Our extended offensive droughts

DBMethos · Post #1 » by **DBMethos** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:32 am

I can't think of any other team in the league that goes through the offensive droughts that we do, even with the good offensive players that we have. Is it lack of focus, or lack of strategy? A more offense-minded assistant coach might not be a bad idea for the future.

ShowtimeFan · Post #2 » by **ShowtimeFan** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:11 pm

Perhaps the Spurs are so good on Defense that they even do it to themselves...

Magz50 · Post #3 » by **Magz50** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:31 pm

Jacking up too many three's in the problem. Man Fin pissed me off last night.

DBMethos · Post #4 » by **DBMethos** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:20 pm

Fin was horrible, true. Barry hit a shot, but he wasn't out there for long it seems. It's not like Fin's defense is that much better than Brent's, plus Brent is a much better passer, ball handler, and facilitator. So why did Fin get the lion's share of playing time last night???

DBMethos · Post #5 » by **DBMethos** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:22 pm

BTW, I have no problem with 3's, as long as they come within the offense; i.e., working it inside to Duncan, help comes over, TD kicks it out to open shooter. But this passing around the perimeter to jack up a 3, especially early in the shot clock, is just bad offense.

Blame Rasho · Post #6 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:40 pm

We depend on the three ball too much for my liking at times...

johnnyjohnnyjohnny · Post #7 » by **johnnyjohnnyjohnny** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:21 pm

Udoka chucked an awful contested 3 last night and Manu's 3 w/ 10 seconds left when a 2 was all we needed just took the cake. I would do anything to see TP and Manu playing a bit more to their strength and driving.

Penetration gets bigs in foul trouble, young grass hoppers.

That Nicka · Post #8 » by **That Nicka** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:22 pm

Maybe its just me but I think the Spurs rely a little too much on Tim Duncan being double teamed to get their open 3s....

If he doesnt get doubled, they dont really get open shots... seems like the only other effective offensive options they have are Parker-Duncan pick and roll or let Manu iso

Magz50 · Post #9 » by **Magz50** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:21 pm

^ That's a pretty big travel in your avatar.

That Nicka · Post #10 » by **That Nicka** » Thu May 22, 2008 10:34 pm

Magz50 wrote:^ That's a pretty big travel in your avatar.

ok

McGrady2Head · Post #11 » by **McGrady2Head** » Sat May 24, 2008 6:40 pm

HAHA your right, he did take 3 steps in that avatar. kobe gets special treamtment from the refs though, we all know that.

lukeridenour · Post #12 » by **lukeridenour** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:30 am

isnt that the "euro 2 step" that everyone is talking about. anyways, poor decisions is a big reason. finley taking fadaways with 18 left on the clock. not excuting fast enough and letting the defense collaspe is another one. lastly, i think confidence hurts us the most because we seem to panic during droughts.