Stephen Michael
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Covering the San Antonio Spurs for @sbnation.bsky.social
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How Mitch Johnson has rekindled Spurs basketball
Despite being in his first official season as head coach, Johnson has lit a fire under this Spurs squad.
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When Mitch Johnson was introduced as the head coach of the Spurs back in May, he said, “I will attempt to do it my way.”
From Pop’s voice to Johnson’s vision, the Spurs are finding their rhythm again.
When Mitch Johnson was introduced as the head coach of the Spurs back in May, he said, “I will attempt to do it my way.”
From Pop’s voice to Johnson’s vision, the Spurs are finding their rhythm again.
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Sochan at center is not working. The dribble hand-offs are going nowhere. The big drops, the wings are not pulling up. Sochan's at his best when he's moving a lot. Need to switch things up. Either play Olynyk or have the guards screen.
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Sochan at center is not working. The dribble hand-offs are going nowhere. The big drops, the wings are not pulling up. Sochan's at his best when he's moving a lot. Need to switch things up. Either play Olynyk or have the guards screen.
End of 1Q: Spurs 30. Portland 29
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
End of 1Q: Spurs 30. Portland 29
Dylan Harper takes the floor after a 10-game absence.
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Dylan Harper takes the floor after a 10-game absence.
Mitch Johnson wants timeout as Portland easily gets to the rim with ease and leads 9-4 early in the 1Q.
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Mitch Johnson wants timeout as Portland easily gets to the rim with ease and leads 9-4 early in the 1Q.
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Confirmed Castle is not on this road trip, either.
I suppose a player can always meet the team somewhere on the road if/when he's ready, but wouldn't anticipate Castle back until the team returns home.
I suppose a player can always meet the team somewhere on the road if/when he's ready, but wouldn't anticipate Castle back until the team returns home.
Glad to see Harper back. We know VW isn't coming back before this road trip is over, is that the same time line for Castle?
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Confirmed Castle is not on this road trip, either.
I suppose a player can always meet the team somewhere on the road if/when he's ready, but wouldn't anticipate Castle back until the team returns home.
I suppose a player can always meet the team somewhere on the road if/when he's ready, but wouldn't anticipate Castle back until the team returns home.
Starting tonight for the Spurs against Portland: Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champ, and Fox.
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Starting tonight for the Spurs against Portland: Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champ, and Fox.
Dylan Harper will return for the Spurs tonight against Portland, per the team.
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Dylan Harper will return for the Spurs tonight against Portland, per the team.
Final: Spurs 102, Phoenix 111
A poor second half is the Spurs' undoing in Phoenix as they kick off a four-game road trip. San Antonio now has five losses, and two of them are to the Suns.
Fox 26 pts
Vassell 17 pts
Keldon 14 pts
PHX: Brooks 25 pts
A poor second half is the Spurs' undoing in Phoenix as they kick off a four-game road trip. San Antonio now has five losses, and two of them are to the Suns.
Fox 26 pts
Vassell 17 pts
Keldon 14 pts
PHX: Brooks 25 pts
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Final: Spurs 102, Phoenix 111
A poor second half is the Spurs' undoing in Phoenix as they kick off a four-game road trip. San Antonio now has five losses, and two of them are to the Suns.
Fox 26 pts
Vassell 17 pts
Keldon 14 pts
PHX: Brooks 25 pts
A poor second half is the Spurs' undoing in Phoenix as they kick off a four-game road trip. San Antonio now has five losses, and two of them are to the Suns.
Fox 26 pts
Vassell 17 pts
Keldon 14 pts
PHX: Brooks 25 pts
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The Dallas Cowboys have opened as 3.5-point underdogs for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium.
(via FanDuel Sportsbook)
(via FanDuel Sportsbook)
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The Dallas Cowboys have opened as 3.5-point underdogs for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium.
(via FanDuel Sportsbook)
(via FanDuel Sportsbook)
Dillon Brooks hits another three and Mitch Johnson needs another timeout. It's 108-97 Suns with 3:40 left in regulation. Spurs are running out of time..
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Dillon Brooks hits another three and Mitch Johnson needs another timeout. It's 108-97 Suns with 3:40 left in regulation. Spurs are running out of time..
Gillespie is left wide open at the top of the key and he puts home the three, prompting a Mitch Johnson timeout. Phoenix leads 96-84 with 8:51 left in regulation.
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Gillespie is left wide open at the top of the key and he puts home the three, prompting a Mitch Johnson timeout. Phoenix leads 96-84 with 8:51 left in regulation.
End of 3Q: Spurs 80, Phoenix 86
Suns win the 3Q 37-24 and at one point were on an 11-1 run. Third quarters continue to be an Achilles heel for the young Spurs squad.
Suns win the 3Q 37-24 and at one point were on an 11-1 run. Third quarters continue to be an Achilles heel for the young Spurs squad.
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 AM
End of 3Q: Spurs 80, Phoenix 86
Suns win the 3Q 37-24 and at one point were on an 11-1 run. Third quarters continue to be an Achilles heel for the young Spurs squad.
Suns win the 3Q 37-24 and at one point were on an 11-1 run. Third quarters continue to be an Achilles heel for the young Spurs squad.
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The Spurs and 3Qs...
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The Spurs and 3Qs...
Phoenix is outscoring the Spurs 31-20 in the period and lead 80-76. Sochan to line for San Antonio after the timeout.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Phoenix is outscoring the Spurs 31-20 in the period and lead 80-76. Sochan to line for San Antonio after the timeout.
Halftime: Spurs 56, Phoenix 49
San Antonio wins the 2Q 26-24 and led by as many as 11 in that first half.
Fox 13 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast
Kornet 8 pts, 4 reb
Champagnie/Barnes 7 pts
PHX: Brooks 12 pts.
San Antonio wins the 2Q 26-24 and led by as many as 11 in that first half.
Fox 13 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast
Kornet 8 pts, 4 reb
Champagnie/Barnes 7 pts
PHX: Brooks 12 pts.
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Halftime: Spurs 56, Phoenix 49
San Antonio wins the 2Q 26-24 and led by as many as 11 in that first half.
Fox 13 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast
Kornet 8 pts, 4 reb
Champagnie/Barnes 7 pts
PHX: Brooks 12 pts.
San Antonio wins the 2Q 26-24 and led by as many as 11 in that first half.
Fox 13 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast
Kornet 8 pts, 4 reb
Champagnie/Barnes 7 pts
PHX: Brooks 12 pts.
Jordan Ott wants timeout as the Spurs build their lead to 36-29. A nice combination of transition and interior defense for San Antonio on the last few plays.
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Jordan Ott wants timeout as the Spurs build their lead to 36-29. A nice combination of transition and interior defense for San Antonio on the last few plays.
End of 1Q: Spurs 30, Phoenix 25
Spurs with a nice first quarter with a nice balance of attack, led by Fox (7 pts) and Kornet (6 pts). Booker is struggling for Phoenix with just 4 points on 1-6 FG.
Spurs with a nice first quarter with a nice balance of attack, led by Fox (7 pts) and Kornet (6 pts). Booker is struggling for Phoenix with just 4 points on 1-6 FG.
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
End of 1Q: Spurs 30, Phoenix 25
Spurs with a nice first quarter with a nice balance of attack, led by Fox (7 pts) and Kornet (6 pts). Booker is struggling for Phoenix with just 4 points on 1-6 FG.
Spurs with a nice first quarter with a nice balance of attack, led by Fox (7 pts) and Kornet (6 pts). Booker is struggling for Phoenix with just 4 points on 1-6 FG.
Livers with the jumper to bring Phoenix within one, 21-20. Mitch Johnson isn't happy as he asks for a timeout with 2:25 left in the 1Q.
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Livers with the jumper to bring Phoenix within one, 21-20. Mitch Johnson isn't happy as he asks for a timeout with 2:25 left in the 1Q.
David Jones Garcia with some early minutes for the Spurs.
November 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
David Jones Garcia with some early minutes for the Spurs.
6:51 left in 1Q, Spurs leading Phoenix 12-10.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
6:51 left in 1Q, Spurs leading Phoenix 12-10.
The Spurs will start Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champagnie, and Fox against Phoenix.
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Spurs will start Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champagnie, and Fox against Phoenix.
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Cowboys vs. Chiefs is the ultimate desperation bowl on Thanksgiving. Both get HUGE wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. Both need a win on Thursday. Should be great.
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Cowboys vs. Chiefs is the ultimate desperation bowl on Thanksgiving. Both get HUGE wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. Both need a win on Thursday. Should be great.
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The Cowboys win but overtime would have been hilarious
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The Cowboys win but overtime would have been hilarious
COWBOYS WIN! Brandon Aubrey drills the 42-yard FG to give the Cowboys the 24-21 come from behind win. What a game.
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
COWBOYS WIN! Brandon Aubrey drills the 42-yard FG to give the Cowboys the 24-21 come from behind win. What a game.
Donovan Ezeiruaku takes down Hurts, and the Cowboys will have a chance to win the game.
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Donovan Ezeiruaku takes down Hurts, and the Cowboys will have a chance to win the game.