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Open Thread: The Spurs and the 2-1-1 Theory
I found this interesting. In a nutshell, the 2-1-1 theory is a playoff philosophy that suggests the winning team requires specific contribution distribution: the best player (superstar) wins you 2 games, the second-best player wins you 1 games, and a role player wins 1, taking the team to the 4 necessary wins to take the […]
What we learned from the Spurs series-clinching win over the Trail Blazers
“Can he fly?” “Who? Wemby?” “The really tall guy.” “Yeah, that’s Wemby.” “Can Wemby fly?” “No. But it sure looks like it, doesn’t it?” “I think he can fly.” Out of the mouth of babes, eh? It’s funny how succinctly and ardently a child can summarize how they feel/what they think about something. For someone […]
Spurs to participate in the California Classic Summer League in July
We interrupt the regular playoffs programming with some offseason news. The schedule for the California Classic showcase has been released, and the Spurs will once again be a part of the event. The Warriors will host the event in San Francisco at the Chase Center from July 3 to July 6. The Heat and the […]
Box Grades: Spurs storm out of the gate, coast to Round 2
Last night, the Spurs capped off a 4-1 first round victory over the Trail Blazers by torching Portland in the first half and then coasting (somewhat uncomfortably at times) the rest of the way. As lopsided as the series looks on paper, I would actually argue that it’s been an ideal training ground for this […]
Highlights: Fourth Quarter Fox leads Spurs to series victory over Trail Blazers
Well, here we are again. The last What We Learned I did was in the Spurs’ third-to-last game of the regular season, when they hosted none other than the Portland Trail Blazers: a game they won despite no Victor Wembanyama or Stephon Castle in large part thanks to De’Aaron Fox. It turned into more of […]
Open Thread: Spurs win their first playoff series since 2017
It’s just after one o’clock a.m. I have been in the Frost Bank Center for seven hours. After an eight hour work day. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining. This has been the best year of my life as far as all things Spurs go. I’ve been to more games, sat in on […]
Spurs hold on to beat Trail Blazers in Game 5, win series 4-1
As it was the theme for most of the Spurs’ and Trail Blazers’ first-round series, the final matchup was a game of two halves. San Antonio cruised to a huge lead before the break in what seemed destined to be a blowout, only to almost allow a surprising comeback. In the end, the play of […]
San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs close out the Blazers with Fox’s big finish 114-95
The Spurs never looked like they were playing full speed tonight, unlike the second half of Game 4 where they obliterated the Trail Blazers for 24 minutes, but it was good enough to defeat an outclassed Portland team. It was a dominant early effort from the Silver and Black with Julian Champanie hitting shots and […]
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers, Game 5
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 Silver and Black have an opportunity to advance past the […]
The different paths the Spurs and Blazers have taken to Game 5
This is the continuation (and possibly the end) of this conversation with Dave Deckard of Blazers Edge through the first round of the playoffs, and I feel it’s important that I provide some context. I’m not exaggerating when I say that these Fraternizing with the Enemy posts are my favorite thing I get to do […]
Open Thread: An Evening of Coyote Tales & Court Stories with Sean Elliott, Bill Schoening & Rob Wicall
There’s a great event coming up that you’ll want to put on your calendar. An Evening with the Spurs: Coyote Tales & Court Stories with Sean Elliott, Bill Schoening & Rob Wicall. Spurs fans know Sean Elliott as the “Memorial Day Miracle” and as the longtime color commentator for Spurs broadcasts. Elliot was drafted third […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Game 5
The vibes weren’t great when the Spurs last left San Antonio. With the series tied 1-1 and Victor Wembanyama in concussion protocol, things looked bleak for the Silver and Black. Now, heading back home, the Spurs find themselves up 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, with Wembanyama fully healthy. San […]
Spurs vs. Trail Blazers player grades: Fox and Wembanyama dominate Game Four
The San Antonio Spurs took a 3-1 lead against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Despite trailing by 19 points in the first half, the Spurs came back with a vengeance, outscoring the Blazers 73-35 in the second half to win Game Four 114-93. Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion protocols in Game Four and dominated […]
Concussiongate: Did the NBA mishandle Victor Wembanyama’s return?
A lot of playoff basketball happened yesterday, but perhaps the biggest story was Victor Wembanyama’s triumphant return from concussion protocol. After banging his chin on the court and exiting Game 2, which the Spurs lost, he was cleared to travel with the team but missed Game 3 in Portland, which the Spurs won. He finally […]
What We Learned from the Spurs Game 4 win over the Blazers
I don’t think I’ve ever lived through a game quite like that. Given that no team in NBA playoff history has ever been down 17 points at halftime only to go on and win by 21, I’m pretty sure no one else has either. I’m still sitting here not entirely sure what we just watched. […]
Highlights: Fox and Wembanyama pace the Spurs in victory over the Trail Blazers
I haven’t taken a breath since 12 minutes into Game 2 when Victor Wembanyama took a spill and had a concussion. I think I passed out myself, and I am not sure what happened since. But I woke up and saw the San Antonio Spurs were up 2 games to 1, and Game 4 started […]
Box Grades: Dominant second half propels Spurs to 3-1 lead
Talk about a tale of two halves! I’ll be honest, as halftime approached, I was comforting myself with the argument that this game represented an unfortunate but understandable stumble for a young, inexperienced team that was still coming off a critical Game 3 win without its superstar. It certainly wasn’t an ideal scenario, but I […]
Open Thread: Happy birthday to George Gervin
Today the Iceman turns 74. That doesn’t seem possible, but it’s true. He moved here in 1974 in after being traded to the San Antonio Spurs by the Virginia Squires. This was in the final years of the ABA. Soon after the trade, Gervin became eligible for the NBA draft and was chosen 40th overall […]
Spurs come back to win Game 4 against Trail Blazers in Victor Wembanyama’s return
The Spurs had a rollercoaster of a Game 4 in Victor Wembanyama’s return to action. San Antonio was dreadful, especially on offense, in the first half and trailed by a wide margin heading into the break before making a roaring comeback in the second half, outscoring the Trail Blazers 73 to 35 to get the […]
San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs dominate second half in 114-93 Game Four Victory
The San Antonio Spurs found themselves down by over 15 points for the second consecutive game. Much like they did in Game Three, the Spurs exploded in the second half, outscoring the Trail Blazers 73-35 after halftime to win Game Four 114-93. It was the largest playoff win by a team trailing by 15+ at […]
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers, 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. It was satisfying to see the Silver and Black take control […]
Victor Wembanyama has been cleared to play in Game 4 vs. Trail Blazers
After suffering a concussion in Game 2 and missing Game 3, Victor Wembanyama has cleared the NBA’s concussion protocol and will play in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The concussion was a result of Wemby banging his chin on the court after losing his balance when Jrue Holiday pulled […]
An odd few days has possibly turned the Western Conference on its head
Wow, what an odd few days for Spurs fans, including this one. First, we saw our best player live out an expression that never actually happens in real life: “he fell flat on his face”. The Spurs then lost that game, which ESPN claimed they had a 98% chance of winning with 8 minutes and […]
Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama officially listed as questionable for Game 4
Last Tuesday, Victor Wembanyama went out of Game 2 early in the second quarter with a concussion. He has since been in the NBA concussion protocols. The Spurs have been working with the NBA to monitor Victor’s progress toward recovery. They are also in the process of evaluations to detemin when and if Wemby should […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Game 4
Amid the uncertainty surrounding Victor Wembanyama’s return date, the Spurs headed to Portland for a crucial Game 3. A loss would have upped the pressure considerably on a young San Antonio team that still doesn’t know when it will get its superstar back. Fortunately, the Silver and Black prevailed thanks to fantastic performances from their […]
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