Game #69 Preview: Spurs vs. Bobcats - A let down game?
by Jordan Leithart on Mar 19, 2011 5:00 AM CDT
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PrintI apologize for the brevity of this preview. Like our Spurs, I'm elated with the win. Also, hopefully like the Spurs, I'm not overlooking this Bobcats team. We need to continue playing Spurs basketball and Spurs focus till the playoffs. That means crushing a Charlotte team that is also on the second night of a back to back. I know we have the ability to come out strong, but this team also had the ability to defend very well before all the cost-cutting trades and before Larry Brown retired. Hack preview after the jump.
 San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Bobcats Where: AT&T Center When: March 19, 2011, 7:30 PM Spurs Time - Timezone Converter Watch: FSSW
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PG:Parker dominated Fisher last night in the form of Roddy B and Jason Kidd. Augustine doesn't stand a chance.
SG: Manu definitely had a cold this week again, as I saw him chewing gum again. Last time he did that he said it was to help open the airway. I blame the twins. They're probably screwing with his immune system
SF: Captain Jack is scoring more than Jefferson, but RJ showed his importance during the Kings game last week. A lot of our defensive rebounding woes have been because RJ got lazy
PF: Diaw vs. McDyess. One of them knows how to use his skill set and looks like he was chiseled from marble, wrinkles and all. The other just doesn't care. Advantage Spurs
C: Umm.... Do I have to explain?
Bench
Our bench has been a staple for the whole year. But recently it went into a funk. Bonner seemed scared to shoot the 3 last night and it definitely hurt us at times. Hill just seems out of sorts (girl trouble?). Neal has been our most consistent performer, but even he can't win the Spur on his own.
Coaching
I forgot who the coach of the Bobcats was. Advantage Spurs
Intangibles
Both played last night. Spurs beat their rivals.
Mojo
Mojo has been with us most of the year. I think we get it tonight
Prediction
Spurs keep it close until with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter a flurry of 3 pointers closes out the game and we cruise to a 15 point victory
Key(s) to the Game
Key 1 - Both teams excel at moving the ball to find an excellent shot. Spurs are better at defending that sort of thing.
Key 2 - The Bobcats aren't great at defending the three. I expect drive and kick offense to be in full gear and I hope the bench comes to play.
Other Reading
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48 Minutes of Hell - Did they send BrunoNBA over last night?
Spurs Planet - Our old friend Wayne Vore is back.
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Rufus on Fire (SB Nation) - Yada yada
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I am 20 comments away from 1,000. I need assists Bruno.
I foresee a lot of Sparkles tonight.
Gonna be astig for life!
I wouldnt call it a letdown if the Spurs lose, more of a “Dont be surprised if they lose” game.
All of the Spurs key guys played above average minutes going into this back-to-back.
In addition, NC is not exactly a stones throw from Dallas, so that flight must be a real bitch.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Spurs are at home tonight!
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Mar 19, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Since the enemy blog is called “Rufus on Fire”, I present my musical addition for today/tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcKlI28wLE
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Mar 19, 2011 9:21 AM CDT reply actions
your pic is wrong terry got called for the foul…announcers called it wrong at first too. in the pic you can see its terry with the elbow so they got the right call :P
I just wanted to continue the tradition of Yawn getting the shaft in terms of whistles
"If the NBA season is a marathon, Gregg Popovich is a full-blooded Kenyan."
-Timothy Varner 48MoH
by Jordan Leithart on Mar 19, 2011 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Spurs need to make short work of the Bobcats and let the bench carry much of the load. GSG! (Uhm, why is Bonner’s name striked out?)
He has played like crap since the first Heat came.
"If the NBA season is a marathon, Gregg Popovich is a full-blooded Kenyan."
-Timothy Varner 48MoH
by Jordan Leithart on Mar 19, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m so confused…
"If the NBA season is a marathon, Gregg Popovich is a full-blooded Kenyan."
-Timothy Varner 48MoH
by Jordan Leithart on Mar 19, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Parker is a decent defender. Augustin isn’t even close when it comes to defense.
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by day_late_friend on Mar 19, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Bruno, are you going to pick on Parker tonight?
I’ve thought about getting a life, but I’m afraid it would get in the way of my Spur addiction.
Parker may not be an elite defender but in my opinion he is a good defender.
Rather than making blanket statements for everybody, I.e. Everybody knows he isn’t good defender, state it as your opinion.
Just wondered, it seemed to be Bonners turn last night. Will admit he had a bad night, but I leave that stuff up to Pop. I think he might have been teaching Bonner something. He got us some key rebounds in the 4th.
Look, either you are having a good chuckle at our expense or you lucked out when you chose us and the Nuggets blog to follow. (Have to say, that’s a stretch right there) I’m not in charge but I will ask you not to take advantage of the really nice folks that meet here to have a great time. Don’t confuse us with our team, they have far more class than some of us, me included. Never, ever call a game before it is over. The big guy is nice but don’t ever think he is stupid.
One quick question, what color is your hair?
I’ve thought about getting a life, but I’m afraid it would get in the way of my Spur addiction.
Grrrl, I like your style;)
Honestly. You kids today, with your hippity-hop music and your Twiddle. - Lauri
by p2cat on Mar 19, 2011 4:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dayum… The PtR ladies layin’ the smack down on Bruno! Gotta love that.
"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 Mar 19, 2011 6:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Parker is a good defender when it counts. Big difference than say Nash, who is incapable of defending.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
And he defends Nash as well as any PG. Certainly knows his tendencies and has the quickness to stay with him.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
- I vow to never again mention "playoffs" and "49ers" together until we have a "quarterback."
- You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I don’t think Nash is defendable by any single person.
I have seen Nash play more than any other PG except for Parker, and I have to say Nash is the best offensive point guard I have ever seen and maybe the best offensive guard at either position I have ever seen. I get the feeling he could easily forego 10 or 12apg and get 30 a night if he wanted to.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I didn’t think Bonner sucked that bad last night. Wasn’t doing much on offense, but he was hustling on defense and he got some tough rebounds and loose balls. Usually if he sucks on offense there’s no reason for him to be out there, but I personally was impressed by his effort defesivily.
"I know everthang they is to know about the shrimpin bidness."
Rufus on Fire is one of the few SBN blogs I like, if only for their pre-game pump-you-up tunes.
Anyway, I’m glad the Robertcats are also in a SEGABABA and don’t have Gerald Wallace anymore. Should be another defensive game.
"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 Mar 19, 2011 6:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
At least Bobcats are also on a b2b, and their game last night was close into the 4Q. Hopefully our bench challenges themselves the bring the near 80 points our Big-3 did last game, though that will be difficult with the slow pace Charlotte plays.
This is will likely be slow and physical but let’s get the win. Go Spurs Go!
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
- I vow to never again mention "playoffs" and "49ers" together until we have a "quarterback."
- You gotta bring ass to get ass.
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