[Lefty Noob]

The San Antonio Spurs have now won nine straight games, collecting the 9th straight win yesterday, 88-74, over the Clippers. And according to the Associated Press, they're doing it with defense: "For the third consecutive game, the Spurs held their opponents to 74 points, this time in an 88-74 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Clippers to extend their season-high winning streak to nine games."

[Lefty Noob]

Make it 10 straight with yesterday's 99-94 win over Portland.

[Lefty Noob]

And now we're up to 11 consecutive wins. According to the AP, "The San Antonio Spurs are playing the type of defense they were noted for in their championship seasons. It's one prime reason they own an 11-game winning streak... Manu Ginobili scored 31 points, including five 3-pointers, to continue the Spurs' winning ways in a 100-93 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night."

[Kevin]

It’s up to 13 with the win last night against the Clippers.
Manu has just been unbelievable during this streak. He is providing a spark coming off the bench this team had needed all year long. I don’t know how many other superstars in the league would have accepted this role the way he has…the guy is just amazing.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Kevin

It’s up to 13 with the win last night against the Clippers.
Manu has just been unbelievable during this streak. He is providing a spark coming off the bench this team had needed all year long. I don’t know how many other superstars in the league would have accepted this role the way he has…the guy is just amazing.

Boy, you said it, Kevin. Just saw where Manu won Player of the Week honors on March 12 after averaging 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists off the bench. He had 16 points and 7 boards against the Clippers, and definitely seems to be giving this team a spark. Not sure what made Pop decide to try this, but I have to say I'm liking the results!

[Kevin]

Well, the streak is over. I knew it had to end eventually, but I just hate seeing them lose games like they did tonight. The Bucks were inspired and came to play and the Spurs didn't. Redd had a great game for them and we had no answer for him...he was shooting lights out. Brent Barry kept us in the game early, but that was about it. Ginobli had his first bad game in a long time going 2-10 from the field.
Oh well, we get Boston on Saturday night...time to start a new streak.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Well, the streak is over. I knew it had to end eventually, but I just hate seeing them lose games like they did tonight. The Bucks were inspired and came to play and the Spurs didn't. Redd had a great game for them and we had no answer for him...he was shooting lights out. Brent Barry kept us in the game early, but that was about it. Ginobli had his first bad game in a long time going 2-10 from the field.
Oh well, we get Boston on Saturday night...time to start a new streak.

Teams always seem to play well right after a coaching change, so... yeah, Milwaukee was really up for the game.