Spurs of the Moment

First off, Mason’s agent is trying to clarify that Mase is not demanding a trade, but is simply “open” to one. The reason, of course, is due to minutes. I’ve been saying all year that Mason should start at shooting guard if not Ginobili, but Pop stubbornly stuck to Keith Bogans for several months. Now George Hill is starting next to Parker, and while he is getting better and is coming along defensively, he is still undersized and I don’t recall him hitting any game winners like Mase did several times last season. According to the San Antonio Express News:

“One league executive said he expects the Spurs to make overtures at the Miami Heat, who are shopping a number of players, including power forward Udonis Haslem and small forward Dorell Wright.”

My response: Huh? Read more »

The Blazers outscored the Spurs 29-14 in the first quarter and led by as many as 17 in the game. The Spurs were able to trim Portland’s lead to three with about three minutes left in the game, but ultimately came up short in their comeback attempt. They had the deficit down to three twice in the 4th quarter, but Brandon Roy hit an off balance shot that rolled around the rim like 80 times before it finally dropped in, and the Spurs were never able to get over the hump. Read more »