Spurs snap 16-game losing streak with victory over Jazz
March 1, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a 16-game losing streak, beating the Utah Jazz 102-94 on Tuesday night.
Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12.
Davis nets 35, now 300 behind Maravich, Detroit Mercy wins
February 3, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Antoine Davis put up 35 points to move within 300 of Pete Maravich's NCAA record of 3,667 and Detroit Mercy beat Cleveland State 85-67 on Thursday night.
Davis also moved past Doug McDermott's NCAA record of 135 games in double figures.
Youngstown State cools off Davis, beats Detroit Mercy 73-63
January 29, 2023 GMTYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Dwayne Cohill scored 20 points and Adrian Nelson had a double-double to lead Youngstown State to a 73-63 victory over Detroit Mercy and Antoine Davis on Sunday.
Cohill added seven rebounds and five assists for the Penguins (17-6, 9-3 Horizon League).
San Antonio hosts Brooklyn, looks to end home slide
January 16, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (27-15, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (13-31, 14th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio looks to stop its three-game home slide with a win against Brooklyn.
Calvin, Noel rally Wright State past Detroit Mercy 90-85
January 7, 2023 GMTDAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Trey Calvin scored 27 points, freshman Brandon Noel posted his third double-double and Wright State stormed back to beat Detroit Mercy 90-85 on Friday night.
Calvin made 9 of 20 shots and 9 of 10 free throws for the Raiders (9-7, 2-3 Horizon League).
Lillard leads Blazers past Spurs 128-112 for 3rd straight
December 15, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers are feeling better now that Damian Lillard is healthy.
Lillard had 37 points and the Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight win.
On Popovich’s coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111
December 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Gregg Popovich got the perfect anniversary gift from his San Antonio Spurs.
Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami Heat 115-111 on Saturday.
Johnson’s hot start helps Spurs beat Rockets, end skid at 11
December 9, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 11-game losing streak by beating the Houston Rockets 118-109 on Thursday night.
Johnson sparked the turnaround by making his first nine shots and his first three 3-pointers in helping San Antonio win for the first time since Nov.
Johnson, McDermott lead Spurs to second victory over Wolves
October 31, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 25 points, Doug McDermott added 23 and the San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota 107-98 on Sunday night, their second victory over the Timberwolves during a tumultuous week.
Edwards scores 34; Wolves beat Spurs 134-122
October 27, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, and reserve guard Jaylen Nowell added 23 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 134-122 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points for Minnesota, which bounced back after a 115-106 loss to San Antonio at home Monday.
Spurs hand 76ers third straight loss to open season, 114-105
October 23, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug McDermott hit four 3-pointers and scored all 14 of his points in the second half and the San Antonio Spurs beat Philadelphia 114-105 on Sunday night to send the 76ers to their third straight loss to open the season.
Fox, Kings square off against the Spurs
March 3, 2022 GMTSacramento Kings (23-41, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (24-38, 12th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -6; over/under is 237.5
Murray’s 31 points power Spurs past Pelicans, 124-114
February 13, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday night to give them a pair of double-digit, wire-to-wire road victories in the span of 24 hours.
Collins has triumphant return, Spurs beat Rockets 131-104
February 5, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs punctuated Zach Collins’ return from a nearly two-year absence with a 131-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Miami takes on San Antonio, looks to end 3-game slide
February 2, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (32-20, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (19-33, 12th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami is looking to stop its three-game skid with a victory against San Antonio.
Murray has triple-double as Spurs roll past Thunder, 118-96
January 20, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 23 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 3-pointers as they rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-96 on Wednesday night.
It was Murray’s eighth triple-double of the season and 12th of his career.
Murray’s triple-double carries Spurs past Clippers, 116-92
December 21, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Dejounte Murray delivered his third triple-double in five games with 24 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-92 on Monday night.
Poeltl’s double-double helps Spurs defeat Pelicans, 112-97
December 13, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Derrick White added 24 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-97 on Sunday night.
San Antonio outscored New Orleans 29-15 in the final quarter while shooting 60 percent from the field in the fourth.
Forbes leads Spurs in 114-83 win over shorthanded Blazers
December 3, 2021 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bryn Forbes had 18 points off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to a season-high three games with a 114-83 victory over the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
Atlanta faces San Antonio on 5-game win streak
November 23, 2021 GMTAtlanta Hawks (9-9, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (4-12, 13th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will attempt to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against San Antonio.
Murray scores 26, Spurs hit 18 3s to blitz Kings 136-117
November 11, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spurs coach Gregg Popovich realizes this season is going to be one of growth and development for his young roster. Consider this blowout victory over the Sacramento Kings evidence of a lesson learned.
San Antonio and Dallas meet for conference showdown
November 3, 2021 GMTDallas Mavericks (4-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2-5, 12th in the Western Conference)
Pacers take on the Spurs on 4-game slide
October 31, 2021 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (2-4, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (1-6, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana aims to end its four-game slide when the Pacers play San Antonio.
Milwaukee plays San Antonio following Antetokounmpo’s 40-point game
October 29, 2021 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (1-4, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (3-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points in the Bucks' 113-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Doncic scores 25, Mavs beat Spurs 104-99 after wild swings
October 29, 2021 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 10 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter as the Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-99 on Thursday night, after some wild swings in the first half before turning into a back-and-forth game.
Middleton, Antetokounmpo carry Bucks past Spurs 121-111
October 24, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 28 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 21 and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-111 on Saturday night.
Coming off a 137-95 loss in Miami on Thursday, the Bucks were able to stave off a series of rallies from the young Spurs.
Pacers still evaluating Bjorkgren before making decision
May 24, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard intends to stand pat — for now.
He'd rather not break up the big-man tandem of Myles Turner, the NBA's blocks champion, and two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis.
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
May 19, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis delivered. He found open teammates, cleaned up the glass and played solid defense.
The combination helped keep Indiana's playoff hopes alive — for at least two more nights.
Brissett has career-high 31 as Pacers beat Raptors 125-113
May 16, 2021 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Oshae Brissett scored a career-best 31 points and Domantas Sabonis added 25 points and 16 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 125-113 to lock up the Eastern Conference’s ninth seed.
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