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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 Spurs road trip continues in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves beat […]
From Pounding The Rock | 11 days ago | 0 reads
The Spurs beat the Nuggets in Denver to advance to win their group and advance to the knockout stage of the Emirates NBA Cup. It’s an impressive achievement for a young team missing two starters, especially since they faced quality opponents in all four of their games. Soon, they will face a new challenge, as […]
From Pounding The Rock | 11 days ago | 3 reads
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio SpursDate: November 30th, 2025Time: 6:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio When my two sons were born, I made a conscious decision not to force Timberwolves fandom onto them. That wasn’t altruism. It was basic parental responsibility. Making a […]
From Canis Hoopus | 11 days ago | 1 read
There are three things for which I am an avid fanatic- San Antonio Spurs, Star Wars, and Foo Fighters. One of my greatest joys is when the Spurs began hosting annual Star Wars nights. If they could somehow loop Dave Grohl in as Darth Vader, my universe would be complete. What’s better than getting Dave […]
From Pounding The Rock | 12 days ago | 2 reads
Coming in off the high of a somewhat unexpected (and well-deserved) win against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, the Spurs face the Timberwolves in the 2nd game of the toughest stretch of Victor Wembanyama’s current injury timeline, and things have really been coming together for them in spite of the absence. Having gone 7-3 […]
From Pounding The Rock | 12 days ago | 2 reads
The Nuggets needed a bounce-back performance after a defensive no-show against the Spurs to end their NBA Cup chances. Both Denver… The post Recap: Nuggets 3-point shooting too hot to handle for the Suns appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | 12 days ago | 4 reads
The Spurs secured a major win on Friday. They not only beat the Nuggets, a title contender, but also clinched a spot in the knockout stage of the Emirates NBA Cup by winning the “group of death.” It was a major victory that had several heroes, with Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie having some of […]
From Pounding The Rock | 12 days ago | 2 reads
Coming off a win in Portland versus the Trail Blazers, the Spurs entered Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets. Both teams were 2-1 in Group C play, and the winner would advance to the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. The Spurs came out guns blazing in the first quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 41-33. The second […]
From Pounding The Rock | 12 days ago | 3 reads
The Nuggets looked to be in control against a Wemby-less Spurs on Friday night only to give up a 44-point third quarter and any… The post Preview: Can the Nuggets’ defense shade the Suns after NBA Cup meltdown? appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | 12 days ago | 2 reads
“You’ve got to stay together if you’ve got the guts. And you don’t find the first door and run out of it.” – Pat Riley. It looked like the San Antonio Spurs were simply outmatched after a 23-8 run by the Denver Nuggets in the second half. Down 74-59 at halftime, it would have been […]
From Pounding The Rock | 12 days ago | 2 reads
I’m not sure which of these stats from last night was most impressive: (a) Devin Vassell surpasses Bruce Bowen and claims the fourth spot three-pointers made in Spurs franchise history, (b) Julian Champagnie tallies his third double-double in a row, all on this road trip, (c) the Spurs won without De’Aaron Fox scoring 20 points, […]
From Pounding The Rock | 13 days ago | 0 reads
After clinching their group on Tuesday with a win over the Clippers and finishing unbeaten in group play on Friday against the Mavs, the Lakers will host their quarterfinal matchup against the Spurs. The game is set for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. PT. The Thunder and Suns meet in the first NBA Cup […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 13 days ago | 3 reads
The San Antonio Spurs upset the vulnerable Nuggets in Mile High Denver, claiming the top record in West Group C and giving them direct entry into the knockout rounds of Emirates Cup play. Everyone now owes Devin Vassell lunch after his clutch performance, and now the players have the opportunity for some extra dollars because […]
From Pounding The Rock | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The NBA Cup allows teams to experience playoff-level intensity early in the season and the Spurs rose to the occasion tonight against the Nuggets in Denver. Nikola Jokic had a below average night scoring the ball but impacted the game in every other way, with a triple double as he helped Jamal Murray to a […]
From Pounding The Rock | 13 days ago | 1 read
Community Guidelines Welcome to Denver Stiffs! We’re glad you’re here. Denver Stiffs is a community where sports fans from all… The post Game Thread: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs. November 28th, 2025. appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | 13 days 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 story for tonight is really simple: If the Spurs win […]
From Pounding The Rock | 13 days ago | 0 reads
Happy holidays, Pounders. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving (for those who partook). I saw this online the other day and just wanted to share. These are just a few of the many, many moments that made Pop one of the most beloved figures in San Antonio. He’s excelled at coaching and is known for […]
From Pounding The Rock | 14 days ago | 0 reads
Almost 3 years removed from winning the title, the Denver Nuggets have continued to stay in the championship mix, due in large part to the basketball wizardry that is Nikola Jokic. After 7-game losses in the Western Conference Semifinals each of the last two seasons, a slight shake-up was in order, moving off the massive […]
From Pounding The Rock | 14 days ago | 2 reads
At Thanksgiving, the Spurs are fifth in the West with a 12-5 record despite some bad injury luck. They turned a surprisingly good start into sustained success even while having to deal with multiple moving pieces, and have gone 4-1 in the last five games, which Victor Wembanyama has missed. They seem to be a […]
From Pounding The Rock | 14 days ago | 1 read
In a “must-win game,” it takes all hands on deck to steer the ship in the right direction. Whether or not the NBA Cup is worthy of must-win status is up for debate, but in a game that could have decided whether the San Antonio Spurs advance past group play, the team received contributions up […]
From Pounding The Rock | 14 days ago | 3 reads
The Spurs are thankful for their first realistic shot at the NBA Cup after Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. De’Aaron Fox scored a team high and tied for a game high 37 points with 8 assists and 3 steals. Devin Vassell contributed 23 points, and Julian Champagnie notched a double-double with 12 points and […]
From Pounding The Rock | 14 days ago | 2 reads
This is my somewhat annual Thanksgiving Day piece. I say” somewhat” annual because I don’t believe I have done this every year at this time – though I could be mistaken. I often am. Before I start with the things I am thankful for, I find it odd when people say, “If I don’t see you […]
From Pounding The Rock | 15 days ago | 1 read
Harrison Ingram joined the Spurs through the 48th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Texas native attended St. Mark’s in Dallas. H was recruited by Stanford in 2021. He spent two season with the Cardinals before transferring to North Carolina. He’s currently on his second two-way contract with the Spurs. In his first season, […]
From Pounding The Rock | 15 days ago | 1 read
Following a close loss to Phoenix Sunday night, the Spurs played a complete game on Wednesday to remain in the running for the top seed (and the knockout rounds) in West Group C of the NBA Cup. The intensity of the game was turned up to 100 right from the opening tip. Both teams executed […]
From Pounding The Rock | 15 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers had a ready-made chance to punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament on Wednesday night, welcoming the San Antonio Spurs (without Victor Wembanyama) to the Moda Center. A win was all Portland needed to take Group C of the Cup competition. And…a win is exactly what they didn’t get. […]
From Blazer's Edge | 15 days ago | 2 reads