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It’s time for Basketball: Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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 Cavaliers beat the Spurs 130-117 on December 5, just before […]
All-Star voting: Victor Wembanyama ranks 5th in the West in first fan returns
The NBA released the first returns for fan voting for the All-Star game. The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama had the fifth most votes out of anyone in the West and the 11th most overall. Stephon Castle was also among the most voted for in the Western Conference, appearing at the 18th spot. Wembanyama ranked fifth in […]
Week in Review: Spurs sweep Thunder miniseries, surge up power rankings boards
Welcome to the 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 9: After losing to the Knicks in a Cup Finals game that doesn’t count in the standings, the Spurs swept an easy schedule […]
Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan hosted a meet up at Southwest Elixirs
Yesterday, Spurs Jeremy Sochan hosted an event at Southwest Elixirs in Dignowity Hill. He posted this invitation on Instagram: “San Antonio, I hope everyone’s having a great day. I want to spread some love and good vibes, so let’s meet at our spot, Southwest Elixirs tomorrow at 3pm for some free juice and just to […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The NBA season is a test in overcoming adversity. Just when things are going well, the momentum of a team’s success can be halted just like that. The San Antonio Spurs’ Saturday loss to the Utah Jazz was one of those moments. Nothing seemed to go right for San Antonio as the loss snapped an […]
What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Jazz
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Highlights: Victor Wembanyama drops 32 in return to starting lineup versus Jazz
Coming off back-to-back wins versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs returned home on an eight-game winning streak to take on the Utah Jazz. However, De’Aaron Fox did not play due to adductor tightness. After both teams got off to a blazing start, the Spurs led 40-32 after the first quarter. Then, the Spurs went […]
Open Thread: Kelly and Jackie Olynyk shared a heartfelt holiday story
This is for anyone who missed this during the Spurs game on Christmas: A wonderful Christmas story on its own, how serendipitous that it involved Kelly Olynyk is San Antonio before he was a member of the Spurs. Quite a Spursy adventure by any measure. Olynyk was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Spurs […]
Spurs fall for trap game against Jazz to end winning streak
Riding an 8-game winning streak and coming off consecutive wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs entered the ultimate trap game. Returning home for multiple games for the first time since November 20 and coming in 13-0 against sub-.500 teams, the Spurs ran into a Utah Jazz team that upset the Detroit Pistons the […]
San Antonio vs. Utah, Final score: Spurs take Jazz lightly, pay the price in 127-114 loss
The Spurs didn’t play up to the standard they had recently set and learned the hard way that no team should be taken lightly in the NBA. The Utah Jazz, who defeated the East-leading Pistons on Friday, took care of the second-best team in the West on Saturday, thanks to fantastic outside shooting and superior […]
It’s time for Basketball: Spurs vs Utah Jazz
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. Admiral Ackbar knew what was going on. He had very few […]
Trade season has started, but don’t be surprised if the Spurs sit it out
Trade season has unofficially started, since most players signed in the offseason can be moved as of Dec. 15. Rumors are flying. Is there someone you are hoping the Spurs will target? Marilyn Dubinski: At this point, not really. I’m enjoying this team too much as it is. I know the media was trying to […]
Open Thread: The Spurs are deep, but the season is long
I struggle with enjoying the moment. In this moment, the Spurs have won eight games in a row. They just beat the reigning NBA champions three times in the last two weeks. The team runs deep. In seven games in a row, the had a different lead scorer. They currently have eight players scoring in […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz
Festive celebrations have ended. The San Antonio Spurs had a merry Christmas with their third-straight win over the Oklahoma City Thunder while extending their 8-game winning streak. They’ll look to avoid a holiday hangover against the Utah Jazz back home in San Antonio on Saturday night. The Jazz are a scrappy young team that can […]
The Spurs’ Christmas Day win ended a unique streak
After the Spurs’ home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 23, Spurs’ radio announcer Dan Weiss released this remarkable stat on X: This observation got me thinking that a seven-game winning streak with a different leading scorer in each game has probably never been accomplished before. Most teams that are good enough to win seven in a […]
What we learned from the Spurs win against the Thunder
Fans of the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder were left a lump of coal on Christmas Day. The San Antonio Spurs said “bah humbug” to OKC as they traveled into hostile territory and still pulled out their 3rd win against the Thunder this season, again in blowout fashion. The Spurs’ NBA Cup win over […]
San Antonio had another encore in their win over the Thunder
Well, well, well. The San Antonio Spurs are proving that the Oklahoma City Thunder are not so mighty after all. The Christmas Day victory marks their third against them in 12 days and eight in a row, which has given them a ton of street cred, as they got it done in style. De’Aaron Fox […]
Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama is the superstar the Spurs need
Last Tuesday, when the Spurs won their home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama took to center court to engage the fans in a little jubilation. Wemby led the arena in a routine he and the Jackals have been working on. The Jackals, a rowdy bunch formed by the Spurs big man, was […]
Spurs prove they have Thunder’s number with dominant Christmas win
The Silver and Black did it again. San Antonio beat the Thunder for the third time in as many matchups, and looked fully in control for most of the game en route to a 117-102 win. It was an impressive performance that showed off their improving defense and their multi-dimensional attack, for which the reigning […]
San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs take back end of home-and-home series in Christmas day victory 117-102
A stepback jumper by reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – reminiscent of ones that the Thunder guard has hit over so many others – ended any comeback hopes for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the champs their third loss of the young season on Christmas […]
It’s time for Basketball: Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
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 and Thunder are playing for the third time in […]
Open Thread: There is no rivalry budding between the Spurs and Thunder
Before the Spurs/Thunder match up last night, both coaches were individually asked about the “budding rivalry” between the two young teams. Mitch Johnson and Mark Daigneault both replied with a sense of apprehension toward stoking those flames while expressing respect for their opponent. During Johnson’s pregame presser, he stated “I don’t view it as a […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
I’m not sure what to write on the heels of the Silver and Black handing the Thunder a 20-point loss. Is it odd that the league scheduled a set of back-to-back games against the Thunder, especially since the intention was obviously to make Spurs v. Thunder a marquee Christmas event? Yes, yes it is. On […]
De’Aaron Fox hasn’t been the Clutch Killer this year, but it hasn’t mattered
De’Aaron Fox was acquired by the Spurs last season near the trade deadline for three first-round picks, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a handful of second-rounders. Overall, it was a considerably inexpensive deal for the acquisition, provided that Fox could be what he was in Sacramento, where he was averaging 25 points and 6.1 assists. […]
Another sign the Spurs are deeper than people think
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