Game #54 Preview: Spurs @ Wizards
by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 16, 2011 8:40 PM CST
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PrintGood day PTR! We're nearing the end of the annual Rodeo Road Trip. I've been a proud member of PTR for just over 2 and a half seasons now, and this is my first ever Game Preview. So please bare with me. Once I get it, I'll get it. I promise! :) (Special thanks to Big50, and JRW for their asistance.)
As the Spurs have gotten off to a 44-9 start, the Washington Wizards have been the opposite. They currently sit at a lowly 14 victories, good for dead last in the Southeast Division. They have yet to win on the road this year. The million dollar question, though, is, even with only 14 wins, is this season still better than last? I mean, we know what a disaster that was -- for Washington, that is. Beloved, long time - and one of the best in the league - owner Abe Pollin passes away, Gilbert Arenas has the locker room incident, gets suspended for the rest of the season, and into lottery land the Wizards remain fall. After the season ends, they land the number 1 pick and select John Wall, essentially turning the team over to him. Early this season they swing a massive blockbuster trade with Orlando, and trade Gil's untradeable contract. Rashard Lewis is in town taking Gil's place. Things can only go up from here. Let's do this.
Besides a bunch of Wizard of Oz clips, and this, the Sabbath clip was the best thing 'Wizard' related I could find on You Tube.
Black Sabbath - The Wizard (Ozzfest 2005) (via riffmajster)
 San Antonio Spurs @ Washington Wizards Where: Verizon Center Watch: Fox Sports
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PG: Parker needs to dominate Fisher. John Wall is having a good rookie season. He's clearly the leader of this team. If it weren't for some scrub on the Clippers, he'd probably have ROY wrapped up by now.
SG: Manu, by a nose. A biiiig nose.
SF: RJ 2.0 is a much better bang for the buck, this season.
PF: Blatche is leading the team with 8.1 boards per game, but Timmy is the GOAT.
C: Also in his second year, JaVale McGee is averaging 9 and 7. But he gets the edge because of his height and 2.4 blocks per game.
Bench
I've always been a fan of Captain Kirk Hinrich, since his Bulls days. When rookie Derrick Rose came along and took the starting spot he held for the past 5 seasons, he handled it like a man and didn't gripe. But, after Kirk and Al Thornton it doesn't look too promising down the pine. I think George and Gary give their subs a work out.
Coaching
Pop > Flip Saunders
Intangibles
Quinn and Novak on the floor together?
Mojo
The trip is nearing an end...
Prediction
Tim, Tony, and Manu sit the 4th. Quinn in. Spurs get the 'W.'
Key(s) to the Game
Key 1 - Defense.
Key 2 - Offensive Rebounding!
Key 3 - If the jumpers are not falling, don't be afraid to drive it, for goodness sakes!
Other Reading
Spurs
48 Minutes of Hell - What more needs to be said?
Spurs Planet - Our old friend Wayne Vore is back.
Wizards
www.bulletsforever.com - SB Nation
www.truthaboutit.net - True Hoop
Following Along
TV
Fox Sports
Radio
WOAI 1200AM; Audio League Pass[streaming]
Online
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Go Spurs Go! We can beat these guys for we have Merlin on our side.
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
Wow! Where did this pic come from?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Feb 12, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
McDyess sprained his thumb last night though expects to play. Tiago remains doubtful as he could not bend over to tie his own shoes. Bonner’s knee remains painful though hasn’t gotten any worse, but may be why he hasn’t produced more. Even down in Austin, Marcus Cousin missed the last game due to mononucleosis.
While McGee is 2nd in the league in blocks, he has only 12 more blocks than TD while having 50 more PF and 122 fewer rebounds. It would seem his overall defensive game is sacrificed for the sake of a block here and there. The Spurs bigs have been passing so well that I wouldn’t be surprised to see a lot of McGee flying through the air while a bounce pass goes past him for a wide open dunk. Blair might get the top star in this game (I think he’s the one that isn’t receiving the Spur at center despite TD listed as center).
Tiago remains doubtful as he could not bend over to tie his own shoes.
I cannot believe no one wants to help Tiago with his shoes. This is not a way to treat a European MVP, even if he is just a rookie.
"If you can't tie your shoes, you can't play," Popovich said
I know how he feels, but I’m (censored – about twice as aged as Tiago) years old.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Feb 12, 2011 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
Only mentally
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Feb 12, 2011 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
So what do you do when you feel like Tiago?
"If you can't tie your shoes, you can't play," Popovich said
The doctor has helped me out with cheap generic hydrocodone and darvoset. I try to work the ‘dang thing’ too.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Feb 12, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
TWHS
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 12, 2011 4:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
they just buy him a pair with velcro in place of laces
by i luv this site on Feb 12, 2011 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
The basketball gods owe the Spurs big time after that clankfest last night. May the shooting be accurate, their hearts full and may they stay away from the guns Agent Zero left in the locker room.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
Looks like they came through after all
Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.
One of my bands covered “The Wizard” a while back… Good jam, good times! Keep the good times rolling tonight Wizard/BigFun!
GSG!!!
by In the 666 on Feb 12, 2011 9:47 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I haven’t been able to visit ProjectSpurs.com in some time. Is anybody else having the same problem?
"SMH!!! ITS THAT BAD IMMA A BEAST LOL!!!!" - DeJuan45
Ha! My friend in DC is blowing up my road trip pic for the game tonight! Go Spurs Go!
No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try.
The KGP MUST NOT be silenced for another game!
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Feb 12, 2011 2:38 PM CST reply actions
hell yeah . that mother fucker ozzy is still jammin his ass off. like his music but i would still like to punch him in the face for pissin on the alamo.
and the original guitarist dont have the tip of his fingers. gospursgo kick some ass tonight.
by BLACKANDSILVER on Feb 12, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Pissin’ on the street next to the Alamo at 3 am doesn’t count does it? Not if you’re actually a San Antonian. Yeah Tommy doesn’t have finger tips on his fret hand – not too many folks know that.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Feb 12, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Nice job on the preview, Ed. The team should be pissed at themselves for the previous night’s atrocity. Break the Wall down!
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 12, 2011 4:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
meh, Manu’s bat swatting easily tops Ozzy’s bat-eating
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
Nice job on this, Ed. Very glad you decided to do one.
Gonna keep it up?
Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.
Yep. I’ve got the Chicago game this week.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 13, 2011 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
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