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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors

It’s not like the Golden State Warriors haven’t tried at all to build a competent team around Stephen Curry in the latter stages of his special career. Though they managed to squeeze another title out of their big 3 in 2022, the Warriors were unable to hit on ready-now draft picks that would both pave […]

Spurs Overwhelm Lakers Behind Wembanyama’s First Half Masterpiece

The Lakers’ home floor has long been a stage for stars. Tuesday night, it became Victor Wembanyama’s canvas. With a performance that felt equal parts artistry and avalanche, the San Antonio Spurs rolled past a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad, 136–108, in a game that was effectively decided before halftime. Wembanyama authored the kind of […]

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers

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 have two games left before the All Star break, […]

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers

It’s that time of year: the time that in the past saw the Spurs getting past the January doldrums by going on the road to put everything together on their way to a championship run. However, in recent years, it has been a killer because the Spurs just weren’t that good away from the Frost […]

Open Thread: OKC being investigated for sitting ten players against Spurs

Last Wednesday, the Spurs hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in their fifth and final regular season meeting. In a release just prior to the game, the Thunder released their injury list: Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain)Chet Holmgren (low back spasms)Alex Caruso (right adductor strain)Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain)Lugentz Dort (right patellofemoral joint, inflammation)Isaiah Hartenstein (right eye, corneal […]

A final look at the Spurs’ uneventful trade deadline

The Spurs didn’t do anything at the deadline. Was that the right choice? Marilyn Dubinski: I think so, especially if there wasn’t a good offer to be had.  From a personal standpoint, I love everyone on this roster and wasn’t anxious for anyone to be moved.  If anything, I was sad but understood why Jeremy […]

Stephon Castle named Western Conference Player of the Week

Stephon Castle has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career, the league announced. The reigning Rookie of the Year got the recognition he deserved for a very productive week that concluded with a 40-point triple-double, a feat that only David Robinson had previously accomplished in Spurs’ franchise […]

Week in Review: Spurs find offensive stride in undefeated week

Welcome to 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 15: The Spurs got revenge from the week prior by returning to Houston and beating the Rockets the exact way they had been beaten: […]

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Open Thread: Enter to win a Game Night at home

Per a Spurs press release:  Game night just got upgraded! The Spurs and Ledger are teaming up to give one lucky fan the chance to host the ultimate Spurs watch party at home. Enter for a shot at winning everything you need to turn your living room into the best seat in the house! Ledger […]

What we learned from the Spurs’ blowout win over the Mavericks

Anyone who has watched the NBA for a few years knows not to overreact to career nights. It’s immensely fun to watch someone perform at or near the peak of their abilities, but it often doesn’t mean much. Those outlier games are often a combination of opportunity, circumstances, and a little luck. Recently, the Jazz’s […]

Open Thread: Spurs are heading back to Paris

Per a Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs announced that the organization will return to Paris, France this month to host “Spurs Week Paris,” a special weeklong activation across the city that brings key elements of their fan experience directly to their French supporters. From Thursday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 1, Spurs Week […]

Spurs make easy work of the Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs wasted their in-state IH-35 rivals, the Dallas Mavericks on prime time TV (literally, the game was on Prime), improving to 3-0 in the season series. They were bigger, stronger and faster while setting a new season high of 74 points in the paint. They saw little resistance early because of turnovers […]

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks

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 face the same team they saw a few days […]

The Harper family will team up for the Kia Shooting Stars Challenge at All-Star weekend

The Spurs’ representation at All-Star weekend just got even wider as the Spurs announced the Harpers will participate in the Kia Shooting Challenge together. That will include Spurs rookie Dylan Harper, his brother Ron Harper, Jr., who is currently a two-way player for the Boston Celtics, and their father: five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, Sr. […]

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have spent two weeks in free fall, during which their coach, Jason Kidd, has lost his cool with the press. They can point to injuries sinking their season, yet they also run a starting lineup without a traditional point guard, and have lacked a spare penetrator to combine with top pick Cooper […]

Victor Wembanyama lit up the scoreboard in win over the Mavericks

The Spurs outlasted another short-handed opponent for their second win in a row. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Harrison Barnes contributed 19 points, and De’Aaron Fox scored 17, while Stephon Castle chipped in 18 off the bench. Congratulations to De’Aaron Fox on his 900th career 3. Here’s […]

What we learned from the Spurs win over the Mavericks

The NBA’s official definition of “clutch time” refers to when a game is within five points or less in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime. It can be exciting for fans who want a thrilling game, but it can also be stressful and may not be for everyone on every night, […]

Open Thread: Enter to win Spurs Rodeo Road Trip Flyaway

The Spurs have one more home game at the Frost Bank Center before they head out on the annual Rodeo Road Trip. Nobody wants to go that long without seeing their home team in person, the Silver & Black invite eligible fans to enter to win a trip to see them on the road. Enter […]

Spurs Close Strong in Dallas, Outlast Mavericks 135-123

For three quarters Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks traded punches beneath the bright lights of the American Airlines Center, neither willing to blink. When the moment finally demanded composure, the Spurs found it — in their stars, in their depth and in a closing burst that turned a tight contest into […]

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks

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. Once again, the Spurs face a team that’s playing with a […]