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Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5

Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5

The San Antonio Spurs had plenty of legitimate gripes with the officiating on Tuesday during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs came into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s house looking to steal a victory.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / May 26

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs stars struggle in Game 5 loss to Thunder, 127-114

The San Antonio Spurs have been pushed by the defending champions to the edge of elimination, and will now return to Frost Bank Center, trying to hold it off on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 27
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: MVP outplays Victor Wembanyama in pivotal Game 5 win

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: MVP outplays Victor Wembanyama in pivotal Game 5 win

The Oklahoma City Thunder took control against the San Antonio Spurs in a 127-114 win in Tuesday's Game 5, keeping Victor Wembanyama in check in a pivotal series win.

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Spurs HC Mitch Johnson speaks up on Stephon Castle All-Defensive Team snub

Spurs HC Mitch Johnson speaks up on Stephon Castle All-Defensive Team snub

While Stephon Castle has stepped up his game for the San Antonio Spurs as a two-way player, he was not named to any of the league’s All-Defensive teams for his efforts this season.

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How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 26

It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 5

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.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Victor Wembanyama draws ‘nightmare’ claim from retired general

Victor Wembanyama draws ‘nightmare’ claim from retired general

The San Antonio Spurs are two wins away from the NBA Finals in the midst of a 2-2 series in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Skip Bayless accuses Spurs’ Stephon Castle of playing football vs. SGA in WCF

Skip Bayless accuses Spurs’ Stephon Castle of playing football vs. SGA in WCF

There are plenty of occasions in which a league overcompensates for a perceived problem and governs with a completely different philosophy. Skip Bayless firmly believes the NBA is guilty of such a thing during the Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Tony Parker lands a head coaching job with historic salary

Tony Parker lands a head coaching job with historic salary

Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend who is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with four NBA Finals victories and an NBA Finals MVP on his resume.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 26

Through Mitch Johnson and his own voice, Gregg Popovich’s influence still flows within the Spurs

Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was without a doubt the Spurs’ worst showing of the playoffs, and possibly even their worst game of any capacity since January.

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Dylan Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Are Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper on Game 5 injury report vs. Thunder?

Are Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper on Game 5 injury report vs. Thunder?

The San Antonio Spurs will attempt to take a 3-2 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. They have a clean injury report for the pivotal matchup.

Gregg Popovich News / NBA Analysis Network / May 26
Gregg Popovich’s locker-room message showed up in every Spurs defensive possession

Gregg Popovich’s locker-room message showed up in every Spurs defensive possession

The Spurs did not need a brand-new scheme to save the Western Conference finals. They needed their defensive identity back. After San Antonio’s flat Game

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Karl-Anthony Towns sends warning to Thunder, Spurs after Knicks clinch trip to NBA Finals

Karl-Anthony Towns sends warning to Thunder, Spurs after Knicks clinch trip to NBA Finals

Towns addressed the team's mindset after advancing to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 1999.

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Charles Barkley News / The Spun / May 25
Charles Barkley Fed Up With NBA 'Clowns' On TV

Charles Barkley Fed Up With NBA 'Clowns' On TV

Charles Barkley likes to tell it how it is - or how he thinks it is, anyway. The longtime sports media star, known for his role on Turner Sports' "Inside the NBA" is trending for his latest comments on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs News / Scoop B / May 26
From Popovich’s Truth to Mitch Johnson’s Bench: How Harper, Fox, and Castle Formed the Spurs’ Fearless Playoff DNA

From Popovich’s Truth to Mitch Johnson’s Bench: How Harper, Fox, and Castle Formed the Spurs’ Fearless Playoff DNA

The atmosphere surrounding the San Antonio Spurs shifted long ago. This is no longer an organization patiently navigating a standard, slow-burning rebuild; it has officially transformed into a high-octane contender retooling with a specific, championship-minded vision.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / May 25
Spurs force OKC into unwanted four-year mark after dominant Game 4 win

Spurs force OKC into unwanted four-year mark after dominant Game 4 win

The Spurs’ 103-82 win over Oklahoma City in Game 4 was not just a statement. It showed how effective they can be when everything clicks. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 33 points, while the Thunder were clearly missing key contributors, including Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell.

Gregg Popovich News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
Gregg Popovich called out Spurs players after their Game 3 loss

Gregg Popovich called out Spurs players after their Game 3 loss

Former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich still hovers around the organization, and he apparently made his presence known following the team’s loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 25
De’Aaron Fox’s time in San Antonio may not last long

De’Aaron Fox’s time in San Antonio may not last long

The San Antonio Spurs picked up a massive Game 4 win to tie the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, and De’Aaron Fox played a key part in it.

Devin Vassell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25
Spurs’ Devin Vassell dunks all over ‘experience’ narrative with savage mic drop

Spurs’ Devin Vassell dunks all over ‘experience’ narrative with savage mic drop

Devin Vassell has heard enough about experience. And after Game 4, he made sure everyone knew it. The San Antonio Spurs guard delivered one of the most

Carter Bryant News / AirJordanChronicles / May 25
Wemby Refused to Let Carter Bryant Spiral During Spurs’ Huge Win

Wemby Refused to Let Carter Bryant Spiral During Spurs’ Huge Win

Victor Wembanyama is only 22 years old, yet he is already showing signs of being the kind of leader franchises spend decades searching for. His latest display came at the expense of a struggling rookie who needed someone in his corner.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / May 25
De’Aaron Fox reveals what happened inside Spurs locker room after Game 3 loss

De’Aaron Fox reveals what happened inside Spurs locker room after Game 3 loss

The San Antonio Spurs bounced back from their Game 3 defeat with a composed 103-82 win over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Dylan Harper News / Fadeaway World / May 25
NBA Rumors: De’Aaron Fox Time With Spurs Could Come To An End With Dylan Harper’s Rise

NBA Rumors: De’Aaron Fox Time With Spurs Could Come To An End With Dylan Harper’s Rise

The San Antonio Spurs might already have a major long-term problem developing inside one of the brightest young cores in basketball. And surprisingly, it involves De’Aaron Fox.

Gregg Popovich News / Athlon Sports / May 25
How Gregg Popovich Lit a Fire Under Spurs Before Game 4 Win

How Gregg Popovich Lit a Fire Under Spurs Before Game 4 Win

De'Aaron Fox revealed how instrumental Gregg Popovich was to the San Antonio Spurs' Sunday Game 4 win. All it took was one fiery speech from the legendary bench boss.

San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / May 25
De’Aaron Fox Reveals Gregg Popovich Scolded The Spurs In The Locker Room After Game 3 Loss

De’Aaron Fox Reveals Gregg Popovich Scolded The Spurs In The Locker Room After Game 3 Loss

De’Aaron Fox had a solid performance tonight as the Spurs made things even at 2-2 in the Western Conference Finals series with a 103-82 win at home. He ended up with a double-double as he had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while going 5-13 from the floor (38.5 FG%).

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 25
Victor Wembanyama goes viral for making longest shot of career

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama goes viral for making longest shot of career

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a strong win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, 103-82, and now, this series is all tied up at 2-2.

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