Spurs @ Magic Game Thread
by Tim C. on Mar 17, 2010 4:00 PM CDT
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PrintSan Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic, Mar 17, 2010 7:00 PM CDT
Wow, we're 65 games in and there's a team we still haven't faced yet this season. And this is a team that seems to be hitting their stride at just the right time, if you ignore the second half of their last game.
Sound familiar? Read on.
Also, get the view from the Magic fanbase at Orlando Pinstriped Post.
Our guys are also on a roll lately, but scared us when they almost lost a huge lead last night. Still, we've been on a pretty nice run lately. Let's ask a former Spur what he thinks of San Antonio's 8-1 record in its last 9 games.
Image badly blatantly photoshopped from Boston.com & Getty Images.
Likely Starters
 Spurs (40-25) |
Position |  Magic (47-21) |
| George Hill | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Manu Ginobili | SG | Vince Carter |
| Richard Jefferson | SF | Mickael Pietrus |
| Tim Duncan | PF | Rashard Lewis |
| Antonio McDyess | C | Dwight Howard |
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Officials |
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| Bob Delaney | Mark Lindsay | Rodney Mott |
Key to the Game
Perimeter Defense - Dwight is going to destroy us on the interior - that's a given. But, if you take away his help, the Magic are vulnerable. Crisp, decisive rotations and timely help defense - like we saw during most of last night's game against Miami - will be the key to whether or not the Spurs can put this one in the "W" column.
Watching the Game
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Rest Duncan and/or Manu or guarantee me a win, Pop! I want to see Garrett Temple before his 10 days are up!
Looks like you got your wish, unfortunately
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Mar 17, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Here are Orlando’s last games against playoff teams:
Loss to Charlotte by 7 in Orlando
Win over Lakers by 2 in Orlando
Win over Miami by 16 in Orlando
Win over Cavs by 6 in Orlando
Loss to Mavs by 10 in Orlando
Those are the only 5 games since the ASG, 5, all at home. In 2010, they were 12-10 going into the all star break. We’ve played 4 since the ASG, winning against OKC and PHX in SA and @ MIA, but dropping a gift @ CLE.
From Spurs Haiku:
Howard blocks Manu
He says " Everybody gets blocked"
His will blocks his fear.
- Tonights pivotal game versus Magic
by hilltoppersancho on Mar 17, 2010 4:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I turned the game on last night when the Spurs were up by something like 29. I turned the game off once the lead got down to double digits and kept it off until I checking the final score and assuring myself that we were in the clear. Then I watched the post-game coverage.
The question tonight—should I start watching from the get-go? Should I wait until the second half? Should I stay far, far away from the television and let them have an easy win? Should I reiterate that I don’t believe in mojo, so screw it, I’m watching the game if I want to? I’m so torn. . . .
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
My advice (to be taken or left)…….
Screw it and watch from the get-go. Know that in the event of a loss, however, I will hold you personally responsible for ruining my wednesday. Retaliation may include, but is by no means limited to—tarring/feathering and open mockery on whatever street you happen to be.
Consider yourself warned. Proceed at your own risk!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
by spursfan4ever on Mar 17, 2010 5:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Join in and enjoy the fireworks. Your lovely mojo can only help us. Don’t listen to the mojo naysayers.
Wait, you’re one of them? Oh, no. Hmmm, I think if you’re drinking and watching, you’re probably ok to watch.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
by bellasa on Mar 17, 2010 7:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We’re on the up and up. Reinforcements are needed.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I voted maybe in the poll. It very well could be a turning point if we play well for 48 minutes and RJ has another good/strong game. If he disappears/disappoints then it’s the same old, same old.
I wonder if Duncan or Ginobili or both sit. I doubt both would sit, but wouldn’t be surprised if Duncan did.
Honestly, I feel like the Magic are one of the teams in the league that the Spurs can’t beat. They are built similarly but are younger and more athletic. Shard is a better version of Bonner. Carter is a slightly better version of Jefferson. They have no one for Manu and Howard is younger than Duncan. I still like our chances, but I’m expecting to lose.
Carter = Manu
Pietrus = Bowen
Neither of them is as good, mind you… but they do similar things.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
I’ll be able to watch the first half. I have to DVR the rest (and ignore my cell phone updates).
"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 Mar 17, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
I expect/hope to see tonight:
- a lot of missed free throws by Howard
- a lot of made free throws by Duncan/Manu/RJ
- Mahinmi dunks on one end and his fouls on Howard on another
- Bonner making and Lewis missing 3s
- fouled out Howard
- Carter frustrated by defense
- angry Ginobili taking over the game
We should start rebuilding around Durant
Hmmmm……me likey angry Manu!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
by spursfan4ever on Mar 17, 2010 5:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
May be you’ll like this haiku then. It was inspired by your comment.
We should start rebuilding around Durant
Happy Saint Patrick’s day that I just realized was today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qO66Rmi1Mw
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
If the Spurs don’t double Howard like they’ve done the past few years will win easy. Let Howard get his and stay at home on the shooters. The Suns analogy works but Jameer can’t break down the D like Nash can so its really a worse (offensively) version of the old Suns.
And RJ has to attack the paint mercilessly.
Bloody Elbow guys: I'm bob0912 on MMA Playground
i hope vujacic gets hit by a truck hauling stray cats that claw his eyes out before using his skull as a brood den.--kalone
You beat me to it.
Neither he nor Gob were prepared for the challenges of using cats to catch a seal.
You gonna make it to the game in Phx tim ? I dunno if im going. Its so expensive for a good seat. And im ordering HD cable tomorrow anyway.
That league pass sure is tempting though. Its now only 25 bucks for the rest of the season.
I would get it in a heartbeat and skip cable for the regular season if only it was in hi definition…..I might do it anway.
Crappy teams fear us !
My stomach needs to dominate these pringles.
Neither he nor Gob were prepared for the challenges of using cats to catch a seal.
You mind manning the emails tonight? I got some things to do around the apt to get it in shape to move, but I’ll be listening to the TV.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
I hate to tell you this, but your avatar isn’t exactly unique. Someone on the Orlando SBN blog is using the exact same one.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
I just read the urban dictionary entry for it. Rainbow.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Hah, I wonder who got there first.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s cool. As long as it’s not my boss.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha lol those so called experts picked the Mavs to beat us in the first round.
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
A little early to be predicting the seedings isnt it? I guess they need something to talk about
Crappy teams fear us !
The Mavs had one when they beat us last year. (see Quotes page)
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I prefer to face the Mavs in the 2nd round so TP can get his bearings first.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I actually dont prefer meeting them at all. The sight for paper plane makes me want to punch him in his face.
I guess if we HAD to have a crappy 5 to 8th seed ( lookin quite possible) ..it would be nice to upset one of the two toughest teams right off the bat in Denver or the Lakers …
Silver has a point in wanting to play the Mavs first so Parker can get his bearings. But im afraid we will need him even against just the Mavs in the first round.
Crappy teams fear us !
Nah, they’re going to be too low of a seed.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
I don’t think so. They’ll probably make it, but they’re not a real threat to anyone.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
Switch the seeds and I’ll love it.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
Word. Although I like our chances against the Thunder with a healthy Parker. With or without homecourt
Crappy teams fear us !
Yeah, OKC seems to be the one team that smallball and Blair work wonders against consistently.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
So, I’ve been trying out Google Chrome as some of you advised. It’s pretty neat and the extensions are cool, but I hate how it doesn’t open PDF files on the browser itself.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
Firefox. Is it that old school already?
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi all
I have a friend who is a Magic fan coming over to watch the game. I hope we win ‘cause I don’t want to punch him if we don’t.
Going for the first even year championship!
I hope we win, too. However I give you permission to punch away if we don’t. You know, just in case you needed permission.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
by bellasa on Mar 17, 2010 7:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone watching the Blair profile on ESPN right now?
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
Not me. What’s it talking about? Also, how many minutes ’til game time?
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh, it’s over now. It was just about his lack of ACL’s, and how he’s a unique medical case. Game time should be in about 5 minutes.
Spurs Basketball. Improving [other] NBA teams since 2010! - swgeek
what up!!!
I hate DST, games are starting too early now
"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
AArggghh! Fucking online league pass is blacked out again, guess as it is on ESPN. I am not paying for this shit again.
Everyone, please remember tonight South Park will show the new Tiger Woods episode.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
Argh.. please, no foul trouble tonight.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:10 PM CDT reply actions
The former J-Kidd feeders starting out strong.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
wide open
"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
Where’s that vaunted 3-point defense?
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate those shots by TD
"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
pop hates malik
"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
Bonner really needs to shoot better…
…and dominate Fisher.
...!!
by transgojobot on Mar 17, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Hows it going?
"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
great….
"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 Mar 17, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Another three? Are you kidding me?
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
Because they don’t put Spurs vs. Clippers on national TV
by doggydogworld1 on Mar 17, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
well Bonner, Mase and Bogans are playing together at the same 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
so is Snow, Lightening and Fang
"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 Mar 17, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If things don’t improve quickly I’ll have to open up a beer.
Going for the first even year championship!
do it man!
"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 Mar 17, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m torn between a beer and doritos + salsa sonora + lemon
Going for the first even year championship!
I was waiting on my Magic fan friend to come over but he just text me saying he won’t make it.
Going for the first even year championship!
That’s one less act of violence for today.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
what is roger mason doing in as PG?
"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
as usual…damn
"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 Mar 17, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Down 10 with Howard in foul trouble. Gonna be a long night.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
wow
"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 Mar 17, 2010 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Where are our starters? I don’t see Tim, Tony, Dice, Finley and Ratliff. Does Pop think that our bench can win against Orlando?
We should start rebuilding around Durant
Os bench in too, right?
"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 Mar 17, 2010 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
aA
there is a reason no one picked to him up
"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
I don’t understand Pop sometimes were doing bad defensively, why not bring in your defensive players.
So far Hill has taken only one shot. We need more out of him.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
Where’s RJ?
"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
He’s in. Took Pop so long to get him back in.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
37% shooting vs. the Magic’s 59%. Yep, a double-digit deficit sounds just about right.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:54 PM CDT reply actions
It doesn’t seem as simple as shooting but I hope it is so.
Going for the first even year championship!
At the moment, seems like we just can’t make shots.
by silverandblack_davis on Mar 17, 2010 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Pops probably already got his hand on the white flag. ( Cant say I blame him…)
Crappy teams fear us !