Game #47: San Antonio Spurs @ Sacramento Kings
by CapHill on Feb 3, 2010 4:37 PM CST
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Does anyone else find the Burger King as creepy as I do?
This weekend is the Super Bowl, a reason for everyone to get together at parties and watch commercials. Let's hope that Burger King didn't buy any time. Their mascot really creeps me out. If that was the first thing I ever saw in the morning, I'm fairly certain the King would no longer be with us.
One of the quarterbacks in the Super Bowl is Peyton Manning. Manning just might be the best famous athlete pitchman of our times. Although I can never remember what products he endorses, I generally like his commercials, as Manning is more than willing to poke fun at himself and to let his geek flag fly. But what does this have to do with basketball? Absolutely nothing, except that the Burger King mascot is the first thing that popped into my head when I realized that I was previewing the Kings. Plus, this lovely discussion about commercials allows me to embed this parody, one of the best skits ever done by SNL with a pro athlete. Enjoy. Warning: There is some bad language, but it's all bleeped out, so everyone should be good. I just didn't want to upset the sensitive natures of Hipuks and Romes.
Now onto the actual basketball related stuff. And since this is the first game of the annual Rodeo Road TripTM, feel free to fret/comment more about the state of the Spurs here.
 San Antonio Spurs @ Sacramento Kings Where: ARCO Arena - Sacramento, CA When: February 3, 2010; 9:00 PM Spurs time Watch: FSNSW (SA), CSN-CA (Sacramento)
How They Stack Up
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Matchups
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 George Hill Pop's Favorite |
Point Guard Beno has found some success in Sacramento, despite what we thought of him while he was a Spur. George has played well in Tony's stead. Although The Wee Frenchman would definitely get the white box, Udrih and Hill are pretty even. Also, Tony needs to dominate Fisher.
Advantage: Tied |
 Beno Udrih Not Pop's Favorite |
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 Manu Ginobili The Chemist |
Shooting Guard Martin has been inconsistent since coming back from injury, although he has dropped over 20 points in his last 3 games. Manu didn't have his best game in the last outing. Gino needs to not worry about scoring or forcing his shot on the offensive end. However, our favorite ARGENTINE is a superior facilitator who brings the intangibles. Advantage: Spurs |
 Kevin Martin Back from Injury |
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 Richard Jefferson Realized Potential? |
Small Forward Green might turn into a good NBA player, but I don't remember his game at all from any of the Kings games I've seen this season. Rage has strung together some good games lately, showing an all-around game. RJ no longer looks lost on the floor and I've seen some glimpses on why Pop wanted him as a Spur. Advantage: Spurs |
 Donte Green Potential |
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 Tim Duncan The Man |
Power Forward Thompson has improved his numbers from his Rookie campaign, averaging 13.3 ppg and 8.8 rpg. He seems to be a positive example of a big man reaching his potential. However, the old man is still averaging a 20-10 (yes, I rounded up). Timmeh gets the white box. Advantage: Spurs |
 Jason Thompson Good Young Big Man |
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 Antonio McDyess Dice! |
Center Dice had a heck of a game against the Nuggets. And his reinsertion into the starting lineup has had a positive effect on the interior defense. Dice should try to take advantage of Hawes' lack of mobility on defense. However, Hawes has offensive skills in the low post and has a significant height advantage. The Kings have two good, young bigs - not fair.
Advantage: Kings |
 Spencer Hawes Yet Another Young Big Man |
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 DeJuan Blair Needs More Burn |
Bench & Role Players The bench has been a strong point for the Spurs all season, however with the return of Bonner and FinPerro, the rotations have been out of whack. Hill is starting, taking away some of our firepower. And for those who are still unsure, DEBEAST NEEDS MORE PLAYING TIME! The Kings have a group of solid bench players, with the veterans Nocioni and Rodriguez and the young rookies Casspi and Brockman (who would both be great Spurs), not to mention Fatality. It's a tie. Advantage: Tied |
 Andres Nocioni Not Our Argentine |
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 Gregg Popovich Angry |
CoachWestphal had his young team playing well earlier this season, but the Kings had an awful January, winning only 3 games. Pop showed emotion after the last game. Let's hope it lights a fire under the players. Advantage: Spurs |
 Paul Westphal Killer Horse Game |
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Other Factors
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Intangibles |
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Although the Spurs didn't look great on Sunday, the Kings have been positively awful lately. Advantage: Spurs |
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Mojo |
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I probably won't be able to watch the game, which is good news for the Spurs. Advantage: Spurs |
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Keys To The Game
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Strength of ScheduleThis is the first game of the annual RRT, with a SEGABABA at Portland tomorrow night. The Spurs are coming off a tough loss to the Moonmen on Sunday, but have had two days of rest. The Kings lost a close one to Denver Monday night. Sacramento is coming in with one day of rest, and don't play again until Friday evening. Last Time They MetThe Spurs won their first meeting with Sacramento back in December, winning 118-106. The Spurs won 3 of the 4 quarters, and this was one of RJ's best games of the year. A repeat of this performance would make Romes really happy. |
Some Other ReadingKingsSactown Royalty - The Kings' SBN blog. Run by Ziller, it's a very active site with some great chops. Spurs48 Minutes of Hell: The best TrueHoop team blog. If you haven't been visiting lately, shame on you. Their insightful musings have been otstanding lately, especially with the addition of Jesse and Andrew. |
Where to Tune In
TVThis game will be aired on Fox Sports Net SW in SA and CSN-CA in Sacramento. If you have cable or satellite, you'll have to look up your individual channel. And of course, there's always League Pass for the haves. For the have nots, read on. OnlinePlease don't post links to illegal game feeds in the game thread. Links to illegal feeds are not permitted on SBNation, but you can probably find them out there on the internets if you're resourceful and desperate. In fact, nobody can stop you from googling "atdhe". You can also shoot an email to poundingtherockmail@yahoo.com for more assistance. NBA League Pass audio is still free this year, so check it out. RadioIf you're in the San Antonio area and aren't near a TV, tune in to WOAI (1200 AM). |
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Oh, yeah: the Creepy King looks like Howard Keel, if anyone is old enough to remember the star of so many old musicals (and the Dallas TV series when he was older and grayer).
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. GOOMTA, Lauri.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Get Out Of My . . . Transit Authority?
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Did you forget about this?
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
We’re sorry, currently our video library can only be streamed within the United States.
I’m not sure whether I hate the comma splice more, or the fact that I can’t view the video.
But it’s actually a good thing, considering that I managed to shield myself from multimedia that has cursing in it. I can’t fucking stand bad words.
Is the King creepy?: 2 votes for yes.
Lastly, if—while scouting NJ and Mil a few years back—the FO had secretly been saying that RJ would one day play like shit, then yes, our SF has realized his potential. Many of you say “gradual improvement”; I say, “he’s been sucking (almost unnoticeably) less recently.”
Hope we in.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
and hooray for an 11 AM start!
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Feb 2, 2010 11:56 PM CST up reply actions
If it isn’t the Rodeo Trip. This will make us or break us, build us or destroy us, tax us or tax evasion.
This is where we start fighting for that inch (TWSS), that fucking inch, because life is a game of inches, and John Holmes was the best person in the world.
Gentleman, let’s do this.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
Been meaning to ask you does this mean you are no longer under the tutelage of Randy Tutelage?
Which of these things is not like the others? 15 NBA Championships, most wins in NBA history, current NBA champions, lost by 20 to the F'ing Spurs.
No. Turns out he was a necrophiliac pedophile….And you think you know people.
I think you will like where new the sig comes from though. It’s from a black ops patch that the 509th Bomb Wing, which tested the B-2 bomber, used.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
From wiki:
A motto on an unofficial military patch of the U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing reads Gustatus similis pullus, Dog Latin for “Tastes like chicken.”
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 3, 2010 12:40 AM CST up reply actions
How many minutes will Pop play Timmy? They’ve had two days off but with the next night in Portland, which game does Pop prioritize? I hope he keeps TD under 30 minutes (14 per half) in Sac and around 32 in Portland. The other guys need to carry the win in game one of this trip.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I think Pop would rather play Timmy against the weaker Sacramento team as backwards as that may seem.
I don’t know why I agree with this but I’m getting the same feeling. Although unlikely, I wouldn’t be surprised if Tim played +30 minutes both nights.
I’m hoping the Spurs can route these guys (and early) so they can go into Portland with the starters fresh and the bench in a rhythm. That and I have a few Blaaaiiir pics ready to go. :)
"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 Feb 3, 2010 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
It does seem counter intuitive, but I think you stack the deck against the team you are supposed to beat. It is inexcusable to lose to Sacramento. Then you put our guys out there and see if they can outwork and out-hustle Portland which is a tough game with Duncan. This is mildly similar to how we let our guys play OKC without Duncan but he had played the Lakers the night before.
I don’t like how it seems to always end up that TD plays the first night and not the second. I would rather view it based on matchups or with a hard-line plan to limit him to under 30 in night one (vs weaker team) and play him if he feels good in night number two (as he did in Memphis).
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
That’s indeed a mascot that can give you nightmares. Here’s your regular dose of Burger King-related news.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 3, 2010 3:11 AM CST reply actions
You have much to learn, young padawan.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 3, 2010 7:01 AM CST up reply actions
completely apropos of nothing, you know how if you have an account on youtube, you get recommendations on the front page when you visit? well, this was what greeted me this evening:
yeah thanks youtube…
free george hill!
by sleep research facility on Feb 3, 2010 6:36 AM CST reply actions
One mention of the Derek Fisher shot and a bunch of blurred porn. All in all, not that bad.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
youtube, not redtube…
free george hill!
by sleep research facility on Feb 3, 2010 7:17 AM CST up reply actions
Also, Tony needs to dominate Fisher.
What?
"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 Feb 3, 2010 7:05 AM CST reply actions
Here’s the explanation.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Ha… eventually were going to keep so much of everyone’s screw ups in posts we won’t have room for original material.
"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 Feb 3, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
In “Last Time They Met”, that was our second meeting…..
Our first meeting was Halloween’s “Bat-MANU!!!!” night. Tonight we go for another season series win.
Current Season Series Wins: Washington, Milwaukee, and Golden State. Pretty weak.
Hey, are you calling Washington a weak team?
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 3, 2010 8:03 AM CST up reply actions
"People need to step up and start making shots," Popovich said.
SAC is the 9th scoring team, we are the 12th.
If this is the focus tonight I better take a double dose of medication tonite.
No TP and we are going to go into their gym and out score em.
Hmmmm what’s wrong with this picture?
It’s time for the
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by J.R. Wilco on Feb 3, 2010 3:28 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Horseback-riding Street Prank?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
I really can’t believe that I’m having to explain this. I thought it was about a obvious as I could get. The answer is:
Rodeo Road Trip
I really hope that my sarcasmometer’s just on the fritz, and not that you guys didn’t get it.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
get it fixed. i hope it’s still under warranty.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Feb 3, 2010 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
It totally is. When I first purchased it, I popped for the in-store service plan; which I never do, by the way. But I knew that, as much as I was shelling out for the thing, I’d kick myself if I ever had an issue with it and it was outside the manufacturer’s warranty period.
It’s a good thing too. They said the whole thing was fried to the core. The tech mumbled something about “sustained use, far beyond the intended scope of the device” but you shouldn’t name it “Heavy Duty” and then cop-out like that.
Anyway, I’ve got a brand new unit and didn’t have to pay anything extra. Woo hoo! I’m back in business.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
You’re lucky they didn’t find out about all your hacks and mods. That’s grounds for voiding the warranty, you know.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
But jrw is right – if they advertise it as “heavy duty”, one Pop press conference shouldn’t fry the innards. It’s gets expensive to replace a sarcasmometer once a month.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
That was on the previous model that I’d bought on the cheap and beefed up with all of those after market parts. But thanks for reminding me of it. Makes me smile to think of that old thing, held together by gaff tape, bondo and moxy. Operating at levels that were several orders of magnitude beyond its design. Sensing sarcasm so subtle that I had to connect an additional LCD screen to even be able to display the results.
Those were the days.
No, the one that failed recently was your run of the mill Consumer Reports “Best of Breed” with no personality, but more power than 20 of my old unit (which lasted through a season and a half.)
If this replacement fails as well, I just might be forced to build myself a new one from the ground up. I’m actually ready, to tell you the truth, since I’ve been sketching out designs ever since I saw the board diagnostics for my current model.
If that does happen — man, look out.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
by J.R. Wilco on Feb 4, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Tyreke Evans
Its funny, Evans wasn’t bought up in this recap at all and is probably their best all around player.
It’s clear fact that we can’t afford to go any worse than 7-1 for this rodeo trip (I gave the hobbled, but freakishly good Portland team benefit of the doubt- I hate the Lakers and I hope my hatred is enough for us to win and hopefully the poor finishes against Denver twice now are enough for the Spurs to finally beat them); but seriously, we are behind freakin’ Utah and a two to three game losing streak or losses in general can put us out of playoff contention; the time for consistency is now or never, at least at the end of February I’ll know whether or not to just root for Lebron in the finals
Looks like we will both probably end up rooting for Lebron.
Just finished watching “More Than A Game” dam good movie.
The ALL the Spurs should watch that movie, I bet the Cavs have seen it because they are playing like it.
There is one scene in particular where Lebron says it all. “We are blowing teams out with DEFENSE.”
Or maybe someone can convince Pop to watch it, hell doesn’t matter to me, but somebody from the Spurs need to see it.
the preview over at sactownroyalty has some really funny comments concerning some spurs.
Here’s one as an example.
GTFOML!
Surely Brockman can’t be quite the HBF that Blair is.
Can he? He can?
Well, I’ll bet he’s never taken a man’s arm off at the shoulder.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
Brockman’s no HBF. But his rebounding rate is similar to Blair’s. I give Brockman the edge on defense, and Dejuan the edge on offense. They’re both really good rebounders though.
GTFOML!
Yeah, after my analysis of each player, Blair goes and pummels Brockman. This might be partly due to the fact that I always try to compare our players humbly when compared to other ones, for the sake of the mojo. What I really wanted to say was that Brockman’s D is a bit better than Blair’s but Blair’s O is much better than Brockman’s, but I guess Blair showed me. Of course, after this Blair will probably score no points against Portland. I hate to be in this kind of situation.
GTFOML!
End of the Game
Kings come out on fire in the 4th and build the lead to 15. But like usual, our young guys get too relaxed and the Spurs come roaring back, scoring 9 unanswered as Tim Duncan and Manu lead the way. Donté has a clutch block on Jefferson and Jefferson also makes a silly turnover and the Kings end up winning the game by 5.
There goes 2 minutes of my life. ::sigh::
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 3, 2010 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
I blame Mike and his simulations. He disappeared and everything went downhill from there. Where’s that guy?
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 3, 2010 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
7 pm – look at the West Coast time. You will be in that time zone until you hit Arizona.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Okay everyone, it looks like Evans is a go for tonight but Thompson is out. Have fun discussing the game without me!
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Okay, thanks, Cap. But before you go, here. Have some elastic water.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 3, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
I want Bosh.
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2010/02/03/20100203_bosh_intw.nba/?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Ahmad interviews him…
“I always feel that I can get better. You might as well.”
Man I’d love to see this guy a Spur. For say, RJ and change. But with RJ’s numbers so bad and Bosh being the franchise player, I doubt it’ll happen without some other factors coming into play.
Hey, I got a question for you people in the San Antonio time zone. I hate when my team plays back east during the week because the games start at 4:00 PM (L A time) instead of the usual 7:30 PM. But since the Spurs are on the west coast, the game tonight doesn’t start until 9:00 PM San Antonio time.
So my question is which is worse? A mid-week game that starts at 4:00 PM or one that starts at 9:00 PM? Just curious.
Which of these things is not like the others? 15 NBA Championships, most wins in NBA history, current NBA champions, lost by 20 to the F'ing Spurs.
Yeah, at 9pm you can at least stay up and watch it, some of us are stuck at work until 6pm sometimes. =/
I’m mountain time so I get the best of both worlds. w00t! =D
Yeah, even though I can work from home it is still a killer to get everything done by 4:00. And even with a real understanding boss ducking out of the office several times over a two-week east coast trip gets real old.
Which of these things is not like the others? 15 NBA Championships, most wins in NBA history, current NBA champions, lost by 20 to the F'ing Spurs.
Those Sunday day games tend to take up most of the day. But unfortunately they are usually really compelling match-ups.
I hate to say it but I might be nodding off if the games started at 9:00PM instead of 7:30, especially if I had a beer or two.
Which of these things is not like the others? 15 NBA Championships, most wins in NBA history, current NBA champions, lost by 20 to the F'ing Spurs.
Nodding off? During your favorite team’s game? Just what kind of fan are you?
Oh, that’s right, you’re a Lakers fan. Sorry, I almost forgot.
Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10
Yeah, but you got to remember we don’t have all that drama youse guys got.
Which of these things is not like the others? 15 NBA Championships, most wins in NBA history, current NBA champions, lost by 20 to the F'ing Spurs.
by olf on Feb 4, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
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