San Antonio Spurs

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O, para ma encourage mo Spurs fans:

[MalditohoN]

ahahhahhhah! daghana nag superman uy! from MJ to SHAQ, dayon si DWIGHT, now MANU? hehehehehe......

[juan penduko]

laina sa LA FAKERS nga thread mga bro. kusog kau mangusi. hehehehehe. bisag banga kau ang kontra kulbaan lagi. luyaha. hahahaha

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^^ They're a bit touchy about their team.

[ju-Luis]

trade bowen for coach k.. hahaha

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Reason to celebrate!

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/D...l_of_Fame.html

David Robinson headed to Basketball Hall of Fame
By Mike Monroe

David Robinson, the great center who helped the Spurs win two of their four championships and won two Olympic gold medals as a member of Team USA, has been informed he has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy who was known as “The Admiral” during his days with the Spurs, Robinson will be introduced as a member of the Hall’s Class of 2009 in ceremonies scheduled for Detroit on Monday.

Robinson’s inclusion in what figures to qualify as one of the greatest Hall of Fame classes ever was confirmed Thursday by sources connected with Monday’s announcement.

Robinson’s basketball accomplishments include 1987 College Player of the Year at Navy, four first-team All-NBA selections, the 1995 NBA MVP Award, two NBA titles, and two Olympic gold medals.

Also expected to be announced Monday as 2009 inductees, but not yet confirmed by the Express-News, are former Bulls star Michael Jordan, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, and former Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton, the NBA’s all-time assists leader. Both joined Robinson on the 1992 U.S. Olympic team known as the Dream Team, the first U.S. contingent that included NBA players.

Robinson won his first gold medal with the 1992 team at the Barcelona Olympics and added a second at the Atlanta Olympic games, in 1996. He was a member of the 1988 U.s. Olympic team that finished with the bronze medal in the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.

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Spurs' rotation still rotating
Jeff McDonald

INDIANAPOLIS — Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he was only partially surprised to find himself back in the starting lineup Tuesday against Oklahoma City.

When it comes to Gregg Popovich and his lineup decisions, Ginobili has learned never to be fully surprised by anything.

“Usually, when you lose a couple games, he wants to change something,” said Ginobili, who hadn't started since Dec. 9. “And that's what he did.”

Popovich's tinkering, however, is typically relegated to midseason. This season, due in part to circumstances beyond anyone's control, he's still experimenting with eight regular-season games to go.

In the past few weeks, Bruce Bowen has gone from muscling up on Boston's Paul Pierce to taking two consecutive DNPs.

Jacque Vaughn has gone from street clothes to backing up Tony Parker. George Hill has gone from defending Kobe Bryant on the game's most important possession to unable to get off the bench against Oklahoma City.

Popovich admits it is a bit late to still be playing lineup roulette. Spurs players refuse to use the unsettled rotation to explain away the recent inconsistency in their play.

“There are no excuses,” Tim Duncan said. “What it comes down to it, we run the same system, we do the same stuff. We're just not playing well.”

Mahinmi to Austin: Oft-injured second-year center Ian Mahinmi has been assigned to the Spurs' NBDL affiliate in Austin.

Mahinmi, who had surgery on his right ankle in January, has yet to play for the Spurs this season.

Fin the Sportsman: Michael Finley has been named one of seven divisional winners of the NBA's Sportsmanship Award.

Playoff tickets: An item in Thursday's Spurs notebook incorrectly indicated that tickets for the Spurs' first two playoff games would go on sale Saturday. In fact, they won't be available until Saturday, April 11.

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Friday: Spurs (48-26) at Pacers (32-43)

Time: 6 p.m.
TV: KMYS
Radio: WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350

STARTING LINEUPS
POS - SPURS - PACERS

PG - 9 Tony Parker (6-2, 8th yr) - 1 Jarrett Jack (6-3, 4th yr)
With Ginobili back, Parker's scoring opportunities should see slight dip.

SG - 8 Roger Mason Jr. (6-5, 5th yr) - 25 Brandon Rush (6-5, 1st yr)
If Ginobili is going to be a starter, bench needs to pick it up without him.

SF - 4 Michael Finley (6-7, 14th yr) - 33 Danny Granger (6-9, 4th yr)
Granger has raised his ppg nearly 11 points over past two seasons.

PF - 21 Tim Duncan (6-11, 12th yr) - 10 Jeff Foster (6-11, 10th yr)
Duncan calls Foster a tough defender; Foster's foot might keep him out.

C - 15 Matt Bonner (6-10, 5th yr) - 55 Roy Hibbert (7-2, 1st yr)
Since about mid-February, Pacers letting big rookie learn on the fly.

SPURS RESERVES

12 Bruce Bowen, F, 6-7, 13th yr
90 Drew Gooden, F, 6-10, 7th yr
3 George Hill, G, 6-2, 1st yr
8 Roger Mason Jr., G, 6-5, 5th yr
40 Kurt Thomas, C/F, 6-9, 14th yr
5 Ime Udoka, G/F, 6-5, 5th yr
11 Jacque Vaughn, G, 6-1, 12th yr

PACERS RESERVES

9 Maceo Baston, F/C, 6-10, 4th yr
12 Travis Diener, G, 6-1, 4th yr
5 T.J. Ford, G, 6-0, 5th yr
23 Stephen Graham, F, 6-6, 4th yr
32 Josh McRoberts, F, 6-10, 2nd yr
3 Troy Murphy, F, 6-11, 8th yr
8 Rasho Nesterovic, C, 7-0, 11th yr

COACHES

Spurs: Gregg Popovich
Pacers: Jim O'Brien

INJURIES

Spurs: None

Pacers: Marquis Daniels (sprained left wrist) and Mike Dunleavy (right knee surgery) are out. Foster (sore left foot) is questionable.

PROJECTED INACTIVE PLAYERS

Spurs: Malik Hairston, Fabricio Oberto

Pacers: Daniels, Dunleavy

NOTABLE

After stumbling through a 9-8 March, the Spurs are looking to pick up steam in April. It won't be easy. Five of their eight games in the month are away, with the three home games coming against playoff-bound foes. ... The Pacers have won four of five since a five-game losing streak in mid-March. They have scored at least 100 points in three of the four victories. ... The Spurs are looking to avert their first three-game losing streak since opening the season 0-3.

- Jeff McDonald

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I remember one time Kevin Garnett was mushing him, and shoving him in the face; and Tim Duncan didn't do anything, he didn't react. He just kicked Kevin Garnett's ass, and won the damn championship. You know what I'm sayin'? That's gangsta. Everybody can show emotion, dunk on somebody, scream and be real cocky; but Tim Duncan is a ... he's a pimp.

- Ron Artest on Tim Duncan

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Sours win! 126-121 vs the Pacers!