Game 6 Preview: Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs
by Lauri on Apr 29, 2010 8:46 AM CDT
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Yes, please, more knocking Barea on his ass.
For Dallas, it's win or go home. For us, it's win or . . . go to Dallas. Ew. Honestly, I think we have more to lose in that scenario.
Losing is hard on the gentle souls at PtR. The pressure-cooker atmosphere of the postseason merely compounds the injury. Why, even I, generally so mild and conciliatory in manner, have been known to become brusque and sarcastic following a Spurs defeat in the playoffs.
Well, I'm just going to say this. People (and basketball teams) handle adversity in different ways. Lots of different ways. And there are any number of constructive ways to deal with adversity. There are also any number of stupid, destructive ways to react to adversity. You can tell a lot about a basketball team (and a person) by the way they handle disappointment and setbacks. Good teams tend to channel that disappointment into honest appraisal, renewed focus, and determination. Bad teams tend to lash out, apportion blame, and show their weaknesses.
So . . . we're all Spurs fans, right?
Yeah, so, back to pounding that rock.
I've made a few changes to our usual preview template to reflect the fact that we're in the postseason, and postseason ball ain't regular season ball. Peruse and discuss, my darlings.
 Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs [Game 6] Where: AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX When: April 29, 2010; 7:00 PM Spurs time Watch: TNT
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 George Hill |
Point Guard After going all supernova on us in Game 4, Cubits came back to earth. He turned in one of the few decent Spurs performances of the night, but sat for a lot of the second half once Pop realized the inevitability of a Game 6. Kidd seemed to regain his footing a bit, and he was able to successfully post up at times, although the Mavs have got to be still hoping for more production from him. He too spent a nice chunk of the second half on the bench. Advantage: Spurs |
 Jason Kidd |
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 Manu Ginobili |
Shooting Guard Rick Carlisle was absolutely eviscerated by basketball scribes for benching Caron Butler in Game 3 and giving him limited minutes in Game 4. Looks like Butler got the message, though, turning in the best playoff performance of his career. He had a hell of a game on Tuesday. Shut. Him. Down. Manu said it himself--"I played like crap." Being Manu Ginobili, he made no excuses, although he certainly has any number of good reasons at his disposal. You know Pop will be watching him carefully tonight from the get-go. One of the main reasons we need to win this game is to buy a little rest and healing time for the Man With No Swagger. Advantage: None |
 Caron Butler |
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 Richard Jefferson |
Small Forward Time to see some of that aggressiveness, RJ! We need it now more than ever. Show us you know what it means to close out a series. Come out strong, play smart. Shawn Marion may not "see no fat lady," but it's your job to make certain he hears her tonight. And although Shawn Marion has been quiet on court so far, I'm worried about him. As part of the Suns team that came back from a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs, he's confident that it can be done. And he's due. Advantage: None |
 Shawn Marion |
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 Tim Duncan |
Power Forward
The rap on Dirk is that he's soft. Lacks that fabled "mental toughness." In potential elimination games, Nowitzki has averaged 28.3 points and 12.2 rebounds. So . . . yeah. We should all be so soft. This is just a hunch. Total hunch. Tim Duncan will not be on the court tonight. We will be seeing Playoff Timmy. You may remember him from Game 2. Playoff Timmy is going to have a big night tonight. Playoff Timmy is going to get this win. Advantage: Tied |
 Dirk Nowitzki |
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 Antonio McDyess |
Center Antonio McDyess: he's no Rasheed Wallace. Thank Christ. Brendan Haywood was a decided improvement over Dampier as a starting center. That's not saying much, considering Dampier has done exactly nothing in this series. So maybe I should put it this way--Haywood was really, really good on Tuesday. Our advantage at this position has disappeared. We have some big time adjustments to make. Advantage: None |
 Brendan Haywood |
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 Tony Parker |
Bench & Role Players Early foul trouble left DeJuan Blair flustered and largely ineffective in Game 5, but let's not forget that only two games prior he was being lauded for earning his playoff stripes. Let's hope he gets a lift from the home crowd and comes out in grizzly mode. Paging Matt Bonner . . . paging Matt Bonner . . . could Mr. Bonner please report TO THE FREAKING PLAYOFFS? I'll still take our bench over theirs--I mean, please. We have Tony Parker coming off our bench. Terry can do his little airplane thing all he likes; it's never going to be worth more than 12 points. 15 max. Oh god I hope I don't regret saying that in public. Advantage: Spurs |
 Jason Terry |
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 Gregg Popovich |
CoachPop has said time and time again that it's hard to close out a series. He's also said he doesn't need to give this team a pep talk--"they're grown men." Pop has the team he wants. Now he's going to leave it up to them to win this game. So I was reading about this Carlisle guy, and apparently he coached the Pistons back from a 3-1 deficit to win a first-round series against the Magic. That was 2003. This is now, Ponyboy. Advantage: Spurs |
 Rick Carlisle |
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Keys To The Game
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Last Time They MetPlease. Let us not speak of this matter again. |
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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Our refs tonight are Eddie Rush, Bill Spooner, and Tom Washington.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
I was not happy when I heard Crawford, glad it is not him at ref
"What excites me the most is when a coach calls a timeout and chews out his forward because I just dunked on his head."
--Karl Malone
by spurscitizen on Apr 29, 2010 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
If you had to have Joey doing a game it’s better that it be on the road. He doesn’t cowar to the crowd and seems to enjoy being disliked. As for his morals, whole different topic.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
it still boggles my mind that he tried to fight Timmy. crazy, man, just crazyman
"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 29, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I think it all started the prior pst-season, game 3 in Dallas when he fouled out Timmy on one questionable call and another awful one. Shows he can’t get over being told that he was wrong.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Did you see the “worst foul call” youtube video? He called a foul on Camby against Nash when they were about 15 feet apart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMbeofvM1L0
Try that one too
"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 29, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Only thing I see is Camby running into Grant Hill(I think that’s who it is anyway) a couple seconds before the call. Really cheap if that’s what was called, and downright wrong if that’s not what it was for.
Tim Duncan(USVI), Manu Ginobili(Argentina), Tony Parker(France)... no wonder Arizona hates foreigners.
Dear Lord, that’s unbelievably ridiculous.
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 29, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Many are saying that Camby fouled someone, namely Hill, but that Crawford in his dementia gave the shots to Nash…inexcusable, but not quite as bad a ejecting someone for laffing on the bench
While complacency costs, perseverance pays
Yeah, I watched the video. It’s arguably a foul by Hill, but it’s funny that when the whistle is blown, you can see Hill raise his arms thinking it was called against him because he was pushing Roy. If anything, that’s what I would call here. An offensive foul.
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 29, 2010 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
With Eddie Rush you can expect this to be a rough game with very few fouls called. I think he’s a great ref who calls a consistent game. Expect guys to be banging, but also don’t expect it to get out of hand. He’s a no bullshit ref.
Generally, I think this favors us. Tim won’t get ANY calls and will get to the line at the very most 6 times. Dirk won’t get many, if any, of his little flop calls either. He’ll get frustrated.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you. That Tim hasn’t been getting calls anyway makes no difference to us. That Dirk won’t get any calls seriously hurts Dallas. Even better if Dirk and Barea’s flopping won’t work. Since he’s a no BS ref, I wonder if Stern put him here due to the flagrants on Najera? A ref who won’t allow prior games to make him timid now but who also has no problem throwing a guy out for being dirty.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
It’s good to hear that there’s still a levelheaded ref in existence, something that’s all but a paradox nowadays.
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 29, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
1: Don’t turn the ball over. Dallas will get enough shots as it is.
2: Rebounding. Especially limiting the Mavs offensive boards because Dallas will get enough shots as it is.
3: If two of the main four play well, the odds of a win are good. If three of them are effective, I will be drinking wine after halftime.
4: Tony must dominate Derek Harper.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
by 0signal on Apr 29, 2010 9:06 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Tony must dominate Derek Harper
GOL.
I must say that I love putting a spin on a classic. Rec’d.
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
YOU are pathetic. Don’t think I didn’t see that. You should be ashamed of yourself.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
As soon as I saw you post your comment IMMEDIATELY afterwards. I knew I was sunk.
I am ashamed. So very, very ashamed.
::snicker::
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
I knew I should have taken a screen shot. Then I would have just posted it. Karma. That’s all I’m saying. Karma.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Pathetic is pretty strong language, though.
Wow. That stung.
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
With great power comes great responsibility.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Have you seen Kick Ass yet?
There’s a line in it that’s a great parody of that Spiderman quote.
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
No. I’m assuming that’s a movie.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
You assume correctly.
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
I was surprised at how violent it was. Thought it would be more playful than gritty – but that’s all about expectations.
It definitely earns its R, but it was fun.
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
POSSIBLE KICK ASS SPOILER
I had heard tales of the violence so the only part that was hard to stomach was the internet live feed part. I don’t think that spoils anything.
I’ll let JRW describe his transgression.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
First, I’d promised myself that I wouldn’t log in to PtR this morning, because I have so much work to do. But I had a browser left open from yesterday, so I finished reading the new comments and then, showing a complete lack of self-control, I decided to look at this preview.
While I was in the middle of a comment, out of nowhere and before I could prevent it, a wacky little elf materialized on my desk, and clicked “POST” before I could “PREVIEW” and prevent the reply fail. I caught him, packaged him, and mailed him to Mark Cuban. Then I deleted the errant post and nested it under the reply where it rightfully belonged, so that 0signal would receive the kudos he deserved for his excellent comment.
And for that, I’m called pathetic.
Seeding is for suckers, peaking at the right time is what counts. - Robbie Hilson
o;—-)
by J.R. Wilco on Apr 29, 2010 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I thought you were a man of the people, Jolly? Shouldn’t you have left the original there to be mocked and celbrated like all the rest of us would have had to?
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
That is exactly what makes it pathetic. He has elevated himself above the lowly masses. Sad.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Apr 29, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t think Timmy is going to be off for another game. I expect Manu to have the fire tonight and want to get Dallas out of the game as soon as possible. That being said I do expect Dallas to come out fighting for their lives again. However, I believe the crowd tonight is going to be amped up and ready to go before the game starts. As loud as it was in games three and four I expect it to be even louder tonight. Time to end this.
Go Spurs!
by FANobili on Apr 29, 2010 9:36 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
by Bakkie009 on Apr 29, 2010 9:40 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Off topic, but the Nuggets think Nene tore his ACL last night. That Utah-Denver series is not being kind to the players.
That’s catchy!…ask Cuban what is he wearing tonight.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 29, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, well this is my last day of post for a week or so. I’m off to somewhere moderatley tropical for a few days of celebratory vacation with the wife. Flying through the DFW area with my Spurs gear on should prove interesting (by that I mean down right upsetting for Mavs fans).
So here’s hoping that I get to watch the Spurs playing the winner of the Suns/Blazers series (that sounds like a Syfy show…“Sun Blazers”) while I’m recovering from the inevitable sun burn.
Our boys need to come out with fire tonight, I hope all the fans in SA are ready to make another ruckus atmosphere.
Enjoy the trip and attention at DFW, assuming the Dallas fans even bother to still care.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
It’s true – Dallas fans are the most fair-weather fans I have ever known………..
"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 29, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
fuck it, spurs by infinity. MLP’s forfeit.
"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 29, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
they already have my friend, they already have
"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 29, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Touche.
"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 29, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I’ve got AAR stuck in my head: “It Ends Tonight.”
I can’t tell you how but I know we will win tonight, much like I knew when the series started that we were better and would win in 6. Much like I did not feel Tuesday was going to be an elimination night.
We could pull away late with Dallas crumbling in the moment, or making a ferocius comeback where they come up short. It could be an exhaustive back & forth game that comes down to the final shot/stop. Heck, it could go to OT. I just feel it, tonight is our night.
Go Spurs Go!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Goddamit… being a nooblet like i am! Should i post something to appease the Moxo gods? Will they irate if i do so? Help here guys… Btw, i never seen Manu suck the way he sucked last game. Is his nose fracture to be blamed for? I have this ugly feeling that the attending doctor, somehow missed to take care of the balance of his nasal appendage, disrupting Manu’s equilibrium and fine coordination. Ballast is the key, fellas… someone let Manu know! =)
"Our bench gets incredibly dangerous..." -Emanuel Ginobili, benchman extraordinaire
Does the “aggressiveness” you want to see from RJ include stealing the ball from Manu and George? Because that’s about the only way he can get his hands on it.
In the first 4+ minutes Tuesday no one passed to RJ. Not once. The other four all got at least two scoring opportunities on numerous touches before RJ ever felt leather in his hands. And it would have gone on longer had Pop not forced the issue by calling a play which gives RJ the ball out front. (Of course he immediately turned it over and the others said “That’s it, we’ll never pass to you again”. And they didn’t.)
RJ played the entire first quarter and got two other touches, both “I pass to you and you pass to him before we run the offense” passes from Tony. Both came immediately after Tony checked in, obviously with instructions from Pop to pass to RJ. After fulfilling Pop’s mandate without doing anything that could possibly result in RJ taking a shot, Tony then joined the others in their game of freeze out.
I don’t know if this is some kind of ear size prejudice or what, but it has to stop. This is a guy who has trouble getting started and we freeze him out? How insane is that? We must see a couple “I pass to you and you pass to hims” in the first 90 seconds and at least one play which puts RJ in the general vicinity of scoring position in the first three minutes. Is that so hard? It can’t possibly be less effective than George or Manu dribbling across half court and jacking up a shot without passing to anyone, as they did thrice during those first four minutes of freeze-out in game 5.
That’s not too uncommon is it? I think everyone needs to have expectations for RJ that are parallel to what Pop likey expects. No mistakes on defense. Rebounds. A couple of hustle plays (steals, blocks and/or recovering loose balls). Finishing at the rim on fastbreaks or in the halfcourt when the defense over-focuses on other players. Make a few occasional mid-range jumpers. Drive the lane a few times and draw fouls. Take one or two open 3s all game.
This could result in a stat line 12 pts, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and/or 1 block. It doesn’t look great but with solid defense this is all that’s needed.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
If yer talking about last game, nobody passed to anyone! There wasn’t even the customary swing around for kicks part either. It was just Manu standing around barking at the top with Timmeh at some point setting a screen and then disaster. I kept wondering what the hell Manu was doing initially.
We played with no ball movement in the first quarter. Forget about RJ.
"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 29, 2010 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
"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 29, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 29, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 29, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 29, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 29, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Have to. We cannot afford to go back to Dallas
"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 29, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 29, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 29, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Question:
Anyone one see the need to make any roster adjustments? For instance starting Parker and Hill, or heck even Parker, Hill, and Manu? or possibly just Parker and Manu?
While complacency costs, perseverance pays
I think we simply need to glue Mason to the bench.
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Apr 29, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
My keys to victory, (I think we need at least 3 of the 4 to happen):
1.) Tim needs 20+ points and 10+ rebounds.
2.) Manu needs to score at least 5 more points than the number of shots he puts up.
3.) Hill and Tony need to combine for 30+ points and give Kidd hell defensively.
4.) Someone needs to make some threes. Manu, Hill, Mason, Bonner, anyone. Someone really needs to hit the wide open outside jumper.
(Obviously, no turnovers, foul trouble and all that.)
Bonuses that could make up for one of the four not happening:
- RJ scores more than 15 points Dice has a huge night, 15 and 15 or something ridiculous and punishes Dirk.
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- Dallas does the one thing they’ve done consistently in the Dirk era; that is choke, obviously. (And don’t rule this out.) Nearing the end of the game, Spurs down by 10, Horry emerges from the locker room and clotheslines Najera in front of the Dallas bench causing Dirk and Dampier to leave the bench as they attempt to scamper away from the fight. David Stern then suspends them because by rule, they left the bench and must be, and the Spurs beat the Mavs easily in Game 7.
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"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
Crap, the dashes got me again. I should have stuck with the numbers. Just pretend nothing is crossed out.
"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
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
What’s up with these pictures!?!
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
"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 29, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
So, who’s here!? I need a suggestion for a good movie that I can download and watch before the game starts!
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
Doesn’t Caron Butler look slightly…animalish? Something about his nose and the way his ears point slightly rearward…
The Spurs = Not your granddaddies 7th seed !
all I’m saying is that I liked the movie
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Apr 29, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks good, downing now! Any other suggestions?
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
I’ll watch 12 monkeys. Thanks!
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
Great fucking trio, alamobro. I think those are three of my top 20 movies ever. I know Good will hunting and the departed are. If Jolly ever makes a movie thread we can have such indepth conversations about great flicks like these
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
I think we can make a DTOUR-movies thread before the second round starts.
In Manu, we trust.
by day_late_friend on Apr 30, 2010 4:38 AM CDT up reply actions
that’s a good one.
In Manu, we trust.
by day_late_friend on Apr 30, 2010 4:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Are you one for classics? Go for “Blade runner”, Bakkie. Finest Ridley Scott, awesomest Edward J. Olmos, astounding Sean Young, descombobulating Daryl Hannah, most amazing Biron James and… erm… same old Harrison Ford. Add a heavenly soundtrack by Vangelis…
Bonus? Based on one of Philip K. Dick’s best (short) novels “Do androids dream with electric sheep?”
"Our bench gets incredibly dangerous..." -Emanuel Ginobili, benchman extraordinaire
For in argentina and rest of latin america
the game will be on SPACE. Space also broadcast game 4, which i found out late in the 4th quarter.
Gracias Pablo. =)
"Our bench gets incredibly dangerous..." -Emanuel Ginobili, benchman extraordinaire
I was obsessing over every new post and comment ALL DAY Tuesday, so this is my first visit to PtR today.
Trust me, it was just unhealthy.
That said… I’m feeling really, really good about tonight’s game. I mean, really, if they can’t close it out tonight, they’re not yet championship caliber. It’s that simple. And I feel that they are, so… Q.E.D. Sort of.
To sum up: 
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
I think most of you will agree with me that even though this is a first round series, it doesnt feel that way. And I’m pretty sure a majority of the players would agree. That being said, the Spurs have more players who have played in big time games than the Mavericks have on their roster. If they put pressure on them the Mavs may began to play nervously and will look for the refs to bail them out.
So I was reading about this Carlisle guy, and apparently he coached the Pistons back from a 3-1 deficit to win a first-round series against the Magic. That was 2003. This is now, Ponyboy.
It was also against a Magic team that had only Tracy McGrady, who can’t seem to get out of the first round. It was funny how McGrady pubicly announced how happy he was to get out of the first round after their game 4 win. that didnt work out to well for you, did it Tmac?
I have to remember that he’s still a 21-year-old kid. At least he’s okay… he’s either going to explode or wither away tonight.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 29, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just watching game 4 of Spurs vs Nuggets, ’07. No surprise big shot bob hit the game clinching shot (a corner three to put us up 4 with 40 seconds left).
What I remembered about the series though was the flagrant foul Melo put on Manu when a game was getting away from them. And Najera was on that very Nuggets team. I don’t remember any cheap fouls by him that series but it didn’t shock me to see him on the thuggets.
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
BTW… wth? Facial rudder? Buck… shame on you! ;)
"Our bench gets incredibly dangerous..." -Emanuel Ginobili, benchman extraordinaire
We will return in victory or not at all
I has been a long time since I have ventured from my cave of despair, but I have been called to return. This is our greatest hour.
We are the San Antonio Spurs. Our names are legend.
We will return in victory or not at all.
This is our time.
Mark Cuban can take his hired guns, strap hangers trying to ride his cash box to a championship, his henchmen, his goons, his coke addicted fans, his gang members, his fake breasted silicon enhanced women and shove them where the sun don’t shine.
I feel sorry for Mark Cuban because he’s a water head, but tonight there will be no mercy. I will cheer for him when the Jerry Lewis telethon starts, but tonight he will be given no quarter.
Great moments are born from great opportunity. If there is to be a Tim Duncan’s last big moment, then let it be tonight.
The Mavs will taste naught but bitter wine, while Pop shares his finest vintage.
Try not, do or do not, there is no try.
(for more motivation….the hockey kid speech)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d9_U1rpQyg&feature=related
News about Blair.
He was in a car accident on the way to the game. He’s ok but he us wearing a sleeve on his shin.
I smell death... everywhere.
Can you link the article?
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
Alright, found it!
"Kuj die Spurs nu nooit keer gerust laten?!" // "Can't you for once leave those Spurs alone?!" - Sarah (Bakkie009's girlfriend)
"Nink!!" // "No I can't!!" - Bakkie009
You don’t think that Pop threw that game in order to get 1 more home game revenue for Peter Hold did you? :wink:
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