Entries Tagged as 'San Antonio Spurs'

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

A Dirk-less Dallas reveals the value of shot creation

Being deep is always a good thing, but how much depth do you really have if an entire skill set (creating shots) is provided by only one player?

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks

With Dirk Nowitzki unlikely to play tonight, what changes about the way the Mavericks operate offensively? Who should the Spurs use to defend the Mavs guards?

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

2008 revisited, Lakers provided another Jacob Riis quote to live by

If the Spurs win Tim Duncan a fifth ring, will they have the Lakers’ 2008 trade for Pau Gasol to thank?

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

Have the San Antonio Spurs cheated death?

Have the San Antonio Spurs already transitioned into the Post-Duncan Era?

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Defining Moment? Expect losses and growth, not answers

The San Antonio Spurs are on pace to challenge the 72-win Chicago Bulls, but have played mostly inferior opponents. What will the toughest 5-game stretch of the season tell us about these new Spurs?

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Kamenetzky on the Lakers’ recent struggles

Tim Varner talked with Brian Kamenetzky about the Los Angeles Lakers’ early season struggles.

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs take on Kobe, Gasol and two-time defending champions Los Angeles Lakers. How have Duncan and Gasol historically fared when defending each other?

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs

Nick Young has picked up the slack from Wall’s injury and Arenas’ departure. How should the Spurs match up against him?

Friday, December 24th, 2010

The 18-11 San Antonio Spurs

How good are the San Antonio Spurs? Tim Varner says their early season record is deceiving.

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Orlando Magic 123, San Antonio Spurs 101: Where the Spurs’ second double digit winning streak went to die

On the San Antonio Spurs’ beating at the hand of the Orlando Magic.

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Advanced Scouting: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic

The reeling Magic recently traded half their roster, but they still have Dwight Howard. How did the Spurs contain Howard last time? What changes should be made?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs

Manu’s charge on Melo preserved a win last Thursday. With the return of Billups, K-Mart and Andersen possible, what should SA do to beat the Nuggets this time?

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

San Antonio Spurs 118, Phoenix Suns 110: Gary Neal is more than just a shooter, poster

With George Hill injured, Gary Neal leads the bench with an NBA career high 22 points to help the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Phoenix Suns 118-110 at the AT&T Center.

Monday, December 20th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs

The Suns recently acquired three new players, but the offense still runs through Nash. Is there anything they can do to limit his productivity?

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs

After splitting their season series with the Griz last year, is SA destined for another close one? The Spurs increased pace should help them in this one.