many shirts I ruined, soaked thru with perspiration, watching those close games nail-biters against Phoenix, Houston…. Charlotte, for gawd’s sake! No sweat, indeed!!!
Oh, you mean the Spurs players…. that’s different. Never mind. :P
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:17 PM CST up reply actions
K, I wanna see Spurs versus LA or Boston, stat.
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
I wanna stay under the radar until the RRT.
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
Agreed, since we always (usually) come out of that trip and start rolling.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Please don’t tell me that you want us to stop rolling, so we can start rolling in Feb.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
+infinity. Let’s enjoy this ride and see where it takes us, folks.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:27 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe…. we aren’t rolling yet.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Nov 21, 2010 12:25 AM CST up reply actions
Banned! :)
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:44 AM CST up reply actions
Actually, I think Hirschof is saying that it’s possible that the team has won 10 straight without really getting things together yet.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
Oh? That’s an interesting thought… one that should scare the h3!! out of the rest of the league.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 22, 2010 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
That may be difficult, if they continue to play this way.
We’ll need more “scandals” human-interest stories to distract the media. Any ideas?
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
Just make something up about Pop threatening to sell Bonner on the black market or something. They’ll believe you.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
I thought I’d make something up about the picture of Splitter posted above.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
agreedo
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
And to think, the Spurs are nowhere near as good as they are going to be….
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
+1 I woulda said “could be” but I like your optimism. I agree, they haven’t peaked yet…
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Not a bad idea. I would actually settle for a shellacking of the NOOCH, a little payback.
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
Why? We’ve already beat the mighty Clippers twice.
I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.
I think pretty much any playoff-bound team is likely to do that. Doing what Utah did – victories on the road at Miami and Orlando – is what would impress me.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
exactly, one game at a time
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
Hmmm, good point. Ok, focus on Orlando at home first. It should be a good test for the team.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
because Pop still scares the h3!! out of the team? ;P
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
You read my post!
"Rip it and grip it!" -Kevin Costner
by The Augustus on Nov 21, 2010 1:38 AM CST up reply actions
loved it, actually. And yeah, I was thinking of it when I wrote the comment above.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:46 AM CST up reply actions
hide ya kids hide ya wife
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
what if it were the Brazilian?
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
You know other Argentines? I… I had no idea. I hope… that person… is good to you. Call me someday.
I smell death... everywhere.
Mmmm… if only everyone could accept that there might be another person with as much grace and dignity as you, LatinD.
…and I was thinking of this in the context of my own life, not anything in the tabloids, thank you (voyeurs) very much!
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
Ha! They actually weren’t looking for me, per se. But yeah, my other half and I know some folks in Mendoza.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o02835c-_vI
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 21, 2010 12:29 AM CST up reply actions
Had to miss most of the game for a church event, but got back to watch Splitters beautiful play. Wow
The guy upstairs gets priority? I see how it is.
;]
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
I can’t tell you how many games I’ve watched from the Tech Booth.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
The FSM always gets priority. After all, he’s why we have Manu’s owsomeness. And Timmy and Tony, for that matter.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:25 PM CST up reply actions
I must say that the Aggies and the Cornhuskers are involved in a craptacular non-scorefest. UGH.
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
Score?
I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.
by SinCitySpur on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
She’s a college football fan? Nice.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
In that fourth quarter, what struck me is that there is not a dud on this team, top to bottom. Neal doesn’t just shoot—the kid can play. I like what I have seen from Green. Quinn made some beautiful basketball plays in his limited minutes. The front office knows what the hell it’s doing, my friends.
by quincyscott on Nov 20, 2010 10:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Great observation. Definitely a more solid team from top to bottom this year.
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
And I forgot to mention the kid on crutches, Anderson. Goodness.
by quincyscott on Nov 20, 2010 10:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
yeah, you’re right
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
+INFINITY on Neal. I thought we were just getting a one-dimensional outside shooter. But he brings it on D, grabs boards, even can pass for dimes. Kudos to him and the F.O.
Still reserving judgement on Green and Quinn, but I like (mostly) what I’ve seen thus far.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
+INFINITY on Neal. I thought we were just getting a one-dimensional outside shooter. But he brings it on D, grabs boards, even can pass for dimes. Kudos to him and the F.O.
Still reserving judgement on Green and Quinn, but I like (mostly) what I’ve seen thus far.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:05 PM CST reply actions
uggh, reply fail. this was supposed to be a reply to quincyscott. Let that be a lesson to you kids to use the “Preview” feature.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
Dammit! I could have used that +INFINITY!
by quincyscott on Nov 20, 2010 10:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
OK, I’ll dupe it.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
That’s how I felt about Neal too, and that he’s undersized. But you’re absolutely right about his defense and hustle. Great find.
by quincyscott on Nov 20, 2010 10:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ah, well. I’m gone, guys. Fun night. Thanks for sharing the good times. Night!
I smell death... everywhere.
So this win puts us in number one.Let’s hope NO loses their next game.And is Rudy Gay’s game winning buzzer beater the first of this season?
"I cry,but everyone will cry if I'm in the NBA"-Adam Morrison.I know now why fans cry when they see him on the floor.
CD, props for that picture of Splitter, very appropriate and timely. How’d you get that up so quick?
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:08 PM CST reply actions
the guys at the arena usually upload a couple at halftime in a rush. that one made the cut!
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
well, props to them too. but esp. to you for snagging & posting it.
Does anyone else think it looks like Hickson is hugging Tiago with his arm wrapped around him like that? Either that, or a shooting foul. ;P
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:38 PM CST up reply actions
And now, multi-props for all those terrific game GIFs!
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:55 AM CST up reply actions
So not to gloat, but I totally called Splitters return tonight in the pregame. Complete with Timmy starting and limited minutes.
Awesome win.10 in a row. Best start EVER. We rule.81-1 the dream lives. Etc. Etc.
On to Orlando!
Ok now I need to stop being that asshole at the party watching basketball on his phone instead of socializing.
Have a great night all!
and you get a gold star sticker for having faith in the Tiago.
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
I beg to differ, Pop wanted to get me all hot and bothered, so he played Tiago nearly 30 minutes like I asked.
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
Gloat all you want, M3D1T8R!
I didn’t know if Pop would play Splitter significant minutes or not tonight, but I did predict that, if given the opportunity, Tiago would show that he’s ready and prepared to play. I’m glad he didn’t let me down (not that I expected him to, you get a feeling about certain players and how they’ll respond to different situations).
We’re definitely blessed with a lot of talent this year, more than we have minutes, actually. But it’s a problem most coaches would love to have, especially when the players have personalities and egos like the Spurs’ players do. As a fan, it’s really fun to see different players step up in different games, and the team winning in different ways against different teams. That kind of versatility, combined with a coach who knows how to use it, makes for an enjoyable season.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 3:49 AM CST up reply actions
Yes. Enjoyable season for sure.
Splitter not only got to play tonight, he showed us a glimpse of what is to come. Against an average team, sure, but this is how he will get better, more comfortable, to eventually do so great vs the elites as well.
Easy to say on a 10 game win streak in our best start ever, but Pop really knows what he’s doing. I’m convinced some of these games were actually closer than they needed to be – by design. Pop doing enough to get the win, but almost as importantly, getting in as much good learning experience/ practice as possible for those who need it. It’s an interesting balancing act to watch. The fact that we are still coming out on the winning side every time just makes it all the more fun for us fans.
I’m out as well. Great game! Bring on the Magic!
by DrumsInTheDeep on Nov 20, 2010 10:11 PM CST reply actions
Well, I’m out too. Need to stand by in case my mom has a stroke about the Aggie game.
Basically voted most normal person on PtR.
goodnight
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Later, peeps, off to the gym again.
I never take the high road, but I tell other people to, that way there is more room for me on the low road.
goodnight roid
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Anybody interested in UFC?
Machida’s fighting tonight and I have no buddies hosting.
Feed, anyone? Email me, pls.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
night gif man
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 20, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Saw this game, but missed the thread. Very happy with this beat down. Tiago is for real! I think my girlfriend has a crush on him.
This was another weird game imho. Found a feed late, so I didn’t get to start watching until the 2nd quarter. Spurs were up between 4 and 7 points, but they looked like they were playing like they should have been ahead by 10 or even more. Still, I felt confident and posted something to the effect that a small lead was fine and I expected the Spurs to come out and put the game away in the third. CH made the wry (and correct) observation that no one (sane) would have written that last year.
I go off to dinner (and yes, I’ll continue doing that, don’t you worry Queness & CH), and by the time I get back, the Spurs are up 20, late in the 4th quarter? WTF? I missed them tightening the screws on the Cavs, on all the Splitter highlights?
If I hadn’t seen the little bit of the 1st half that I did and only saw the end of the game and the box score, I would’ve thought that the Spurs dominated the game from start to finish. I mean, every Spur — every Spur — had a positive plus-minus. That means that if you calculate the differences in the score from the time each player enters the game to the time he comes out of it, and sum them up for each player, you get a positive number. THAT’s domination, baby.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Just noticed – hours later – that not only did all Spurs players have a positive plus-minus, all Cavs had a negative ones. That goes way beyond simple domination, that’s TOTAL DOMINATION.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 1:57 AM CST up reply actions
Orlando will be another good test for our guys. Howard worked for a few days with Olajuwon this summer. And as much as we Spurs fans feel that our team is being snubbed, I’ll bet you that the Magic’s players are feeling snubbed by all the public attention being given to their down-state rivals.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 10:39 PM CST reply actions
Howard seems to wind up with 5 fouls in nearly every game, the exception being Phoenix. Perhaps Tiago can draw a few offensive fouls from him to send him to the bench for the majority of the game.
the exception being Phoenix
No surprise there, given the Suns’ bigs situation. BSotS was speculating about getting Dampier when it was reported that Houston decided not to go thru and sign him.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 20, 2010 11:42 PM CST up reply actions
Why can’t Pop see that Splitter is so much better than Bonner, especially defensively! I think he is blinded by his love for 3-point shooting big men. I still think Matt should only be used situationally. That is, unless he is having another night like he did against OKC where he can’t miss.
Bonner is shooting 64% from 3. Thats number one on the league, by the way. He’s also making a positive impact on defense. And he spaces the floor. And you are still dissing on him. What does the guy have to do?
Yeah too bad Pop is blinded by his love for doing the right thing to win. 64% from 3, etc. during some key minutes of big games, or unproven Splitter?
I don’t know about you but I kinda like the 10 game winning streak we are on. UU
Wow, meditator, why don’t you tell us how you really feel? =]
Slip, Pop has always played mind games with his rookies. And it’s likely he always will. Splitter will get his minutes, like he did against the Cavs, but they’ll come on Pop’s terms … whatever those are.
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
I honestly don’t see what this positive impact on defense is that you are talking about… and yes he is shooting 64% from 3 pt, but he has played only a handful of games and the OKC game is taking that average way up. There are many nights like the Utah game where he goes 0-3 from three and 0-6 overall. I think he had the worst +/- of any Spur that night. I’d rather have Splitter and day.
by slipstream21 on Nov 22, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
I and just to let you know I don’t hate Bonner, it is just that I like about 9-10 players on our roster better. I actually quite like the option of having Bonner as an option to be used situationally, for example when we need to space the floor more. That said, if Bonner is still shooting 64% come playoff time, or even better 64% in the playoffs, I will be inclined to agree with Pop playing him as much as he does. I believe Splitter is going to be a beast, and the only way he will develop into one is if Pop gives him the playing time. He also won’t be a choker come playoff time like a certain ginger ;).
by slipstream21 on Nov 22, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
I missed the game, but how was Danny Green? I noticed the boxscore where he had 2 3pters.
How was his defense? Heard he was a good perimeter defender. I assume he got into the game during garbage time.
by inquisitiveman on Nov 21, 2010 12:55 AM CST reply actions
GOL. Gonna have to make this a FS.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 4:12 AM CST up reply actions
How crazy deep is our team? We just let go good talents, players with the makings of being rotation players if given the chance like jerrels, temple, Gee, Hairston, Cousin and our scrubs still wipe the floor against other scrubs. Even the hobbit looks solid.
Meanwhile like 25 teams are scrapping (and failing) to fill holes in their bench.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
+infinity. Just posted similar thoughts above. I’m feeling that this is going to be a fun team this season for Spurs fans.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 3:50 AM CST up reply actions
I think they have ever intention of keeping Cousin at the very least, since Dice isn’t going to play for much longer.
As Alamo pointed out, the Spurs may have to offer Cooz an NBA contract soon, else risk losing him to another team willing to give him one. He’s tearing up the D-League with the Toros.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 4:41 AM CST up reply actions
Reading the SpursNation game chat, Jeff McDonald responded to a ‘complaint’ that the Spurs were shooting (at the time) 60% and only up 10 with:
Look at the flip side. Cavs are shooting 53.1 percent and they’re down 10. Which feels worse?
I’m gonna have to remember that the next time I feel like complaining that the Spurs should be up more given the way they’re playing.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 21, 2010 3:52 AM CST reply actions
I think another reason why the Spurs were not able to pull away is that the Cavs were able to secure more offensive rebounds.
:)
by day_late_friend on Nov 21, 2010 4:16 AM CST up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recommended FanShots
Recent FanShots
Featured Stories
In Association With
Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sport
- Larry Bird calls his Indiana Pacers “soft” following the team’s physical Game 5 loss to Miami
- Dexter Pittman’s elbow to Lance Stephenson’s throat is just one of three nasty hits in Miami/Indiana’s Game 5 (VIDEO)
- Behind the Box Score, where the Miami Heat split the Indiana Pacers in two
- Metta World Peace calls Mike Brown fat
- Tracy McGrady is in a Chinese beer commercial (VIDEO)
