QuickCap #5 - San Antonio Spurs @ Minnesota Timberwolves
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jan 2, 2012 9:15 PM CST
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Roll Call: eastbaysd, quincyscott, mission20, Josh Guyer (completely deck), play_splitter, Cynical Jason, silverandblack_davis, TX2NC, audreypots, TDzilla!, TimAllen, doubleteapot, Spurs Yoda, In the 666, indiancharlie, cartoonspurs, Spurlady, Jordan Leithart, day_late_friend, Fred Silva, MikeyKosa, bj1der, Marky G, RG8907, Spurs Kiwi, magnuskrauss, sleep research facility, Ayatollah, Tim C., TrooperJoe73, hurts2bgood, Iullaby, Sh!fty, spursfan87, NYHorn, Galfusica, anirontag, Ed (dfjmed), Dark Black, tp_09, canallon, Argento, LionZion, Cacalinda, Argentinian Mamba, sparking!!!, DrumsInTheDeep, fado, Lance Steele, grego21, cuentaluis1
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| cartoonspurs | 169 |
| TDzilla! | 78 |
| sleep research facility | 77 |
| TrooperJoe73 | 58 |
| In the 666 | 57 |
| spursfan87 | 57 |
| indiancharlie | 47 |
| anirontag | 46 |
| day_late_friend | 45 |
| Spurs Yoda | 45 |
| mission20 | 41 |
| hurts2bgood | 41 |
| Spurs Kiwi | 35 |
| Sh!fty | 33 |
| silverandblack_davis | 32 |
| quincyscott | 29 |
| Josh Guyer (completely deck) | 29 |
| Dark Black | 26 |
| grego21 | 21 |
| Spurlady | 19 |
| play_splitter | 16 |
| doubleteapot | 15 |
| Ayatollah | 15 |
| LionZion | 14 |
| Ed (dfjmed) | 12 |
| Tim C. | 11 |
| tp_09 | 10 |
| TX2NC | 10 |
| Argentinian Mamba | 10 |
| Fred Silva | 9 |
| Argento | 8 |
| DrumsInTheDeep | 7 |
| sparking!!! | 7 |
| canallon | 7 |
| Cynical Jason | 5 |
| MikeyKosa | 5 |
| NYHorn | 4 |
| Galfusica | 4 |
| eastbaysd | 4 |
| cuentaluis1 | 3 |
| magnuskrauss | 3 |
| Jordan Leithart | 3 |
| bj1der | 3 |
| RG8907 | 3 |
| Marky G | 2 |
| TimAllen | 2 |
| audreypots | 2 |
| Lance Steele | 1 |
| fado | 1 |
| Iullaby | 1 |
| Cacalinda | 1 |
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waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
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by sleep research facility on Jan 2, 2012 9:16 PM CST reply actions
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@completelydeck / @PoundingTheRock
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by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jan 2, 2012 9:17 PM CST reply actions
TD has been at practice, comes in after a hard workout and Pop chewing his ear.
“How come you guys weren’t at practice? Pop was steamed.”
TP: “Practice? We talking about practice?”
Manu: “Tony spiked my pre-practice sports drink. I can’t feel my feet.”
"That kid's a stud.... ...GINO-BLLIII !!!" - Sir Charles
I would’ve been first, but I hurt my left hand typing. Think it’s the pinky, too.
"That kid's a stud.... ...GINO-BLLIII !!!" - Sir Charles
boo-urns.
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by sleep research facility on Jan 2, 2012 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
damn
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
damn. if only he was as this useful when he was with us
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
How about fouls? I really wish we had kept him.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Jan 2, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Didn’t make sense to keep him, at the time. At least, for him as a person, he’s able to prosper now that he’s not at the complete bottom of the bench.
Winter is coming
True, but I wanted to hang on to him even then. Selfish, yeah, but I wanted to see him get past his fouling issues and reach his potential.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Jan 2, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
cartoonspurs had double the posts of the second poster
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
spurs have always been my number 1 team, with indiana second. maybe it’s time to switch….
::ducks::
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by sleep research facility on Jan 2, 2012 9:19 PM CST reply actions
he made them sleepy. yes, i concur.
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by sleep research facility on Jan 2, 2012 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
That was a frequent comment at Canis Hoopus.
The Spurs announcers were boring but effective. Just like the Spurs have always been.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Jan 2, 2012 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
Can someone fill me in on Manu? What happened? During the game?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
tried for steal as player went by, broke 5th metacarpal (pinky finger, but in the palm)
"Why didn't we draft Julyan Stone?" TJ73
Wow Vince Carter is actually doing something
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Well… this begs the question… do we make a move?
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
does anybody know how long Manu may be out with this kind of injury?
"I don’t think anything I just wrote makes any sense." - by quincyscott on Apr 1
Not many positives from the game, especially since Twolves had so many TOs yet still won by a decent margin.
RJ, Green, Splitter, Ford all had pretty good games.
Winter is coming
GIF SPAM
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
@JoeAlexander210: Spurs assistant coach Don Newman says on post-game show that they expect Manu Ginobili to be out 4-6 weeks.
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by sleep research facility on Jan 2, 2012 9:28 PM CST reply actions
Pretty serious for a shortened season
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Some dude on ESPN said that this is what happened to Boozer last season, and he missed 2 months. So there’s a bit of perspective.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Jan 2, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Which rightly sets Manu on the aforementioned 4-6 weeks track. =)
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Jan 3, 2012 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
Well, sink or swim time for Anderson.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
It’s a collective effort, but this should help him, Leonard and Green (especially him since he was getting very little time). Also good for Neal as there was a logjam once he got back.
Winter is coming
My best case scenario is that Anderson plays good enough to be a starter SG, finds his shot back and his confidence. When Manu returns, comes off the bench with Neal, Leonard, Tiago and Bonner.
"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
then we get even better in the long run
"Old tigers, sensing their end, are at their most fierce" - Sean Connery
by Dark Black on Jan 2, 2012 9:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
WHYYYYYY
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
Are we going to make playoff’s without Manu? Don’t shoot me now. I’m really worried.
Keep the faith!!
already seen a number of comments (mostly from non-spurs fans) saying we’re done and dusted. let’s prove those bastards wrong.
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by sleep research facility on Jan 2, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
I’m almost tempted to join the “tank” crowd. But, we’re not getting a good seed unless Anderson and RJ can muster up some Manuesque magic.
Free Cory Joseph!
It’s early enough in the season that I think it’s better that it occurred now. I thought Spurs did pretty well at the wing positions this game. Twolves shot like crazy though.
Winter is coming
Yeah, prior to this game, Spurs were 12th in shooting percentage defense, which is better than last season. Now, probably not so much.
Free Cory Joseph!
Honestly, I don’t think that changes too much. I’d argue as magical as Manu is, his perimeter defense isn’t as great as it once was. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’d always want him to close a game, but Anderson has a better, younger body so for the season, I don’t think the drop off is as big as it would seem. They’ll miss Manu’s offense more than his D.
I think this is where Parker now becomes more of a scorer (6 assist/night) rather than 8 assist/night) type game.
Winter is coming
I was thinking more in terms of this specific game’s effect on that stat.
More concerning to me is that the obvious “hero” in every Spurs win this season so far was Manu. Every time.
Free Cory Joseph!
I think RJ’s playing OK so far. Maybe this is his time to shine.
"That kid's a stud.... ...GINO-BLLIII !!!" - Sir Charles
That will be nice to see, but he works best with Manu.
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by day_late_friend on Jan 2, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
His game is working well with everyone now that he can shoot off the quick dribble.
Winter is coming
I agree. I saw some of those pick and pop plays and the quick release last season but the Spurs veered away from those plays. They’re using it more often this season.
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by day_late_friend on Jan 2, 2012 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
we’ve got to believe in a shortened season seeding will matter less – in 99 the Knicks made the Finals from the 8th seed. If we have a fresh manu we match up better against probable first seed OKC than about any other team in the west.
Yes, I believe so. That’s not to say that Manu isn’t important. They’ll definitely have a tough time against the top teams, but their schedule in the first half has a decent amount of home games. The depth for the Spurs is at the wings, so at least it’s in this area and not elsewhere.
Winter is coming
@DeJuan45Make a lay up DEJUAN DAMN! My bad SPURS FANS had a lot on my mind but that’s no excuse at all! We will b good! GOTTA STEP IT UP BIG TIME NOW
Good to know DeJuan isn’t letting his personal life affect his play on the court.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Well, shit. That game was horrible. Manu, get well soooon. And Neal, you, too.
Aren’t we glad we didn’t make one of those hypothetical Neal trades?
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
ONE MORE
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
I'M SO SORRY I LIED
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
That is so fake
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 2, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
no undefeated left
"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
Tony Parker is going to have to play like an All Star for the next couple of months if this team is going to be competitive. That, and they gotta play some defense.
(Full disclaimer: I hate everyone.) -- Fred Silva and JRW
by quincyscott on Jan 2, 2012 10:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions
@manuginobili: I have the 5th metacarpal of my left hand fractured. I guess I’ll miss a few weeks. Sad day 4 me.
I hate it when Manu is sad.
(Full disclaimer: I hate everyone.) -- Fred Silva and JRW
by quincyscott on Jan 2, 2012 10:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not the only one with a sad day…
Usually what the Spurs do on the off-season is frutrating and mind boggling, but with a shirt in july that says "NBA champions" im totally okay with what the Spurs are doing.
by Spurs4life on Jan 2, 2012 10:02 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Well, this is the only way for us to be the first line on espn.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
lol. Storm trooper Tebowing in the background. LMAO
Do or do not! There is no try!
by Spurs Yoda on Jan 2, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
We’ll be fine. I didn’t watch the game, but losing Manu for a month shouldn’t doom our (regular) season. If he comes back in time to get ready for the playoffs (which we will make) it’s OK. It’s time to stop relying on Manu’s magic and start executing to get wins. Tony is going to score 20 a game.
Let’s see of we really have something on Anderson and Leonard. Plus, the Nailgun is coming back soon :)
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Spurs depth at the wings finally gets a test. Is it real? We’ll see…
Anderson/Leonard/RJ/Green/Neal.
Winter is coming
Exactly. Manu was the only one of the Big Three that actually had capable backups. If this was Tony, our season would be in a lot of trouble.
Anderson running the pick and roll with the starters and Tony being really aggressive for a month? I can live with that.
Hopefully losing Manu for a while doesn’t damage the team’s morale too much.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Well this is a real kick in the nether regions. Still, I have faith others will rally up. Still think Tony can take over games when necessary.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
It smells like seven layers....that beaver eats Taco Bell.
Parker is fun to watch.
He’s a damned waterbug on the court. Didn’t notice him much tonight, though.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Jan 2, 2012 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
I didn’t get to catch tonight’s game. After the lockout, I decided against League Pass, so I don’t get to catch games like before. Even if he didn’t do much tonight, I still have faith he’ll step up.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
It smells like seven layers....that beaver eats Taco Bell.
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