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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
In rock and roll, a great band distinguishes itself through longevity and the versatility of its members. One that instantly jumps to mind is the Rolling Stones because on many tracks, Mick Jagger’s vocals touched a nerve, and on others, the most memorable parts were how Mick Taylor and Keith Richards made their guitars weep. […]
I’m starting to think the Spurs might just be that dude, you know? Look, I don’t know exactly what to do with my hands at this point. Two wins over the Thunder in as many weeks has me feeling like an insane person. This isn’t supposed to be happening like this. Not yet. Not right […]
Does this sound familiar? A San Antonio Spurs squad gets contributions up and down the roster, moves the ball well to get open shots, which they nail at a high clip, leading to a big win against one of the best teams in the league. That could describe the Spurs of old, or how the […]
‘Twas the night before Christmas at the Frost Bank Center, Things were winding down for the first cold of winter; The doors had been closed and the staff were all out, But I made my way in to take a walk about. The halls like a ghost town, no hosts on the floor ; No […]
Once again returning home for a too-brief one-game home stand, the Spurs were facing an Oklahoma City Thunder squad that would be out for a vengeance after the Spurs ended their historic start in the Semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. For the first three quarters, it was a tight game with many […]
The energy was off the charts in the Frost Bank Center even before opening tip for what many hoop fans are hoping is the next great NBA rivalry. Both the Spurs and Thunder the traded blows on the offensive and defensive end in an exhilarating display of basketball that included 12 lead changes and 11 […]
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. According to the official schedule that was released at the beginning […]