Victor Wembanyama didn’t like the Orlando Magic’s physicality during their 112-103 home victory on Sunday night, which culminated in Desmond Bane receiving a Flagrant 1 foul call with 1:47 left in the third quarter.
Victor Wembanyama has called out the excessive physicality some defenses have employed against him. The San Antonio Spurs star led his team with 25 points and 5 blocks in a 112-103 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Mitch Johnson, who is in his first full season as head coach of the Spurs, has clinched the second of three coaching spots for the All-Star game, per Michael C.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
In a true display of resilience, the San Antonio Spurs overcame a blizzard and several travel delays to gut out a 112-103 victory against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Welcome to 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!
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are rising again after years of irrelevance. They sit second in the top-heavy Western Conference with a 33–16 record.
Desmond Bane came to work today to make the disciplinary office do overtime. While fans usually eat up his ‘junkyard dog’ persona, there’s one player they draw a line at.
San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson and his staff will coach one of the three teams in the All-Star Game, the NBA announced on Sunday night. The Spurs (33-16) trail only Oklahoma City (39-11) in the Western Conference standings at the Feb.
The day began with uncertainty, stretched into frustration and ended, finally, with resolve. After winter weather and travel complications pushed tipoff
Sometimes, the game clock starts ticking long before tip-off. For the San Antonio Spurs, the real contest began somewhere on a tarmac in Charlotte, stuck in a metal tube while a storm raged outside and mechanical issues kept them grounded.
Victor Wembanyama filled up the stat sheet with 25 points, eight rebounds, four steals and five blocks to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-103 win over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday.
The NBA has delayed the San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic game again due to the Spurs experiencing additional travel issues, per KSAT. The game is now scheduled to take place in San Antionio on Sunday at 8 p.m.
The San Antonio Spurs have looked like one of the NBA’s best teams this year, fully resembling a contender in the Western Conference. While the roster is deep and features some of the strongest overall depth in the league, it is hard to imagine them reaching this level without their superstar and best player, Victor Wembanyama.
The starting time for Sunday’s game between the Magic and Spurs in San Antonio has been moved from 4 pm to 7 pm ET due to weather issues, the NBA announced (via Twitter).
Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first. The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with averages of 16.6 points and 7.0 assists, but Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that defense is where he wants to make his mark.
Although Devin Vassell’s stats lead some fans to conclude he’s dropped off, his role as the ‘glue guy’ is pivotal. Once thought of as the best player on the Spurs, his name is brought up often in hypothetical trades.
With the NBA season heating up, the San Antonio Spurs are looking to keep their momentum going against the Charlotte Hornets in an early game showdown.
Jeremy Sochan is reportedly unhappy with his role with the San Antonio Spurs and wants out of the Alamo City. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Sochan’s representatives have received permission to shop his services before the trade deadline.
Jeremy Sochan’s name is officially on the trade radar. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, San Antonio has granted Sochan and his representatives permission to explore potential trade scenarios.
The San Antonio Spurs erased a 20-point deficit against the New Orleans Pelicans and still lost 104-95. A 24-5 run to open the fourth quarter put them back in the game.
Gregg Popovich made a rare public appearance this week but still appears to be very much in recovery. The legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach Popovich attended an NBA G League game on Friday.