Game # 74 Preview: Blazers @ Spurs

Last.

Least.

A lot of things aren’t going our way," Parker said. "We just have to keep pounding on that rock and keep playing.

Amen to that, Tony.

I don’t expect to win this game.

I realize the Blazers also played today, but they’re younger legs will probably have more juice then the Spurs older legs.

In addition, Manu and Duncan probably aren’t playing. I’m going to be very impressed if the Spurs win.

The Spurs big advantage is that they have the home court advantage. Calls will fall their way more often than not and role players shoot better.

Riding a 3 game losing streak, the Spurs need this game more than the Blazers, and hopefully that results in a greater focus and intensity from the Spurs. Even without Manu, they have enough talent to win.

Hill is more than capable out playing Matthews on both ends.
Maybe this will be one of those games where Blair’s hustle and energy is contagious to other guys, the Spurs make a big run and blow this open so it doesn’t come down to the wire.
I know the Spurs are probably underdogs for this one, but with Pop on the bench, and playing at home, I expect them to win.

I have a feeling Manu and Duncan will be back either for the Boston game or the following game.

We could actually lose that first seed. It feels funny seeing the team lose 3 in a row, maybe its just me though brah.
Hopefully we’ll win tonight, the last 3 games were ours we just didnt execute they way we usually execute.

Might we have a rare 4th quarter Splitter sighting? Any theories as to why not?

If we stick around until the end and then lose the game, that’s gonna be 4 moral victories in a row. We’re peaking at just the right time.

The only real test for who is the MVP is to see how the team plays without the MVP and 3 lose in a row without Timme … well. …

Duncan out and now Manu out?

Holy schnikes. Everyone’s going to have to step up.

I agree with McDonald and thank him for stating a necessary obvious. Just look at two of our big road wins this season: there would be no Dyess tip-in in LA if TD doesn’t play 33 minutes of defense against Gasol & Bynum, plus hit a clutch 4-down special late in the game when a score was needed. There would be no win in Dallas ten days ago if TD does not drop a 22 & 8 with 3 blocks. Those would all have been competitive road losses by a possession or two.

My guess is that with TD our guys win the first two on this past trip, and perhaps all three. Still, it’s been great experience for Tiago, it’s not a bad thing for Timmy to get some late season rest, and it has put the spotlight on some younger players to shine which they’ve done for the most part. The message should be very clear just how much focus, for the full 48, is required to win road games of that magnitude this time of the season. As for tonight, having an impactful George Hill and home crowd to push the role players should lead to victory.

I think “Tony Parker must dominate Fisher” has become bad mojo.

School work takes your mind off things, especially losses. But please Spurs, get a win tonight. We need the mojo in the last 8 games.

And no easy buckets for the Blazers.

No alley-oops please!

If Jefferson goes for 20, the Spurs will win. He should have the green light to be more than just a 3-point shooter today. Parker should score well and Hill should too. They just need a third wheel to provide consistent offense and that’s an aspect Jefferson hasn’t been asked to provide much of.

I hope Anderson and Tiago get some good minutes tonight and we keep it close. If we win then that is icing on the cake but those are the only two things I am hoping for while watching this.

Batum also suffered a thigh contusion last night and Brandon Roy is having lower back problems – both may not play tonight.

I believe!!

And I’m watching tonight and Spurs only lost twice when I’m watching.

Go Spurs Go!!

Oddly enough, I don’t feel worried about this team at all. I feel better and better about them.

Portland, Memphis and Denver are the hottest teams in the NBA right now (except LA). We barely lost to them without Timmy all on the road. I don’t know if we win tonight, but I do know that getting Tiago minutes will only benefit the team.

Fans bring murdered teen’s coffin to soccer match

If I get shot down on the streets of Austin before I can do tonight’s recap, you gotta promise me you’ll take my coffin to the game. Blair can have my ACLs too if he wants them

Just thought I would tell you that Batum is probable and BRoy and game time decision. If I had to guess, I don’t think BRoy will play. Also, I don’t count your squad out without Timmy and Manu. I remember last year when the Blazers were starting their 3rd string players and a stick of gum at center and still managed to win games.

Novak goes 30-10-10 tonight in “The Steveshank Redemption”

No Timmy, No Manu, No Tony & No McDyess.

Starting five: Hill, Anderson, Jefferson, Bonner(!), Splitter.

We can do this. GSG!