San Antonio Spurs News and Events.
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:50:32 PST |
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Suicide lines: Dr. Gortat, McGrady's knee, a CP3 milestone ... (Yahoo! Sports) Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your Crispix .
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Spurs Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The outlook didn't look too bright heading into the weekend as the
short-staffed Spurs were without Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. That
hasn't changed, but the team suddenly has a little pep in its step
thanks to a modest winning streak.
The Spurs bounced back from a 2-5 start with two-point victories
over Houston and Sacramento and climbed back to .500 by beating the
Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday night. The Spurs allowed just 16
points in the final period in the win over the Kings.
"We did a real good defensive job in the fourth quarter, and for
us that's necessary," coach Gregg Popovich said. "We're not exactly a
juggernaut on offense.
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NBA Power Poll: Ranking teams, sizing up rookies (SportingNews.com)After Anthony Morrow put up 37 points in his first start for the Warriors, it only seemed right to take a closer look at the rookies in this week's Power Poll.
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Mason's 3-pointer sparks Spurs (AP)
With Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker sidelined, Tim Duncan figured to get the last shot in a tie game. Wrong. Roger Mason got the call, and the 29-year-old journeyman came through. Mason made a 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds remaining Monday night, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to an 86-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for their third straight victory.
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BDL NBA Power Rankings: Shattered dreams, broken promises (Yahoo! Sports) The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Chivas Regal with one part flippant observation to create the most...
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Suicide lines: NJ trade talks, Cuban likes Steph, McDyess ... (Yahoo! Sports) Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your Nutri-Grain cereal...
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Spurs beat Kings for 2nd straight win (AP)
Even without Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, the San Antonio Spurs are still using the same formula to win games. Michael Finley scored 21 points and Tim Duncan had 20, including two key baskets in the final minute, in the Spurs' 90-88 victory over Sacramento on Sunday night. Defense and reliable clutch shooting from Duncan have been a staple for the Spurs over the past 11 years when they have won...
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Spurs sign D-League guard Ahearn, waive Farmer (AP)The San Antonio Spurs signed guard Blake Ahearn on Sunday, adding a new face in the backcourt with Tony Parker still recovering from a sprained ankle. The Spurs signed the 6-foot-2 Ahearn from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. He played in 12 games for Miami last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.6 assists.
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Baron finding life not so Golden with Clips (Yahoo! Sports)Free-wheeling Baron Davis came to L.A. to build a contender. The process could be slower than he envisioned.
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Duncan scores 22 points, Spurs beat Rockets (AP)
With injuries zapping any offense San Antionio is accustomed to generating, the Spurs have fallen back on what they do best. Play defense. Tim Duncan scored 22 points, but his defense helped the Spurs avoid another loss in their injury-plagued early season. Duncan blocked Aaron Brooks' layup with a second left in the Spurs' 77-75 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
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For McGrady, hope and health go hand in hand (Yahoo! Sports)The Rockets have surrounded Tracy McGrady with a talented supporting cast. Danger, however, remains just an injury away.
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Power Poll: Point guard play makes big difference (SportingNews.com)Mo Williams has upgraded the Cavaliers' offense and moved the team into the top 5 of this week's poll.
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Spurs G Ginobili moving forward in rehab (PA SportsTicker)San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is making progress in his rehab after undergoing offseason ankle surgery, leaving open the possibility of an earlier return than originally anticipated.
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Hill and Mason find rhythm in Spurs' backcourt (AP)San Antonio's new starting backcourt of George Hill and Roger Mason Jr. sounds more like a pair of architects or investment bankers. Actually, that's half true. Mason is an avid reader of Architectural Digest magazine, and studied the subject while at the University of Virginia. He even used to sneak into homes in Washington, D.C.
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Jefferson, Bogut, Bucks hold on after big run (AP)
Andrew Bogut met earlier Wednesday with Bucks coach Scott Skiles. The message: Just be aggressive. He certainly was against Tim Duncan, who nearly carried the Spurs to a victory by himself. Bogut had 10 points and 17 rebounds, Richard Jefferson scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks held on after a big run to beat Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs 82-78 on Wednesday...
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Duncan scores 23 to lead San Antonio over New York (AP)
Even without Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the San Antonio Spurs were too much for the New York Knicks. Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to lead San Antonio to a 92-80 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in the Spurs' first game without Parker. He will miss about a month due to a moderate left ankle sprain.
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Bowen misses first start in 550 games (AP)Bruce Bowen didn't start Tuesday night in San Antonio's game against the New York Knicks. It was the first time in 550 games that he played for the Spurs in which he was on the active roster and didn't start. Bowen checked into the game with 2:22 left in the first quarter. He was replaced in the starting lineup at small forward by Ime Udoka.
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BDL NBA Power Rankings: From sea to shining sea (Yahoo! Sports) The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Crown Royal with one part flippant observation to create the most...
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Message sent: Lakers tower above West (Yahoo! Sports)An impressive win over the Rockets shows the Lakers have toughened since their embarrassing NBA Finals exit.
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Spurs' Parker will miss 4 weeks with ankle sprain (AP)Tony Parker will be out about four weeks with a sprained left ankle, a critical blow to the San Antonio Spurs, who are off to their worst start in 12 years. An MRI taken Saturday confirmed the injury to the Spurs' star guard, who was hurt during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday -- two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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MRI confirms Spurs' Parker out 2-4 weeks (Yahoo! Sports)Spurs point guard sidelined with moderate ankle sprain; joins Manu Ginobili on the sideline.
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Spurs cancel practice day after Parker injured (AP)The San Antonio Spurs canceled practice Saturday, a day after All-Star guard Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and was expected to miss at least two weeks. Parker was injured during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Timberwolves. He was expected to have an MRI examination on Saturday.
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Parker injured in Spurs' loss to Miami (AP)
Tony Parker's encore to 55 was two to four. That's how many weeks San Antonio is preparing to be without the NBA's leading scorer after he sprained his left ankle early in a 99-83 loss to Miami on Friday night. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said the ankle is "pretty swollen." Tim Duncan found solace that it wasn't worse.
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Spurs G Parker leaves game with left ankle injury (PA SportsTicker)San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker likely will miss at least two weeks after leaving Friday's 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat late in the first quarter with a left ankle injury.
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Suicide lines: Al for Curry, Odom off the bench, Sloan's 1000 ... (Yahoo! Sports) Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your tea.
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Parker scores 55 points in Spurs' first win (AP)Being 0-3 really bothered Tony Parker. The San Antonio Spurs needed every last layup and feathery jumper from the fast-moving Frenchman, whose unstoppable performance was just enough to fuel their first win. Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in San Antonio's 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
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