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Open Thread: The Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals
The New York Knickerbockers are returning the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Every Spurs fan remembers (or depending on your age, is familiar with) with those particular Finals. The franchise has made four Finals appearances, but New York has not won a title since 1973. They head into the 2026 Finals on […]
What we learned from the Spurs Game 4 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder
Just two days before Waterloo, a pair of battles were fought that ultimately tipped the balance of arguably the most famous battle ever fought. They occurred simultaneously, on June 16th of 1815, just eight miles apart, and they could not have gone more differently. Napoleon, who had briefly reasserted himself as Emperor of France, personally […]
Spurs vs. Thunder player grades: Wembanyama and Castle shine in Game Four win
The stakes were high for the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four. At risk of going down 3-1, the Spurs needed to respond to a disappointing loss in Game Three. They followed up the loss with a blowout 103-83 win to tie the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. It was one of the Spurs’ best […]
Highlights: Spurs dominate Thunder in Game 4 behind Wembanyama’s 33 points
Coming off a tough loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3, the Spurs looked to regroup and even the series in Game 4. Even though they were not listed on the injury report, De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper are still playing through their respective injuries. After an 8-7 lead by OKC, the Spurs […]
Box Grades: Spurs Even Series in Dominant Fashion
I must admit, my confidence was hanging by a thread as last night’s game started. After all, the Thunder are a genuinely great team, the Spurs had suffered consistently bad disadvantages in three straight games (e.g., turnover margin), and it felt like OKC’s plan of fouling Wemby continuously was going to end up being an […]
Open Thread: Ethical basketball evens up the Western Conference Finals
“Experience does not matter.” This was Devin Vassell’s response to the question, “What do you and the Spurs think you’ve learned about yourself this season?” You can no longer say they have exceeded expectations. You can no longer say they are ahead of schedule. You can no longer say that they are a couple of […]
Spurs’ defensive adjustment suffocates Thunder’s offense in Game 4 blowout win
The Spurs looked like a veteran team in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. They faced a Thunder squad missing two key pieces and made sure they never gave them hope for an upset en route to a 103-82 blowout win. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 33 points in 32 minutes while Shai […]
San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs showcase their defensive chops to even series with Thunder, 103-82
San Antonio avoided losing three games in a row for the first time all season and routed Oklahoma City 103-82 in a Game 4 blowout. The Spurs earned and built upon their advantage by staying home on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensively and depriving his teammates of open looks throughout many minutes of hellacious fullcourt coverage. San […]
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 4
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 rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
It’s time for the Spurs to make adjustments
Fraternizing with the Enemy, my series-long conversation with Cray Allred of the Daily Thunder, continues with the Spurs down 1-2 heading into a Sunday night matchup with a ton on the line. J.R. After running out to a 15 point lead, the Spurs were outscored by 30 points in about 45 minutes. After the game there […]
Open Thread: Sean Elliott surprises H-E-B shoppers with free groceries
In anticipation of Memorial Day, Sean Elliott — the Memorial Day Miracle Man himself — made a surprise appearance at the McCreless H-E-B near South New Braunfels Avenue and I-37. Elliott treated shoppers to free groceries. And a few patrons walked away with Spurs playoff tickets. Elliott spoke about the community and how Spurs fans […]
Game Four Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
After stealing home court advantage with a thrilling victory in Game One, the San Antonio Spurs had it taken away from them in a Game Three loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now the stakes are even higher in Game Four, as the Spurs try to avoid going down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. […]
Spurs vs. Thunder player grades: San Antonio’s bench struggles in Game Three loss
For the first time in the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs trail the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a wild Game One victory, the Spurs lost two straight, including a 123-108 loss at home in Game Three. It was a game defined by the Thunder’s dominance. San Antonio started the game on a 15-0 […]
What We Learned from the Spurs Game 3 loss to the Thunder
In an effort to calm my nerves before the game on Friday, I went to an art museum. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for other than a distraction. Anything to stop myself from listening to one more increasingly obscure basketball podcast. The exhibit on display was titled “International Surrealism: 50 Years of Dreams,” […]
Box Grades: Cracks emerge as Spurs yield homecourt to Thunder
After an awesome start, this game was about as enjoyable as having all of one’s teeth pulled. It is important to remember that we’re effectively back to being “on serve,” in the sense that the series is exactly where it would be had homecourt held for everyone. Even so, the vibes aren’t great, and San […]
Highlights: Devin Vassell dazzles in Spurs loss to Thunder
The good guys hoped to open their home game in the Western Conference Finals with a win, but alas victory eluded them. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 26 points while Devin Vassell poured in 20 points along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals. De’Aaron Fox was a sight for sore eyes, although after the […]
Open Thread: The Spurs bench struggled in Game 3 loss
Friday was the first time in nine years that the San Antonio Spurs hosted a Western Conference Final on their home court. After kicking off the series with a double overtime win in Oklahoma City, the Silver & Black brought high hopes down I-35 in hopes of maintaining the home court advantage. When the game […]
Spurs’ hot start fades as Thunder rally for Game 3 win, series lead
The fiesta party lasted just five minutes inside the Frost Bank Center on Friday night. For the few minutes of Game 3, it felt like the San Antonio Spurs were going to take full control of the Western Conference Finals. Then, the offense vanished just as quickly as it appeared. After racing out to a […]
San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs offense disappears in Game 3 loss, 108-123
Things felt great coming into the game: the Spurs had their full roster available, they did what they needed to do in OKC by stealing a win, and they had appeared a healthy guard trio away from a big win. While they got their wish in that regard, outside of an insanely hot start in […]
Victor Wembanyama unanimously named to Kia All-Defensive First Team
The NBA has announced the Kia All-Defensive Teams for the 2025-26 season, and to no one’s surprise, that includes the youngest and first ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, on the First Team. This is the second time Wemby has earned the honor after making First Team his rookie season in 2o24. […]
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 3
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 rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
The Western Conference Finals have a very particular set of skilled players
The 2026 Western Conference Finals feature three very particular players: (1) a tall, lanky unicorn of a player who can move like a guard and shoot lights out from long range; (2) an explosive point guard (drafted fourth overall in his class) who is a triple-double threat on any given night; and (3) a left-handed, […]
The ongoing chess match between the Spurs and Thunder
We anticipated an epic clash of titans before the Western Conference Finals even began, and we’re getting it after two intense battles in OKC between the Spurs and Thunder. Mark Daigneault made some impressive moves to change things up in Game 2 after the Spurs stole Game 1, and now the series comes to San […]
Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 Analysis: Adjustments, matchups, and what to expect moving forward
Through two games, the Western Conference Finals could not be any more evenly matched. The Thunder have outscored the Spurs by a mere two points, with both contests coming down to the wire. OKC made smart adjustments in Game 2, and now the onus is on Mitch Johnson and the Spurs to counter. Ultimately, this […]
What we learned from the Spurs Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder
I am obsessed with the historical occurrence of the fad. Fad is a word that sounds contemporary but is actually much older, having been coined back in the 1830s as a probable variation of the French word ‘fadaise’ (meaning a trifle and/or nonsense), which was ultimately derived from the Latin ‘fatuus’, which is basically another […]
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