Game 2 Preview: Spurs @ Mavs
by CapHill on Apr 21, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
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PrintGame 2 in this series is upon us. Although the PtR "Staff" has already produced the epic Series Preview (which I highly recommend you revisit for the 'chops alone), I thought it would be a good idea to throw together a preview for Game 2 based upon what we saw in Game 1. First hackish preview of the playoffs after the jump.
 San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks [Game 2] Where: American Airlines Arena - Dallas, TX When: April 21, 2010; 8:30 PM Spurs time Watch: TNT
How They Stack Up
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 George Hill |
Point Guard I'm going on the assumption that Hill will play. Let's hope his ankle (and confidence) have returned to health. At this point, I only want George to concentrate on locking down Kidd on defense. Any offense will be gravy, yet if he plays, he must be aggressive. We did miss his corner pockets on Monday. Although Kidd has slowed down, he can still run the offense and dish the rock. The Spurs need to guard him on the 3-pt line, while trying to exploit his oldness on the defensive end. Yes, this blurb on Kidd is a repeat from Sunday's preview. Can you tell me it's not still applicable? Advantage: Dallas |
 Jason Kidd |
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 Manu Ginobili |
Shooting Guard Butler has a good shooting night on Sunday. So far, he's been able to produce, but count me among the skeptical with his odds to hit some of those crazy shots consistently. Manu did not play like a dog on Sunday. Here's hoping he has sprinkled his magic Argentine dust on a few of his teammates. Is it too late to clone this man for the playoffs? Advantage: Spurs |
 Caron Butler |
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 Richard Jefferson |
Small Forward Marion played a great all-around game Sunday, showing hustle on both ends of the floor. Okay, RJ, I gave you the benefit of the doubt in my previous preview. That didn't work out so well, did it? You rebounded fairly well, but allowed foul trouble to take you out of the game mentally. Gotta bring back the RAGE for this game. Advantage: Dallas |
 Shawn Marion |
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 Tim Duncan |
Power Forward Dirk killed us with his patented fadeaway jumper. We won't stop it, but I do expect his shooting percentage to come down a bit. We do need to be more physical with the big German and make our fouls count. Yes, Dirk blistered us, but it wasn't Timmeh's fault. The big guy put together a great game, although he needs to stop with the bad turnovers. Personally, I'd like to see Duncan defend Nowitzki occasionally, as I think Timmeh would have success in this area. Advantage: Tied |
 Dirk Nowitzki |
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 Antonio McDyess |
Center Dice did exactly what we needed him to do - defend and grab boards. Plus, his sweet, sweet jumper was falling with regularity. He just needs to play more than 20 minutes, Pop. So Haywood played fine, Dampier not so much. Hack-a-Damp was quite ugly. Since I don't know which player is going to get the most minutes from game to game, I've created an amalgam in my head that I will now call "DampWood". Advantage: Tied |
 Brendan Haywood |
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 Tony Parker |
Bench & Role Players Tony did a pretty good impersonation of SMOTY Ginobili. Let's not talk about the rest of the bench. Except for Haywood, the Mavs bench also royally stunk in Game 1. I really don't understand why Beaubois doesn't get more playing time. Advantage: None |
 Jason Terry |
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 Gregg Popovich |
CoachAlthough Hack-a-Damp did disrupt the Mavs rhythm on offense, our perimeter defense didn't. I have a feeling Pop is discussing this flaw with the team. At least he's not happy with that performance. Carlisle was smart enough to let Kidd keep feeding the ball to Dirk and Caron. Advantage: Spurs |
 Rick Carlisle |
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Other Factors
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Intangibles |
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I don't know where our main intangible of good defense went, but I expect the team to come out firing (especially after the quiet talks by Pop). The Mavs have to be feeling pretty good right now, pulling out the Game 1 win. Advantage: Dallas |
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Mojo |
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Please SiMA, bring back the turtle! Advantage: None |
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I sure hope the Spurs win Game 2, but this prediction is a wish more than a certainty. It should be a close one. (I almost predicted a tie). |
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Keys To The Game
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Strength of ScheduleSecond game of the series after two days of rest. Schedule doesn't really matter in the playoffs. Last Time They MetI don't really want to revisit Sunday's game, but if you're a masochist, here's the official Recap. |
Some Other ReadingMavericksMavs Moneyball - The SBNation home of the Mavericks. They played nice with us last year during the playoffs, so go say hi, but please don't be trollish. Spurs48 Minutes of Hell: The best TrueHoop team blog is still going strong, "pounding" out some of the best analysis there is on our beloved Spurs. |
Where to Tune In
TVThis game will be aired nationwide on TNT. 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. OnlineAs always, NBA League Pass is recommended for those who are willing to pony up the cash. Most Spurs games will be broadcast there, which is especially helpful for those of us who aren't in the San Antonio area. Please 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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“Hello. My name is Manu Ginobili. You pissed me off. Prepare to cry.”
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
“In-conceivable!”
Ha Ha!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius
by raynorschiene on Apr 21, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man, this is too good.
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 21, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
With more Temple and less Mason, and a few less turnovers, the Spurs will win a close one….
The Spurs = Not your granddaddies 7th seed !
I’d like this, but I wish that was the only problem in game one.
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 21, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice preview Cap. I’m glad you didn’t mention the officiating issue all of us were talking about before. We lost game 1, let’s move on, take 1 game at a time and eventually win the series. Go, Spurs, Go!
In Manu, we trust.
by day_late_friend on Apr 21, 2010 4:19 AM CDT reply actions
May I have your attention please? Will the real San Antonio Spurs please stand up? I repeat, will the real San Antonio Spurs please stand up. I hope we won’t have a problem here.
If you liked it then you should have put a 5th ring on it. Oh oh oh.
i don’t know if he can play like god manu
Ginobelieve!!!!!!!!
----That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)
he looks like the purifier from Chronicles of Riddick.
Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 21, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
At the very least, he would look better in silver & black than gold, but then I think that would go for just about anyone. Still, he’s a Ginobili!
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 21, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m stoked! I’m ready for the Spurs to come out and play solid Spurs basketball. If y’all need any motivation to get fired up check out all these articles from ESPN Dallas.
I know it’s close to blasphemy, but I really hope Pop sits Hill. Hill is clearly on one leg right now and if he can’t stay in front of anyone and cannot produce on the offensive end, what the hell is he doing out there?
Also, can we just cut Bonner at this point? Forget about benching him, I want him off the squad. He should resign like a disgraced senator.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
If Hill is hurt, I definitely agree with you. I’d much rather see Temple go out there and hustle than Hill go out there and hobble.
I disagree on Bonner and hope he is re-signed in the offseason.
Regardless of the team, when we put Bonner in the guy he is guarding becomes the number one option. They feed him the ball and let him go to work because Bonner is a joke. Am I really the only one who notices this? Dice challenged Dirk in Game 1. Dirk made a lot of contesed, ridiculous jumpers on him and I’m okay with that. I’m not okay with Bonner’s “defense.” When Bonner checks in, Dirk shoots as if Bonner is not there. I would argue that we lost the last game during that 4 minute stretch when Pop insisted that Bonner guard Dirk and Dirk went off. I didn’t rewatch the game but from my first take, that was the decisive 4 minutes of the game. Maybe it’s Pop’s fault for assigning Bonner to Dirk. Or maybe it’s Bonner’s fault for being a horrible basketball player. He’s a one trick pony and he doesn’t even perform the one trick every night.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Maybe that 4 minutes was bad but he lead the team with a +7 +/- in 19 minutes, putting us as a -13 in the 29 minutes without him.
Dice was -7 in 23 minutes putting the team at +1 in the 25 minutes without him.
I know it is only one game and +/- is hated by most people, but I think it’s just as relevant as wanting to get rid of a player because of a 4 minutes stretch.
+/- is crap. It is easily skewed. Put me as the fifth man with Tony, Manu, Dice and Tim against the Nets and my +/- would be better than +7.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
And my point is that Dirk went from “I’m feeling good” to “I’m not missing tonight” in that 4 minute stretch. +/- does not show that because we traded baskets. The problem was that Dirk’s confidence spiked during the 4 minutes and the momentum shifted to the Mavs. I’m not saying that we were outscored.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Tim, Dice and Bonner probably never saw the floor at the same time. And BlaseE’s point stands that while Bonner was on the floor and for whatever magical reason we put 7 more points than the Mavs. That is fact. You could say that replacing Fred Silva with Bonner we would be +14 but that is just speculation.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Apr 21, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
+ 1 ?
"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 Apr 21, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
What guys just go off on him? And if that tperson become smore of an option, perhaps that’s part of Pop’s strategy. We hisotrically beat teams when they have poor ball movement by going one on one and having one guy take the bulk of the shots.
Bonner’s defense didn’t lose the game. The turnovers by guys not named Bonner and poor decision to sag off Kidd by Parker and Mason did.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
true but he was 2-6 FG
"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 Apr 21, 2010 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
GOL
"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 Trey Felder on Apr 21, 2010 12:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Agree with BlaseE. Bonner did as good a job as anyone else making Dirk work.
Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 21, 2010 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Someone who played agree with me please. Dirk’s confidence noticeably spikes when Bonner is guarding him. How is this not obvious?
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
If you fire someone because he can’t defend Dirk’s jumper, you won’t have any player next season. Bonner and Dice took away Dirk’s penetration and made him take fadeaway jumper. I think that’s their plan, just didn’t work out.
You fire him because the league thinks he is a joke. Regardless of how hard he tries, everyone thinks they own Bonnner and they use him. He creates ‘hot hands’ for our opponents. In my opinion, momentum plays a huge part in the NBA. And Bonner is a momentum liability. We saw is in Game 1. We saw it many times this season. But I give up. I’ll quietly watch as he helps Dirk score. (Well that’s a lie but I give up for now.) Be warned, if he does it again in Game 2 I’m going for a Red Rant Playoof Edition.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Fred, I see your point. Bonner is not a defensive stopper. That being said, if the Spurs don’t re-sign him who are they going to get on the open market that is cheap and knows the system? It’s easy to say somebody sucks, but who can the Spurs bring in that’s better for them? I’d like to see them bring in Splitter, keep Ian and keep Bonner as the 5th big instead of the 3rd. I think he has value then, but only at a cheaper price.
I think Bonner is going to guard Dirk and we’ll have to suck it up for this series. It would help if Bonner hits his threes that could offset his D. He also needs to help out on the boards.
I’m in no way an Ian fan, in fact I’ve trashed him on occasion, but I would like to see Bonner cut so that Pop is forced to give Ian minutes. The whole, “he knows the system” is a Catch 22. He’s not great but he knows the system better than someone new so we keep him and give him playing time. But someone with more potential will never know the system if we dont give them playing time. But we cant give them playing time because we want to play someone who knows the system so we keep playing Bonner. I feel like I’m taking crazy pills! I’d rather we sign anyone who has potential and force feed them the acclimation process than continue to live in purgatory with Bonner.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
did Ian guard Dirk the last game of the reg season? if so, how did he do? if not, throw a curveball at dirk and get Ian on him for a couple of possessions and see how he does.
by FreshmakerDTM on Apr 21, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah but he is clumsy, does not understand the system, misses defensive assignements and lacks hands when it comes to rebounding and catching passes
"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 Apr 21, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you’re confusing his hands with those of Francisco Elson…
I wouldn’t be opposed to Ian for a couple of possessions on Dirk. Keep him in front, don’t jump on his fakes and just body him up when he stops his dribble. That would be the hardest shot for him to put up with Ian’s length.
I disagree with the Ian on Dirk thing. Come on. “Keep him in front and don’t jump on his fakes?” That’s like telling Bonner, “Out jump the guy and stop running like a pregnant penguin.” It’s not going to happen.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
If anything, we should put Tim on Dirk and put Ian on Haywood. That might work.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
I agree that Timmeh should spend some time defending Dirk, with the other big hitting the defensive boards. Timmeh’s had two days of rest.
I don’t think Timmy can hang consistently with Dirk, especially on the perimeter without any type of help, but I don’t think they would call all those ticky-tack fouls that they were calling on Bonner/Dice. It would be a good strategy to rotate defenders on Dirk on a per possession basis, even if it’s just to keep him off balance.
Dice, I believe, does a good job of forcing him to take contested jumpers.
Or we allow RJ to guard him. He’s done that as well as anyone on the team. The problem in game one was that he and Dyce had early foul trouble and those are our best defenders for Dirk.
Haven’t shorter guys given Dirk more issues over the years? It certainly worked for GS in ’07 and Dirk was MVP that season.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Which, would then leave Dampier and Haywood to push Bonner around for Offensive boards. Basically, the Spurs have personnel issues and Bonner is the best they’ve got. Sad but true.
Splitter is basically the teams best hope for next season, because good luck finding anyone better in FA at a price the team can afford.
I never said it would happen or that Pop would even try it! I do think that if Ian was disciplined enough to realize that with his length he didn’t have to jump to challenge shots, he would be a good defensive match up against Dirk. That’s in theory however, and we’ll probably never find out since Pop won’t give him PT.
Better do it when we’re not in the penalty. The foul drawer vs the 1 foul per two minute guy seems to not be in our favor.
The advantage would be forcing Dirk to guard either Ian or Timmy in the paint.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
no doubt.
i could see Ian being overly excited and Dirk catching him with some easy pump fakes to draw some fouls.
Bonner did a pretty good not biting at those, but was still called for some touch fouls. It didn’t matter who was on Dirk game 1, dude was on fire.
i’m all for cutting down turnovers, team defense and playing spurs basketball.
by FreshmakerDTM on Apr 21, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
It would also screem desperate which is not Pop’s style. Playoffs are not time to show weakness. If Ian goes out there to cover Dirk and we’re up ten, fine. But if we’re up ten then everything we’re doing is working. If Ian goes out there and we’re down ten, he could put Dirk on the FT line plus turn the ball over a few times and now we’re down sixteen.
It’d be like Carlisle putting Beaubios on Tony or Manu just because he’s quick. It might work but is more likely to put you in more trouble.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
i hear what you’re saying…
but didn’t carlisle put in jjbarea against our backcourt last year.. that worked wonders for them..lol
by FreshmakerDTM on Apr 21, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Except Barea had played some important minutes in the regular season. If Ian had played in more games, even in five minute stretches, it would tell me that Pop trusted him more and wanted/needed him on the court. I don’t think Pop feels that way, likely for good reason.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Guys think he’s a joke because he’s an athletically challenged clunky red headed white guy who spends more time shooting jumpers than in the paint. But he’s got an NBA job that more athletic and handsome guys don’t. He’s a role player. You don’t win without role players. You think guards don’t light up when JJ Barea or Fisher is guarding them? You think post players don’t feel joy when Dirk or Okur is guarding them? TD would average 30 & 15 if Dirk spent most of his time guarding Duncan. Some guys are defensively limited but at least try. Other guys have ability but rarely make the effort. At least Bonner gives his all and knows his role. He won’t be the reason we win or lose this series which means he’s in his proper place in the pecking order, unlike last season when we were left to hope that he could be our fourth best player which was not going to happen.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
by SpurredOn on Apr 21, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
he also gets an alarmingly high amount of ghost fouls called on him
"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 Apr 21, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Well said, I agree 100%
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 21, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I agree on his defense, but the problem is that we don’t have other options. McDyess can’t go all game, and Blair can’t guard Dirk, and I’m guessing Ian would foul out in a single quarter guarding him. Plus, the Spurs offense relies on having 3 point shooters out on the floor. With Hill hurting and Mason sucking, Bonner is now the teams most reliable designated shooter. Once again, we’re stuck having to rely on him much to everyone’s chagrin. Let’s just hope that he hits enough threes to offset his defensive negative.
My Dirkonfimeter is broken.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Apr 21, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Nothing personal Fred but I truly hope Bonner makes you eat your words. Be good for the team and that is my only concern at this point.
Is he going to turn into a solid defender….nope, but agree he is a role player and I just want him to play his role. Now if you were talking about Mase, I could see your point more.
Agree about Hill, if he can’t do his job because of injury then he is taking a spot that at least two other players might have a better impact.
Timmy D .... enough said.
by Ms. Smith on Apr 21, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You’re missing everything that I wrote. He can’t make me eat my words. He will always suck defensively and he will only contribute if he is making that funky shot. He is a momentum giving liability and if he wasn’t such a ginger anomally no one would like him. But he’s a fan favorite and instead of seeing him as x, everyone sees him as x squared, and then I get yelled out for saying he’s x.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
All that being said, I hope he goes 10 for 10 from three point land and we win big. Last time I trashed him he had his career high the next game. We’ll see if it happens again.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
I could imagine Bonner Z buttoning through this saying to himself with a mouth full of Turkey Club: “Screw this guy, I’m going off tonight.” That’s how it goes down in my head, anyways, making all happy.
So here are my options.
1) You’re right, and Matt Bonner is a “joke.” He’s a liability who costs us games, playoff games even. He’s truly an awful, awful basketball player with no business on an NBA team—which means that our front office and coaching staff are idiots who don’t care about winning and sacrifice the entire team simply because they love Matt Bonner and want to keep him around.
2) You’re wrong.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Clearly is #1…..well, with Mason #1 definetly rings true.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
what proves he had no business on our roster at the time, but now that he is playing his worst basketball he does?
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
he wasn’t getting any minutes at the time….as I recall, was his argument.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
My point is not then but now…Pop is putting too much value on him TODAY by keeping him on the court for weeks without getting any meaningful contribution….any other player can contribute more than him at this point, anybody…..for me that’s idiotic or blind or whatever you want to call it.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He wasn’t getting enough minutes for a guy in a contract year. Since then he’s received more minutes yet has not played like a guy who is in a contract year.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
yes, I exagerated a little bit…;)
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant that more as swipe at Mason. You want minutes for a big contract, then you get them and show bargain basement pricing. What every happened to contract guys playing way above their heads to earn money?
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
You made the same weak argument twice. That doesn’t make it twice as good.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
And you’ve ducked the question twice. Are you saying that our front office and coaching staff are idiots who don’t care about winning and sacrifice the entire team simply because they love Matt Bonner and want to keep him around even though they know he sucks?
Oh wait, maybe you’re saying that they’re just all too ignorant to even realize that Bonner is the abysmal player you have repeatedly (and not just twice) claimed he is!
I think you make the occasional valid point, Fred, but a lot of the time you make sweeping, hyperbolic statements that make it hard for me to take any of your arguments seriously, even the good ones.
(I know, I know, it’s just a game.)
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Your argument is based on the premise that the Front Office is omniscient. I think they are capable of making mistakes and I think a big part of what makes sports entertaining is the debate. Arguing that the front office is perfect and should not be questioned is ridiculous.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
And your arguments are based on a reverse impostor syndrome. Instead of denying that he belongs in the NBA everybody accepts it for some strange reason.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
will have to +1 on this one.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m not saying they’re perfect, nor am I saying they should not be questioned. What YOU are saying is that they continue to employ someone who is so bad he shouldn’t even be allowed on a court. What kind of front office would keep Matt Bonner, if he’s as awful and useless as you say he is? What possible reasons could they have?
That’s the point I’m making—your extreme viewpoint doesn’t leave any room for reasonable give and take. Maybe Matt Bonner is good for something. Maybe the front office relies on him for too much. Maybe there’s a solution that doesn’t involve firing the guy or claiming that you could do his job better than he does. Stuff like that.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
First, you gave me two options. Either the front office is made up of idiots or I am wrong. Hmm, so you want me to “give room for reasonable give and take?” A little hypocritical, right?
Second, I have listed his strengths many times. He spreads the floor, he knows our system, and he tries really, really hard. I am not denying that these exist, I am simply saying that in my opinion, his weaknesses outweigh his strengths.
Third, I’m not going to write in a passive way, what’s the fun in that? Debate is good and healthy. I think debate is a main reason why blogs like this one exist. If I write something and it doesn’t stir the pot, I didn’t do a good job. Writing should evoke emotion and that’s why I either praise or condemn. (My opinion, obviously, but that’s how I roll.)
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
First, you gave me two options. Either the front office is made up of idiots or I am wrong. Hmm, so you want me to "give room for reasonable give and take?" A little hypocritical, right?
Dude, I was trying to prove my point with irony by using your methods against you—by giving you only two unreasonable options, by “stirring the pot,” by . . .
Never mind. Deaf ears. Moving on.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
You were just angry and reacted as such. It wasn’t till I pointed out that it was ridiculous that you decided on the angle that I was being too aggressive with my stances. Your first post was not premeditated, it was angry because for reasons unknown, an attack on Matt Bonner is also an attack on you.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
No, Fred, I’ve thought for a long time that you stir shit up for no reason (what you would call “good writing”), and I’ve said as much to others if you would like confirmation. And believe me, I’ve deleted many a post to you in the past before I (regrettably) allowed myself to react today.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
I’ve tried to be peaceful about this. You attacked, I defended. I’ll stop here.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
If I write something and it doesn’t stir the pot, I didn’t do a good job. Writing should evoke emotion
If it’s any consolation, you succeeded in this magnificently.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Everyone else that responded has something intelligent to say. You simply attacked me. Do not consider yourself part of the healthy debate.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Not really. I was going to make the “grabbing popcorn, sitting in the easy chair” joke… but I just couldn’t.
KUMBAHYA EVERYONE!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Oh look, the person who was instrumental in banning all depictions of cheerleaders now wants to restrict debate.
You should work for the MPAA censoring movies. You fascist.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
I dont know why but I think you would get a kick out of this one.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
hanging any of the blame on bonner is kinda carzy. you can argue the value of +/- all day – but it doesn’t lie.
matty didnt have a big game on sunday like many of the spurs “other” players. you can blame him for that all day, but you had better include mason, RJ, george, boogey and blair as well.
dear spurs
please win. or else.
sincerely
me
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 21, 2010 9:22 AM CDT reply actions
or else what?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
I’m just curious about the else.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
i…haven’t thought that far ahead. um…or else I’ll fly over for game 3 and throw things at them from behind the bench? or else I’ll be sad? or else I’ll become a mavs fan?
ok the last one definitely won’t happen….
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 21, 2010 7:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
"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 Apr 21, 2010 10:10 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I won’t call this a must win, but we must get to Game 5 at 2-2 or 3-1. I don’t see the Spurs winning 3 games against the Mavs in a row, but I’d also put my money on the Spurs in a best of 3 without h/c.
I know getting to 3-1 would require winning 3 in a row. I think this is unlikely but winning game 2 and then 2 in SA is more likely than winning game 5 on the road, game 6 at home, and game 7 on the road.
No more stupid turnovers, defense, ball movent and get to the foul line!
…because sometimes small things can give us a big score.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 11:31 AM CDT reply actions
+ 1
"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 Apr 21, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Bow chicka wow wow
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 21, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, that’s one fly girl.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
by Hipuks on Apr 21, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Per Pop, Hill will play in tonight’s Game 2
“I think we’re probably going to go with him,” Popovich said, “unless he falls over in his room or trips over an end table, or something.”
if they are starting Butler at the 2 again, its not a terrible idea for a couple of possessions….Butler has some inches and quite a few pounds on Hill and is more likely to use the pounds than Dirk.
This would create an interesting corss match. Since Dallas likes to go for the offesnive boards, when we rebound their miss you’d have Dirk trying to find RJ. That could get him going with a fast break layup or dunk, or allow Hill to sneak out ahead of Butler.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I wish Hairston were healthy. I want to see what he’d do against Nowitzki and he’s athletic enough to take away his driving game.
McDyess is the best matchup, but Jefferson could help as well. Nowitzki’s still taller than RJ although Jefferson’s likely about as strong and could cut down on his drives.
More important than who tries to guard Nowitzki will be rebounding and turnovers. If the Spurs handle their business in those two areas, that’ll be the best chance to win.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
Agree with your points.
I think RJ is the same size as Stephen Jackson who has given Dirk issues. I think it’s better to have someone 6’5’’ to 6’9" on Dirk who takes away his dribble-drive and keeps him on the perimetter. It also increases the chance of a strip or a charge since smaller guys have better lateral movement.
Putting a taller player on Dirk makes no difference since he’s going to shoot over everyone and it actually forces him to have more arc, making his shot more likely to go in. Height only matters in the post (which Dirk doesn’t prefer) or in blocking his passing vision.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Defensive players have to take away something from Nowitzki. Outside of Rasheed Wallace, Garnett and Duncan in his earlier days, nobody’s going to block his shot. His release point is too high, he’s jerky, he can shoot from weird angles. Might as well focus on making it tougher for him to face up and dribble.
A guy like Matt Barnes could matchup well, but we’ll never know now.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
You know Pop is a devious sort of coach, who knows maybe this is all mind games.
Maybe I’m wrong but history has shown that while Dirk is a very gifted shooter especially for a big man, he hasn’t shown the heart of a champion. Chokes when he is put back on his heels. All it is going to take is for us to take a game from them at home and protect our court. Big order I know but I believe we can do it.
Timmy D .... enough said.
Mason is not playing in tonight's Game 2
I think we’re probalby NOT going to go witht him", Popovich said, “unless he stops playing like a dog”
okay, I don’t have a link… It was just a dream :(
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I think almost everyone on this blog would agree that Mason should sit at this point. At times Pop’s refusal to change players is incredibly frustrating. It killed the Spurs a couple years ago with Van Excel (or however you spell it) and now his refusal to play Hairston ahead of Mason is inexplicable (at least to me).
hairston was hurt and not even in the lineup for game 1….i forgot too. someone else reminded me in the quickcap
you know, everyone says we are old and injuries are our top enemy, but Duncan, Parker, and Manu are ready to go and Hairston and Hill, the young guys, get hurt….WTF!?!?!
Or Jacque Vaugn. Remember that train-wreck? I had Mason’s back but I can’t defend him anymore. Sucks. -5.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
he sucks – no need to defend him, he can’t shoot, he can’t defend – he is a 2nd to the ALBATROSS RJ in suckatude
"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 Apr 21, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If I had to preempt and title this game right now I would call it:
“Georgie’s Revenge”
One can hope.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
@Cap – change the game date in the preview. All remnants of game one must be swept away. It’s new day.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/news/story?id=5119275
I posted this earlier but in case you missed it, Cuban is talking trash about San Antonio again.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
So then you’re saying yes, our front office and coaching staff are idiots who don’t care about winning and sacrifice the entire team. Duly noted.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
You know, that first quarter of the last game was terrible. ended it with 18 points and went over five minutes without a bucket in the Quarter. sad, very sad. we should have jumped out to a nice lead
"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
True. That got forgotten since it was early and the officiating and Dirk’s performance stole the headline. We were up quickly 8-3 then scored ten more points the entire quarter.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
yes it was horrible. If you look at the game flow – that really hurt us. We lost the 1st Quarter and never really recovered. You can say we came back somewhat in the 3rd but that was just a run and it was not sustained enough to stave off the Mavs counter-run
"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 Apr 21, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
It was oddly similar to the season finale in Dallas though that one didn’t have Manu or Timmy. We execute to get ahead, thn push the pace a bit too fast and start getting sloppy. Mavs have a short hot shootng streak as they do every half and we fall behind when we should be either up or even. Thus when we hit our hot streak later, instead of taking or extending the lead we’re just catching up and exchanging the lead back and forth. Execution on offense and controlling pace is such a key. And fortunately something that we can control.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yes, Exactly! Execution and controlling the pace.
"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 Apr 21, 2010 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, this is kind of sad. Is there a FO that has never made a mistake? Plus, we the lowly fans never have all of the info the FO has to make decisions, who knows what the deciding factor was. I am still going to trust in Pop, who has Four rings to my zero. Well, I do have rings but they don’t look anything like his.
While we have a few naysayers, they are entitled to their opinions. Which by the way are like…..come on we all know that one.
Let’s move on here, start a new topic. We only lost one game folks. Let’s save the sniping for later, like if we lose two or even three more. How about….I hate the damn Mavs, I hate Cuban and I really hate PaperPropJob Terry.
Timmy D .... enough said.
by Ms. Smith on Apr 21, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
+1
"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 Apr 21, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Losing makes us evil people like Mark Cuban. Thanks for pulling us out of the dark side, ma’am.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
You’re most welcome.
BTW I was including myself when I spoke of what opinions are.
There may only be three more Spurs games this season, I hope with all of my being that is not the case. Having said that, I chose to enjoy what games are left and PtR, we’re all family here with at least one thing in common, we love the Spurs.
Now I am moving out of the Mom role and back to the fan role….let’s kick their asses, plain and simple! No quarter given. And please, please may the FSM have Terry trip and fall flat on his ugly big headed face if he does his signature move tonight.
Timmy D .... enough said.
While we are jumping all over the place, I would like to get everybody’s opinion and position on Duncan Ball vs. Pick, Pop and slash.
must win. must keep mavs off offensive glass. i feel like i was saying that same sh-t last year about this time……
I’ve been saying the same sh-t in game threads for months, too. And it’s not like we don’t hav guys that can rebound…
REVENGE!
It seems that for all the improvement we had last year we are still the same team with the same problems. Rebounding, the lack of effective Bowen, the lack of dynamic scoring SF. They are worse in three point shooting and even defending is down from last year (that last one is just an impression). The only thing that has improved is the ability to score.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Go George Go. This is better than when everybody stands around and watches. We made the playoffs this year because of Manu and “his” type of ball. We won 4 champs. with it but we are no longer that type of team. We do not have the players. I really think all the role players are lost because Pop changed the flow again. We beat all the great teams getting here playing one way and now they are asked to play another style. They can not seem to filp flop like Pop.
If Dirk starts going off again, I would like to see Ian on him for a few possessions, just to see how he fares. I think Pop seems to be a little late on making adjustments sometimes…..i.e George Hill last year.
I’d like to see Malik’s freakish athletic ability vs. Dirk. Maybe I’m crazy, but I think he could be effective.
REVENGE!
He’s probably give him the same kind of trouble Bruce did…maybe not the same quality, but similar, no?
I’d think so. Plus, Malik is pretty stocky for a guard, and could probably do a reasonable job of holding his ground.
REVENGE!
I’d like that too, but refs won’t give Malik any benefit of the doubt on calls.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
no, what?
"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 Apr 21, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Andrew McNeill of 48MoH provides some interesting suggestions on how to defend Dirk.
Also, Wayne Winston hates Keith Bogans.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Tonight we dine in hell?
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
I will say yes, but only because I will most definitely miss the first half, and probably the whole game.
Will boxscore watching/recording be allowed? If not, I will require my fellow PtRockers to send me copious amounts of alcohol to help me get through the next month(s).
Got your back on this one, Cap! Tons o liquor. Check.
DVR’ing is totally allowed. And so is boxscore watching.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Guess what I forgot to do this morning? Set my DVR. Maybe the FSM will take pity on my for being an idiot.
I wish you hadn’t told me that.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Why? If we win tonight are you going to come hit me over the head so I lose consciousness until the Playoffs are over?
No, I’m just a firm believe in doing things the same way if it results in a win. I change things up when a loss occurs.
Now I gotta add your lacking DVR skills to my worry list.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Well, if it makes you feel better, I will swear off alcohol for the rest of the playoffs (during games only) if we win tonight.
NOOOO, you can’t do that. You didn’t drink during the last game. You must drink tonight. Aaaagghhh!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Immensely. Way to take one for the team!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
So what’s the word? Did you watch the game? Are we banning you from watching the rest of the playoffs?
I got home for the 4th quarter. Bella says I can watch from the beginning on Friday, as long as I have a rum and coke. SiMA says I have to repeat everything exactly as I did last night. I’m going with bella.
You’d think being a billionaire and all he’d be able to afford some nice threads.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
Have fun!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
and bring some inspirational writings from the big Apple.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I was gonna recommend checking out the new Green Day musical. that’s gotta be somewhat inspiration… right?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
now I wanna go there…that has to be good.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh look! A fan… cheering for his team. :)
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Ahhhh, Beto Acosta…good times….
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I had a dream the other day that I had a house and one of those shows where they fix up your house was fixing up my house.
Anyway, the point is. This Formula One driver was my neighbor and he donated a tree to my front yard, but he was also kind of a douche:
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
You have a man crush on a formula one driver? Who’s a douche?
Or you’re a tree hugger.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Wow, that guy has a very sexy look on his face.
Who is he? And did you ask his phone number in your dream?
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
Hipuks, I applaud your bravery on comming forward like this!
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I had a dream tonight too. The boss of the pub I mostly go too (who is like 30 years old) was still in school together with a friend of mine.
After writing this, it really doesn’t look like that big of a deal. But it was weird to me.
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
You go to pubs? What’s the drinking age over there?
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
16, but sometimes kids 14 years old come drinking.
It’s weird:
America – Drive car 16, drink and go out 21
Belgium (Europe?) – Drive car 18, drink and go out 16 (and younger tolerated)
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
Yeah, our drinking laws are extremely stupid. You can smoke at 18 but not drink.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
Another such thing. But I find the driving rules even more striking. I can honestly say I was not ready to drive a car when I was 16 years old.
This is what I drove at that age, and is also what I still prefer over a car when the weather is nice:
(It’s not mine, it’s the same model. Mine is fully black with a chrome exhaust)
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
This one looks a lot more like mine, just imagine a chrome exhaust.
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
And no sticker on the side. ;)
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
Man that looks like alot fun. Somehow in the states we have gotten away from real fun.
by indiancharlie on Apr 21, 2010 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
you did not just call webber a douche…did you?
dead to me.
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 21, 2010 8:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah go San Lorenzo!!!…Most San lorenzo fans don’t like Viggo that much, but you have to admire his dedication. He has worn that shirt to red carpets, for Christ sakes.
Oh and Beto Acosta is god. I’m willing to fight anyone who thinks otherwise.
We love Viggo on this site and usually he’s good luck for us.
Gotta bring all the mojo today!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
is that Cuban sweating on a treadmil? Crap can’t take this guy!
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 21, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I just rewatched Hancock, it was better the second time around.
In other words, I’d really like to know if there are any other Western-European PtRockers. If you are one, or know any, please say so. I feel so foreign.
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
Scott Brooks is COY. Congrats, coach. Now you are cursed :)
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
and what i want to know....
since im new here, i would like to know if there are any Argentinians here (se que si) , and how the hell can i watch the game on the Internet. Play by play on the nba webpage is driving me crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyywhauhufheuhfuehufeisbruebte (see?) i can t stand it anymore!!!
Send an email to poundingtherockmail@yahoo.com, pablitoo.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
We…um… send links there :)
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
For everbody that does not live in Texas, this is pure bullshit.
by indiancharlie on Apr 21, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
If the left guy were Dirk, Luke would be called for a foul.
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
by Bakkie009 on Apr 21, 2010 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
male camel toe.
"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 Apr 21, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He bought his own plane, so he’s not doing too bad..
"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 Apr 21, 2010 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
looking like that, he better be rich.
"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 Apr 21, 2010 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
would work too.
"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 Apr 21, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone seen the YouTube movie about this one? If not, here it is. It’s a GOL!
"The Most Interesting Man in the World" wishes he were Manu Ginobili. - janieannie
GAME THREAD is up, losers.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 21, 2010 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
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