Entries Tagged as 'San Antonio Spurs'

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Regression to the mean: Tim Duncan loses a bet to Nowitzki

In losing to the Dallas Mavericks, Tim Duncan lost more than his team’s 12-game winning streak. He also lost a bet. Last season, after a huge performance from Nowitzki, Duncan bet the Mavericks forward would not be able to replicate his 12-14 performance. Duncan was wrong.

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs

Can the Spurs make it 13 in a row? In this Texas showdown, the Spurs must find a way to contain Dirk Nowitzki. What strategy should they employ?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

San Antonio Spurs 113, Minnesota Timberwolves 109: The Spurs get an ‘A’ for persistence, not much else

The San Antonio Spurs are 13-1. And they’ve also secured the ugliest victory ever. Kudos on that.

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Advanced Scouting: San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves play at a fast pace and rely on Michael Beasley in the half court. What is the best way for the Spurs to counter?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Tim Duncan logs 28 minutes in Spurs win over Orlando

Tim Duncan reflects on Tim Duncan in his new role as San Antonio’s third best player.

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Orlando Magic at San Antonio Spurs

Howard’s effectiveness in the post varies significantly relative to which which direction he turns. Superman also has some defensive kryponite.

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

There’s the Spurs, there’s the Lakers, and there’s everyone else (and other things it’s okay to say)

The San Antonio Spurs are the most entertaining team in the NBA. Don’t believe me? Shame.

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs

What the Cavs do well offensively, how can Spurs defend it and what the Spurs can do to attack the Cavs defensive weaknesses. Scott Sereday calls for the Spurs to push the ball against the Cavs.

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Personal Matters

In something of a policy statement, Graydon Gordian explains why 48MoH was so slow to comment on the Parker-Longoria divorce.

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz run a crazy complex offense. Scott Sereday makes recommendations to the Spurs on their best defensive options.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

The backcourt is back

The last time the San Antonio Spurs were consistently mentioned among the list of top backcourts in the NBA, Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton were still a relevant tandem. Coincidentally, it also happened to be the last time the Spurs won an NBA title.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Advanced Scouting: Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs

Derrick Rose can be a beast with the ball. How should he be defended? And the best ways to exploit Luol Deng’s defense.

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

San Antonio Spurs waive Alonzo Gee

Just a few days after getting his first extended public look as a member of the San Antonio Spurs-during extended garbage time in a 116-93 victory over the 76ers-the team announced today they have waived Alonzo Gee. That Saturday represented the first extended look at Gee, as opposed to preseason when such hopeful prospects often [...]

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

San Antonio Spurs 117, Oklahoma City Thunder 104

Richard Jefferson bottled up Kevin Durant? Can it be true? The Spurs are morphing into a defensive force.

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Beyond the record: what can we make of early team performances?

Obviously, we shouldn’t make too much of the early NBA season results, but what team statistics are the most important for predicting future performance?