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Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

by sungo on Oct 30, 2007 10:59 PM CDT in Game Threads

Stampler is doing the official Portland recap, so I am going to stick to just a couple notes.

--Stan Kelly... I know he's been around forever, but c'mon. At this point I'd rather listen to the Pope masturbate.

--Pop's first chew out victim of the year? Matt Bonner, for not fouling some dude to prevent the easy layup. Should we call Matt Bonner "Gingerhead Man" or just "Ginger?"

--Manu has added to his arsenal of pads. He now wears something over his tailbone. I like to think of it as a "reverse codpiece."

--Darius Washington impressed me, especially his beard. It's not as magnificent as Jackie Butler's was, but it's nothing if not delightful. He made his presence felt early when he fouled his man while Portland was trying to inbounds the ball. I'm fairly certain Beno isn't aware you're even allowed to play defense in that situation.

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It's on to Memphis and the first segababa of the season. The Grizzlies have a new coach in former Phoenix assistant Marc Iavaroni and a couple new bench pieces in Darko Milicic and Juan Carlos Navarro. Umm. Memphis is in Tennessee and Elvis has a museum there. That's all I got.

Check out 3ShadesOfBlue.com for all things Grizzlies.

The closest guess of last night's final score was SA 105, POR 92, missing by a total of six points. The guesser? Me. Yay. My mother must be so proud.

Post away, yo, post away.

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Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Matt Bonner impressed me, I guess you could say he almost gave me a b...nah, too easy.

Spurs 95
Grizzlies 85

If I don't even come close this time, I'm giving up.

by Hipuks on Oct 30, 2007 11:09 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Damn Manu!! he didnt make the 20 points I predicted....¿why is he so unselfish? I hate him!!

Oh btw
Spurs: 116 (with almost all the league going all "phoenix style" maybe the Spurs will lead the league in scoring.....)
Grizzlies: 103

by Chilai on Oct 30, 2007 11:12 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

I know it's only 1 game into the season, but after Darius' first game, I can honestly say there is not a single person on this team I would want replaced with anyone else. We have the perfect balance of stars and role players. I mean, even Jacques is a good third PG.

Spurs:95
Memphis: 89

by Krukow on Oct 31, 2007 12:12 AM CDT reply actions

yes sir!!!!!

And the journey begins, this W wasn't perfect, but a W nonetheless. This is going to be a fun season.

"The road to success is always under construction."

by DennardC on Oct 31, 2007 12:53 AM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Spurs: 95 points and a slice of buttered toast
Grizzlies: 82 points and a handful of dryer lint.

Autobots, transform and roll out!

by Hideyori on Oct 31, 2007 1:26 AM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

One of the little pleasures of life for me, is getting the lint out of the dryer, it's so effing soft... Yeah, it's probably time for me to get a girlfriend.

by Hipuks on Oct 31, 2007 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

At least we started off with a win.

As for Manu well for the following will summarized my feelings for him

http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com/2007/10/nba-news-mixed-fortunes-for-tall.html

Against Memphis, its going to be Argentina (Manu & Fab) vs. Spain (Gasol & Navarro).

Just bring them on......95-81 for Spurs wo win

VAMOS ARGENTINA!!! Please visit my blog @ http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com

by sivanjohn on Oct 31, 2007 1:53 AM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Spurs 99
Grizzlies 90

by guille on Oct 31, 2007 4:07 AM CDT reply actions

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Definitely "Gingerhead Man". It's not even close.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on Oct 31, 2007 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

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99-95 good guys.

by Aaronstampler on Oct 31, 2007 11:53 AM CDT reply actions

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Spurs 97, Grizz 91

Texan by birth... San Antonian by choice.

by SOLIS on Oct 31, 2007 12:18 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

i'm going spurs 102 grizz 97, but i expect the memphis will be vastly improved this year. i mean, how could they be any worse than they were last year?

this game is a little scary because of the back to backs and memphis could be another one of those young and athletic teams that give us fits (portland last night, chicago, washington, etc.)

my buckeye nature is excited to see mike conley at the point for memphis. feels like he was in college for 3 weeks.......look out for him once he catches up with the pro game.

somewhat dissapointed in gino's minutes with the rest of the big 3 last night. seemed like he was always out there with barry, bonner darius and elson. not enough time with the first unit.
just start the dude and be done with it.

by bones on Oct 31, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

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Spurs: 101
Grizzlies: 94

by 4Him on Oct 31, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Spurs: 101
Grizzlies: 96

by Jones on Oct 31, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Damn. I was so close last night... not really.

Try, try again.

Spurs 98
Grizzlie 90

by LatinD on Oct 31, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions

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SA -- 90
MEM -- 95

by sungo on Oct 31, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions

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Spurs 112
Flying Elvis'- Memphis Chapter 107

Manu will kick ass... because, you know... he's Manu!

by bellasa on Oct 31, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Hey Matthew,

Maybe you should start a contest guessing when we'll hear Bill Land's first "Oh, Mamma" of the season. I soooo look forward to the possibility each and every time he calls a game.

Stampler,

I don't care what anyone says, I like OPUS. But then again, I've liked him since the Billy & the Boinger days.

I am happy. I am proud. - Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on Oct 31, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions

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Hey... I didn't say I disliked Opus. I've been a Bloom County fan since the 80's. And I recognize the similar color schemes and matching noses. It's a bit incogrous from there, tho.

chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on Nov 1, 2007 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 2 -- @ Memphis

Absolutely! You are right!Enjoy yourself!

by Sandyoklly on Nov 1, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions

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