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“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 | 8 days ago | 1 read
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 | 8 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 | 8 days ago | 1 read
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 | 8 days ago | 0 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 | 8 days ago | 0 reads
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From Denver Stiffs | 8 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 | 8 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 | 9 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 | 9 days ago | 1 read
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 | 9 days ago | 0 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 […]
From Pounding The Rock | 10 days ago | 2 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 | 10 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 | 10 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 | 10 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 | 10 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 | 10 days ago | 1 read
Everything was set up for this to be a triumphant game for the Portland Trail Blazers. A win and the Blazers would advance to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup, but they couldn’t get the job done, falling to the San Antonio Spurs 115 – 102 in a physically-punishing tangle at Moda Center. Turnovers, […]
From Blazer's Edge | 10 days ago | 3 reads
De’Aaron Fox clinched a road and NBA Cup win for San Antonio by scoring the final eight points. The Spurs, holding onto a 107-99 lead, escaped a potentially calamitous sequence that started with a clear-path foul call on Kelly Olynyk but ended with two (out of a handful of) missed Deni Avdija free throws and […]
From Pounding The Rock | 10 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. With two games left to play in the NBA Cup, the […]
From Pounding The Rock | 10 days ago | 1 read
Let’s chat about the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers / San Antonio Spurs here! Remember: a Portland win tonight clinches their NBA Cup group (West Group C)! Here are the details again: Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-5) – Wed. Nov 26th – 7pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]
From Blazer's Edge | 10 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers play arguably their biggest game of the year, with a win tonight against the San Antonio Spurs giving Portland a win in their NBA Cup group (West Group C)! Here are the details if you plan to watch. Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-5) – Wed. Nov 26th […]
From Blazer's Edge | 10 days ago | 2 reads
The San Antonio Spurs have been missing key playmakers over the last few games. They’ll get one back on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Dylan Harper told the San Antonio Express-News after the Spurs’ walkthrough that he will play against the Blazers. Harper has missed the last 10 games with a calf strain […]
From Pounding The Rock | 10 days ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth and final game of the Emirates NBA Cup group stage, which will have huge implications for Portland. Win tonight and the Blazers clinch their NBA Cup group (West Group C), which given the competition would have seen improbable or impossible […]
From Blazer's Edge | 10 days ago | 0 reads
Carter Bryant was chosen by the Spurs this past summer with the fourteenth overall pick in the draft. The Spurs were high on his defensive prowess including high-flying blocks. The former Arizona Wildcat has impressed thus far. Lately, with injuries forcing adjustments, Bryant is being given some initial minutes off the bench; a great opportunity […]
From Pounding The Rock | 11 days ago | 0 reads
Coming off a tough loss to the Phoenix Suns, the San Antonio Spurs enter two of their most important games of the season (depending on how much you care about the NBA Cup). The Silver and Black will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in the first of two straight Cup games, finishing up Group […]
From Pounding The Rock | 11 days ago | 0 reads