132.25 — that’s how many points the San Antonio Spurs conceded on average over 48 minutes in the four games leading up to last night’s matchup. Against the Suns they conceded 128 points in 53 minutes. These are better numbers, but it doesn’t really mean the Spurs executed much better …
Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson light up the scoreboard in overtime loss to Suns
The San Antonio Spurs dropped their fifth consecutive game on Saturday night, falling to the Phoenix Suns in a well-fought contest that witnessed them erase a 13-point second-half deficit to force overtime. Though they ultimately lost by double figures, their effort was commendable. Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan were fantastic. …
Open Thread: Spurs “Building Dreams” highlights the progress of this year’s draftees
2023, a new year, a new docuseries to commemorate the San Antonio Spurs. Last summer, the Spurs drafted three nineteen-year-old players, fully embracing a rebuild and making youth the key to the future. Episode of “Building Dreams,” presented by Self highlights the journeys taken by each of Jeremy Sochan, Malaki …
Open Thread: Happy birthday, Pop
He may be older than the two oldest Spurs combined (Doug McDermott and Josh Richardson). He may also be older than the three youngest and newest members of the Silver & Black (Blake Wesley, Malakai Branham, and Jeremy Sochan) — all born in Spring of 2003), but the breadth of …
How the All-Star starters reveal the path forward for the Spurs
The 2023 NBA All-Star game starters have been announced. There were arguably some snubs but no huge surprises since most of the established names and emerging superstars are there. The All-NBA teams at the end of the season will probably look different, but this group of players is a good …
Around the NBA: the Grizzlies and Cavs have arrived, but what’s going on in Milwaukee?
The common discourse surrounding the Grizzlies and Cavs these days seems to revolve around their bright futures. Well, I’m here to tell everyone that both teams are good enough to contend. Right now. On the other hand, perennial powerhouse Milwaukee has struggled uncharacteristically for months now, and their issues go …
The best parts of the Spurs to the Clippers
The Spurs hoped to duplicate their last meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers where they had enough success to have a chance to close the deal, but the second Clippers matchup in 7 days did not go quite so well. Keldon Johnson led the good guys with 18 points while …
Open Thread: Jakob Poeltl goes “One on One” with Bruce Bowen
The San Antonio Spurs continue to add media content as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. Last month the Spurs premiered their One on One series, pitting a current Spurs player with one of their historical stars. Episode one featured Devin Vassell and George Gervin. Episdoe two just dropped with …
Spurs get clobbered in Los Angeles by the surging Clippers
One of the beautiful things about the NBA is that even the worst teams in the league have enough talent to upset legitimate title contenders on any given night. Unfortunately for the Spurs, that was not how their late tipoff in Los Angeles panned out, as the Clippers eviscerated their …
Open Thread: Spurs watch party tonight
The Spurs may be out of town on a road trip, but you can join like-minded San Antonio Spurs fans at Rock & Brews at 5702 Landmark (just of I-10 inside of Loop 1604) tonight starting at 9:00 PM. Michelob ULTRA is hosting tonight and bringing along the goodies. Last …
Spurs wither in fourth quarter vs. Lakers, suffer third straight loss 104-113
There appeared to be several hopeful and sustained moments in the game that hinted towards an improbable Spurs win tonight. San Antonio took advantage of a visibly tired Los Angeles team playing its second game in consecutive nights, while incorporating back Anthony Davis and newly acquired Rui Hachimura into its …
San Antonio vs. Los Angeles, Final Score: Lakers sink the Spurs 113-104
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The Spurs hung tough with their opponent for three quarters, but mistakes and turnovers late turned the fourth quarter into a recurring nightmare as the Spurs couldn’t get baskets and/or stops when they needed them in clutch time. There was a lot to …