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The unquantifiable impact of Victor Wembanyama on defense by normal metrics has fascinated fans and analysts alike for most of his career. Wemby leads the league in blocks, but his presence inside completely changes the way opponents play in a way not even other elite shot blockers can replicate. It’s why he’ll likely win Defensive […]
They’re 16-2 since the All-Star break. They’re relatively healthy. They seem like they’re not only rounding into form but, quite possibly, existing in the roundest form any of us could’ve possibly imagined. I found myself at various times during the broadcast almost wanting to turn it off because it felt too bright. Too pure. Almost […]
The San Antonio Spurs let it fly in their big win over the Miami Heat. From a voracious volley of threes to camping out at the charity stripe to the tune of 28 free throw attempts, these Spurs were cooking with gas on a night that 6 players scored in the double digits and the […]
San Antonio is on a heater! They have now won six in a row and 22 of 24, making them the best team in the NBA over the last couple of months by a notable margin. Furthermore, many of these wins have been against good-to-excellent teams, and had last night’s game occurred a couple of […]
Last night in Miami, Victor Wembanyama hit two personal career milestones. Eight seconds into the second quarter, Wemby picked up his 600th block against Norman Powell. The block upset Erik Spoelstra earning him a technical foul. Two minutes later Wemby scored his 4000th point on an emphatic dunk lobbed by Crater Bryant (see 35 second […]
The Spurs are showing no signs of slowing down as the regular season nears its end. They went into Miami and dominated en route to an easy 136-111 win, their sixth victory in a row. Victor Wembanyama impacted the game on both ends in a way that few players have this season to help put […]
San Antonio bludgeoned the once-vaunted Miami defense with three straight quarters of 30+ point scoring on their way to a 136-111 road win. The Heat and Spurs began this late season matchup with the proper respect and went after each other with a physicality resembling a conference semifinals game. But with matching 38 point bursts […]
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’s the final stretch of the season, and your intrepid game […]
Week 21: The Spurs’ “return from the Rodeo Road Trip” six-game homestand continued against three more postseason-bound teams. After a tight first half against the Boston Celtics, who had Jayson Tatum back from last season’s Achilles rupture, the Spurs took control after Jaylen Brown got himself ejected, with Victor Wembanyama leading the way with 39 […]
Per a Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs announced the launch of “Spurs Rewards,” powered by Fanmaker, a new loyalty program offering fans a way to earn rewards, unlock exclusive experiences and receive value through their support of the Spurs. Debuting March 12 vs. the Denver Nuggets, Spurs Rewards allows fans to earn points […]
Less than 2 weeks ago, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat were the talk of the NBA. An 83 point performance that put Adebayo in the record books also happened to coincide with a 7 game win streak that’s kept them right in the thick of things out East as the season winds down. Since […]
Recently, it was reported that expansion is being discussed for the 2028/29 season. Would it be a good decision that elevates the game, or would it lead to a dilution of talent? Jacob Douglas: There is a surplus in NBA talent right now, but there is a lack of competent front offices and organizations that […]
After the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, head coach Mitch Johnson had high praise for Keldon Johnson, who led the team with 24 points. “We are a team with an MVP candidate, multiple All-Stars, multiple All-Defensive NBA candidates, and every single one of our players has said he’s the heart […]
Coming off a nail-biting win against the Phoenix Suns, the Spurs wrapped up their mini homestand against the Indiana Pacers. The Spurs would be without Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell due to their respective injuries. As a result, Dylan Harper made his first career start. The Spurs started with their foot on the gas pedal, […]
If you follow NBA Draft conversations, you’ve likely heard some familiar narratives about Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs. Some argue the Spurs should have taken Kon Knueppel, as he fits into the team’s current needs as a knock-down shooter who can play on or off the ball. Others argue that Harper is held […]
Games like this are interesting in that the two teams playing are pursuing fundamentally different goals. Furthermore, because these goals are so diametrically opposed, the game’s outcome either means that both teams win or both lose. Coming into last night’s game, Indiana was riding a 15-game losing streak to the best lottery odds available in […]
Per a Spurs press release: The Rock at La Cantera announced its first annual “Rockin’ Race Day: From Doxies to Derby,” a free, pet-friendly take on the Kentucky Derby race day with a fun twist for furry friends, taking place on Saturday, May 2. This day-long activation features a charming “dachshund derby” race and culminates […]
Despite not always looking their best, the Spurs rode a huge talent advantage into a wire-to-wire 134-119 blowout win against the Pacers. The absences of Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell, who was a late scratch, simply didn’t matter in a game in which Dylan Harper got his first start and looked like a future star […]
The San Antonio Spurs have a habit of playing with their food, but the talent difference between them and their opponents makes up for it on most nights. Eventually, they flexed their muscles and there was nothing the visitors could do. They overwhelmed the Indiana Pacers with paint pressure, which also opened up the outside […]
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’s the final stretch of the season, and your intrepid game […]
The Spurs recently announced the addition of Native American Heritage Night to their promotional events calendar. The San Antonio Spurs announced plans for their Native American Heritage Night game, in collaboration with American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions (AIT-SCM), the Lindy Waters III Foundation and Nike N7 on Monday, April 6 when the Spurs host the Philadelphia 76ers. The […]
March brings the most unpredictable period of basketball of the year. Usually, that uncertainty is reserved for the college game, but on Saturday, it may carry over to the NBA in San Antonio, not because of the product on the court, but who may even play in the game. The Indiana Pacers’ injury report is […]
The Spurs’ West Coast trips have afforded me anywhere from 3-4 opportunities most seasons to see them in both Sacramento and San Francisco. With my dad — while bravely fighting his battle against cancer — unable to attend the game as had originally planned, the outing became a chance for my sister to see her […]
90.4 percent. Those were the odds. The Phoenix Suns had a 90.4 percent chance of winning last night’s game with 1:01 left on the game clock, as Devin Vassell clanged yet another three-pointer off of the rim. Approximately three minutes earlier, their odds had peaked at 93.2 percent. The Suns had themselves a ten-point lead […]
Julian Champagnie is having a career year and has been one of the steady role players who have helped the San Antonio Spurs have their best season since 2016-17. He’s come a long way since going undrafted in 2022 and being waived as a rookie, serving as another example of a player development system that […]