Spurs Lose to Grizzlies, and All is Well
by J.R. Wilco on Apr 17, 2011 5:30 PM CDT
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PrintWhen Shane Battier's three pointer rattled in with 23 seconds left in the 4th quarter and gave the Memphis Grizzlies a one point lead, every Spurs fan alive could have been jumping up and down for joy. When George Hill's corner 3 bounced away from the rim, the city of San Antonio might have called for an immediate celebration. And when Richard Jefferson's jumper from the top of the three point arc failed to drop, those familiar with the history of the Spurs had reason to immediately start a petition to honor him with the key to the city.
The dream is alive, my friends, and all is well in Spurs-land. Anyone puzzled by this response to a harrowing Game One loss to the eighth-seeded Grizzlies, need wonder no longer. No, I'm not calling for anyone to root against their favorite team; nothing of the kind. A brief trip into the history of the Spurs will bring all into laser-sharp focus.
Readers who are familiar with my New Odd-Numbered Year theory (which I unveiled in March to lukewarm response) may know where I'm headed with this, because I love a good pattern almost as much as I love the Spurs. Teams, like people, have personalities, and regularly do things in a certain way. And since Manu Ginobili joined the Spurs in 2002-03, the post-season for every championship they've won has begun with a loss in Game One of their first playoff series.
It all began when Stephon Marbury's buzzer beating 3-pointer in overtime put the Phoenix Suns up by one point, and 1-0 in the series. The Spurs won 4 of the next five games to take the series, then they proceeded to lose game one of the Western Conference Finals to the Dallas Mavericks before again prevailing in six games, on their way to the franchise's second NBA championship.
In 2005, it was Andre Miller's 31 points that helped the Denver Nuggets stun the Spurs by 6 in Game One of the first round. Unfortunately for Carmelo and company, that was their only win of the playoffs. San Antonio took the next 4 and never trailed in a series the rest of their way to ring number 3 for Tim Duncan, which they captured against the Detroit Pistons in a tightly-contested seven game series.
Déjà vu was in full effect for 2007 when San Antonio's first round oppenent, again the Nuggets, stole Game One on the Spurs' home court by six points. This time it was Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony who did the damage by combining for 61 points in what was, once again, Denver's only win of the series. The Spurs would only drop 3 more games the rest of the playoffs, and ended with a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers for championship number four.
This isn't to say that dropping the initial game of the playoffs is an immediate omen of a Larry O'Brien trophy coming to the Alamo city. It's just that the Spurs have never won it all in a year (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008) when they have managed to win their 83rd game of the season. And for those who, like me, are fascinated by an intriguing sequence, there are the years of 2000 and 2009, when injuries to Duncan and Ginobili respectively, threw the team off its stride even though they dropped Game One to their first playoff foe.
One thing I will not debate, however, is those magical Championship years that weren't shortened by a lockout. Each of those glorious postseason runs began in the same way that Sunday's game went: right down the tubes with an unpleasant sound, and an even worse feeling that remained ... well, it remained as long as it took me to remember that this year could still qualify for a wonderful historical categorization. It could join '03, '05, and '07 as yet another odd-numbered year that the Spurs won it all after starting with a thud.
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I hope your insight is right and the Spurs can win the title in an odd numbered year after dropping their playoff opener. Still I don’t like losing and you just can’t expect fate like that to intervene. I think the Spurs will be all right though and win in 6 or 7 games provided Manu Ginobli isn’t hurt too badly and can come back to help contribute. Go Spurs!
steelspurredsoxbrewerleafs. A conglomeration of some of my favorite sports teams Update I added brewers as a second favorite major league team
by steelspuredsoxleafs on Apr 17, 2011 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Rec’d for morale sake – good one chief
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
We also know that The Refs=meh
"April Fools."- Manu Ginobili (after faking out Kevin Garnett on the day)
by Dark Black on Apr 17, 2011 5:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This is true. That game was miserable. Too many fouls called on both teams.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess they failed to realize that this is the playoffs
"April Fools."- Manu Ginobili (after faking out Kevin Garnett on the day)
by Dark Black on Apr 17, 2011 6:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
They gotta let the guys play.
Not all the time, but some of the fouls were ticky tack.
I don’t know if this was a record, but dang, they called a lot of fouls.
SiMA and I were discussing during the game that (assuming no continuing ref bias) a tightly-called series favors the Spurs, since the Grizzlies defense shouldn’t be able to contain the Spurs offense if they’re not allowed to beat us up with impunity.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
This.
Fewer whistles favors the lesser team that has to foul to keep up. The Spurs shot all those FTs today because the Grizzlies foul every other possession. What is unfortunate is the human nature of the refs to want to balance it out, thus calling our guys for some touch and-1 fouls that Memphis was not being called for (otherwise we’d have shot over 50 FTs). Gasol’s and-1, which was followed later by TD driving to the rim and being body fouled without a call, are perfect examples.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Chin up…on the bright side the Lakers got their ass’s handed to them
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
yeah. by NOH of all teams. I’m mystified.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I just looked at theyre bad finishing record, and the fact that Paul had been putrid for the last 8 or so games. Theyre WFC playoff field low +.9, etc etc.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
he looked like a stud in that game
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
That guy Paul might be a better player than Tony Parker.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
are you trying to bait me into kicking a hornets nest on PtR?….
he did pretty fantastic though, and I can’t even chalk it up to being guarded by fish flop
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
Is this news to anyone? Paul, is probably the best PG in the league. I know hes hated for his punkass antics and extremely bad flopping skills, but I really think hes one of the best 5 players in this league.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
it’s just that he hasn’t been playing that well this year, today he let up LA, they throu every one at him in the 4th, didn’t matter
"Maybe I’m old school," Nash said, "but I signed a contract to play here and I want to honor it. I feel like I owe it to my teammates and the city and everybody to keep battling until they tell me it’s time to go." STEVE (God of Basketball) NASH
he has to get 3 rings b4 comparing to parker
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this the Sunday night loser thread?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
No. Not really. But I may play one on TV.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
If only this could happen.
I love Manu. He plays exactly the way I play, balls to the wall.-Kobe Bryant
I’m soooo relieved Doc Funk is back and posting for the playoffs:
by transgojobot on Apr 18, 2011 1:13 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
No joke.
And you’re welcome.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
The Gods of Mojo are greatly pleased by JRW’s offering. Tonight’s animal sacrifices have been postponed.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
Wow, I’m glad my writing has saved lives.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Especially animal’s
"April Fools."- Manu Ginobili (after faking out Kevin Garnett on the day)
by Dark Black on Apr 17, 2011 8:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Wish I could be as positive. One can hope that Pop learned at least one thing from this game: not McDyess, nor Bonner, nor Blair can handle the Grizz’ s second big. I wonder what the alternative is? Hmmm. Sadly, what most folks will remember about Bonner’s game were the two late threes and forget the innumerable fuck ups that gifted the Grizz point after point. Can we please officially declare the Bonner/Blair era a bust? They both suck.
You do realize that we outrebounded the Grizzlies, right? And also that Zach Randolph/Marc Gasol got the “shooter’s roll” on virtually every shot they took that hit the rim? While Bonner/Blair weren’t great, they were certainly adequate.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
adequate isn’t good enough
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonner/Blair were really good, and Timmeh was simply great. The game was lost by our backcourt rotation of Tony, Hill and Neal (yes, in this order).
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
I see that. I don’t really put any importance on the names and order of names though. Then again, I don’t pay their salaries either. I don’t think you have the correct focus however Kondor. These guys know what they did and didn’t do, and Pop is definitely telling them if they don’t know it. I’m sorry, but this is the fucking Kumbayah part of the season, there ain’t no more meaningful practices. TEAM is it, there is nothing else.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t think you have the correct focus however Kondor
what do you mean here? you are just drunk, OldTimer. I am drunk too. I am not mad with any of our guys, but I do worry.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
I guess that worrying is for younger folks than me. …. :) I suppose that to me, they did OK. They just didn’t win. I see no reason to criticize anyone. Maybe that is polyanna-ish, and you could be right. I just can’t get upset with anything I saw. You’re not betting on the games are you?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not betting on the games. I am not upset with anyone. I just saw what I saw. Timmeh was great, I didn’t expect to see him playing that well. I was soooo ready to see him nail that 3-pointer, but RJ was wide open, and he didn’t miss behind 3-point until that shot, so I can see why Tim passed to him. It was a good shot, just didn’t go down. Bonner was very good when we needed him to be good. Blair played with great energy whole game. All those games played better than I expected. I am not a huge fan of starting Dice, I think starting Blair would be just fine, and I would want to see some Tiago and some Green, may be even some Novak. Neal made some and missed some. Average game, if you ask me. Hill and Tony just missed too many shots, and Tony wouldn’t pass when we needed him to pass. He should know better than that. He is 3-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, he should be smarter than depending on a jumper to get in. Give the ball to Timmy, damn it! I have nothing against last play. It was solid, well-executed play, just what we needed at this point. We should win the series.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
You. Are. Good. SIR. I do not agree about Tony and his shot selection, but maybe I’ll change my mind on the replay tonight. I’ll just go be pissed off somewhere else, OK?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
What about Jefferson? He missed a wide open three to tie the game. He also had a much lower +/- than Parker.
Lets pin it on him.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
me too. I think we should blame this game on David Stern, who for some reason wants Memphis to win the World Series!
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
You just made me ruin my shirt dude.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
RJ was good whole game for us, he took a shot that he should take and just missed it. it was a good shot though. nothing but kudos to RJ for taking the shot.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
Amen. …. too close to Pascha to say ramen….
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Splitter is not a magical answer, especially against Randolph. I wish we could all realize this while admitting that it would be fun t osee what he can do in limited minutes. But he will get zero favor from the refs, who nearly fouled out Dyess and Blair today. The only problem with Dyess is that his jumper was off in this game, which puts him the same category as Tony and George.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
you know, I really realize that. Problem is, he isn’t getting a chance. I was one of the first to say that his chance would be next year, but I don’t want to wait that long. Call me bad. I’m not really that desperate though. I don’t think we are that much in trouble this year. Even If I did think we were in that much trouble, I’m not sure that I’d demand more Splitter yet.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I’d like to see him play 5 or 6 first half minutes just get a feel for what he might bring (for now and a future series). But I understand why Pop doesn’t play him. I know he’s not going to play in the 2nd half of a playoff game unless he played the 1st and he’s not playing in the first unless we have the lead. We didn’t have the lead enough during the 1st half of this game. Possessions are to important to risk him getting stripped or heaving up a bad hook shot which puts us in a further hole.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Not to re-start the debate, but I do find it Interesting how we can’t risk possessions due to Splitter being stripped, but we’re somehow ok with Blair being blocked on what seemed like 3 straight possession in the 2nd quarter.
Just sayin’.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
I definitely want more Splitter
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
I’ve been a Spurs fan for 35 years. What do I have left to learn?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Apparently, how to enjoy a perfectly referenced and linked video to a great line delivered with effortless aplomb.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Say that three times fast.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:08 AM CDT up reply actions
You see, I KNOW Bonnetti’s Defense. This impresses me not a little bit. Enenguarde’…. DAMN! The closest the spell checker would come is “Shinguard”. This just SUCKS.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:12 AM CDT up reply actions
FYI, there is no such thing as Bonnetti’s Defense, or the Agrippa Attack.
And yet I’ve somehow studied them both. Figure that one out.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
I’m a mirage. Figure that one out.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Good. Someone did :)
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Pop has learned to live with Blair missing close because Blair sometimes finishes high off the glass and scores, or pumps and pivots which creates space for an easy shot or he gets fouled. Being stripped means a turnover and Grizz fastbreak which they limited for the first three quarters in this game (with Blair playing)
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Blairs inability to finish like a much taller player seemed to manifest itself a little too much last night.
Maybe this isnt a good series for him. He still managed a team high in +/- though.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Outside of the obvious guys (TD, Dyess) I think Blair guards Randolph as well as any Spurs player. He’s got the lower body strength and energy. The problem is height so he has to use his quickness which he did to force a few turnovers. You have to live with some things and take others.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Blair did have some success, but it was gambling for steals ( in all of the confrontations I personally saw)
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I see what you are talking about alamobro. …How often is Pop allowed to substitute our players though? This could really get interesting. …. Do I LIKE Robert Blake though? I need to see some more Barretta shows…. Where are they? I really thrived on the Cockatoo.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I guess there might be some merit about that whole “lakers are vulnerable to a good point guard” thing.
Can you guys imagine, what if that team we were hoping would take LA out for us…turns out to be THE NOOCH.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
That would be deeply surreal.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
losses lead to adjustments by the losing team staff. Pop, please give the guy that provides length and lateral quickness in the paint some playing time.
by i luv this site on Apr 17, 2011 7:32 PM CDT reply actions
I’m sure Novak will get some playing time next game.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Im sure the Grizzlies are going to force Pop to play Tiago, just like he was forced to play Hill in Mavs series in 09. I just hope he realize that early in the series, and not late like that series with the Mavs.
"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
Aw, man. Please don’t bring up the 2009 playoffs. I don’t want those memories in my head again.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
(Pop on the chances of Tiago Splitter playing in Game Two)
"I don’t know, haven’t thought about it."
"April Fools."- Manu Ginobili (after faking out Kevin Garnett on the day)
by Dark Black on Apr 17, 2011 8:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yes
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/04/17/what-the-spurs-and-grizzlies-said-after-game-1/
"April Fools."- Manu Ginobili (after faking out Kevin Garnett on the day)
by Dark Black on Apr 17, 2011 8:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think he was talking to STIMPY
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Lies, damned lies and Pop denying he thought about something. I’ll do the math:
Blair: Bulky, good rebounder, doesn’t have the length to bother people
Bonner: Good shooter, “Certificate of participation” type on defense
Splitter: Rebounds, has enough length to bother Gasol and the bulk to keep him or Randolph off the boards. And he makes ladies swoon.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
He admitted his mistake with Hill AFTER the series is over. Why would we expect him to change his modus operandi at this point?
If he’s proved wrong again, he’ll admit it once he believes he’s made a mistake. And that’ll be after SA’s post-season is over. We got where we are with Pop, and there’s no switching at this point. He either changes his mind, or he doesn’t, but either way, he has his reasons and we’ll likely never know them.
That’s all.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
by J.R. Wilco on Apr 18, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The move on Kg was nice
"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
Hes a beast, and I would love to have him on the team, EVEN though he only defends a few times per game. Although Pop could probably force him into being a decent defender.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Great play by Boston. Still down 1
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
if our dear leader tells us not to worry, i will not worry*.
(* – yet)
one question – do i bother watching game 1?
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by sleep research facility on Apr 17, 2011 8:34 PM CDT reply actions
man, I know i’m gonna get killed here…
but,
I feel like Manu did the team no favors with his demeanor…. We know you wanna play, we all want you to play. It’s not happening tonight; so don’t be all grumpy gills ,and stand up and cheer your team on please… I’m not that worried about the series right now, ‘cause we basically lost the game (again) rather than them taking it from us. same game plan with headier play, and i’m sure we’ll do fine. I just feel like Manu’s attitude on the sideline (at least what i saw on the television, and they showed him a lot) was kinda detrimental to the team.
GSG!!!
You’re right, you’re gonna get killed. Your comment is pretty silly, I think. But losing does funny things to us fans.
fans are pretty silly… just something i had been thinking about since the game. I noticed it early on but thought the team pull it together anyway. I think the only time he was shown excited was when we took the lead at the very end, before the very end..
you could make that argument with most of us…….Manu is not alone in celebrating too early on that one……..
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh…
"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 Apr 17, 2011 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ve noticed that as well. I think the pain of not being in the game for Manu is overwhelming.
"You and I have unfinished business." - Beatrix Kiddo
I didnt really see a whole lot of him during the game, but I guess he wasnt involved like usual. I dont think anyone will take it personal. It was game 1.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Beyond horrible and stupid shot by the melodrama.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I know I’ll be hated here, but my first love was the CELTICS. Nice job guys.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
I forgot to drink my Hateraid tonight so….
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Goo (intentional) for you
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I need to take ani-gif lessons from you
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The ThunderNugs now…. cool.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
It certainly feels like New York should be in the hole 0-1 with the rest of the high seeds. The Knicks caught a bad break, with Billups getting injured, and the Melodramas late game anti-heroics.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
OKC is gonna be hard to beat this year.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
Denver doesn’t look like a cake-walk, either. Hopefully they will wear each other down should the Spurs meet them in the second round.
"Just add him to the list. Everybody hates us." - Duncan on Cuban's Spurs hate
by ojsimpsondidit on Apr 17, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
no worries in san antonio
check out my recap. breaking down the numbers
http://mizzousportswriters.com/2011/04/17/nba-playoff-recap-san-antonio-spurs-vs-memphis-grizzlies-game-1/
OK. Thanks for the AD. I think SA tripped and didn’t “fall” though. Nice short piece of prose.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Is it just me, or am I just an ASSHOLE today?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. A wide open shot for fanoftheunderdog, and…. NOPE.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah,OK, Y’all don’t have to say it. I’ll shutup now.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda. Check out my blog where I talk about it.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
Hahahaha
"Just add him to the list. Everybody hates us." - Duncan on Cuban's Spurs hate
by ojsimpsondidit on Apr 17, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool. Afterwards, cruise on down to brotalk.com for my critique about your thoughts on oldtimey’s, behavior.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
You guys are just GREAT!!! ….The nicorette, commit and snuff are starting to take effect too. LOVE YA!
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
….wait wait. This could be good. So Hips, you differ in your opinion on the piece that Mr. DeVries called attention to here?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
………….
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"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 Apr 17, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
naaaa no asshole bro. the spurs lost i think everyone who is a true fan of the team they love have the right to get emotional. i was pissed on the wak to my uncles house. i bought 12 tickets to the game and took the whole fam. i felt a little and i mean little better after the lakers lost and me and my family members punked some dumbass laker fans wearing the yellow bullshit….. they were on hush mouth. black and silver thru thick and thin. lets go get this win on wed and stop the bullshit. mannnnnnnnuuuuuuuuuuu
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
You have my support FOREVER.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 to putting Lakers on hush mode
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t understand this “hush mode”.
Did b&s drop the banhammer on lakers fans in real life?
That’s reppin the tone.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
your fuckin right i did. i drove thru downtown yelling fuck the mavericks as well. we punked some dallas fans at rivercenter and everytime we saw mav bullshit we let it be know that they were not like in the tone. why dont you ask some people why they put the carnival near the alamodome. to many people wearing no spurs gear got sliced and diced. tone to the bone
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
My only question bro, would be: How would you know it is ME?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I always wear black and blue and my hat haz just a spur on it. That good enough?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
No way 4 me. I’d rather be naked.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
we were driving and every time we saw a mav jersey we said f ******* dallas and the mavs
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You need to get in touch with your feminine side dude.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He should weld his feminine side to his other side.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
But if he aint careful he’ll slice and dice things that aren’t meant for slicing and dicing.
#TAAAAAAAALMBOOOOOUUUUUUTTTTTTTTT
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No way brosef, the Tone lives in me!
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
U too…… gotta love ya
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
eeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhh have you ever lived here
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 18, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Was born there, but am a military brat.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
DAMNIT!!! People on the Northside scruples too Bro!
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
HAVE. HAVE Scruples too…..
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah man, but what do the Russians have to do with this?
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Nothin. But you’re messin’ with a Latvian now MF.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
uh huh, uh huh…. lol
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Just don’t piss on my rug. It really ties the room together.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Them are Lithuanians. It is easy to get us confused.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Dude...
I’ve moved around so much I can’t remember that address anymore. I have no idea where I lived there, I’ve switched states 6 times since then, switched countries thrice, and houses/apartments over a dozen.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
then you know about reppin the spurs and not the tone .if you were raised here in the hood you would know bout that. spurs hopper
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 18, 2011 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I know you aren’t talking to me, but does 30 years count? I’ve only got 28 in Austin. The ‘soft’ hasn’t gotten to me yet…
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
it aint like the east west or south bro and you know that
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 18, 2011 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. I know that. It doesn’t make it anything less though, and YOU should know that.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
its alot harder to live in the south east and west bro and it does make a difference
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 18, 2011 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
This is the subthread to end all subthreads.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 18, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m trying to figure out if thats a good thing or a bad thing.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions
You are righteously confused SFSteve. You should be, too. I hold absolutely no hostility to my friend from the SOUTHSIDE. I don’t really believe that my bro BLACKANDSILVER has any problem with the folks representing the NORTHSIDE either. He just has some reservations about those folks veracity. That may be a well placed reservation too. It is part of the reason, that I moved to Austin. WTH B&S?!?! You moved to H-Town. DUH. We are all SPURSfans here, right? …. I’ll weld your butt to anything available if you don’t agree to that too. Address available on request man. This will probably get me band. That’s cool though. I NEED a band right now.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
downtown represent!
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 18, 2011 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess people live downtown SA in more numbers now, like they do in Austin. Pretty coo…. where …. just in the general area, are you? I won’t hate you for being in the King William area either. I only hate … well, I don’t think I hate any SIG at all.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Now THAT’S funny
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
ain’t blue something that Memphis wore tonite? I’m not sure what their colors are or if they have any colors or even if they are a basketball team or just a bunch of thugs who never ever won nothing of importance in their lives and can just jump around and poke people’s eyes, but they looked kind of blue and black to me. why won’t you repp the tone and wear silver and black though your hat haz a spur, it’s all good brozeth, you are a good welder in a tone, but I won’t just wear a blue when we are playing fucking grizzles who wear the blue all over our place and we should really slice, dice and ice them instead of wearing their colors if they have any colors if you know what I mean.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
lol….
Black, for the record, it is not cool to punk fans who are minding their own business and only supporting they’re team.
Now, if they were being unruly and disrespectful, then I could see putting them in they’re place.
I remember a couple of years ago, some people were fucking with my friend in Phx after a game (me and the other Spurs fans had departed) He was minding his own business, not being an A hole. Not cool.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
by alamobro on Apr 18, 2011 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
WHY’s IT GOTTA BE BLACK?!?
;)
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
damn was anybody in here raised on the east west or southside that knows a thing about living on these streets and reppin it for the the tone. nice spurs fans let the damn laker jerseys flood the at&t center. im the enforcer
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 18, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
You are prejudiced
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also, rec’d for Sportsmanship!
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m quitting smoking… Does it show?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
HAH! IT Sucks from HERE!!!!!!!!
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I noes
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I can’t even touch that either. Makes me wanna smoke the tobacco
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
That aisn’t smelled right iz it?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I did it for 6 months before. Then I got sick and the meds got me to say Eff it. I’m going to do it this time though.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s just hard to accept the way we lost game 1. We were leading by 4 with 1:06 left to play and we have possession of the ball. We have our chances to win it or tie the game but unfortunately, 3 open jump shots didn’t go in – parker miss, hill miss and jefferson miss.
My apologies, I just can’t seem to recover but I’m keeping my faith that this is a good omen.
And the other good thing about this game is that I saw the fire in Timmeh-the playoff Timmeh that I know!
The best PF forward to ever play the game. Period.
You are correct sir. We definitely dropped the win in their lap. No other way to explain it.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
bad shot selection by Tony but can’t blame him
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t blame anybody on the team. It is just THAT. It is a TEAM. It just doesn’t work if you can’t be with that concept. We Gonna DO this. SPURS forEVER.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly – shouldn’t have had to come down to that but it did and we didn’t have our *starting closer – it’s all good
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Ginobli too, but we need to be able to win with what we bring to the table on the day we bring it to the table. If I’m upset, it is with our inability to do that.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
We were leading by 4 with 1:06 left to play and we have possession of the ball.
Leading by 4 with 1:06 left – yes
Possession of the ball – no
by doggydogworld on Apr 18, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
This makes me feel a lot better. The team didn’t play anywhere close to their best and yet they had two chances to win or extend the game. Getting Manu back will help in the late game sincero.
I wish we didn’t have to depend on that. We really have enough personnel, but well, Manu is Manu. That sounds and looks stupid how that I’ve typed it. ….true though.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It doesn’t look stupid to me; I agree.
"Just add him to the list. Everybody hates us." - Duncan on Cuban's Spurs hate
by ojsimpsondidit on Apr 17, 2011 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I know what you mean. I just have to believe in the fuiture.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I tried believing in the past once, bad idea. Dodos? That was me
Now broadcasted in over 20 languages on over 15 continents.
Dunno what to say about that, but I have been caught living in the past too.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Failure to recognize.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Delivered a box of alfajores to Manu before the game, with extra dulce de leche – should heal that arm soon!
"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5
went to the game today. eeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
There you are. Yeah. They really didn’t look that bad on TV. …. Can’t make an excuse for a loss though.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
mannnn im not going to lie the crowd was out of it when we were wining. it was more of like we are spoiled and think we can take this team out so easily and should with them being the 8seed.we had like and 8 pt lead and the crowd would cheer so so. but when bonner hit them 3s it wnt effff crazy. i mean loud not dallas spurs loud but loud
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
It just isn’t like the daze of the Hemisfair arena anymore.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
hell no . we had this spurs lady telling us not to start anything but we still kept the insults flying at that yellow hit my head on a chair ass fans
by BLACKANDSILVER on Apr 17, 2011 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
It didn’t help that right after Neal’s 3s to put us up 10 and 8 respectively, Memphis came back with and-1s. The momentum was short lived. Also, the Grizz slow the pace and ugly it up. Its hard for players to find a rhythm or fans momentum when all the scores are FTs.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
You are remarkably insightful.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:05 AM CDT up reply actions
what was up with the floor today? people slipping all over the place
"You and I have unfinished business." - Beatrix Kiddo
Looked like it has been refinished – was really shiny. But I really didn’t notice any one really slipping, just lots of extra little pushes from the Grizz!
"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5
It really looked like more than that on TV, but after the last few games with them, maybe I’m pre……. DANG IT I HATE MEMPHIS!!!! … sorry you had to see that JA.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
No-one wants to talk about how awful Parker’s shot selection was tonight? That last shot is bread and butter for him and the fact that he missed it just shows it wasn’t our night. Parker has had some very clutch moments, but also some complete meltdowns. Hope he gets it out of his system. Plus I’m sooooo angry with Barkley right now. This is the first year that I remember that he’s jumped off the Spurs wagon. And he’ll be feeling smug now. We lose this next one and it is over.
"Are you gunna bite all day little doggie, or are you gunna bite?"
look about 10 comments above……….
Fuck Barkley, he’s an idiot
Parker was thrown off today – Pop went with Hill being the 1 and Tony being a hybrid 1-2. Tony was given the go in the 2nd half but when dealing with a tall team like Memphis, he doesn’t get a high% in the paint as usual -
he’ll be fine when Manu returns and TP can carry us in the 1st half as usual
"Everybody thought he was going to be gone forever, including me, and the foie gras and truffle treatment worked really well." Pop on Tony's Injury 3/4/11
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Apr 17, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
He just isn’t BETTING on the Spurs anymore dude.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I just realized that now we must win in Memphis where we haven’t won this season yet.
Also, it’s kind of ironic that we lost be 3 points. Remember that crazy buzzer-beater by Mayo at the end of 1Q? It was the difference in the game in the end.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
I’m going to both games in Memphis – I’ll take care of ’em.
"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5
You do that young lady! …… can you bring back some ribs too?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
If it makes you feel better, the Spurs won both in Memphis in ’06 despite being winless there in the reg season.
Mayo’s buzzer beater means the Battier shot would’ve pulled Memphis within two, if all happens the same. So we win.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I am liking you MORE and MORE
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:06 AM CDT up reply actions
You’re making me feel better after a rather crappy day. Thx.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
yeah. it really has been. …. Lets don’t talk about it, OK?
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey look at the calendar, it’s already Monday (unless you live in Hawaii). New day, new opportunities.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Just imagine if you were in the Philippines!
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Still grinning…….
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:28 AM CDT up reply actions
OK, LOOK. He attacked ME. I hardly did ANYthing.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow. I would really have preferred if what I just tried to post was actually posted, but maybe it is better if it isn’t.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
yep. me too.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
shit
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
good game.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
Great games all weekend long, these is going to be a great playoff season
"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
Yep. U Rite
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a tough series to root for from my perspective. I kind of want either team to win. ….at least the team that will cause the most mayhem for teams other than the Spurs. …. It’s tough…..
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:02 PM CDT reply actions
What's up!!
Man haven’t seen u this pissed off ina while whooo just don’t get a heart attack!! We need ya!!
OMG Timmeh scored a 3!!!!! Epic!!!! Take that Los Suns!!!
by venezuelanspur on Apr 17, 2011 11:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks. Not much chance of that judging by my BP…..
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
….coming to a head now…
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:04 PM CDT reply actions
that was clearly on the cylinder, horrible non call
"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
Yep. I would be livid if I were a Nuggets fan.
"Just add him to the list. Everybody hates us." - Duncan on Cuban's Spurs hate
by ojsimpsondidit on Apr 17, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s a good thing you’re not!
OMG Timmeh scored a 3!!!!! Epic!!!! Take that Los Suns!!!
by venezuelanspur on Apr 17, 2011 11:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Que pasa Pounders!!
This is good we lost 1st game! All good bring back good memories to ’05, ’07, ’09
Just keep pounding!
OMG Timmeh scored a 3!!!!! Epic!!!! Take that Los Suns!!!
by venezuelanspur on Apr 17, 2011 11:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
’03 instead of ’09, perhaps?
"Just add him to the list. Everybody hates us." - Duncan on Cuban's Spurs hate
by ojsimpsondidit on Apr 17, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The venezuelan spurfan is right. Do not lose faith. The Spurs will do this.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions
The Lakers, Spurs and Mavs have been best of the west for more than a decade. They all lost 1st game and gave up the HCA to newcomers.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
OKC is the only team protecting their home court in the west.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
you said that! rec’d
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
as a mavsfan, you should get used to it
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
That pic would be a nice one to photoshop in some players faces.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 17, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
KD scored 41 tonight. Rose may be the league’s MVP, but Durant is probably the best player in the west.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
nop, Bonner is the best player in the west
"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 17, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
clearly the most clutch.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
you are on the roll
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
Sniping on PtR like Novak from 3.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
OK. He’s done it…
GOOD LORD! You KNOW that I LOVE you. I only have one thing to ask of you: IF there is ANY way, PLEASE LORD, make everything that Charles Barkley says from this point on be of absolutely NO ACCOUNT, NOT TRUE and totally offensive to everyone on the planet. You may kill me or send me to everlasting pain in HELL. Just F U that guy, C. Barkley. … Please exempt his family though.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 17, 2011 11:31 PM CDT reply actions
I just can’t wait til he’s governor of alabama.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 17, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at the iron bowl last year.
I’d appreciate it if you never mentioned that name again.
$cam though, is an entirely different story.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Dare I ask…? I flipped the channel. I thought they might be done talking about the other two earlier games, but I should know better.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 17, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW! new and improved pic!
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you guys think this is the best 8th seed we have ever faced?
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
what’s the competition?
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
I simply cannot remember all of the 8th seeds we’ve faced.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
2010 — defeated Dallas, 4-2, first round
2009 — lost to Dallas, 4-1, first round
2008 — defeated Phoenix, 4-1, first round
2007 — defeated Denver, 4-1, first round
2006 — defeated Sacramento, 4-2, first round
2005 — defeated Denver, 4-1, first round
2004 — defeated Memphis, 4-0, first round
2003 — defeated Phoenix, 4-2, first round
2002 — defeated Seattle, 3-2, first round
2001 — defeated Minnesota, 3-1, first round
2000 — lost to Phoenix, 3-1, first round
1999 — defeated Minnesota, 3-1, first round
1998 — defeated Phoenix, 3-1, first round
which ones were 8th seeds?
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
Wow. I’m going to GUESS Phoenix in 2000.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Duncan was out with injury for that series.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
That would have been tough then.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
that was THE series… Pop wouldn’t play BigFun, they got into it on the sidelines… Pop said the series, let alone his career, wasn’t worth playing Duncan. That made his decision easier when Orlando was courting later.
GSG!!!
That is SWEET. .. 2000… I was trying to keep a crappy job at Dell that just eventually (Nine years later) turned out to be a crappy job at Dell – Bless them for it though – . Thanks for helping me remember. Really. I’d have pushed Leslie off of the streets by now if it wasn’t for them. Ooops. Look out “L” man….
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I just looked over Spurredons’s piece from the other day. Didn’t do too much more research.
The 2006 kings were a tough bunch. Artest was at the top of his game back then.
I don’t know who the better team is overall, but I bet this year’s Grizz are just tougher and more physical.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Plus, Bonzi Wells had a career series.
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you.
Wells was a excellent, big, physical, rebounding wing. He was the other matchup nightmare for us.
He had a very good year and made a habit of playing great against the Spurs. He had double digit rebounds against us in several games
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Yup. Him+Artest was pretty incredible for that one series.
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
that Sacto team was very tough and physical. I remember thinking “oh, shit, these guys are going to beat us”. I was kind of pleasantly surprised when we escaped with winning the series.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
Yea, they are very comparable to the Grizz. I would say the Grizz are tougher inside, but those kings were obviously more physical on the perimeter. They had a very good offense too.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
This is weird for me. I have better memories from the 70’s and early 80’s. I guess I was too busy making a living when these games happened.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I honestly think those Kings were better, at least in two games when they beat us. We had no answer whatsoever for Bonzi Wells, he could do whatever he wanted in that series. I didn’t think any of the Grizz gave us that much trouble, they just made some shots. They are good, but not really intimidatingly good. Just a solid team that we should be able to beat.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
I also remember being concerned before that series began, certainly more worried than the current series. The kings didnt put us in a 0-1 hole, though.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I’m not predicting anything. Keep watching though.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions
was it 1-1 at SA though? I don’t remember details anymore, but it felt like we were in some kind of trouble with them.
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
Carp. I cannot think of anything to say that isn’t provocative. Ummm, why do I think this hostess is familiar? ….. B&S? Wanna give it a try? (THAT was the wrong thing to say…) OH well.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:31 AM CDT reply actions
You could always talk about a movie.
I recommend a nice romantic comedy.
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Or you could watch old youtube clips.
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I always had a thing for Jesse. What ever happened to her?
I know Tiffani Amber Theisen is now starring on White Collar, which is a pretty awesome show.
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That, Justified, and Sons of Anarchy are the only things on worth watching IMO.
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by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Breaking Bad.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
haven’t seen that. What network is it on?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:10 AM CDT up reply actions
AMC. It’s their new series. 13 episodes that focus on the investigation of one murder case. Slow paced, noir-ish crime drama. Good stuff.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
They’re good. Damn them and their freaking commercials.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds good.
Anyone seen Gigolos on Showtime?
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Nope. Should I look for it? Duh…. why else would you have mentioned it..?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
You really should.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Go from the start though. They are rerunning it right now. Stalling for time. ….One of those ‘series in financial trouble’. Like Sons of Anarchy. Good show, but you have to get the history to really feel the plot line.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Who didn’t have a thing for both of those actresses.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
What year was this? I don’t remember ANY of them
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah. I have that feeling. It looks like the era that I don’t miss any of the music from too.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Jessie was in Showgirls, too. Not that anyone’s ever seen that movie, or anything.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 18, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I wasn’t watching then. Which one is Jesse?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:36 AM CDT reply actions
OK. I think B&S dated her.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Lack of nicotine. I’ll recover eventually…..
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Yup. I just have no excuse, so I’m going to bed before I encourage any more banhammer worthy behavior.
Free Steve Novak
by SpursfanSteve on Apr 18, 2011 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
What? You didn’t do anything. It’s me! I’m at fault! Somebody shoot me!
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 12:43 AM CDT reply actions
Night y’all. I hope I didn’t offend anyone. Almost. ….
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 1:08 AM CDT reply actions
You’re gonna love the smell of temp ban in the morning. j/k
by transgojobot on Apr 18, 2011 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, If I deserve it, so be it. I really didn’t think I did that badly though. I’ll admit it If I’m wrong, but I really think the banable stuff lies elsewhere. But that could just be a Northside frame of mind. Whoops! I don’t see how I put that forth as a lifestyle opposing all others though. Now THIS could get me band. Don’t think that would be right either. Even considering the lack of nicotine.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions
You’re taking everything waaaaay too seriously. Relax, it’s all good. Bruno pretty much had to celebrate Bonner being injured to get banned.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
Yeh. I know. I take this blog too seriously, you are right. ….. I really wanted to help B&S out today and he cut me, on a bad day for me. It really would have been OK if I wasn’t nicotine deprived right now, but there you have it……
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh sorry, I skipped that whole thread. There weren’t enough pictures to entertain my childish brain.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
No problem. I’m just going to smoke your brain.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:16 AM CDT up reply actions
You’re in for a really bad trip.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
--
No worse than this:
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:19 AM CDT up reply actions
At least its Manhattan Style!
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Filled with Knicks fans?
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
mmmmm… balls of feet and just… balls. Basketballs of course.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:22 AM CDT up reply actions
GOL!
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Dont listen to him.
Start worrying. Profusely.
;)
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Sweet.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
New Odd-Numbered Year theory
I liked this theory and still do.
I’m not liking the pattern of giving away 4Q leads, something this team did only once through the majority of the season, and more specifically the recent tendency to blow two possession leads inside the final 1:00. The one flaw in my criticism is that the games where these leads have been given away, with the exception of the loss in Houston, have not had the Big-3 all playing. It would also be nice to have all three healthy and playing for a full game against Memphis.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
odd numbered year theory?
what about 2009? lost game 1 to dallas and lost the series 4-1
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
The “odd numbered” year theory is just that. Theory.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions
ok...well
theory just got proven wrong
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
Not yet…. DAMNIT
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:05 AM CDT up reply actions
hrghori, if you’re actually being serious, then the link to the theory is here. I also provided the link in the 3rd paragraph of this story, but you may have missed it.
If you’re wondering about 2009, or just didn’t bother to read this article, Manu didn’t play that year at all, and I classified it as an injury year.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Hey JRW. You shouldn’t be awake.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm, are we going to have a conversation about what each of us has been doing tonight that they shouldn’t have?
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Only if you want to. …. I really am quitting cigs…
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions
GRIN
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I believe you, and support you too. Hope you make it.
How about quitting the arguing too?
If B&S went too far, just email me the link and Cap and I’ll take care of it, but carrying on all over the site isn’t copacetic, for my money.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
NO. He didn’t go to far for a blog. He is getting a bit personal, but that is OK for me. We are from the same place, even if he doesn’t want to admit it. I’ll just have to go weld his butt to a ‘57 Chevy and make him like it. I’m good with him, even though he is a (expletive deleted – and I’m pretty sure he won’t understand that).
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I just prefer that members either ignore idiocy, or bring it to our attention. PtR is too big for me to read every comment anymore, and things slip through the cracks. But if people are just verbally beating on each other, then I have a hard time knowing who’s to blame.
Take the high road and separate yourself from the garbage, and if he becomes too annoying to the site as a whole, that’s reason enough to ban.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
I appreciate that D-dude. And I really really don’t want to do that to B&S. He got under my collar, but that is between us. I won’t let that move to other folks, and I seriously hope that this post didn’t spread that farther. I really understand guys like B&S. Like I said, I come from the same place. I value his input and wouldn’t want it to stop. As for me ….. how long does it take to get over being without Nicotine? HEHEHEHEHEHEH. Pleez don’t ban me. Just tell me to shut up.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:42 AM CDT up reply actions
You bring a lot of good discussion, so I wouldn’t tell you to shut up. I didn’t understand your beef with underdogs, though, as I thought he was joking about blaming Parker.
As far as Tony’s concerned, I was angry with him for taking that 17 footer early in the shot clock without having run the offense. That was just before Battier’s 3, and that possession could have put us further ahead.
Anyway, in a couple of weeks, the worst of your withdrawals will be over, as well as this series, for good or bad.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Well, I guess that we just differ there I thought he was right to take the shot. I don’t really remember what was said that set me off on fanoftheunderdogs. I could have been totally off base there, …. but I don’t feel like that. Gotta go back and read it. I just don’t do that unless provoked.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Usually I’d agree that you don’t, but with this whole nicotine thing …
Seriously though, good luck with it.
That’s it for me tonight, g’night.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
C’ya
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Fan was being sarcastic because people were blaming Parker for the loss. In the game thread he actually said blaming Parker was wrong.
I just didn’t want to get into the argument because I didn’t think it would be copacetic to the discussion.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
You really DID learn a new word. .. You still rock.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh….. I really HATE unsupported sarcasm. …. unless of course, it comes from me… Sorry fanoftheunderdogs. I guess I’m a ….. Hips, YOU say it.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:00 AM CDT up reply actions
He’s really a nice guy, huh?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Usage note: you’d want to say copacetic with, not to.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Same kind of error that the newly rich make.
“Um, you probably don’t want to use that to store your macadamia nuts in.”
“What, the container under the radio in my car?”
“The ash tray? Yeah.”
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
… that’s funny.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Reminds of this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tOq25vBkso
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
….. I guess I was hoping for something else from “H”. I’m too old. Don’t let me bother you. Pretty Good though!
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh yeah. You are kind sir.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I learned a new word today. Copacetic. I like how it sounds.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
It really is a fun word to say and type.
And since it’s just a bit old-school, I knew Timey would know it.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
I had seriously never heard it before. I’m gonna start dropping it in random conversations.
People who learn new words are like the newly rich, they have to show it off.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
Too true. I like that analogy.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Really? I would have thought someone of your ‘letters’ would have heard that one by now. I guess that I keep forgetting that if you needed, I would hide you though. You rock dude.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I learned English in school taking ESL classes. They mostly focus on you being able to string together a sentence and not so much on vocabulary.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
R you really having to be a ‘stealth’ American? That would just be so wrong.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Oooops. “NORTH” American.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:01 AM CDT up reply actions
It’s not biggie in California. It would be way worse if I lived in Arizona or something.
But I figured once I throw enough pop culture references around they pretty much have to make me a citizen. But I can’t complain, the situation is copacetic for now.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
Try Tejas.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I knew of it, so I’m going to assume Hipuks didn’t (while living almost his entire life in the US) because he lives inside a thermos.
Thermos brand thermos (that just sounds weird) or some other?
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 19, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
That’s why it’s the NEW Odd-Numbered Year Theory. It accounts for that.
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
Oh PLEASE, EXPAND that theory for us you …. you …. wonderful person you….
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Gotta follow the links you lazy kids:
http://www.poundingtherock.com/2011/3/4/2030524/the-new-odd-numbered-year-theory
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my sabre."- Charlie Sheen
Oh jes. Love the opening pic.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 2:21 AM CDT reply actions
Lakers Fan here
in all honestty, i think both of our teams will win their series. You guys are too experienced. Manu is gonna go all GINOBLI all over their asses
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
In all honesty, I also think the Spurs will win they’re series, since they have come back several times from a 0-1 deficit in recent years.
The Lakers?
They might be in deep sh%t.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Hmmm. I agree with you about the Spurs Alamobro. I really hadn’t thought about the Lakers…. Interesting. I really think we can do better. .. Lakers…… no. They’re gonna do better too. It was nice while it lasted though!
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 3:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, I think they will probably win they’re series. I am mainly just jabbing our Laker visitor.
However, it will still be very uncharacteristic of them if they come back from 0-1.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
why you jabbing me?
my original post said i thought BOTH our teams were gonna win
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
Relax.
Its just my opinion that if one team is in serious trouble, it is yours.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
HAH! and a “:)”.
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
We’re a playful and sarcastic group, even after a loss, and especially on the late night.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
HEY! It’s almost noon here now!
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Phil, though not happy to lose, is glad they lost instead of NOLA screwing up at the end and allowing LA to escape. He likely now has the full attention of his team, as not playing to their best will get them eliminated before the WCF much less NBA Finals.
That said, it is interesting that LA didn’t play poorly. They even got a fortunate steal/hoop to end the 1Q and the lucky Artest fling from 3 to end the first half. Those breaks, and all the missed FTs from NOLA yet they still lose by a legit margin. Perhaps the issue is whether the Hornets can continue to play this well. If CP3 is healthy, the answer is likely yes.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
If the Hornets go on to upset the Lakers, it would easily top the Mavs collapse to the Warriors.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
as would you losing to grizz
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
Not exactly. The Grizz are the best 8th seed in recent memory.
The Warriors were a run and gun club who qualified for the playoffs on the last day of the regular season.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
not better than thunder of last year
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
They arent better than the 1968 Celtics,either.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
u said of recent memory
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
I’m being sarcastic. My point was, it is irrelevant to the original discussion.
It’s debatable if last year’s Thunder is a better 8 seed than this year’s Grizz.
But even if they are, losing to the Nooch this season would still be worse than the Spurs losing to the Grizz.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
….. who IS better than the ‘68 Celtics? … just sayin’
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by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
And the Nooch are arguably the worst team in the West playoffs, they have by far the worst +/- of any team. (.9)
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by alamobro on Apr 18, 2011 3:40 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
As much as the Memphis arena will be rocking for game 3, the Hive will be crazy for the Hornets. Obviously LA can handle it but if CP3 is on his game, that place becomes a den and the home team can be carried to a win.
- Thank you SF Giants for an incredible 2010 season and painting the City orange & black!
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Really? … I was going to say: “You really think he has the full attention of Kobe and Artest?”, but you’re probably right.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
This loss really got to me. Went straight to bed right after RJ’s shot didn’t go in. Didn’t feel right the entire day…
But then now that I think about it, and after watching some game highlights, the game was pretty close. And although Randolph and Gasol’s numbers were good, they weren’t as dominant as I thought they would be. We out rebounded them, and ZBo didn’t even get any offensive boards. It seems Pop made the right adjustments for the playoffs.
I feel pretty good now, realizing that Manu hasn’t even played yet, and that this loss would allow pop to adjust some more. Besides, the Lakers got their ass handed to them today. haha. That kinda made up for this close loss.
shit happens.
I don’t want to depend on any one Spur though. They are a team. My team. Maybe that is just me.
"Entropy isn't what it used to be."
by oldtimeyspurfan on Apr 18, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
i would call your theory the odd numbered year facts – because that’s what they are facts. spurs dropped game ones all over the place in past title marches.
however, we did kind of get up on a must have game really quick this year. yikes.
spurs will be alright so long as manu is alright.
The theory isn’t about what HAS HAPPENED, but is instead about what IS HAPPENING this year. That’s the part that has not yet been written, and there are no facts about it yet, except that we’re 0-1 so far, and we need 16 more W’s to hoist O’Brien.
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
Not sure how we should spell (or pronounce) this just yet. But I think it’s a winner.
TIAGOdzilla?
tiaGODZILLA.
TIAgodzilla?
Maybe this needs to be the next pool.
Thoughts?
Pounding the Rock
When you’re not trying to tear apart the fabric of society, you’re pretty cool. -Hipuks
TIAgodzilla…
Makes it sound like he’s your aunt.
= O
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