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The Emirates NBA Cup doesn’t always indicate who the best teams in the league for the season will be, but in 2025, the Western Conference bracket features two of the toughies. Last night in the completion of quarterfinals action for the annual tournament, the Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 4 hours ago | 0 reads
Whoever was concerned about the Spurs having “too much guard talent” can rest assured, it’s not a bad problem to have. Much ado was made about the Spurs giving De’Aaron Fox a max contract extension this summer, which was an expected move when they traded for him last February, but the Spurs lucking into the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 6 hours ago | 0 reads
The San Antonio Spurs keep winning high-stakes games without Victor Wembanyama. Each player has doubled their payday to $106,187 if they go no further in Emirates Cup Play, and the two-way contracts get half of that. A neutral court in Las Vegas awaits them for a date with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 9 hours ago | 0 reads
During the second Western Conference Emirates Cup Quarterfinals matchup last night, Cassidy Hubbarth mentioned how Keldon Johnson will spend his earnings. “Keldon Johnson seems motivated to get to Vegas in this one and this morning he told me he already has a good idea of what he’d buy with the NBA Cup money — a […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 10 hours ago | 1 read
If it feels like déjà vu all over again when it comes to another Lakers loss, you’re not alone. The purple and gold are quickly developing a habit of losing games to teams with quick, athletic guards, and they do so in pretty convincing fashion. Save for a brief run in the fourth quarter, the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
LOS ANGELES — Wednesday’s loss to San Antonio had all the ingredients the Lakers cook with in defeat. They defended poorly from deep, allowing the Spurs to shoot 45% from 3-point range and they had a rough end to the first quarter and bad starts to the second and third periods. Another aspect that’s been a […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
As a result of losing to the Spurs in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game, the Lakers will play the Suns on Sunday. Each team will play two games over the roughly two-week span of the NBA Cup’s knockout rounds. While all the teams that did not make the knockout rounds had their two games scheduled, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
Before the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup match with the Los Angeles Lakers, Keldon Johnson told reporters that he had some extra motivation to win the tournament’s cash prize – a llama. The Spurs’ forward said that with the winnings, he’d purchase a llama for his farm. The rest of the team must really want […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
The Silver and Black rode their speed advantage and balanced team play to get past a Los Angeles team that had a great night from their superstars as Luka Doncic scored 35, and LeBron had 19, but they did not get much in the way of contributions from anyone else, except for Marcus Smart who […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
The Lakers struggled defensively on Wednesday against the Spurs, allowing 50% shooting from the field along with 17 made threes to fall to San Antonio, 132-119, in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. A second-quarter run by the Spurs, who were without Victor Wembanyama, opened the game up as LA trailed by double digits for most of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 17 hours ago | 0 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The last time the Spurs met the Lakers, it was a […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 20 hours ago | 0 reads
he NBA Cup Quarterfinals are here, and if you’re looking to place a bet, the odds for tonight’s two matchups are intriguing, as a couple of massive injury questions loom. First you have the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Phoenix Suns, whose chances to keep it competitive all come down to whether superstar Devin Booker suits up. In the late game, it’s the Los Angeles Lakers welcoming the San Antonio Spurs, who will be missing their star big man, Victor Wembanyama, to Crypto dot com ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Lakers’ quest to become the first two-time NBA Cup champion in league history is set to begin on Wednesday against San Antonio. If they beat the Spurs, they’ll face the winner of the Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder’s quarterfinal matchup with a trip to the Cup final on the line. If the Lakers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Yesterday, the Spurs hosted their 13th annual Christmas Tree Donation. The event, co-hosted by Bruce Bowen and members of Methodist Healthcare and Methodist Healthcare Ministries staff, gave away more than 150 decorated Christmas trees and holiday wreaths to existing patients and clients. The Spurs continue to brighten up the season, even as the active players […]
From Pounding The Rock | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Those looking to place a player prop wager can find odds on Luka Doncic, Devin Vassell and others in the Los Angeles Lakers-San Antonio Spurs matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. How to Watch Lakers vs. Spurs Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić Props PTS REB AST 3P...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The San Antonio Spurs (16-7) are 5.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available in Wednesday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Lakers vs. Spurs Pick the Spurs (+5.5) to Cover The Lakers are 15-8-0 against the spr...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
For the first time in franchise history, the San Antonio Spurs will play a win-or-go-home NBA Cup game. After going 3-1 in group play, with impressive wins over the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, the Spurs will take on the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers in the quarterfinals. They’ll do so without their superstar big man, […]
From Pounding The Rock | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The NBA Cup resumes for the Lakers (17-6) on Wednesday, as they take on the San Antonio Spurs (16-7) in a single-elimination quarterfinal. The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals, which will be held in Las Vegas, where they will meet the winner of the Suns-Thunder matchup. Start time and TV schedule […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Wednesday’s NBA Cup Lakers-Spurs matchup won’t have all the star power possible. While LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will all be available, Victor Wembanyama will not suit up for the Spurs. Maxi Kleber is the only player on the Lakers’ injury report as he’s listed questionable with a lumbar muscle strain. Wembanyama has […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 days ago | 0 reads
What has been the biggest silver lining in this stretch without Wembanyama and Castle? Marilyn Dubinski: Beyond the fact that they’re still winning games, it has to be De’Aaron Fox getting a chance to establish himself as the on-ball handler and leader (which he did not get to do much in his 17 games last […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers have played only one game this season in which their entire roster was available. However, according to Marcus Smart, the second time will be on Wednesday night against the Spurs. Smart was the only player out for LA’s most recent game against the Sixers. But after practice on Tuesday, he said that he […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Alright, let’s all take a deep breath. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Because honestly… what even was that? The Spurs escaped New Orleans last night, and I mean escaped in the “shimmying out the bathroom window away from a fight you accidentally started” sense. One second they are cruising, clearly the better […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Walkin’ fast, faces pass, and the Spurs are not yet homebound (they have one more game in Los Angeles before their next home game). Regardless, the good guys are just starin’ blankly ahead, just makin’ their way, makin’ a way through the crowd *and that third quarter (phew). Thankfully, the Spurs got back in the […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Last night, Dylan Harper scored a career high 22 points. His career is only a baker’s dozen of games deep, which makes one think he’s going to shine bright for some time to come. Harper is a perfect fit in San Antonio. Fans want Harper to be a part of this team for a long […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Just two days after giving up 44 third-quarter points to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a loss on Friday, the San Antonio Spurs found themselves in a similar position in New Orleans. The Spurs saw their 20-point halftime lead evaporate into a 2-point deficit after giving up 45 third-quarter points to the Pelicans’ 26th-ranked offense. They […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 days ago | 0 reads