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San Antonio Spurs Sweep Home-and-Home vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs met in the second game of a home-and-home set on Saturday night, also Black Heritage Night. The Spurs beat the Mavericks 138-125 at the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs make easy work of the Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs wasted their in-state IH-35 rivals, the Dallas Mavericks on prime time TV (literally, the game was on Prime), improving to 3-0 in the season series.

San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / February 7

Stephon Castle's huge game helps Spurs complete mini-sweep of Mavs

Stephon Castle scored a career-high 40 points while grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 12 assists as the host San Antonio Spurs pulled away for a 138-125 win over the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in the second game of a home-and-home series over three days between the teams.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 7

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks

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.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 7

The Harper family will team up for the Kia Shooting Stars Challenge at All-Star weekend

The Spurs’ representation at All-Star weekend just got even wider as the Spurs announced the Harpers will participate in the Kia Shooting Challenge together.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Why Victor Wembanyama ‘trusts’ Spurs’ decision at trade deadline

Despite reported interest in making a move, the San Antonio Spurs did not make a trade ahead of the NBA deadline. Second in the Western Conference standings for the better part of a month and a half and loaded with a talented young core, the organization decided to let February 5 come and go without front office activity.

Gregg Popovich News / Fadeaway World / February 7

Gregg Popovich Bought A Stranger A New Car After Finding Him Stranded With His Daughter

Gregg Popovich has spent nearly three decades building a reputation as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, but stories like this one explain why his legacy goes far beyond championships and wins.

Jeremy Sochan News / Athlon Sports / February 7

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan Reportedly Doesn’t Intend to Pursue Buyout

The San Antonio Spurs are on pace for their best record since the 2016-17 season (61-21). They are 35-16, placing them second in the Western Conference.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / February 7

Kendrick Perkins calls Victor Wembanyama a ‘prime example’ of himself as a player

Kendrick Perkins sparked debate after suggesting Victor Wembanyama reflects his own playing mentality. The comments followed Victor Wembanyama’s standout performance for the San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks, with Kendrick Perkins drawing a comparison that quickly drew ridicule and backlash.

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / February 6

'Get Him Off the Air': ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins Draws Nuclear Heat After Victor Wembanyama Comment

“That is not a sentence I thought I would hear this Friday,” was Malika Andrews’ reaction after Kendrick Perkins compared Victor Wembanyama to himself on national television.

Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Why Spurs’ Stephon Castle had new bench role vs. Mavericks

For the first time this season, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle came off the bench. The game at the Dallas Mavericks represented the second of a back-to-back for the Silver and Black, and the reigning Rookie of the Year was listed as questionable for their game vs.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Spurs pursue back-to-back wins over swooning Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs stood pat at the trade deadline and look to continue to show why they are happy with the progress they've made as they host the swooning Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in the second of a home-and-home miniseries between the teams.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 5

Spurs Make Statement with Grit and Grind Victory Over Thunder 116-106

The San Antonio Spurs weren’t supposed to make it look this easy. Not against the defending champs. But on a Wednesday night that felt more like a playoff preview than a mid-winter tune-up, the Spurs delivered a message loud enough to echo all the way to Oklahoma City: We aren’t just coming; we are here.

David Jones News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Spurs Lose Two-Way Player David Jones Garcia For The Season

Spurs two-way player David Jones Garcia will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right ankle, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required).

San Antonio Spurs News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

The Spurs’ Final Game Against OKC is Their Biggest of the Season

The Spurs are riding high and preparing for their first playoff berth in six years. However, tonight’s OKC game will have huge playoffs implications. San Antonio sits at 3-1 against the Thunder and are looking to gain a gentleman’s sweep against their rival.