The Spurs have watched 35-year old PF/C Antonio McDyess’ minutes this season and it’s helping keep him fresh and healthy. McDyess has played in 58 games (31 starts) for the Spurs this season and he is averaging 20.7 minutes, 6.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. McDyess teams with rookie DeJaun Blair to give the Spurs the muscle they need under the basket.

Manu Ginobli has been playing some great basketball for the San Antonio Spurs lately, and they are going to need him to keep it up with Tony Parker out.  He has stepped up his production on offense and in 15 games since February 3rd, Ginobli is averaging 19.2 points.  That is nearly 5 more points a game than his season average of 14.6.  He had a monster game for the Spurs last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, putting up 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals.  Unfortunately the Spurs fell 97-95 to the Cavs who were missing LeBron James.  The 32-year-old Ginobli looked a lot younger last night and the hobbled Spurs are going to need more of that vintage Ginobli.  Hopefully he doesn’t break down come playoff time, because he is getting more minutes lately.  Ginobli proved last night that he can still be one of the top wing players in the league and that is a great sign for the Spurs.

Injuries and age looked like they were really taking a toll on the San Antonio Spurs’ popular guard Manu Ginobli.  The 32-year-old Argentinian is known for his herky-jerky play and putting his body on the line.  That style of play has probably shortened Ginobli’s career, but he wouldn’t be the great player he was if he didn’t play that way.  Lately, he has been looking like the Ginobli of year’s past, as his numbers this month have vastly improved compared to the first couple months of the season.  On the season he is averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.5 steals.  This month he is averaging 19.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.7 steals.  He had one of the best games of his season last night against Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Ginobli had 26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 amazing block.  The block came in the final three minutes of the game when Durant took the ball coast to coast and attempted a two-handed dunk.  That is when the 6′6″ Ginobli came out of nowhere and made an amazing block on the lanky 6′9″ Durant.  He also guarded Durant for most of the game, and ended his very impressive scoring streak of 29 straight games with 25 or more points.  If the Spurs can get Ginobli to continue this type of play, they can get themselves back near the top of the Western Conference standings.

PF/C Antonio McDyess has played pretty well despite playing less minutes than he is used to. That is because of the depth the Spurs have at the power positions. McDyess has played in 44 games (20 starts) for the Spurs this season and he is averaging 20.8 minutes, 6.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He is also shooting 51.7% from the floor but most of those shots are coming from inside the paint. Look for McDyess to really pick up his play in the playoffs for the Spurs as he will be fresh due to his lack of minutes this season.

20-year old power forward DeJaun Blair has really played well lately. In his last five games, Blair has played an average of 29.6 minutes per game and he is scoring 11.8 points, grabbing 13.8 rebounds, dishing out 0.2 assists and he is blocking 1.0 shot per game. Blair is also shooting 53.2% from the floor which is pretty outstanding. Blair has now played in 41 games (18 starts) this season and he is averaging 17.9 minutes, 7.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. The Spurs will continue to give Blair big minutes as long as he is playing well.