Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs @ Seattle Supersonics

Det the Threat · Post #1 » by **Det the Threat** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:50 pm

After losing their 14th game in a row, which was decided by a heartbreaking buzzer beater of Sacramento's Kevin Martin, the Sonics will try to bounce back and end their losing streak against future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan and his San Antonio Spurs.

When and Where?

Tuesday, January 29th, 7:00 p. m. PT, Key Arena, Seattle, Washington

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW in HD

Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics

San Antonio Spurs

Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics

San Antonio Spurs

Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 19.3 PPG & 1.05 BPG

Kurt Thomas 9.4 RPG

Robert Swift1.00 SPG

Earl Watson 6.3 APG

Tim Duncan 19.5 PPG & 11.1 RPG & 1.82 BPG

Manu Ginobili 1.68 SPG

Tony Parker 6.1 APG

Key Matchup

Kurt Thomas

vs.

Tim Duncan

Just for the looks

Questions:
Will we be able to make a game out of it?
What will Thomas be able to give us against Duncan?
Can we somehow keep Parker in check?
Can Wally match Ginobili's output?

Discuss and Go Supes Go!

wiff · Post #2 » by **wiff** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:07 pm

More Petro!

seafan · Post #3 » by **seafan** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:42 pm

A loss for sure. Please let me be wrong. :pray:

missin da glove · Post #4 » by **missin da glove** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:57 pm

keep hope alive :lol:

Sonics3408 · Post #5 » by **Sonics3408** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:36 pm

I've got suite tix for tonight...better at least be competitive

.

TheUrbanZealot · Post #6 » by **TheUrbanZealot** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:26 pm

With the Spurs coming off a loss, I will be highly, highly shocked if Seattle loses by anything less than 15 points. I would like the Sonics to be competitive until the end and lose on a buzzer beater, but I just can't see Seattle losing by anything but high double digits...

Anyone that roots for a Sonics win is fooling themselves. We should all, as sadistic as it may be, hope that Seattle loses (albeit competitively) to get the best chance at D Rose possible...

Dick Tate · Post #7 » by **Dick Tate** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:48 pm

TheUrbanZealot wrote:Anyone that roots for a Sonics win is fooling themselves. We should all, as sadistic as it may be, hope that Seattle loses

Yeah, what kind of idiot fan would want their team to win?
Go Spurs! Go Heat! Go T-Wolves! Go Ping Pong Balls!
Ain't professional sports great? FANtastic!

Kitcat · Post #8 » by **Kitcat** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:43 pm

I want the Sonics to win because I feel horrible for what Durant, Green, Wally & the rest of the team is going through. It does no good when the team's been mentally beaten in before the all-star break.

They will still get a high lottery pick regardless and this team needs a few wins for morale.

chrisjr88 · Post #9 » by **chrisjr88** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:43 am

I put win just because I'm feeling optimistic

Yoshi2kx · Post #10 » by **Yoshi2kx** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:47 am

I'll tell you one thing..

we won't get blown out like how Boston is beating Miami by 40 points on the road, with out KG OR Ray Allen, AND Pierce is off, my god

Yoshi2kx · Post #11 » by **Yoshi2kx** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:07 am

Petro is such a ******* beast!

Wow, great block! Great put back! Petro for the All-star game! :clap:

Durant playing smart! everyone's playing defense, hustling, my god, now just get the win fellas! :nod:

chrisjr88 · Post #12 » by **chrisjr88** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:07 am

What a sequence by Petro

Det the Threat · Post #13 » by **Det the Threat** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:16 am

Looks like we're able to make a game out of it. I mean, at least till the half.
Hopefully they don't play another 3rd quarter like the last time around against them.

Yoshi2kx · Post #14 » by **Yoshi2kx** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:46 am

No Parker to constantly work Watson, and Petro blocks manu again..

Man.

Post #15 » by **Sweezo** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:17 am

God, if Durant doesn't gamble defensively there...

Hey, then Durant hits a shot late and the Sonics get a stop defensively as Ridnour apparently bothers Oberto with a shot blocking attempt? They just might win this one...

Post #16 » by **Sweezo** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:23 am

Nice win! Loved seeing the fans get into it and seeing some exciting basketball in Seattle again.

Yoshi2kx · Post #17 » by **Yoshi2kx** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:25 am

it's over.. it's finally over!

Argyle · Post #18 » by **Argyle** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:34 am

they ALMOST looked like a real NBA team tonight.

sonichound16 · Post #19 » by **sonichound16** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:36 am

I just about had a heart attack when Luke chucked the ball towards the Spurs basket before time expired. It did not miss by much and if you watch the replay I think he realized what he did after he threw the ball because he watched it until he saw it missed. Can you imagine if he would have made that shot to tie the game? :noway:

Great win though. I got done coaching my sons team just in time to listen to the last part of the 4th and sprinted inside with him to watch the last few plays. Man, I hope they find a way to keep the team in Seattle.

D5150 · Post #20 » by **D5150** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:44 am

wow. what a game. did you see the crowd? don't tell me seattle isn't a basketball town!
nuts and guts man. that was a nice win.