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Welcome to the Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy! Week 5: Veterans De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes helped lead the suddenly shorthanded Spurs — with Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Stephon Castle (hip) added […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
I’ve searched long and hard for a unique take on this game. Trust me. I went deep into the Take Mines armed with ropes, ladders, flashlights, pickaxes, dynamite, the whole prospector starter pack. I hunted for hours. Hours that felt like days. I scoured every corner, flipped every rock, and vowed not to rest until […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
On last night’s telecast, Jacob Tobey mentioned Mitch Johnson’s thirty-ninth birthday, which took place on Saturday night. Johnson is the third youngest NBA head coach behind Joe Mazzulla and Will Hardy, both 37. The oldest current NBA coach is Tom Thibodeau, 67. Thibs is nine years younger than Gregg Popovich, meaning the San Antonio Spurs […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The San Antonio Spurs have been riding high for the last two weeks. In the absence of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, the team has secured big wins and earned its spot in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. It seemed like that hot streak was continuing in Minneapolis until a fourth-quarter collapse handed the Spurs a […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The San Antonio Spurs folded in Minnesota against the Timberwolves, going 2-2 on their nine-day road trip. The latter was on the second night of a back-to-back, but they still had the legs to down a surplus of jumpers, and San Antonio’s half-court defense was shredded, which was ultimately their undoing. The Spurs weren’t facing […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
In a battle of elite starpower, the teams conducted a scorched net exhibition before Minnesota pulled away at the start of the fourth quarter and finished off the Spurs off 125-112. In a first half chock full of runs by both teams – often one after another – San Antonio benefitted from a 16-2 advantage […]
2 months ago | 3 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 Spurs road trip continues in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves beat […]
2 months ago | 1 read
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 […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
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 […]
2 months ago | 3 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
3 months 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 […]
3 months ago | 3 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 […]
3 months ago | 4 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, […]
3 months ago | 0 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 […]
3 months ago | 4 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 […]
3 months ago | 2 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 […]
3 months ago | 2 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 […]
3 months ago | 1 read
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 […]
3 months ago | 3 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 […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
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 […]
3 months ago | 5 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 […]
3 months 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 […]
3 months 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, […]
3 months 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 […]
3 months ago | 3 reads