Game #6 Preview: Spurs @ Bobcats
by CapHill on Nov 8, 2010 8:01 AM CST
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The Spurs offense has been looking unstoppable, the defense, not so much. This trend has some writers thinking the Spurs have been passed by the Mavericks in the defense department. This of course is laughable and so is the reasoning, but it is clear that the defense is not up to the usual Spurs standard. I attribute this to several factors:
- The Spurs core is older. (Duh) They aren't as good as they once were.
- The Spurs defense is like an NFL offense. The beginning of the year is often low scoring in football, I think the opposite is true of the Spurs.
- The defense gets better through the year. The new guys are not yet comfortable with the system. See #2.
- Splitter will be a key and it didn't help that he missed so much time due to injury. When he gets it and starts contributing more minutes, the defense will improve.
I did some "research" (and by that I of course mean I used Google to find out) on Bobcats. It turns out there is a domestic cat called a Pixie Bobcat. They are supposed to look just like a real Bobcat only smaller and they won't eat your children. Here is what a Pixie Bob (as they are called) looks like:
Fierce looking, I know.
Speaking of Pixies, here is an oldie, but goodie:
So the question becomes will the Spurs see the Bobcats or the Pixie Bobs tonight. Charlotte is 1-5 to start the season. I would think the odds are good that the Pixie Bobs are on the schedule. The real question is what happened to that team? One year ago they made a nice run to make the playoffs for the first time and now their record at lease indicates a reverse in fortunes. Of course these Pixie Bobs are having trouble scoring, which bodes well for the Spurs defense.
Preview by CapHill
 San Antonio Spurs @ Charlotte Bobcats Where: Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte When: 11/08/2010, 6:00pm Spurs Time Watch: FSSW; SPSO
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PG: Tony has been playing well. His 16.8 ppg may not be at 2008 levels, but his FG% and assist numbers (8.4 per game) are great. The Wee Frenchman needs to take care of the ball a little better, but he should win this matchup against the former Longhorn.
SG: Most Spurs' fans have fond memories of the Captain, and at least from the stats, it looks like Jackson has been solid. Manu is Manu, although it wouldn't kill him to start hanging on to the ball either. But SJax is always a tough matchup, hence the star for each.
SF: Last year, there wouldn't have been a question as to who had the advantage: Wallace. However, RJ 2.0 is intent on proving last year was the anomaly - his shooting has been otherworldly. Due to Wallace's bigger rebounding numbers, I'm making this a tie.
PF: Diaw hasn't been great this year, but DeJuan has been awful. 26.5% FG shooting just isn't going to cut it, big guy. Maybe Blair finally breaks out of his funk tonight.
C: Current Spur vs. Former Spur, although Thomas plays more than Mohammed. Timmeh's numbers are better than those two combined, even though he's still slow on the PnR.
Bench
Georgeous played better against Houston, Anderson should be back (who know we would miss the rook so much), and Dice only had a double-double against the Rockets. Splitter is not in playing shape yet, but tonight might be a good game to get him a few more minutes. Other than Thomas, the Bobcats don't have a bench, averaging only about 10 ppg.
Coaching
Larry Brown is a legend, but his team this year is not good. I'm sure Pop is already yelling behind closed doors about the defense, but he's managed to integrate a lot of new pieces rather quickly this season.
Intangibles
The Spurs played no defense against the Rockets and still won.
Mojo
The Spurs are 4-1 and winning with offense, not defense. That's Mojo.
Prediction
Charlotte is not a good team. The Spurs need to take this opportunity to work on their defense. It is an early game on the East Coast, but they should still prevail.
Other Reading
Spurs
48 Minutes of Hell - Our Spurs-blogging buddies are at it again, and they're cranking out the stories pretty quickly this year. Kudos to them for not missing a beat.
Project Spurs - PS has really stepped up to the plate this year. They're still doing the podcasts, but have added some new features as well, like "stat of the game", which I enjoyed reading, and a bunch more writers.
Bobcats
Rufus on Fire (SBNation) - Great content from this (mostly) one-man show, although Robertcat fans are already starting to talk about trades.
Following Along
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FSSW (San Antonio); SPSO (Charlotte); NBA League Pass
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WOAI 1200AM; Audio League Pass [streaming]
Online
As always, NBA league pass is recommended for those who are willing to pony up the cash. Almost every Spurs game will be broadcast there, which is especially helpful for those of us who aren't in the San Antonio area.
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Go Spurs Go!!
Blair’s going to have a monster game and T-Split will have a nice offensive game; maybe a double-double.
Go Spurs Go!!
Go Spurs Go!!
Meow. The Spurs should take care destroy these cats.
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
Hell yes. I mean I have enjoyed these exciting games with end-game heroics but I can’t handle it any more (give me a week or two). Let’s win a convincing one tonight, so convincing that the Bobcats concede midway through the 3rd quarter. I think the Big Three are taking on too many minutes too early in the system. Let this game be as practice for our bench and rest for our starters. GO SPURS GO.
"Rip it and grip it!" -Kevin Costner
As some of you know I drove to Charlotte for this game and have awesome seats near the corner pocket. Last night while exploring downtown my wife and I had dinner at a nice pizza place. Nearing the end the meal this 28 year old got giddy when he saw a pair of tall incognito basketball players walking in. Whatever it took to come here an however much I spent this definitely made it worth it already. Never saw a seven footer so close by:
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Nov 8, 2010 9:06 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
living in the moment
"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 8, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
I meant incognito in Charlotte. I don’t know how many people know who Neal is around here.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Nov 8, 2010 11:40 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
You might be surprised… N.C. is basketball-crazy-country, nearly as much as Indiana. Neal grew up and played high-school and college (Towson) ball in nearby Maryland, and he was the Atlantic-10 Rookie of the Year when he played for La Salle, so it’s conceivable that some fans have heard of him before he joined the Spurs.
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 8, 2010 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
I used to live in NC. It is basketball crazy, but very ACC centric. They know everything about pretty much any ACC player, and live breathe eat tobacco road teams, but often forget that basketball exists outside the conference.
Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.
Good point. ACC myopia
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 8, 2010 3:54 PM CST up reply actions
Damn right!
ACC is and will be the best NCAA basketball conference. LOL! I am from V.A. but on the boarder of N.C. so I know what you talking about!
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 8, 2010 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
jealous!
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Nov 8, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Cool, nice of the rookies to pose with a fan. And going out to get pizza, no less! :)
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 8, 2010 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
cool stuff man!
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 8, 2010 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
One thing though, how dare you not Neal before Gary.
[ "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
LOL
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 10, 2010 9:50 AM CST up reply actions
Okay, maybe its because I’m over the hill but I have to say I’m a little disappointed in Blair lately. I think his personal life is affecting his play on the court. I know he is still a kid but I’m hoping one of the older players will pull him aside and have a little chat with him. I wish he would tone down his tweets on twitter (did I say that right??) or open another account that he uses for close friends. I don’t expect them to be church boys but the reason I was drawn to the Spurs in the first place was their level of class. If the rumor is true about who DB is seeing, I bet his mama don’t know.
Not that I am comparing Tim to you know who but if I was a young player on the Spurs, I would be asking myself, what would Tim do?
Don’t get me wrong, I love this kid. Love to watch him play, to see how much he loves the game. Used to always have a big smile on his face.
Timmy D .... enough said.
i have no idea what you are talking about
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Nov 8, 2010 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Please, don’t be “over the Hill” — I understand that he played better against Houston Saturday night, and he’ll build on that.
Personal life meaning who he’s said to be dating, right? I’m sure that he realizes that he’s gotta play better if he expects to continue dating actresses and models. Then again, look who’s marrying Maria Sharapova….
The role model I think DeBeast might do well to emulate is Tony Parker. Our Frenchman has a glamorous Hollywood wife, but only after he took care of business (i.e. championships).
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 8, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
What I am talking about is posting personal stuff and using slang that is better off not in your public light. He also posts some awesome things about character and perseverance.
I think some of the attention has gone to his head, not surprising at his age, and has affected his game. Just a little adjusting and I think Blair will be right back on track. Maybe trying too hard to show off for the new GF when he better be worrying about Pop or he’ll have a little less junk in his trunk.
As far as Maria Sharapova, someone needs to step in and do an intervention before it goes too far!
Timmy D .... enough said.
Ahhh, I didn’t know about the Internet stuff. I thought you were referring to the rumors about him and Ashley whatshername.
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 8, 2010 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
Come on
LOL! the dude is young and isn’t getting into trouble so who cares who he dates and why he dates her. Twitter is stupid and a waste of time. The guy played great in the preseason and he was so called dating her then right? So why don’t we just take him playing bad as he isn’t doing well or the defense’s are playing good on him.
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 8, 2010 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
I’m feeling the same way about Blair. If he is dating that Ashley someone, based on her pictures, she is NOT someone a boy brings home to show off to his mom. I think it might affect him on court.
And I agree on the tweets, some of them I can’t even understand—I just skip those.
Hopefully one of the more mature Spurs can give him some advice.
Maybe it’s something only woman pick up on, but yep that’s most of what I am talking about. DeJuan’s mama is gonna twist one ear so bad, the other one is gonna get pulled right into his head!
I don’t use Twitter, just willing to read anything about the Spurs and they list several players twitter accounts on MYSA Spurs page. One word in particular I can not abide and he has used it several times, guess I should just not read his anymore. He has every right to put what he wants to on there, just surprised when you look at the great stuff he posts as well.
Timmy D .... enough said.
It is weird, I am pretty technology oriented but have never followed twitter. I just don’t get the appeal. Facebook, yes, I get the “village” concept. PtR, Oh yeah. But listening to random tweets from people just does not seem like a pleasurable way to spend my time.
Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.
Twitter is a haven for narcissists and voyeurs. I’m guessing that you’re neither. :)
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 8, 2010 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
+1
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 8, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
Aren’t about 95% of the posts done by others posting to his account? In fact the majority of the ones that would seem to come from his account (vs. to his account) seem to be various platitudes that make me wonder if he posts much at all. His facebook account that is linked to doesn’t seem to have anything posted by him since July, assuming that even that was his own post.
Now, I hope this is wrong, but I think these guys might just be kryptonite for our offense. Manu and RJ have been our best players this year, but Jax and Wallace might just be the best defensive wing combo in the league. Somebody else is going to have to step up, big time.
Then the Tony and Timmy show. And breakout performances by DeBeast and Hill.
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 8, 2010 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
Yay. I place the O/U on Technicals tonight at 5.
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
I’d say one for each coach, one for Jackson, one for Tony and one extra one somewhere. I just can’t see Crawford calling one on Tim.
No laughing tonight.
"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 8, 2010 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
much less incredulous looks or gestures.
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 8, 2010 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
Fuck it, Spurs by 40
"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
by spursfan87 on Nov 8, 2010 11:39 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
i think you are quite easily my most rec’d poster. :)
Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis
by SpursfanSteve on Nov 8, 2010 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
I strongly disagree about Diaw being better than THE BEAST, but whatever you crazy diamond
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 8, 2010 12:05 PM CST reply actions
I love Blair, but he’s been bad this year. I don’t know what the Mendoza line equivalent is in basketball, but 26.5% FG is just awful. Here’s hoping he proves me wrong.
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
His put-back attempts are waaaaaaaay too strong. They look more like volley ball spikes.
"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 8, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
Yes. Either too strong or not strong enough. Even when dunking. I cannot forget the time last year when he went up for the dunk but did not get enough air and clanked it.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Nov 8, 2010 2:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
The sad thing is not everybody has to go to bat in basketball, so to speak. If you don’t have a good shot or if you’re not a great offensive player, you can always pass the ball. Mendoza didn’t have a choice.
Blair’s in a slump and he needs to adjust by taking fewer shots. He went from 12 attempts per 36 last year to 10 this year, but his FTA plummeted from 4 to 1.5. At this point he needs to pass the ball.
yes, but if he reduces his shot attempts sharply, his defender might be tempted to sag off of him and double the ball-handler. DeBeast needs to have some game, be some kind of threat on offense, or he’ll be a liability.
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 8, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
This may be the fastest Spurs team since the Admiral retired. We are 4th in pace of the game – no defense.
25th in Opponets True Shooting %
30th in Opponets 3-point shooting%
21st in Opponets Turn Over Rate
11th in Defensive Rebound Rate
- A ray of hope – we are tied for 4th in Defensive Plays Rate (Block, charge, steal per100)
Offense
We are tied for 3rd with Phoenix! for points per game
tied for 4th in True Shooting %
8th for 3-Point %
2nd for Assist Rate
15th for Turn Over Rate
11th for Getting Blocked on Offense
20th for getting the line for freebies
9th for 3-Pointer Rate
Sumation – we pass the ball really well, we shoot 3s often and well, we get blocked too much, and we need to get to the line a lot more often. Oh and our defense is totally a joke
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
Too early. The 2010-11 Defense Project isn’t even a glimmer in Pop’s eye. When you tell me Spurs are 25th in shooting defense I ask how many games. We have a long way to go, yes, but that way of thinking assumes what we hope to bring about will resemble what we have now. It’s like you’re saying we’re sinking when the ships haven’t even launched the harbor yet.
Great preview and analysis, CH!
Of course these Pixie Bobs are having trouble scoring, which bodes well for the Spurs defense.
Hee, I was thinking our defense right now bodes well for the Pixie Bobs’ scoring.
Another factor that may be affecting our defense is overall pace (# of possessions per game). The current pace does help players like RJ 2.0, imho. But an offense that is too helter-skelter can mean that our transition defense suffers, because our guards/wings are out of position to limit easy/fast-break baskets by the opposing team. I really have to start watching our offense with a view towards defending the counter-attack, instead of just watching the pretty ball movement and players moving without the ball. It’s just really hard to remember to do that…
Still, there are things that the Spurs can do in the half-court defense. I’m sure Pop’s yelling them to play better D, but I wish he’d say something publicly like, “Our defense was lousy tonight, and it’s not gonna get the job done. We’re going to have to take it a step at a time; we’re not capable of playing lock-down defense for an entire quarter right now, much less an entire game. First step, do it for the period between time outs. Next, do it for a quarter, then for a half. Then, and only then, can we even think of dominating defense for a whole game.”
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 8, 2010 1:26 PM CST reply actions
It is still really early. Anything before the RRT is pretty much preseason for the Spurs, so I am content to see if they improve.
Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.
Oh, I expect to see them improve defensively. The question will be, will it be enough? Or will they be starting from too far back?
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 8, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
The Bobcats are shooting a high percentage… but they are 29th in the league when it comes to both turnovers and offensive boards. They’re also getting beat up inside (opp. 6 bpg)
"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 8, 2010 2:42 PM CST up reply actions
The Pixie Bobs is all Big50. He and I were both working on a preview, so we smushed them together. The intro is his, the preview/table stuff is mine.
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
Ahhh, then props to Big50 too!
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 8, 2010 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
So, I changed the settings of my time zone. I thought this was so that I could see the correct timing of the game for me?
I can still only see 6pm Spurs Time. Am I missing something here?
"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender
Thanks, although that doesn’t come in very handy when deciding if I should stay awake or go to bed.
The difference between a game at 1:00am and 2:00am is huge.
"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender
Yes. We just went off Daylight Saving Time over the weekend, so international PtR’rs may want to take note of that and adjust the clock they’ve been using for San Antonio 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 8, 2010 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
Re the apparent Mavs/Spurs defensive switcheroo. . .
doesn’t the competition have something to do with it too? The Mavs have played a bunch of really weak offensive teams like the Bobcats (24), Grizz (21). We both played the Clips who also suck (25) and gave up basically the same amount of points (they gave up 5 fewer, but I don’t know about adjusting for pace in that game). They have played Denver twice, who are obviously good, but gave up over 100 both times. It just seems like their defensive numbers are going to drop pretty quickly once they play more teams.
That’s just about the Mavs, though. I am really worried about our own defense. We’re 16 overall in defensive efficiency, but the gap between our team and some of the really good squads is more like a chasm. The shooting percentage numbers, especially being so horrible against the deep ball are depressing.
worst in the league at defending the 3 ball
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
hmmm… good points. But I think the article comparing the Spurs and Mavs makes the typical Dallas mistake of measuring their team against what another team does/did, rather than figuring out what they should be doing and putting their energies into that.
In other words, winners care more about measuring themselves against what they have and can do. I truly believe that, though the Spurs are aware of what other teams are doing, they’re honestly more interested in and focused on what and how they’re doing, relative to the standards they’ve set for themselves. In other words, they believe in their system, and that if everyone plays their role within that system, they will have as good a shot as any team to be the last team standing at the end of the 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 8, 2010 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Looking at the flow charts for Charlotte’s games – they are a team that starts out slow and puts forth all of their effort in the 4th hoping to pull out a win.
As long as we play like we have been, we should be fine – although the scare with not closing out Houston could come back to haunt us here if we play the same way
I think Phil Jackson has always recognized this as a weakness of the past few seasons – it seems the Lakers don’t really pour it on until the 2nd Half – meanwhile we are put into a lackadasical state by how good we are doing against the Lakers in the 1st Half
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
Then it’s key for the Spurs to put this game out of reach early. They really haven’t done that thus far this season, or at least they seem to be letting their opponents back into games after building big leads, so it would be a welcome change.
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 8, 2010 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
They’ve been true to form thus far… they’ve been coming out of halftime swinging, and then manage to let the other teams get back into the game late in the 3rd or during the 4th.
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 8, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
Spurs lost in Charlotte last season so this would represent a net gain for the new season. Better defense with continued good shooting should be enough. Let’s not give their players hope that this can be their night.
Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Too early to sweat about defensive stats imo. This part of the season is about getting the new guys acclimated and getting everybody on the same page. Getting the defense up to code is a few steps down the line…
We always start slow and if I have to choose between having the wins or the numbers. Shooting defense in particular goes up and down a lot between games, it’s reasonable to think we’re on a natural ‘slump’ there, however you want to say it
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