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Titolo: Spurs - Rockets (ovvero Manu vs Boki)

preseason NBA:
Spurs - Rockets 93-96
negli Spurs, Manu Ginobili non parte in quintetto e gioca 17' (bisogna
vedere anche le sue condizioni fisiche)
6 punti con 3/9 da due e 0/2 da tre; 4 rimbalzi, 2 assist, 1 palla
recuperata.
direi che il ragazzo si ambientera' presto...
nei Rockets, Boki Nachbar gioca 12' e fa virgola (con 0/5 da due e 0/3
da tre), condita da 2 rimbalzi e 1 turnover.
ciao
Bruno

 Bruno
ciao Nikki

riformulo la frase in maniera leggibile.
Rapportando il numero di tiri presi ai minuti giocati...
Nn fregherà molto...
Nikki

 Nikki
Hola!
Simone

 Se è vero sarò incollato davanti alla TV alle 14 di quel sabato!
Sapete per caso se c'è un modo per vedere le partite non a pagamento, sul
satellite? L'NBA non mi ha mai appassionato più di tanto, ma Ginobili mi
piacerebbe eccome, vederlo!
Grazie a tutti!
Pier


confermo.
spero che tele+ dia la diretta!
ciao
Bruno

 Nikki
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Manu finds his way  (dal San Antonio Express News)
HOUSTON - Manu Ginobili had waited a lifetime to reach the NBA, proving
himself in his native Argentina, then maturing into a star in Italy only to
spend his first three preseason games with the Spurs anxiously watching from
the bench while his sprained right ankle healed.
On Tuesday night, his moment finally arrived. With his ankle finally feeling
strong enough and Gregg Popovich signaling for him with 5:41 left in the
first quarter of the Spurs' 96-93 preseason loss to Houston, Ginobili had to
clear just one more hurdle before he could make his long-awaited debut.
He needed to figure out how to check into the game.
After Popovich told him to replace Stephen Jackson, Ginobili continued to
wait near the bench - proper protocol for international games - until
assistant coach Mike Budenholzer motioned for him to walk to the scorer's
table. Ginobili slowly made his way down the sideline, continuing to look
back at the Spurs bench as Budenholzer yelled "Farther, farther."
The remainder of Ginobili's evening at the Compaq Center also proved to be a
learning experience. He totaled six points, four rebounds, two assists and
two steals in 17 minutes, showing flashes of why the Spurs have high hopes
for him while trying to get a feel for his new teammates.
"We told him he didn't have to amaze the Western world by going out there
and doing incredible things," Popovich said. "We just want him to get a feel
for the game."
Ginobili did have his eye-catching moments. On the Spurs' first possession
of the second quarter, he crossed over Rockets guard Oscar Torres, blowing
by his frozen fellow South American for a lay-in. A minute later, he took
off from the baseline, split two defenders in the air and released a
stunning reverse lay-up that barely slid off the rim.
"I knew I wasn't going to have a great game," Ginobili said. "It wasn't
expected. But it was OK. I'm happy with what I did. I hope Pop is happy -
that's the main thing.
"I'm happy to be back. I was missing it."
Ginobili had been sidelined since spraining his right ankle in the
semifinals of the World Championships on Sept. 7. The monthlong layoff has
temporarily robbed some of his stamina - he looked winded after playing the
first seven minutes of the third quarter - and he still can't completely
jump and push off his right foot.
He missed six of his nine shots, including both of his 3-pointers, but did
knock down a nice fadeaway in the lane. He spent most of his time on the
floor paired with Speedy Claxton, who continued to impress, totaling four
points and five assists in 19 minutes.
Ginobili's occasional tentativeness was easily attributed to his ankle and
inexperience.
"I need to learn many things, beginning with the basketball language,"
Ginobili said. "I know English, but I don't understand some of the terms.
I'm learning (the Spurs') way of defending, the way they play. To adapt to a
team, you need to know how everybody plays, how they like to receive the
ball or pass the ball. Our plays are easy, but you still have to get the
timing.
"I'm constantly learning every minute I play."
The included his brief lesson on how to check into a game.
The scorer's table "was so long and there were 20 people there," Ginobili
said. "I didn't know who was the official person. In Europe, there are only
four or five guys and he's usually easy to find."
By the time Ginobili reached his destination, play had resumed.
Unable to check in until the next timeout, he retreated to the bench with a
slight smile on his face.
Having waited this long, he could hold out another three minutes.
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Ciao, Marco.

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 da tre), condita da 2 rimbalzi e 1 turnover.
Mi! 12 minuti e 8 tiri?
D.