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Mar 5, 2008 12:46 AM CST

Spurs Notch Tenth Straight

As Duncan dominates Nets, 81-70

(Newser) - Tim Duncan carried his team to victory last night, scoring 29 points and grabbing 12 rebounds as the Spurs topped the Nets, 81-70. Not only does this make ten straight wins for the Western Conference leading Spurs, but it also marks San Antonio's second victory over New Jersey in three...

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

Feb 29, 2008 3:00 AM CST

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

His replacement Harris shines against Bucks, Lakers sear Heat

(Newser) - Trailing the Spurs by two points with 35 seconds on the clock, the Mavericks benched assister Jason Kidd in favor of shotmaker Jerry Stackhouse, but to no avail. San Antonio went on to win 97-94 after two missed shots by Dirk Nowitzki and one blocked Jason Terry try, the Dallas ...

Spurs Spear Hawks 89-74

Feb 26, 2008 5:34 AM CST

Spurs Spear Hawks 89-74

San Antonio overcomes 5-point first quarter to beat Atlanta

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs won their sixth straight game on the strength of another solid performance from Tim Duncan. The four-time NBA champion had 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in an 89-74 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Joe Johnson had 17 points to lead the Hawks, who have...

Spurs Show Hornets Who's Boss

Feb 24, 2008 12:04 AM CST

Spurs Show Hornets Who's Boss

Duncan, Ginobli lead cruise past N.O. for fifth straight win

(Newser) - The Stars were out in force last night to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets, reports the Associated Press. Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds as San Antonio won...

Big Baby, Boston Hold Off Spurs

Feb 10, 2008 6:44 PM CST

Big Baby, Boston Hold Off Spurs

Celtics beat defending champs despite missing Garnett, Perkins

(Newser) - Despite missing Kevin Garnett and starting center Kendrick Perkins, Boston defeated San Antonio 98-90, riding the hot shooting of Paul Pierce, who had 35 points, reports the AP. The Celtics were left with 6-9 "Big Baby" Glen Davis to guard the Spurs' Tim Duncan, who was "held" to...

Pacers Can't Keep Pace With Galloping Spurs

Feb 5, 2008 10:59 PM CST

Pacers Can't Keep Pace With Galloping Spurs

Indiana outscored 57-30 after halftime in Stoudamire's debut

(Newser) - After shooting a scorching 67.6% in the first half—78.9% in the first quarter—Indiana went cold at a bad time, scoring just nine points in the decisive third quarter as San Antonio went on to win, 116-89. Tim Duncan was his standard dominating self after an un-Spurs-like...

Spurs Hold Suns to Season Low

Feb 1, 2008 3:46 AM CST

Spurs Hold Suns to Season Low

San Antonio breaks 3-game slide with 84-81 victory

(Newser) - After starting strong, the Suns began to give last night's game away, piece by piece, to the Spurs. Between converting seven San Antonio turnovers in the first quarter and getting blanked on seven of its final nine possessions, Phoenix gave away a 14-point lead to lose the game 84-81, its...

Jazz Move Into First With Win Over Spurs

Jan 29, 2008 12:25 AM CST

Jazz Move Into First With Win Over Spurs

Utah now 19-3 at home; defending champs lose their second straight

(Newser) - Andrei Kirilenko scored 23 points on 9-10 shooting and Utah never trailed in a 97-91 victory over San Antonio. The intensity was high in this rematch of last season's Western Conference finals, with several technical fouls given out as well as lots of bumps and bruises for the Spurs, who...

Spurs Return to Form Vs. 'Cats

Jan 21, 2008 10:08 PM CST

Spurs Return to Form Vs. 'Cats

Wallace limps off the court as would-be giant-killers fall short

(Newser) - After dropping two close games—and four of their last six overall—the reigning NBA champs reverted to their methodical, unscintillating, and highly effective old selves. Tim Duncan's 19 points and 10 rebounds led San Antonio, who improved to 5-0 in Charlotte against the Bobcats. Trusty sidekicks Manu Ginobili and...

Ginobili's Treys Spur Win For San Antonio

Jan 15, 2008 12:51 AM CST

Ginobili's Treys Spur Win For San Antonio

Free-falling Sixers drop their seventh straight

(Newser) - The defending champion Spurs missed 16 consecutive shots during one stretch, but Manu Ginobili bailed them out with four three-pointers in the fourth quarter to eek out an 89-82 win over Philadelphia. Tim Duncan scored 18 points and grabbed 16 boards while the Sixers' Samuel Dalembert had 12 points and...

Spurs Lay an Egg at Home Against Toronto

Dec 29, 2007 7:14 AM CST

Spurs Lay an Egg at Home Against Toronto

Raptors benefit from San Antonio turnovers and subpar effort

(Newser) - Toronto, from the allegedly weaker Eastern Conference, went into San Antonio last night and got a surprising 83-73 victory; Jason Kapono led five Toronto players in double-figure scoring. The Spurs' sloppy play frustrated coach Gregg Popovich, who argued with officials enough to get ejected from the game on purpose, reports...

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Dec 19, 2007 11:12 PM CST

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Warriors top T'Wolves, Magic beat Rockets

(Newser) - The Memphis Grizzlies beat the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85, on Rudy Gay’s 3-pointer as time expired. Manu Ginobili had tied the game with less than three seconds remaining, but, Gay, the former UConn standout, received the inbounds pass, dribbled towards the top of the key, and...

Suns Hand Spurs 1st Home Loss

Dec 18, 2007 12:46 AM CST

Suns Hand Spurs 1st Home Loss

Stoudemire provides good 'D' on Duncan down the stretch

(Newser) - Grant Hill, that guy with the numerous ankle surgeries, is finding new life in Phoenix, or more specifically, San Antonio tonight. as the Suns won there 100-95, dropping the Spurs to 13-1 at home this season. Hill led his team with 22 points as it avenged last year's loss in...

Parker-less Spurs Sting Denver 102-91

Dec 16, 2007 5:38 AM CST

Parker-less Spurs Sting Denver 102-91

Hornets outshine Suns 101-98, Mavs jet past Rockets 96-83

(Newser) - Tim Duncan had a slow start coming back from an ankle injury, but Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto each put up their best nights this season in San Antonio's 102-91 defeat of the Nuggets. The win broke a two-game losing streak, and ensured a perfect home record for the Spurs,...

Kobe, Lakers Beat Short-Handed Spurs

Dec 14, 2007 1:23 AM CST

Kobe, Lakers Beat Short-Handed Spurs

SA keeps it close, despite lack of stars

(Newser) - Missing both Tim Duncan and Tony Parker due to ankle injuries, the Spurs still managed to put up a fight against the Lakers, before succumbing, 102-97. Kobe led Los Angeles with 30 points, saving the Lakers from a sluggish start against the Spurs' balanced attack, led by Bruce Bowen's 22...

LeBron Sits, Celtics Clamp Down on Cavs

Dec 2, 2007 7:15 PM CST

LeBron Sits, Celtics Clamp Down on Cavs

Spurs' Duncan hurt in win; Tinsley and Pacers knock off Clippers

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics tightened down their defense and avenged a loss five days earlier with an 80-70 victory against Cleveland today, reports the AP. Of course, it didn't hurt that the Cavs' LeBron James missed his second straight game. Ray Allen led Boston (14-2) with 20 points while the other...

Spurs Overcome Heat 88-78

Nov 8, 2007 2:00 AM CST

Spurs Overcome Heat 88-78

Shaq, Duncan ineffective in San Antonio win

(Newser) - Despite the lack of impact the struggling Tim Duncan had on the proceedings, the Spurs nonetheless handed Miami their 20th loss in 21 trips to San Antonio last night, the Express-News reports. The defeat perpetuates the Heat's winless season, as Dwyane Wade continues his recovery from off-season surgery on knee...

Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

Oct 31, 2007 3:49 AM CDT

Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

Title jewelry, banner unveiled before opener against Trail Blazers

(Newser) - "It's to be appreciated to the very last minute," said San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, speaking about last season's title before the start of last night's game. "So if we lose, blame it on my bad prep." Popovich will earn no reproaches after the Spurs' 106-97...

NBA Reinstates Pugilistic Ref

Sep 18, 2007 4:57 AM CDT

NBA Reinstates Pugilistic Ref

Veteran Crawford was suspended in April for 'improper conduct'

(Newser) - NBA commissioner David Stern reinstated referee Joey Crawford yesterday, telling ESPN that Crawford now "understands the standards of game management and professionalism the NBA expects." Stern had suspended the veteran official on April 17th after an on-court altercation with Spurs player Tim Duncan. Crawford ejected Duncan from the...

Spurs Win Fourth in Decade

Jun 15, 2007 5:18 AM CDT

Spurs Win Fourth in Decade

San Antonio finishes off clumsy Cleveland in sweep; Parker voted Finals MVP

(Newser) - The spurs won their fourth NBA title since 1999 with a sweep of the bumblingly outclassed Cavs—spurring talk of a San Antontio dynasty. In Cleveland for game four, the Spurs eeked out an 83-82 victory to clinch. Speedy Frenchman Tony Parker got the series MVP award, which teammate Tim...