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Spurs Hammer Cavs As James Sustains Back Injury

... Bron James during first half action Monday March 27, 2017 at the AT&T Center. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News. Image 15 of 19. San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard dunks as Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, San Antonio Spurs' La Marcus Aldridge, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Le Bron James look on during first half action Monday March 27, 2017 at the AT&T Center. less. San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard dunks as Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, San Antonio Spurs' La Marcus Aldridge, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Le Bron James look on during first half action Monday March 27. more. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News. Image 16 of 19. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells at an official as assistant coaches Ettore Messina and Ime Ukoka look on during first half action against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday March 27, 2017 at the AT&T Center. Popovich was called for a technical. less. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells at an official as assistant coaches Ettore Messina and Ime Ukoka look on ...

Spurs Know There's Still Work To Do

... they have to do so is starting to get rough, as the playoffs are approaching. San Antonio lately has been unable to close out teams. We go back to Saturday’s game against the Knicks. The Spurs coming out of halftime were enjoying a 18 point lead, they seemed to be on their way to another blowout win. But, New York got right back into the fight thanks in large part to a poor third period outing for the Spurs. Without their leading scorer Carmelo Anthony in uniform, the Knicks clawed their way back into the game, starting in the third quarter. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 31-17 in the quarter. At the end of three, San Antonio saw a huge lead shrink to four, heading into the final period. Defense was non-existent in the quarter, and Manu Ginobili stated just that post-game and zeroed in on the the cause - the team lifted their foot off the gas pedal. “I think we did a little bit, but then we had a tough stretch where we couldn’t make a shot," said Manu. "We got a little disappointed, and then stopped defensively too. It’s a terrible combination. They made a great run, we put them back in the game. It was a ...

Spurs 2011 Draft Pick Adam Hanga Intends To Come To The Nba Next Season

... direct about it. Back in July 2016, he did express his desire to come to the NBA. I believe that I will play in the NBA one day. But it's different to go simply go to the NBA than it is to play in the NBA. I want to establish myself there when I make the next step. For me the next level can't be anything else than playing in the NBA. You never know when, and if you are ready, until you try. When the time comes, I believe I will be ready. And ready he is. Hanga has developed his game since being drafted in 2011. He's currently with Spanish club Baskonia of the Spanish League and is averaging 9.1 points, 1.6 steals, 1.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 66 percent from the field, 72 percent from the free throw line and 30 percent from the 3-point line. He is a silky, smooth player on the court and could inject more athleticism on the Spurs roster but will need time with shooting coach Chip Engelland to work on his jumper which is a knock on his game. He is a ...

Spurs Grind Out Victory Against Grizzlies

... San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 24, 2017. Prior to last night’s win, San Antonio had dropped two straight to the Grizzlies, both in their building. Memphis held the Spurs to an average of 85 points in the grindhouse, relying on their elite defense to claim a pair of victories. Despite constant double-teams to Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs limited their turnovers while sharing the ball to outlast the Grizzlies at home. After stunning San Antonio in the first round of the 2011 playoffs, Memphis has been winless against the Spurs in the post-season. The Spurs swept the Grizzlies in 2013 on their way to the Finals, and again in 2016, before falling short in Oklahoma City. — Pau Gasol (@paugasol) March 24, 2017. Although a showdown with Memphis to open the playoffs wouldn’t be the most aesthetically pleasing series on the schedule, it could serve as the perfect primer for a deep post-season run. ...

Getting No. 1 Seed 'not That Big A Deal

... he may scare others, President Gregg Delano Popovich is one of the most trusted, beloved public figures in San Antonio, and America. OK, he's a bit scary even for us. 1. The people already love him. Though he may scare others, President Gregg Delano Popovich is one of the most trusted, beloved public figures in San Antonio, and America. OK, he's a bit scary even for us. Photo: Keystone-France, Chris Eudaily/Getty Images. Image 24 of 35. 2. He's dependable. Coach Popovich is the longest tenured coach in North American sports and probably one of the most effective. 2. He's dependable. Coach Popovich is the longest tenured coach in North American sports and probably one of the most effective. Photo: Robert R. Mc Elroy, Chris Eudaily/Getty Images. Image 25 of 35. 3. He knows how to run things. Obviously. Check him out crossing Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Never give up. 3. He knows how to run things. Obviously. Check him out crossing Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Never ...

How The Spurs Have Done More Than Survive Without Tim Duncan

... and Pau Gasol have brought to the team, and how the Spurs always-excellent bench continues to give opponents fits. Speaking of exceeding expectations. Bleacher Report took a look at some preseason predictions that they got way wrong , including that the Spurs would take that expected step backwards, and off-season pick-ups like Gasol and David Lee wouldn’t fill any voids. As they admit, they got those (among others) completely wrong. The best first round opponent. Also at Bleacher Report, Dan Favale goes over the team every playoff contender would be best off facing in the first round. Match-ups are a fickle thing, even to the point that there might be a team that would prefer the Warriors over the Spurs. It’s a fun read for comparing and contrasting opponents and their styles of play. LMA’s getting his groove back. ESPN’s Michael Wright recapped last night’s victory against the ...