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The split-second decision backfired after Ginobili was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul, leading to a four-point possession that tied the game and forced overtime. (Flagrant 1s are defined as “unnecessary contact committed by a player against an opponent” per the NBA rule book.) Catastrophic as the call might have been, Ginobili said he had no major problem with the call a day after the Spurs escaped with a 93-89 victory to take a 2-0 series lead. “It was sort of a 2 on 1 or 1 against 0, and I tried to foul him,” he said. “I thought I had him well in the arm. It was not like a dangerous play or anything like that. But I guess it was. “Yeah, I was surprised. I know I grabbed his arm. I kind of hold him…but I guess he fell awkwardly. When you have three refs watching a replay 1,000 times, I guess they made the right call.” San Antonio Express-News

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Tony Parker once again sliced and diced the Grizzlies in Game 2, and was the biggest reason they had such a massive lead to be able to survive the Grizzlies charge. The Grizzlies were intent on two things going into Game 2: limiting the Spurs' effectiveness in the pick and roll and forcing them to slow down. Parker made both of those efforts fruitless for the first 36 minutes of the game. He found cutters, he found shooters, he drove and kicked relentlessly on his way to 18 assists. It was surgical. "He was unbeliveable," Manu Ginobili said. "He started very well. It was a game where he wasn't partciularly good with his shot. He always found somebody. He was very explosive. He kind of ran out of juice a little bit at the end. But he was the Tony Parker that we need and know. He's always threat for the opponents." CBSSports.com

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Ben Golliver: "I think Tony [Allen] just tried to sell it more than anything." -- Tim Duncan on Manu Ginobili's flagrant foul Twitter @blazersedge

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan 

Matias Traversa: Argentinian coach Julio Lamas said in press conference that Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni and Leo Gutierrez won't play in Fiba Americas Twitter

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The call in question awarded the ball to the Warriors after a scramble for the rebound of Manu Ginobili's missed 3- point attempt with the score tied at 84. Warriors center Andrew Bogut initially grabbed the rebound, and televised replays clearly showed his right foot over the end line, out of bounds, while the ball was trapped on his hip. The referees did not make an out-of-bounds call at that point, and when the ball was knocked out of Bogut's hands, Warriors guard Jarrett Jack gained possession long enough to call a timeout. San Antonio Express-News

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NBA spokesman Tim Frank on Monday acknowledged that the out-of-bounds call that should have been made on Bogut had been missed but said the referees were correct in not asking for a video review. San Antonio Express-News

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Tim Frank, Andrew Bogut, Referees 

While Manu Ginobili continued to struggle, Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker had 32 points on 13 of 23 shooting. The Spurs, who had trailed big in the first two games of the series, controlled the game throughout and finally slowed a Warriors offense that had scored 100-plus points in six of its last seven playoff games. Golden State shot just 39.3% from the field, and the dynamic backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were held to a combined 12-for-37 from the field. "They outplayed us, they out-worked us and they were the aggressor," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. USA Today Sports

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Jeff McDonald: Manu Ginobili, with a bold shootaround prediction for Game 3: "Chances are if we go down 20, we aren’t going to win." Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili 

Jeff McDonald: Ginobili has missed 22 of 32 shots in the series so far. “I expect him to bounce back," Tony Parker says. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili 

Jeff McDonald: Someone asked Manu if Pop was like Kasparov in a playoff chess match. "More like Bobby Fischer," he said, "in the craziness." Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Gregg Popovich 

Then for Ginobili, a wide-open 3. And atonement. "I went from trading him on the spot," Popovich said, "to wanting to cook him breakfast tomorrow." San Antonio Express-News

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili 

Dave Mason: Aldridge: How did you guys win this game? Ginobili: "I have no clue." Twitter @DeuceMason

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili 

Fabricio Oberto, the starting center on the Spurs’ 2007 title team, was at practice Wednesday doing some work for a TV network that is sending features back to Argentina about the Spurs and Manu Ginobili. The sixth man is the undisputed star of the “golden generation” Argentina national team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. One of the most popular teammates in recent Spurs history, Oberto visited with old friends, former teammates and media members still around from his playing days. Oberto walked off the court with Tim Duncan, his frontcourt mate from 2005-09. “Absolutely great to see him,” Duncan said. “One of the all-time greats.” San Antonio Express-News

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Manu Ginobili: All my respect & support to JasonCollins. Thanks to his courage perhaps someday an athlete's sexual preference will be irrelevant. Congrats. Twitter @manuginobili

Manu Ginobili, Jason Collins 

“It is the toughest award they give away because players don’t vote,” Ginobili said. “It’s the player that (goes) against other players who know. Sometimes the best rebounder is not the best defender; or the best in steals is not a great defender. He just gambles a lot. It could be (an award for players to choose), but it’s been going on for so many years. It’s not that I’m complaining, but probably we do know better than the media.” San Antonio Express-News

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Dwain Price: "He's a huge key with what we do. He's been here a long time and really knows our system." - #Spurs PG Tony Parker on teammate Manu Ginobili Twitter @DwainPrice

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili 

Jeff McDonald: Could Ginobili's workload increase again in Game 2? Depends, Pop says, but maybe. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

If Ginobili ever decided to Tweet during a game, he says he would confine his comments to messages of support. “I’m not going to criticize plays, or we should have run that or this,” Ginobili said. “It’s not my style.” San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after Sunday’s Game 1 victory over the Lakers he would stay up all night worrying how guard Manu Ginobili’s body responded to its most significant workload in more than a month. Popovich, perhaps, could rest just a little easier Monday night. “I’m feeling good,” Ginobili said after a light practice. “A little tight, of course, for playing after such a long time. But I didn’t play much, either. I feel really good.” San Antonio Express-News

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Kevin Ding: Popovich said Tony Parker is "healthy" and suggested Manu Ginobili (hamstring) will be limited to 25-30 minutes. Twitter @KevinDing

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