Spurs @ Kings Game Thread
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Okay, I'm really confused. I don't know what game you're watching, but Miller isn't playing without emotion, effort or enthusiasm. He's hustling for boards to the point where he and Hawes both are going for the rebounds. He's getting up the court faster at times than some of our guards.
Legitimate criticism is one thing, but I honestly don't think it's fair to make blanket condemnations of Brad based on what I've been seeing from him.
Legitimate criticism is one thing, but I honestly don't think it's fair to make blanket condemnations of Brad based on what I've been seeing from him.
I just watched the play over again a couple of times, and Brad did all he could to set the screen. He got right in the defender's path, and the defender ran around him. Douby had way more than enough time to step up to the 3 point line and hit the shot. If you watch the replay, the defender never even got in Douby's face. Douby is going up for the shot as the defender is jumping at him from the side, never even got a hand in his face. This one's on Douby.
Did anyone notice? With the game clock at around 1:08 remaining in the game the Spurs began walking the ball up court after a clock stoppage. At least 5-6 seconds elapsed by my count as they got it within a couple feet of mid-court before THE OFFICIAL CLOCK RESUMED - inexplicably! I thought Grant or Jerry would say something, but I guess they missed it. I thought the Kings bench (or even Spurs bench) or certainly the officials would have caught it. I sort of let it go in my mind, but with a loss at end having only 1.8 seconds left for a Kings shot to tie or win - it was a FACTOR
i wouldnt blame the coach on this one it was an ok play to place it on the hands of a shooter.... basically we dont have shooters outside Martin and garcia... salmons isnt a known 3pt threat... hawes was having a bad night and it would be a surprise if he took that shot... it would have been a good decision however if they got Donte Greene to shoot it... at 6"10 thats kinda hard to block
Quincy did have enough time to take a step or two closer to the line, but I’m hoping he can learn from his mistake. I’m really happy that Reggie kept him in the game and it’s even better that he’s on the court in critical parts of the game and that will hopefully elevate his game. The one thing that scares me is that Reggie might replace Quincy if he’s in a similar situation (next time), but I hope not. I just want him to keep improving.
Au contraire, even though Quincy's doing what he does best (scoring/making shots), I think that he shouldn't be the guy in that situation at all. He's obviously a volume player who struggles to make noise at limited spurts, but we already know what he is--a scorer who can use his length to get the occasional steal/block. He played a lot tonight, but he didn't show anything new--with more minutes he hits more threes, but that's about it; George Hill for the Spurs just sucked tonight. I think, with Garcia coming back soon, I think his minutes will take the biggest hit because on a night when we only had 16 assists and couldn't even assist at least half of our shots, we need a playmaker out there. I trust Bobby Brown to be a better playmaker out there than Douby, and he should be the one getting the minutes, even though both Bobbies aren't even traditional playmakers--that's more of a knock on Douby's lack of playmaking skills. 0 assists yet again.
I had a great time (again) at the game. They are making it fun and exciting and still not able to pull it out (as a rebuilding). Those of you who look at lottery picks should be happy. They entertained the crowd and still got closer to a better pick.
I, for one, have no complaints. I enjoyed the basketball. And, I even got to say, "damn you, Finley," a couple of times.
I, for one, have no complaints. I enjoyed the basketball. And, I even got to say, "damn you, Finley," a couple of times.
I had a great time (again) at the game. They are making it fun and exciting and still not able to pull it out (as a rebuilding). Those of you who look at lottery picks should be happy. They entertained the crowd and still got closer to a better pick.
I, for one, have no complaints. I enjoyed the basketball. And, I even got to say, "damn you, Finley," a couple of times.
I, for one, have no complaints. I enjoyed the basketball. And, I even got to say, "damn you, Finley," a couple of times.
I am a fan of fundamentals and I believe that the PG position should be accountable for shot creation (or lack of) on any team.
In the three close losses against Detroit, Phoenix and San Antonion; Beno averaged 3.6 assists while turning the ball three times per contest - I don't care how many points or rebounds he got, we need a true passing PG.
In the three close losses against Detroit, Phoenix and San Antonion; Beno averaged 3.6 assists while turning the ball three times per contest - I don't care how many points or rebounds he got, we need a true passing PG.
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