Finch23

I thought it was on NBAtv? Anyway I see the Lakers playing some of their best basketball tonight, and getting a W. They always play hard against the Spurs.

I wasn't impressed with the Spurs tonight overall. TP played well and Manu was solid but everyone else was mediocre at best. I'm really pissed off that Pop is giving Splitter the rookie treatment and only playing him in garbage time. (despite him already being a better defender than both Blair and Bonner). Splitters offensive game is weak though, he rushes to many shots, and tries that soft [expletive] euro hook shot too much. Udoka also needs to GTFO, I can't wait for Anderson to come back.

Good to see George Hill back, now if only Anderson was close.

Luke Walton doesn't like Girls him and Richard Jefferson take turns plowing eachother.

At the Spurs forum I post at it was statistically broke down with Jordan Pippen and Grant being the best. I'll repost it later.

Lakers are the team that the players want to beat, Heat are the team that everyone wants to see fail miserably. And I believe there is a difference.

I really really want a hard cap for the NBA. IMO this would level the playing field throughout the NBA. Large markets like Boston, and LA wouldn't be able to go out and have a salary of 90+ million letting the team go out and sign a bunch of talent. For instance give San Antonio another 30 million in cap space (currently at 63 million ish, Lakers at like 95ish). The Spurs could have gone out and signed some quality free agents. Small markets like Memphis, and Toronto don't generate enough revenue to enable thier owners to open thier pocketbooks. It's not a coincidence that the Lakers and Celtics hold the majority of the NBA titles. Hell with the exception of a few teams the majority of NBA titles have gone to teams that play in large markets. (San Antonio, Detroit, Houston are some of the exceptions). With a hard cap I think the NBA would be more competitive and entertaining. Sure there wouldn't be "super" teams like the Heat, but I think most fans of the "other" teams are tired of the same teams year in and year out in the finals. Sorry about my rant it's Christmas eve and I have had too much to drink lol, and I know it really has nothing to do with the topic sooooo.. I think Lakers take this game, thier size should be a problem for the Heat as long as Gasol shows up. Hope both teams lose though

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I have tried to get excited about this game, but it's kinda hard considering that's all anyone ever talks about. The NBA is so focused on the Lakers, Heat and Celtics that they ram it down our throats constantly. There could be a game that goes into triple OT and is won by a buzzer beater, but ESPN will have a 5 minute segment on the Heat after they get beat by 20. Just like the other day there was a good game and instead of showing more highlights/talking more about that game, they show highlights of the Lakers getting beat by the Bucks by like 20+. then they continue to talk about Kobe, This, Kobe That. I love the game of basketball, and I love my Spurs but the NBA is [expletive]ing terrible. There is a reason why NFL>>>>>NBA

If this happens why watch the NBA?

Lol about Keith Bogans! I told many many Bulls fans over the offseason that he was trash. All I got was "he can play solid defense and shoot the three" but in reality he can't do either. I have felt your pain Chicago fans and trust me it doesn't get better. Hopefully your coach doesn't play him all the time like pop did. As for the Spurs.... I think 25-4 says it all

Worst game the Spurs have played this year, but I was expecting it. Spurs got less than 24 hours rest and it showed. Props to the Magic though, they came out with a lot of desperation and energy. This Spurs team wasn't what I have been watching the past 28 games. Hill and Anderson need to come back now.... less Ime Udoka!!!!

2nd night of a b2b and the big three all played a lot last night. I wouldn't be shocked at all to see the Spurs drop this one. Wish Hill was playing.....

^^^^^^ Talented yes, but his BBIQ is horrendous. The Spurs "zone defense" in the 4th was pitiful, but JR and co made some really stupid decisions.

No Carmelo Anthony tonight (death in the family). Spurs still need to come out strong, hopefully they put it away early and get ready for Orlando.

Ouch, just looked at the games past the Mavericks game. Vs OKC @New York Knicks(b2b) @Boston (b2b) Seems like the Spurs always play some tough teams on the 2nd night of a b2b. This 8 game stretch is going to be brutal, especially with George Hill likely to miss 3-4 games of it.

^^^^ Worst case IMO Spurs go 3-2 in that stretch. I think they can beat the Nuggets and Wizards. @Magic will be Tough on the 2nd night of a b2b. Spurs will beat either the Lakers at home or the Mavs, I don't see them losing to both teams.

Rumors are Suns looking to trade Childress..

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Chosenone- that stretch isn't all that bad actually.@ New Orleans, Lakers, Utah and Chicago are really the only tough games. Not to mention Spurs ready beat both NOH And Utah in the road. I imagine that stretch is the rodeo road trip where the Spurs usually "come together" and play well. Like I said though, San Antonio won't win 70 games, but they are very capable of winning in the 60's