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Even though the Spurs have yet to win a game this week, things have started improving on the injury front in the last few days. On Wednesday against the Lakers, Jeremy Sochan (wrist) and Kelly Olynyk (heel) made their season debuts, and now the most anticipated return is set to happen. After suffering from a […]
From Pounding The Rock | 30 days ago | 3 reads
From the moment the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić, this franchise became his. However, it was challenging to establish that, given that he was acquired right in the middle of the NBA season. Now that he has a full season in a Lakers uniform, we are seeing his leadership more and more. In the summer, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 30 days ago | 1 read
Per a Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs announced the unveiling of a special Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Barrel Tree at Frost Bank Center at the team’s Friday, Nov. 7 game against the Houston Rockets. One of only 13 whiskey barrel trees of its kind in the country, this festive display will remain in […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Houston Rockets visit the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Friday (tip at 7:30 p.m. ET). Those looking to place a player prop bet can find odds on Alperen Sengun, Victor Wembanyama and others in this outing. How to Watch Rockets vs. Spurs Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: Amazon Prime Video Location: San Antonio, Texas Venue: Frost Bank Center NBA Props Today: Houston Rockets Alperen Şengün Props PTS REB AST ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Looking to build off a turnaround that saw them finish last season with a 52-30 record and a 2nd place finish in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets went all-in this summer by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Adding the 4-time scoring champ has shown early promise, as a Houston team that was […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Marcus Smart giveth and Marcus Smart taketh away. After being a positive on both ends of the court through the first 47:58.8 seconds of the game on Wednesday against the Spurs, Smart had one heck of a faux pas. During his attempt to end the game with a downcourt pass to Hachimura with 1.2 seconds […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Spurs put the Lakers to the test on Wednesday night. San Antonio was leading for most of the game and Los Angeles was rallying late in the fourth quarter. However, it wasn’t Luka Dončić highlight play, a Marcus Smart defensive stop or a Deandre Ayton battle underneath, but a pair of Rui Hachimura plays […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
As a Spurs fan living in Los Angeles, and a Dodger fan too, the last few weeks have been great. The Spurs have had an historically great start, even better than expected or predicted. During the same time, the Dodgers won the World Series — capped by the best Game Seven in the history of […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Despite the last two games, the San Antonio Spurs are off to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. The Silver and Black are 5-2 heading into a back-to-back against the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans. Through seven games, they’ve at times looked like a team ready to compete for the playoffs, […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Fresh off a World Series victory, a number of Dodgers were back in LA and in attendance for Wednesday’s Lakers-Spurs showdown. And boy did the players know it. While LeBron James was showing love to Roki Sasaki and Luka Dončić and Rui Hachimura were taking pictures pregame, Deandre Ayton was feeling the nerves. “I ain’t […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Over the first handful of games, the San Antonio Spurs have set out to make a statement. Prior to last night’s loss to the Lakers, they sat at 12th in defensive rating, 12th in net rating, and, perhaps surprisingly, 11th in offensive rating (all adjusted for strength of schedule per dunksandthrees.com). While much of that […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Seven different Spurs scored in double digits in a balanced offensive attack that saw the Spurs fall short to the Los Angeles Lakers. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan contributed 16 points apiece. It was a hard-fought loss, but Mama said there would be […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
“Be disciplined to be disciplined to like and embrace the boring.” Those words echoed throughout basketball cyberspace after the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Dallas Mavericks on opening night. Flash forward a few weeks, and it doesn’t seem like Mitch Johnson’s words have necessarily stuck with his young team. The Spurs beat themselves on Wednesday […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Following their first loss of the season, the Spurs had work to do. Phoenix had concocted a scheme that exposed San Antonio’s lack of shooting while also limiting Wemby’s offense, forcing the good guys to adjust. The Spurs did exactly that Wednesday night – to start, at least. From the tip, LA employed a similar […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Teams have learned that the best chance of stopping the Spurs is to send waves of defenders at Victor Wembanyama and wear him out as he tries to fight through a forest of defenders to get to the basket. The Spurs haven’t found the answer for that strategy, which resulted in a fifth foul on […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It wasn’t easy, but the Lakers rallied back in the fourth to beat the Spurs 118-117 to extend their winning streak to five. Late in the fourth, the Lakers looked like they were in perfect position to win, until a costly turnover from Marcus Smart and a foul call on Jake LaRavia nearly choked away […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 4 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. Well, it had to happen sooner or later, but it was […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Lakers have taken one step forward and another back with their most recent injury report. Austin Reaves will miss his second game in a row due to right groin soreness as the Lakers take on the Spurs, but on the plus side, Los Angeles will have Luka Dončić available. Luka missed the team’s game […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Tonight on ESPN, it’s a monumental Spurs vs Lakers clash in Los Angeles, pitting San Antonio’s unicorn talent Victor Wembanyama (26.7 PPG, 13.7 RPG) against the firepower of a streaking Lakers squad (6-2) that should be welcoming back superstar Luka Doncic (41.3 PPG in four games) from a minor injury, setting the stage for an explosive Western Conference battle between two of the league’s top-tier teams. Let’s quickly review the game odds and Player props for Doncic, Wemby, and more Spurs vs L...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It’s time to look at some NBA odds! We have a huge slate of games tonight across The Association with some of the game’s biggest stars in action. Here’s a look at some odds, game lines, totals, and more for all 11 matchups throughout the NBA this evening. Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Christian Koloko (10) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kir...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The voters of Bexar County have spoken, appearing in record turnout yesterday to vote in favor of Propositions A and B, which will include a new Spurs arena in downtown San Antonio. According to results, 56% of voters approved Prop. A, which will include development of the current Freeman Coliseum complex (including the Frost Bank […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
There are plenty of videos out there of NBA players making crazy shots. Last season, Sandro Mamukelashvili made a trick shot that went viral. Stephen Curry deserves a channel that keeps record of his pregame routine. Add to the list of A-list long balls, enter Spurs big man and future face of the NBA Victor […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 1 read
A lot of the good vibes around the San Antonio Spurs’ 5-0 start began to shift after a 116-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Not only were the Spurs dismantled by a short-handed Suns squad, but they also lost Dylan Harper to a calf strain that should sideline him for a couple of […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
After a quick stop in Portland where they managed to steal a victory without their three best players, the Lakers are back home again where they will take on the San Antonio Spurs. This is their last home game in the next two weeks as they go on a five-game road trip after this one. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads