mysanantonio.com - 11/20/2009
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An MRI exam confirmed that Ginobili suffered a mild left groin strain during Wednesday's game against the Mavericks in Dallas.
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projectspurs.com - 11/16/2009
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projectspurs.com —
By Robby Lim The Spurs have exactly played
eight games. Coach Pop continues to experiment with his...
starting lineup. He has started Blair over McDyess against the Thunder and Tony Parker’s return sends Hill back to his backup role. The Spurs big man rotation is almost clear, it would be ...
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Should the Spurs start Hill?
48minutesofhell.com - 11/19/2009
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48minutesofhell.com —
So far as losses go, the Spurs played
reasonably well in their OT defeat against the Mavericks....
For the second time this season, San Antonio held Dallas to a low shooting percentage: The Mavericks finished the game 40% from the field and 17.6% on triples. Their eFG% was 41.5, a full eight ...
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San Antonio 94, Dallas 99
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Ballin’: Kobe Passes Jabbar, Jerry West Up Next
The Big Lead —
... Utah 90, San Antonio 83: Our pick to come out of the West is hobbled by injuries once again. Tony Parker (ankle) sat out, and Manu Ginobili (groin) too, as the Spurs dropped to 4-6. We’re not worried just yet - the Spurs opened last season 5-5 and still won the division. And plus, it isn’t like the team’s going to do something as foolish as “ ...
Manu: Out 7-10 Days
SLAM Online —
... Ginobili’s injury troubles continue to haunt him: “After being examined by members of the Spurs medical staff Thursday, guard Manu Ginobili has been ruled out of action for seven to 10 days. An MRI exam confirmed that Ginobili suffered a mild left groin strain during Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks in Dallas. He previously had been bothered by a left hamstring strain that caused Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to sit him during the fourth quarter of a loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday.” ...
Suicide lines: Strong return for Gasol; Bogut, Ginobili sidelined
Ball Don't Lie —
... Mike Monroe, S.A. Express-News: "After
being examined by members of the Spurs medical staff Thursday, guard ...
Hey, I Wonder What This Shiny Red Button Labeled "Panic" Does
San Antonio Spurs Dynasty —
... It appears that Manu will be out for at least a week. Parker is listed as day-to-day, so maybe we'll have him back. It's tough to get a feel for what the rotation will be like with star players missing, but we should keep an eye on the minutes of some of the fringe players, like Hairston. He's gotten real minutes in the last two games, and I've been encouraged by what I've seen, if not blown away. Also keep an eye on Blair's minutes, as they seem to be dropping, probably because of his inability to fully grasp the defense at this point. We know that Pop will always ...
Open Thread: Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs, Regular Season Game 12
Bullets Forever —
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Notable Spurs numbers last season
7th in expected winning percentage (.635) 26th in pace (88.4 possessions per game) 13th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (108.5) 5th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (104.3)
Pre-game links
Pounding The Rock, SB Nation's Spurs Blog 48 Minutes of Hell, a Spurs blog Project Spurs Pounding the Rock's game thread San Antonio Express-News: Manu Ginobili out, Tony Parker day-to-day (so probably out) ...
This Week in San Antonio Spurs Basketball: Monday Injury Attack
Pounding The Rock —
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Express-News: Spurs say struggles part of process World beaters one game, world-beaten the next, the new-look Spurs have struggled in their search for stability while attempting to integrate seven new players this season.
Express-News: Spurs' Ginobili to miss 7 to 10 days After being examined by members of the Spurs medical staff Thursday, guard Manu Ginobili has been ruled out of action for seven to 10 days.
Express News: Popovich wants Spurs to ignore record If Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had his way, his players would ...
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So much for the revamped San Antonio Spurs so far. For the first time in the Tim Duncan era, the Spurs have a losing record at the 10-game mark following three straight losses and injuries to Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee). The ...