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San Antonio Spurs

Champs in four of the last nine seasons, the methodical, international Spurs are the ultimate closers, with the highest winning percentage in the history of the NBA finals

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January 2008
- Hungry Pistons Don't Give Spurs a Chance
  
  newser | San Antonio Express-News | Jan 11, 08 3:39 AM CST
  
  The Pistons went on a 22-2 scoring run late in the first quarter to put last night's game permanently out of San Antonio's reach, the San Antonio Express-News reports. "They're tough to play," said the Spurs' Tony Parker of the team that defeated the defending champions 90-80. Elsewhere in the paint: More »
- LeBron Owns Fourth Quarter in Cavs Victory
  
  newser | Globe and Mail | Jan 6, 08 8:19 PM CST
  
  Toronto held a 13-point lead entering the final quarter then helplessly watched LeBron James take over in what turned out to be a 93-90 Cavs win last night. James scored 35 points while the balanced Raptors had four players with at least 16. Describing his 24-point late-game explosion, James said "the hoop felt like the ocean." In other action: More »
- Marbury, Knicks Extend Losing Streak to Six
  
  newser | ESPN | Jan 5, 08 6:20 AM CST
  
  New York was pesky last night, hanging with San Antonio all game long, but just couldn't get over the hump, losing 97-93. Tim Bowen, known more for his all-league defensive prowess, scored 15 points for the Spurs and picked up some slack for Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, who had off nights. The Knicks fell to 1-12 on the road. Elsewhere: More »
- Iverson Returns to Lead Nuggets Past Spurs
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jan 4, 08 3:50 AM CST
  
  Allen Iverson missed practice all week, but luckily for the Denver Nuggets he didn't miss their game against San Antonio last night. The guard scored 29 points to lead the Nuggets past the Spurs 80-77, reports ESPN.com. Iverson has been away from the team because his 4-year-old son was injured in a fall. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »
- Is the NBA Nearing a Tipping Point?
  
  newser | ESPN | Jan 3, 08 10:00 AM CST
  
  The team model that has won the San Antonio Spurs four championships in nine years—a focus on chemistry, strong character, and salary cap flexibility—is starting to crop up elsewhere in the NBA, ESPN columnist Bill Simmons thinks. He's coined a word for it "chemacterility." It means eschewing bad guys—even the talented ones—and bad contracts, and it's now being tried out from Boston to Portland. More »
December 2007
- Warriors Win 105-95 Battle in Denver
  
  newser | Rocky Mountain News | Dec 31, 07 3:54 AM CST
  
  Golden State put a halt to a three-game Nuggets win streak with a 105-95 performance that starred Baron Davis with 28 points and Stephen Jackson with 23. Denver looked poised to come back from behind in the third quarter, but a cold game from Allen Iverson and hot Warriors' shooting sealed the result. In other year-end NBA action: More »
- Spurs Lay an Egg at Home Against Toronto
  
  newser | San Antonio Express-News | Dec 29, 07 7:14 AM CST
  
  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 the Express-News . It did not, however, inspire his troops. More »
- Parker, Spurs Beat Up on Struggling Bulls
  
  newser | Associated Press | Dec 27, 07 5:34 AM CST
  
  The spurs dominated the Bulls 94-79 last night, AP reports. Tony Parker nailed 28 points, and Michael Finley had 15 for San Antonio. Joe Smith had 19 points and Ben Gordon grabbed 18 for Chicago in their first loss under interim coach Pete Myers, and the fourth in their last five games. In other NBA action: More »
- Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs
  
  newser | Associated Press | Dec 19, 07 11:12 PM CST
  
  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 shot the game winner over defensive stalwart Tim Duncan, reports the AP. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Suns Hand Spurs 1st Home Loss
  
  newser | Arizona Republic (Phoenix) | Dec 18, 07 12:46 AM CST
  
  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 the Western Conference playoffs. Leandro Barbosa added 18 for Phoenix. More »
- Parker-less Spurs Sting Denver 102-91
  
  newser | San Antonio Express-News | Dec 16, 07 5:38 AM CST
  
  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, reports the San Antonio Express-News. Elsewhere in the south: More »
- Kobe, Lakers Beat Short-Handed Spurs
  
  newser | ESPN | Dec 14, 07 1:23 AM CST
  
  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 points, just two shy of his career best. More »
- Spurs Can't Best Warriors at Small Ball
  
  newser | San Jose Mercury News | Dec 12, 07 2:35 AM CST
  
  The Warriors are the first team to capitalize on Tim Duncan's absence from the Spurs, thwarting San Antonio's attempt to beat them at their own small-ball game. Golden State's 96-84 win came partly courtesy of the Spurs' team-high 21 turnovers, and in spite of Mark Bonner's career-best 25 points and 17 rebounds, reports the San Jose Mercury News. More »
- Hot Spurs Off to Best-Ever Start
  
  newser | San Antonio Express-News | Dec 8, 07 5:34 AM CST
  
  The Utah Jazz haven't won a game in San Antonio in nearly nine years, and if they thought they would have a better chance with Spurs' big man Tim Duncan benched last night, a 104-98 defeat soon dispelled that idea. Manu Ginobili outstripped everyone with 37 points, and Utah's scoring couldn't compete, reports the San Antonio Express-News . More »
- Manu is the Man in Spurs' Win Over Rival Mavs
  
  newser | Associated Press | Dec 6, 07 12:58 AM CST
  
  Dirk Nowitzki missed a chance for a winning three-pointer for the second time in three games, and the Dallas Mavericks couldn't take advantage of the absence of Tim Duncan in a 97-95 loss last night, reports AP. Manu Ginobili scored 16 of his 37 points in a decisive third quarter for San Antonio. In other NBA action: More »
- LeBron Sits, Celtics Clamp Down on Cavs
  
  newser | Associated Press | Dec 2, 07 7:15 PM CST
  
  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 Big Three players had subpar games. Elsewhere on the hardwood: More »
November 2007
- Without LeBron, Cavaliers Blown Out by Pistons
  
  newser | Detroit News | Nov 29, 07 3:40 AM CST
  
  Cleveland was already trailing Detroit when LeBron James sprained his finger late in the second quarter, and with King James in street clothes for the second half, the Cavaliers had no chance to regroup. The Pistons crushed the Cavs, 109-74, on a solid all-around team effort, the Detroit News reports. In other, closer games: More »
- With Former Spur, Kings Humble San Antonio 112-99
  
  newser | San Antonio Express-News | Nov 27, 07 6:04 AM CST
  
  Beno Udrih's career-best 8-of-12 shooting for 27 points helped his current Kings take down the defending champion Spurs, who let him go only weeks before. Tony Parker, Udrih's counterpart and former mentor, had 12 points and seven assists in Sacramento's 112-99 triumph over San Antonio, reports the Express News. In other action : More »
- Spurs Subdue Struggling Sonics on Way to Best Start
  
  newser | Associated Press | Nov 26, 07 4:36 AM CST
  
  The Sonics have now dropped 12 of 14 games, tying a team-worst season start and contrasting painfully with San Antonio's best-ever 12-2 record. There were moments in last night's 116-101 loss when Seattle seemed poised to take control, but the veteran Spurs were too much for the scrappy Sonics, the AP reports. In other NBA arenas: More »
- White-Hot Celtics Beat L.A.
  
  newser | Boston Globe | Nov 24, 07 2:04 AM CST
  
  It was retro night in Boston as the Celtics' Big Three were taking on the rival Lakers and fans wore "Beat L.A." shirts circa 1985. But rather than Bird, McHale and Parish, it was Garnett, Allen and Pierce who combined for 59 points and put up a 107-94 win. Arnold Schwarzenegger in attendance to cheer on LA couldn't prevent Boston from improving to 10-1. In other NBA action tonight: More »

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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and Bruce Bowen react in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz in the NBA Western Conference Final basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday,... (Associated Press)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21 )reacts after scoring in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, June 7, 2007, in San Antonio.... (Associated Press)

T Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, April 25, 2007, during NBA basketball action. The Spurs won the game 97-88. The two teams are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven games first round playoff series. (AP Photo/Bob... (Associated Press)

Spurs CEO Peter Holt, center, holds up the NBA Championship trophy as he celebrates with the team after Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Cleveland. The Spurs clinched the... (Associated Press)

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