Yardbarker: Matt Bonner

Bucks @ Spurs Recap-No-Recap

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:18:13 -0500

More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP Pilus unites us, but the orange sphere sets us asunder. Browse more photos » Some of you may have noticed the lack of a recap for this Spurs win. It certainly was an important win for us - every win is important when you're struggling to get back to .500. We should've recapped it. The problem is, it was my turn... And I forgot. Or close enough. I ...

Spurs vs. Bucks: Shutting Down Brandon Jennings

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:30:50 -0500

So, Matt Bonner had a nice game. Let's just get that out of the way. He made his threes and did not penetrate as often which cut down his mistakes. He still was at times awful defensively and could not box out a chair if it had wheels, but when he makes his threes it clearly improves the odds for a Spurs' win because it opens the floor for our guards and Tim. I thought about doing another game diary featuring Bonner, but I just could not subject myself to a...

Line of the Night (11/23): Matt Bonner

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:52 -0500

Looking at him, Matt Bonner might be the most unimpressive player in the NBA, but the guy can shoot, as evidenced by his 6 of 8 performance from 3PT range in the Spurs’ 112-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. On the season, Bonner has hit 26-55 (47%) from deep and will make teams pay if [...]

Day 28 of 170: Bulls Get Odenized

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:23:28 -0500

Line of the Night: Matt Bonner (1.13). Life is kinda like a box of chocolates; you’re trying to figure out what the hell is inside them and then Matt Bonner shows up to your house and starts bombing three pointers all over the place. Ok, it’s been a while since I’ve seen that movie, that [...]

This Week in San Antonio Spurs Basketball: Monday Injury Attack

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:01:27 -0500

Well, it certainly is nice to end the weekend with a bang, instead of a whimper. Too bad we have to talk abou t that other stuff that happened last week, too. I know, I know - we want to keep it in the past. But, we can't do that. We have to talk about the bad times, so that we can appreciate the good times that much more. With that in mind, the Spurs have a busy week ahead. Let's hope it's a good week. LatinD asked me to handle TWSS this w...

Iron Chef San Antonio: Duncan, Parker, Manu ice cream battle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:06 -0500

You know, the only thing missing from this silly H-E-B/Spurs commercial is an establishing shot of Matt Bonner(notes) taking a large bite out of a bell pepper. Ammirite or ammirite, Timaican Duncan? "Yeah, mon."

Stat of the Game: -20.5: Also, Matt Bonner Makes My Head Hurt

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:27 -0500

After last night's game, I was really not sure of what stat to use. I considered writing about how every time the Spurs were on the verge of making a run, they gave up a three point play or an offensive rebound. This game could really be summed up by the phrase, "momentum killing." It felt like I was punched in the stomach 36 times last night. Well, when I gave more thought to what exactly was momentum killing, Matt Bonner immediately came t...

Unofficial Spurs/Mavs Recap

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:54 -0500

That was a tough game to lose. There are some really good signs from last nights game, but one thing that is really not good is the loss of Manu Ginobili. I haven't heard if he's going to be out for an extended period or if everything was just precautionary last night. Let's just hope that game last night didn't cost us more than a loss. On to the game.... The defense was pretty good last night. You have to give credit to Dirk Nowitzki, he p...

This Week in San Antonio Spurs Basketball: Not-Quite-Monday Late Edition

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:15:54 -0500

I know, I know, this is a bit late, but I was at de beach, keikis! Time passes differently over there. If you want to know just how exactly the Spurs ruined their chances of having a completely positive week, read this post, after the jump. Here we'll provide information, links and summaries for all the games the Spurs played during the week, so that no one has to miss Pop sneering at a reporter. This week: Date Game Result Mon 9...

The 5 Most Ridiculous Dunks of the Last Week

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:18:23 -0500

This week was not just any week in the NBA when it comes to dunks. There were some monstrous ones that will not be soon forgotten. Here are your top 5 crazy slams of the last week. And of course, a Matt Bonner dunk may not be pretty, but you have to respect its scarcity.

Game Preview #7: Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs - The Defense Sleeps

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00:21 -0500

Are you not entertained??? Well I am, after I watched the replay twice. But as many have mentioned, although a win is a win, you can't help but feel a little bit empty after a game like that, where we allowed a Euro team to drop 124 points on our home floor. A Spurs defense without its fangs is kinda similar to Stephon Marbury without the tattoo on his head. It just doesn't sound or look right. Okay, maybe the Starbury analogy is pretty bad, but you get the point. A...

Toronto @ San Antonio Photo Recap: Bonnercalypse

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:18:31 -0500

This isn't a real recap, per se, but merely an excuse to show you more of jannieannie's wonderful pictures for this game. However, I just remembered that my first real post was a running diary of a Spurs/Raptors game, so I decided to waddle in nostalgia and try my hand at one of those again. Fortunately ILP has an archive for the latest games, so I can easily relive last night's fun. (If you missed the game, drop me an e-mail.) Fasten your virtual seatbelts, and join me after ...

Matt Bonner did what now?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:20:14 -0500

Yes, Matt Bonner drove from the 3 point line... down the lane... and flushed it two hands on Toronto last night. You know what that means, don't you Raps Fans? The Raps have now slipped below "Lamar and Khloe" on the "point-and-laugh" meter.Congrats.

Spurs vs. Thunder: Stat of the Game

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:21:21 -0500

20 points 6-7 FGM-A in 16 minutes, 9 points 3-5 FGM-A in 17 minutes. Those are Michael Finley's and Matt Bonner's stats, respectively. I don't know about you, but the fact that they produced this well in the starting lineup made me cringe, just slightly. So, should we expect to see these two in the starting lineup against the Hornets? Is Coach Pop seriously considering only starting 3 of the Spurs' best 5 players? I think the answer is '...