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Wembanyama's 40-point gem fuels Spurs' playoff push vs Mavericks
sports13 minutes ago

Wembanyama's 40-point gem fuels Spurs' playoff push vs Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points with 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks to power the Spurs past the Mavericks 139-120, silencing doubts about his playoff health and underscoring a strong two-way presence as San Antonio positions itself for a deep postseason run. De’Aaron Fox fueled the third-quarter surge, with Carter Bryant and Cooper Flagg contributing, while seeding implications loom as the Spurs eye potential second-round matchups against the Lakers or Timberwolves and a possible Nuggets test.

via Pounding The Rock|
#dallas-mavericks#defensive-player-of-the-year#nba-playoffs
Wembanyama fuels Spurs' 9th straight with 41-point, 16-rebound performance
sports11 days ago

Wembanyama fuels Spurs' 9th straight with 41-point, 16-rebound performance

Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points with 16 rebounds, recording the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Chicago Bulls 129-114 to extend their winning streak to nine. Tre Jones added 23 points for the Bulls, who dropped their fourth straight after the team waived Jaden Ivey prior to the trip.

via CBS Sports|
#chicago-bulls#fastest-double-double#nba
Spurs Slump After 29-4 Knicks Run at MSG
sports1 month ago

Spurs Slump After 29-4 Knicks Run at MSG

San Antonio fell 114-89 to New York at Madison Square Garden, surrendering a 29-4 run that overturned an early Spurs lead; the visitors struggled to score, managed just 41 by halftime and compiled 21 turnovers, while Victor Wembanyama posted 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks but had seven turnovers as Devin Vassell added 18; Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 25 on efficient shooting as New York widened the cushion and the Spurs' March woes persisted.

via Pounding The Rock|
#basketball#nba#new-york-knicks
Spurs Surpass Expectations Early, Wembanyama Leads the Charge
nba1 month ago

Spurs Surpass Expectations Early, Wembanyama Leads the Charge

San Antonio has ripped off a 10-game win streak behind Victor Wembanyama, whose defense (including a no-look block) has redefined the Spurs’ ceiling, supported by a growing cast led by De’Aaron Fox and complemented by Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Castle, and Harper. They sit two games back of the West’s top spot after beating several contenders, with Wembanyama’s on/off impact driving a standout defensive rating and solid offensive output. The piece stresses that while the roster is not yet championship‑level, the team’s rapid ascent could portend a real title-contender trajectory sooner than expected.

via Defector|
#defense#nba#roster
Spurs add veteran Mason Plumlee on 10-day contract to bolster frontcourt
sports1 month ago

Spurs add veteran Mason Plumlee on 10-day contract to bolster frontcourt

San Antonio signed veteran center Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract to bolster its frontcourt after waiving Jeremy Sochan to create a roster spot. The 13-year NBA veteran, who started the season in Charlotte and averages 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds for his career, provides size and veteran depth as a potential emergency option behind Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet, with a full deal possible after the 10 days.

via Pounding The Rock|
#10-day-contract#frontcourt#mason-plumlee
Wembanyama’s Jackals forge a new ultras wave for Spurs fans
sports2 months ago

Wembanyama’s Jackals forge a new ultras wave for Spurs fans

Victor Wembanyama creates the Jackals, a Europe-inspired, members-only ultras-style fan section for the Spurs, hand-picking captains and turning the group into a civic movement that deepens his legacy. Born in part from a serious shoulder blood clot, the project has grown into community-driven initiatives in San Antonio, including charity work and youth engagement, blending sports fandom with social impact.

via The New York Times|
#fan-culture#jackals#san-antonio-spurs
Thunder Over Spurs: SGA Leads OKC to Fourth Straight Win
sports2 months ago

Thunder Over Spurs: SGA Leads OKC to Fourth Straight Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 34 points and sparked a decisive 40-24 third quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-98. OKC’s defense held San Antonio to just 40 points after halftime, giving the defending champs their first win in the series and extending the Thunder’s win streak to four while widening their lead in the West. Jalen Williams added 20 points and Chet Holmgren had 8 points and 10 rebounds; Spurs youngster Victor Wembanyama had 17 points in his first OKC matchup this season.

via NBA|
#basketball#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
Thunder Reclaims No. 1 as Power Rankings Pivot at Midseason
basketball2 months ago

Thunder Reclaims No. 1 as Power Rankings Pivot at Midseason

Week 13 of NBA.com's Power Rankings has Oklahoma City back at No. 1 with a 33-7 record, as Phoenix climbs into the top five behind a league-leading defense; Detroit sits atop the East and San Antonio remains strong in the West, while Nikola Jokic's absence tests Denver and a string of injuries and midseason roster moves continue to shuffle the rest of the order as teams head toward the halfway point.

via NBA|
#basketball#detroit-pistons#minnesota-timberwolves