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Sunday, May 19 ... Note to Grizzlies: The whole, "flop in Game 1, then recover to win series" thing is a less viable option as the rounds move along.
9:26, Z-Bo with first basket of the Western Conference finals. Those of who who had the under win.
Coming out of quarter break, Grizzlies apparently run something that's news to Lionel Hollins, who slams scorer's table in frustration.
Now I get why Bonner played so little during regular season. Pop saving him for the playoffs. #roberthorrytreatment
Huge, huge, huge quarter close for Spurs. After lead cut to six, an 11-1 run. Lead up to 73-57 heading to 4Q.
Either that, or 20 years from now Spurs fans will be referring to this as "The Matt Bonner Game."
Z-Bo playing like utter dog droppings at least allows Memphis to go small vs. Bonner lineup w/o feeling bad about it.
Feels like Spurs are still going to need their stars (ahem, Duncan) to play like stars in order to finish this one off.
.@Manu Ginobili picks a good time to make his 1st bucket, a 3-pointer following 10-0 Griz run
Spurs fans have to hope, 20 years from now, they're not referring to the as "The Quincy Pondexter Game." Spurs lead down to 62-56.
Anybody want to ring Zach Randolph's room and let him know the Western Conference finals have started?
You can't put Allen on Parker if Mike Conley is going to totally forget he's supposed to be guarding Danny Green.
That didn't look like an accidental trip. But Tony Allen helped up Tony Parker and smiled, so we're all good I guess.
Also worth reminding some of you giddy yahoos: A 14-point lead at halftime of an NBA playoff game is totally surmountable.
After that Manu call at the end of 1Q, Spurs have lost all right to complain about calls. Seems like they're some tough whistles now.
Pop called a 20-second to get on Duncan's butt. Probably going to bench him again if he doesn't shape up.
This is going way back, but Ed Davis used to give the Spurs a little bit of trouble back in his Toronto days.
So far, Tony Parker has been the best player on the floor. Spurs awfully tough to beat whenever that is the case.
Grizzlies are playing pretty hard, for a team that walked to the arena this morning, then played extra 48 minutes before tip. So, not very.
Fans behind me insist on telling Marc Gasol "you're the best brother" after every timeout. I mean, how's he supposed to feel about that?
Raise your hand if you thought Spurs would have 14-6 RB advantage about now ... not so fast, #RealCoachPop
Pop has often called big first-half leads his worst nightmare. He might as well be coaching in his underwear right now.
Grizzlies have been pretty good this season mounting comebacks. But not all that good at scoring. Interested to see how this plays out.
Memphis, we'll remind, was second in the league in the regular season at defending the 3-point line.
Gary Neal gets, I think, the first block-charge of his career. They should stop the game and give him the ball.
double-figure lead allows Pop to sub out Duncan with 3 min. left in 1st; vs. Dubs he was going full 1st quarter
There were entire quarters in Spurs-Griz 2011 series when Spurs didn't score 18; they've got 18 with 6:27 left in 1st today
Spurs have gotten two open/semi-open 3-point looks in first three possessions. Going to be key in the series.
Beyond the paywall: Heady stuff this time: Parker as an underdog expressnews.com/sports/columni…
Notebook: Little guy Conley could be key to "big man series," says @Mike Monroe expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
Scary thought for Spurs: Fifth Finals bid could come down Ginobili staying healthy and sharp, writes @Mike Monroe expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
This time, Parker approaches matchup with Conley with "appropriate fear," writes @Buck Harvey expressnews.com/sports/columni…
Back in WCF, facing familiar nemesis, Spurs seek atonement times two expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
Those of you in town might consider buying a hard copy of today's E-N, featuring complete WCF preview section, but ... links to come
Great day. Oldest graduated from High school today. Blessed to be surrounded by so many family and friends.
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Saturday, May 18 Spurs’ keys to series victory vs. Grizzlies - by Jeff McDonald blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/20…
Spurs vs. Grizzlies matchups by position - by Jeff McDonald blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/20…
Doesn't feel like I've been on the beat long, but first MEM-SA game I covered, Damon Stoudemire was Grizz starting PG. Now they're in WCF.
Unless I've missed something in my quick research, Memphis at 5th is lowest seed to make conference final since '99 Knicks at 8th.
Haven't read everything, but haven't seen any legit, non-partisan source that actually picks Spurs to win this thing. Interesting ...
Think Tim Duncan is Spur happiest with extra day rest between series? As @Mike Monroe writes, could be Kawhi Leonard expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
After beating Warriors, Spurs now own a playoff series victory over every team in West but one: the Houston Rockets.
.@Buck Harvey on mistake Presti made trading for worthless Perkins expressnews.com/sports/columni…
3 days off after Game 2? Why emerging star Leonard can't wait expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
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Friday, May 17 One notable prop: over/under on Ginobili's average WCF ppg is 12.5. I know which way I'd go on that one.
Some odds from Bovada: Spurs tiny (10/13) favorites to win WCF, 5/1 to win title. Heat are huge (1/3) title faves.
En route pour... La Finale de Conférence Ouest contre Memphis pour l'anniversaire de @Tony Parker ;-) Happy Birthday TP !
One thing about Grizz ... the Russ-less OKC team they choked out in Round 2 was limited & one-dimensional. Little fool's gold there.
Big Win last night...SPURS fan u are the best!!!! now I can enjoy my bday going to be a nice day off!!!! fb.me/23GxM85If
Happy birthday to @Tony Parker & @Pablo Prigioni. Great teammates, friends and 2 of the best PGs in the game!
In this notebook, @Mike Monroe details a clutch finish to a horrible night for Tony Parker expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
Why Tim Duncan sat at the end of Game 6 -- he will need the rest, writes @Buck Harvey expressnews.com/sports/columni…
Hoy cumplen años @Pablo Prigioni y @Tony Parker.Excelentes compañeros de equipo, amigos y dos de los mejores bases del mundo! Salud!
The "while you were sleeping" links dump: Back in the WCF finals, Tim Duncan senses own hoops mortality. expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
That was not directed at anyone in particular. Just a general warning. Saw some of it in the Golden State series already.
Fair warning: If you're one of those insecure fans who believes saying something nice about opponent = "hating" on Spurs, just unfollow now.
Thumbnail of WCF matchup: Grizz play great defense, so they'll be in every game; Grizz can't shoot, so Spurs will be in every game. Fair?
The LuAnn Platter. That's what they call the special at Luby's. Should have remembered: There's a King of the Hill character named after it.
How old is the Axtell story? E-N called me on spring break to help cover it. And I couldn't get email at the folks' house.
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