Kobe out against Spurs

[Rodny21a]

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[choppsboy]

Damn.

I think we win if Kobe plays.

[SilverSpur]

I agree. With or without Kobe, we will kick these guys' butts.

[mckennaspur1]

Given the way the Lakers thumped SA in SA, there's no reason for them to play Kobe. Hope Pop comes up with a better approach than the one from last week...

[silvernblackfan]

What a slap in the face, lol

[tuncaboylu]

We should go and win this one. We've rested well against Warriors.

[Money4Nothing]

Pop will counter by holding out the big 3.

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[dark21horse]

I was hoping Kobe would play as well. Kobe can up 50 shots a game taking the ball out of his teammates hands. I guess it's time for the Spurs to play Spurs ball and get a win. Please.......rebound the ball and minimize the turnovers. If those things are taken care of, the Spurs win.

[spurscrazed]

If Kobe just mysteriously at the last minute suited up to the game don't be surprised...

But I agree with SilverSpur, our Spurs will kick some Arses in LA with or without Kobe playing!!!!

[JuanCaca]

lets warm up and see how are the shots falling... if they are afraid again, clancking badly then no, i think we need to sit parker and duncan and play a lot the newcomers and 2nd unit... (except manu)

i mean, if they happend to win again using the same formula, we are pretty much screwed... better let them think the other night was bad night...

[Jose_TheGenius]

Originally Posted by JuanCaca

i mean, if they happend to win again using the same formula, we are pretty much screwed... better let them think the other night was bad night...

i'd be surprised if we actually go with the same scheme early on again. it may be Pop giving it another go to throw something different the 3rd game vs. LA, but if they truly want the 1st seed they need to come out energized.

[Mr.MULLETINO]

Lakers are gonna realize that Kobe is replaceable, but not today cuz Spurs are gonna kick some butt

[thebig3]

if we dont do something even a slight bit different im going to cry, pop im sure realizes that should we meet LA at some point (which chances are we will)....pyschologically our young guys will need a positive mental reminder that we/they can beat LA...preferably in los angeles. blair flat out doesnt match up well against LA. having said that diaw was given alot of minutes last night so that will be interesting to see. but i do agree we will know quickly if they play scared like in SA or if they moved on. maybe ill see bonner posterize bynum tonight, even beter maybe he can consistently knock down some 3s for us, yes the bonner express rolled into lake show nation. GO SPURS GO!

[Rodny21a]

Originally Posted by thebig3

if we dont do something even a slight bit different im going to cry, pop im sure realizes that should we meet LA at some point (which chances are we will)....pyschologically our young guys will need a positive mental reminder that we/they can beat LA...preferably in los angeles. blair flat out doesnt match up well against LA. having said that diaw was given alot of minutes last night so that will be interesting to see. but i do agree we will know quickly if they play scared like in SA or if they moved on. maybe ill see bonner posterize bynum tonight, even beter maybe he can consistently knock down some 3s for us, yes the bonner express rolled into lake show nation. GO SPURS GO!

Because Pop is pop and last nights win gave the Spurs a two game lead over the Thunder because we hold the tie braker, I see Pop Tanking tonight's game. So get ready for some disappointment kids.

Sean Elliott said that he expects pop to rest the big three against the Lakers. Sean is pretty plugged into the team.

[thebig3]

i completely forgot about the tie breaker part. i wouldnt say tanking that be more like not even bringing the 3 to cali with them...like an afterthought sorta. i guess im thinking from a mental stand point though....our young guys need positive memories to draw from in the case we are in a series winning game or situation down the line, we dont know what kind of mental fortitude danny gren, kawhi, or even blair have in a winner take all situation. plus i would hate for them to walk into staples come playoff time and their last memory being there was another thumping....rest or no rest our "rookies" havnt shown what kind of mental capacity they have enough for me to want to keep our 3 amigos from playing at least completely. this is one thing i spoke to my dad about yestrday he agreed with me on, we all know what they are capable of physically, mentally however im hesitant....cause im sure that rim looks alot smaller when your driving on bynum or gasol with 10 second left in game 4 down 3-2 in the series then it would any other circumstance. but i gues we will see together.