I apologize for the brevity of this preview. Like our Spurs, I'm elated with the win. Also, hopefully like the Spurs, I'm not overlooking this Bobcats team. We need to continue playing Spurs basketball and Spurs focus till the playoffs. That means crushing a Charlotte team that is also on the second night of a back to back. I know we have the ability to come out strong, but this team also had the ability to defend very well before all the cost-cutting trades and before Larry Brown retired. Hack preview after the jump.
 San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Bobcats Where: AT&T Center When: March 19, 2011, 7:30 PM Spurs Time - Timezone Converter Watch: FSSW
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Matchup Analysis
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Starters
PG:Parker dominated Fisher last night in the form of Roddy B and Jason Kidd. Augustine doesn't stand a chance.
SG: Manu definitely had a cold this week again, as I saw him chewing gum again. Last time he did that he said it was to help open the airway. I blame the twins. They're probably screwing with his immune system
SF: Captain Jack is scoring more than Jefferson, but RJ showed his importance during the Kings game last week. A lot of our defensive rebounding woes have been because RJ got lazy
PF: Diaw vs. McDyess. One of them knows how to use his skill set and looks like he was chiseled from marble, wrinkles and all. The other just doesn't care. Advantage Spurs
C: Umm.... Do I have to explain?
Bench
Our bench has been a staple for the whole year. But recently it went into a funk. Bonner seemed scared to shoot the 3 last night and it definitely hurt us at times. Hill just seems out of sorts (girl trouble?). Neal has been our most consistent performer, but even he can't win the Spur on his own.
Coaching
I forgot who the coach of the Bobcats was. Advantage Spurs
Intangibles
Both played last night. Spurs beat their rivals.
Mojo
Mojo has been with us most of the year. I think we get it tonight
Prediction
Spurs keep it close until with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter a flurry of 3 pointers closes out the game and we cruise to a 15 point victory
Key(s) to the Game
Key 1 - Both teams excel at moving the ball to find an excellent shot. Spurs are better at defending that sort of thing.
Key 2 - The Bobcats aren't great at defending the three. I expect drive and kick offense to be in full gear and I hope the bench comes to play.
Other Reading
Spurs
48 Minutes of Hell - Did they send BrunoNBA over last night?
Spurs Planet - Our old friend Wayne Vore is back.
OPPONENT
Rufus on Fire (SB Nation) - Yada yada
Following Along
TV
FSSW
Radio
WOAI 1200AM; Audio League Pass[streaming]
Online
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