The Spurs realize the NBA Cup isn't the same as the NBA playoffs. However, they do believe one could serve as a stepping stone to the other.
That and more in this fresh batch of Spurs notes:
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The Spurs realize the NBA Cup isn't the same as the NBA playoffs. However, they do believe one could serve as a stepping stone to the other.
That and more in this fresh batch of Spurs notes:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Devin Vassell has seen his role shift and reshape in the five years since he became (at the time) the Spurs' highest-drafted rookie since Duncan.
Friday, he shot the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
A look at the journey:
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Devin Vassell has seen his role shift and reshape in the five years since he became (at the time) the Spurs' highest-drafted rookie since Duncan.
Friday, he shot the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
A look at the journey:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Devin Vassell comes up big in crunch time
2. The Spurs were set up to lose, but didn't
3. Rebounding is going to be an adventure sans Vic, but Champagnie and Johnson are helping out
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1. Devin Vassell comes up big in crunch time
2. The Spurs were set up to lose, but didn't
3. Rebounding is going to be an adventure sans Vic, but Champagnie and Johnson are helping out
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Needless to say, I feel bad for his accountant.
Needless to say, I feel bad for his accountant.
1. Devin Vassell comes up big in crunch time
2. The Spurs were set up to lose, but didn't
3. Rebounding is going to be an adventure sans Vic, but Champagnie and Johnson are helping out
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Devin Vassell comes up big in crunch time
2. The Spurs were set up to lose, but didn't
3. Rebounding is going to be an adventure sans Vic, but Champagnie and Johnson are helping out
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
It could be a Cup-tastic finish!
It could be a Cup-tastic finish!
Nuggets finished the half on a 21-6 run to take a 74-59 edge into intermission.
Murray with 18 to lead Denver.
Nuggets finished the half on a 21-6 run to take a 74-59 edge into intermission.
Murray with 18 to lead Denver.
Spurs lead 41-33 thanks to 10 points from Julian Champagnie. Jamal Murray has 12 for Nuggs.
Spurs lead 41-33 thanks to 10 points from Julian Champagnie. Jamal Murray has 12 for Nuggs.
Spurs: Fox, Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes, Kornet
Nuggets: Murray, Johnson, Jones, Watson, Jokic
Spurs: Fox, Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes, Kornet
Nuggets: Murray, Johnson, Jones, Watson, Jokic
Why the league scheduled a winner-take-all Cup game with such a significant rest disadvantage built in, I'll never know. Yet here we are.
Why the league scheduled a winner-take-all Cup game with such a significant rest disadvantage built in, I'll never know. Yet here we are.
With Wemby and others out, Fox has proven still up to the job of carrying a team, too.
Dispatch from Denver:
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With Wemby and others out, Fox has proven still up to the job of carrying a team, too.
Dispatch from Denver:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
As a Native American, Waters' views on the holiday are ... complicated.
Spoke with Waters about the proud heritage he literally wears on his sleeve:
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As a Native American, Waters' views on the holiday are ... complicated.
Spoke with Waters about the proud heritage he literally wears on his sleeve:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fox was Fox, but Devin Vassell stepped up as a capable second fiddle
2. Dylan Harper predictably rusty in return, and that's OK
3. Portland taking on image of its scrappy coach
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fox was Fox, but Devin Vassell stepped up as a capable second fiddle
2. Dylan Harper predictably rusty in return, and that's OK
3. Portland taking on image of its scrappy coach
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fox was Fox, but Devin Vassell stepped up as a capable second fiddle
2. Dylan Harper predictably rusty in return, and that's OK
3. Portland taking on image of its scrappy coach
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fox was Fox, but Devin Vassell stepped up as a capable second fiddle
2. Dylan Harper predictably rusty in return, and that's OK
3. Portland taking on image of its scrappy coach
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Would think Mitch will win this challenge, although I never get these right.
Would think Mitch will win this challenge, although I never get these right.
Would think Mitch will win this challenge, although I never get these right.
The most he has scored in a Spurs uniform is 32, notched against Dallas last season in his final game before being shut down for pinkie surgery.
The most he has scored in a Spurs uniform is 32, notched against Dallas last season in his final game before being shut down for pinkie surgery.
Which would be a problem.
Which would be a problem.
Were up 12 with three minutes left. Blazers got three points on five of their final six trips to pull within 2.
Vassell's prayer gives Spurs 91-86 cushion headed to fourth.
Were up 12 with three minutes left. Blazers got three points on five of their final six trips to pull within 2.
Vassell's prayer gives Spurs 91-86 cushion headed to fourth.
Eight of his 14 points came in the final 2:50 to help the Spurs carry a 56-54 edge into the locker room.
Eight of his 14 points came in the final 2:50 to help the Spurs carry a 56-54 edge into the locker room.