Spurs @ Rockets: Pregame Thread
by Tim C. on Feb 26, 2010 1:28 PM CST
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PrintSan Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets, Feb 26, 2010 7:30 PM CST
We've got a game against the worst team in our division tonight. And by "worst in our division", I mean they're sitting right at .500 for the season. After starting the year by blowing away everyone's expectation, the Houston Scolas have fallen back to earth. However, prior to the trade deadline, they acquired a first-class wing scorer in Kevin Martin. The Spurs should be very wary of this team.
Losing this game would be unacceptable, and I'm hoping for a dominant performance to show that this Spurs team really has turned things around.
On the other hand, Tony Parker has food poisoning and may not play.
Likely Starters
 Spurs [32-23] |
Position |  Rockets [28-28] |
Roger Mason? |
G | Aaron Brooks |
| George Hill | G | Kevin Martin |
| Keith Bogans | F | Shane Battier |
| Tim Duncan | F | Luis Scola |
| Antonio McDyess | C | Chuck Hayes |
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Officials |
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| Tony Brothers | Pat Fraher | Derek Richardson |
Once again, we failed to do a preview, so leave your pregame comments and discussion here.
Final Note
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Food poisoning? Dear FSM what did Eva eat?
GTFOML!
by the little o on Feb 26, 2010 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
Really? There should be a rule against self-congratulatory posts.
Wait a minute… sorry, never mind little o. I forgot I was on PtR for a moment.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
no worries bella, you will do it one day too I hope.
GTFOML!
by the little o on Feb 27, 2010 4:19 AM CST up reply actions
It has transmogrified from boo-boo status right into beloved PtR meme status.
How can you complain about that? You made a mark on the site and I hear whining as a result.
Do you hear LatinD making negative sounds about otstanding? Is WVATS out there grumbling about brillian and amazine? Do you ever hear me griping about gowning on trees?
What’s that? … Really? … No one at all?
Well, I guess that last one isn’t a very good example, but that doesn’t invalidate my point.
Rest the Croissant!
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Just asking.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
It has transmogrified from boo-boo status right into beloved PtR meme status.
I like it more when Tim Kness makes a PtR appearance than Tony’s need to dominate Fisher. Speaking of which, why didn’t anyone abuse the hell outta that meme over Valentine’s Day weekend? Too easy?
...!!
by transgojobot on Feb 26, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
It’s really hard to describe just how much I love the whole Tim Kness thing. It’s one of my personal favorites and I think it’s awesome every time it’s referenced well. But it would completely die if it was overused.
Parker dominates Fisher is different because it actually still works as an “almost” everyday thing. Do I laugh at it every time? No. But the ubiquitous nature of its usage kind of works for it, not against it. It’s a rare meme that you can say that about.
Rest the Croissant!
Sorry, I’m a little cranky. I’ll get over it. :)
by CapHill on Feb 26, 2010 6:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN5zvLI512I
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Feb 26, 2010 2:48 PM CST reply actions
Tony may not play....
but MG damn sure better. I saw that game the other nite when he stuffed bigD…..DAMN, that was sweeeeeet!! I’m sure it made all the highlight reels, I mean, it’s not like Manu never blocks a shot….but C’MON MAN!!!! That was off the hook!! He was playing like a man possessed….“Manu blocks the shot….Manu passes….Manu shoots….Manu scores….Manu steals the ball” Well you get the picture…he decided to win that game, with or without the help of his teammates!!
I don’t think Tony not playing is much of an issue. The Spurs need him healthy for the playoffs to go very far, so I’d rather he take a week or two off now and try and fully heal (or get closer). He didn’t play the final quarter of the last game and the Spurs won. As long as Manu plays like he has been playing, they should do fine.
I was cussing him out the other day
And you didn’t call me? WTF?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
by bellasa on Feb 26, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
WTF was I thinking!
Bella, from this day forward I promise to include you in my Tony Parker bitch sessions.
George Hill is playing great basketball right now. If Tony doesn’t play, we are ok with our starting line up. Manu will play the point with the second unit. Tony needs to rest so he can run around Derek Fisher in the playoffs.
Most of the time when Tony’s out, Pop uses two of our three remaining ballhandlers(Manu, George, Roger) at a time, which is actually a smart strategy. That way, it relieves some of the pressure of just one guy having to set everything up.
Fire Pop from the Spurs! Fire Bonner from basketball! Fire your mother from child-rearing!
Once again, I won’t be able to join the game thread party, as I’ll be busy playing the triangle. This does bode well, though, for the Spurs chance of winning. Have fun without me and a few drinks for me.
I’m in, too… I’ll do my part to keep the alkie participation at proper PtR level.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I am at work. Champagne in one hand from a release celebration, coffee in the other hand. Ready for the game!
Congrats!
Release celebration? Prison? School? Probationary Status?
I’m confounded.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Product release. Well, release of a particular version of the product :). Though prison sounds more cool, maybe I will go with that.
I think you should stick with product release. I hear prison is not nearly as fun as it appears to be. Who would have thunk it?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
bella, we need uniform drinks, since i of course have already bought my booze, you need to go get Guinness, irish whiskey and baileys…..car bombs are delicious
I’ve never tried, but reading Stamplers post made me curious. I really need to order that next time.
I’m thinking a nice salad with Champagne & grapefruit juice would work really well tonight.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
champagne and juice is really going to ruin my uniform drinking idea
by jakob_taylor on Feb 26, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
Oooh, but what a great idea for a poll question. The PtR drink of choice. And I’m willing to try all options before we pick a winner. Cuz I’m a giver… it’s what I do.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Great idea, bella. Where’s Ed? We have a new poll! I’m looking forward to trying all of the options.
by CapHill on Feb 26, 2010 6:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If you have a little cranberry juice, pour in a little. You’ll thank me later.
by CapHill on Feb 26, 2010 6:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
LatinD check your email. I might not be here for the tip, so if you could take care of adding that link for me (in the email)…
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Feb 26, 2010 6:19 PM CST reply actions
A little something light and delicate to get you in the mood. ;)
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
GSG!!!!!
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
If we can contain Scola this one should be our’s
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
He’s a 40% shooter. Let him chuck away.
Fire Pop from the Spurs! Fire Bonner from basketball! Fire your mother from child-rearing!
I’m more concerned with the up-and-coming big man than a chucker
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
I freely admit, I simply haven’t had much opportunity to say that lately.
Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.
Check your e-mails, people. You’ll like what you see there.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
has anyone noticed that Tim has been less dominant as of late (not including this start to this game)
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
What the hell do you expect with Finley and Bogans both playing pop.
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
agreed – Bogans is crap
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
true as well
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
The DUDE
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
guaranteed $$$$
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
exaclty
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
see above
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
Sup people. How bad is it?
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Bad
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
Going to go watch the DAILY SHOW – BBL
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
You’re a True Fan™
Fire Pop from the Spurs! Fire Bonner from basketball! Fire your mother from child-rearing!
always
"Mr. Gilmore 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 Feb 26, 2010 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
I guess our new strategy is start slow, let them get their run early, then fight and fight and come back later for the lose.
Rather than our old strategy of starting strong, getting a lead and then giving it up in the end for the lose.
Yes. It’s one of those things that sound better when you’re recreating them in your head.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
At this rate the final score will be 56 to 124.
That’s how we do it vs the worst team in the division.
Are we in danger of falling out of the playoffs?
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Well at least the game will be over early so I can go on to my other plans for the evening.
Better to have a blow out quick loss than a drawn out tiring close back and forth eventually loss.
Scola wouldnt have so many points if we wouldnt of let him wide open play after pLAY
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
Aha. With your “died and died” comment, I thought you were implying that the Spurs can’t win that way.
Rest the Croissant!
Nah. We have won that way. In fact, the last time I checked all the truly successful teams rely on the 3. They just make their shots.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
::sigh:: Oh, what’s that phrase again? FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU
Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.
Do you usually watch the games and lurk? Or watch the beginnings?
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
Because I usually see you commenting at the beginning of the games but not during.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
Quiet.
It’s probably more of the depressing factor, and I start getting tired, too.
Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.
The way you make LatinD shut up, and the boot you have as your avatar can’t just be a coincidence.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
Ah. I’m here for the whole game, and I think I usually do make some comments throughout—but I say less as the games go on, that’s true.
Hilariously maladjusted. But for all the right reasons.
Its a 48 minute game. We got this
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Yes ginobili take it to the hole and good things will happen.
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
I fixed you know what, for those who read their emails.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Feb 26, 2010 8:13 PM CST reply actions
Why in gods name is Finley in and manu isnt
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
So what happened to the Spurs I saw in the last game
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Feb 26, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions
wow this game is a big pile of suck so far.
free george hill!
by sleep research facility on Feb 26, 2010 8:19 PM CST reply actions
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