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Highlights: Stephon Castle drops 30-point triple-double on Nuggets
Coming off a tough win against the Boston Celtics, the Spurs battled the Denver Nuggets. It was announced before the game that Victor Wembanyama would not play due to ankle soreness. Nonetheless, the Spurs dominated the first half. They outscored the Nuggets 37-25 in the first quarter, led by as much as 20 points, and […]
What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Nuggets
For three quarters, the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs looked perfect. They were playing physically, getting out into the passing lanes, forcing the Denver Nuggets to take tough shots, and getting to the basket at will. But three-quarters of stellar basketball isn’t enough to take down Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. It takes a sustained […]
Open Thread: Spurs enlightenment for their ten-year-old selves
This popped up in my Instagram feed: Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, David Jones Garcia, Harrison Ingram, Dyaln Harper and Jordan McLaughlin were asked what they would tell their 10-year-old selves. Vassell shared “don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.” Wembanyama stated that the advice he got was to determine if something […]
Spurs run out of gas late as Nuggets rally for 136-131 win
For much of the night, it felt like the San Antonio Spurs had everything under control. They played fast. They shot confidently. They built a commanding lead against one of the NBA’s most dangerous teams. But against the Denver Nuggets, even a 20-point cushion can disappear in a hurry. San Antonio watched its lead slowly […]
San Antonio vs Denver, Final Score: short handed Spurs run out of gas against the Nuggets 131-136
The Spurs played a valiant game tonight without their best player, but they could not hold on in the fourth under an onslaught of points from Jamal Murray, who scored 39, and Nikola Jokic who scored 31 with 12 assists and 20 rebounds. Stephon Castle had 30, De’Aaron Fox scored 27, and Harrison Barnes had […]
It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets
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 been dominating the league in 2026, winning 16 […]
Open Thread: Dylan Harper stars in a new Foot Locker ad
This is exciting news. Dylan Harper is starring in a new Foot Locker ad campaign entitled “Unseen Hours” that recently dropped. In it, the recently named February NBA Rookie of the Month is seen waking at 4:00 a.m. to start his workout. The youngest son of five-time NBA Champion Ron Haprer was drafted by the […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets
The win streak lives on for the San Antonio Spurs, as they find themselves halfway to another double-digit tally. They’ve only lost one game between the months of February and March, as they’ve worked their way into a hot pursuit of the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, and the #1 seed in the Western Conference. However, […]
San Antonio’s race for the one seed is on
The San Antonio Spurs have won 16 of their last 17 games, and are 2.5 games back from the Oklahoma City Thunder for first place in the Western Conference standings. With just 17 games remaining, the Spurs have the sixth-easiest schedule through the end of the season. The Thunder have the fourth-hardest remaining schedule. What […]
Victor Wembanyama is adding his own flavor to the defense
Sometimes you see something and instantly know it cannot be replicated. It must have been what the Trojans thought when witnessing Achilles vanquish their forces, or what concert goers reasoned when watching Jimi Hendrix play guitar with his teeth. It’s not much different when watching Victor Wembanyama lock up the lane. Of course, Wilt Chamberlain, […]
What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Celtics
The vibe was off from the start in this one. It almost felt like there had been too much buildup for it. Too much momentum for it not to go a little sideways. “Two title contenders squaring off!” “Possible Finals preview!” “Jayson Tatum continuing his incredible return!” “Wembanyama making an MVP push!” “The two hottest […]
Highlights: Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox lead Spurs in win over the Celtics
The Spurs won their fifth game in a row as they continue to prepare for the playoffs. Victor Wembanyama led all players with 39 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. He also shot 8 – 15 from beyond the arc, showing off his offensive versatility despite defenses keying in on him. De’Aaron Fox, himself, found […]
Open Thread: Keldon Johnson passes Matt Bonner in Spurs three-point shooting
Keldon Johnson is the longest tenured member of the San Antonio Spurs. Last night he hit his 657th three-pointer, moving him past Matt Bonner into 6th all-time for the Silver & Black. Johnson, now in his seventh NBA season, has carned himself a role that has elevated him into a contender for Sixth Man of […]
Wembanyama’s shooting spree lifts Spurs past Celtics
For three quarters Tuesday night, the San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Celtics looked like two teams unwilling to blink. Every Spurs run was answered. Every Boston basket seemed to come with a response. The crowd inside Frost Bank Center stayed on edge, sensing the game could tilt either way. Then Victor Wembanyama tilted it. […]
San Antonio vs. Boston Final Score: Spurs put away Celtics with impressive push, 125-116
San Antonio closed out Boston with a late 19-10 surge (including a 12-0 run) to secure its 16th win in 17. The second seeds in each conference treated the viewing audience to a bombardment of three-point makes in a first half where no team led by more than seven. While it wasn’t quite Bird / […]
It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics
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 are on their best stretch of the season, winning […]
Open Thread: Jayson Tatum is an x-factor as postseason takes shape
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Their dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown supported by a solid roster of talent carried over as they aimed toward a consecutive run in 2025. Unfortunately, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Tatum suffered a non-contact Achilles tendon rupture. The Celtics’ goal of […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics
It looked like the Boston Celtics were primed for the first season of a soft rebuild this season, largely due to a bloated salary sheet and the devestating Achilles injury suffered by franchise star Jayson Tatum. The expectations were that the Celtics were going to be a good not great team this year with a […]
The red-hot Spurs are making a push for the top record in the league
The Spurs have won 15 of their last 16 and are only two games behind the Thunder on the loss column. Can they take the top seed in the West? And should they go for it even if it means playing their starters more? Mark Barrington: I don’t think they ‘go for it’ in the […]
Victor Wembanyama named the Western Conference Player of the Week
Right after being named February’s Western Conference Player of the Month and Defensive Player of the Month, Victor Wembanyama has been named the Player of the Week. Per a Spurs press release: The NBA today announced that Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week for the week ending March 8, joining Tyler Herro (Miami Heat) in the Eastern Conference. This […]
Week in Review: From blowouts to comebacks, Spurs do it all in action-packed 4-0 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 19: Concluding the Rodeo Road Trip with an East Coast trip, the Spurs continued their undefeated February to extend their best winning streak in […]
Highlights: Five Spurs score 19+ in rout of Rockets
Coming off a miraculous comeback win against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Spurs took on the Houston Rockets for their last meeting of the regular season. After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Spurs’ offense exploded, outscoring the Rockets 37-24 in the second. Coming into the third quarter with a 12-point lead, the Spurs’ offense continued […]
What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Rockets
I’ll get the usual caveats out of the way first. It’s just one game. It’s the regular season. The playoffs are a different animal. We shouldn’t get carried away. “Weren’t you the guy sitting here this time last week after the Knicks loss telling us not to get too high or low about anything right […]
The story behind Luke Kornet’s blog
Last week Luke Kornet made headlines by speaking out against the Atlanta Hawk’s “Magic City Night” theme. The ATL gentleman’s club has received shout outs in numerous rap and hip-hop songs. The hot spot is also known for lemon-pepper wings. Jared Weiss of the The Athletic ran into Kornet as he was writing a post […]
Spurs unleash offensive avalanche in 145-120 rout of Rockets
The San Antonio Spurs didn’t just beat the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, they buried them under an avalanche of offense. San Antonio erupted for 145 points in a dominant 145-120 victory over their in-state rivals, delivering one of their most complete offensive performances of the season. The Spurs played with pace, passion, and purpose, […]
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