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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Spurs look for their 3rd straight win tonight against the New York Knicks The New York Knicks have been one of the better stories in the NBA the last few years. The defensive-minded, culture-setting leadership of NBA lifer Tom Thibodaeu laid the groundwork before last year’s addition of offensive wizard Jalen Brunson, adding to a formula that has Knicks fans more excited about April, May, and June than they have been since the 90s. A trade with the Toronto Raptors for wing OG Anunoby in January gave them the much-needed length on the...
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Why the Victor Wembanyama-Jeremy Sochan pairing might not work long term

Why the Victor Wembanyama-Jeremy Sochan pairing might not work long term

Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports Sochan’s lack of shooting creates issues for the entire team and could make him the wrong fit next to a dominant frontcourt player. The Spurs have gone through some big changes this season, designed to solve issues, both self-inflicted and otherwise. Since solidifying what is now the regular starting lineup, they seemed to find some success until recently, when a problem with the Jeremy Socha-Victor Wembanyama pairing reared its head. In simple terms, Wembanyama has been playing in hard mode for most of his time at center, as it’s...
Pounding The Rock 10 hours ago
Victor Wembanyama continues to tear down statistical walls

Victor Wembanyama continues to tear down statistical walls

Photo by Alex Goodlett/ The rookie’s dominance was clear on both ends of the court during the Spurs’ second consecutive win in Utah. On Wednesday night, Victor Wembanyama once again showcased his dominance on the basketball court. The rookie displayed versatility on both offense and defense, tallying an impressive stat line of 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks. It marked the seventh occasion this season where he achieved a 5+ assists and 5+ blocks game, a feat that currently leads the league. Victor Wembanyama records his seventh game of 5+ AST and...
Pounding The Rock 17 hours ago
What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Jazz

What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Jazz

Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via San Antonio takes advantage of a great shooting night. Winning seems easy. Feels like something the Spurs should do more of. Wednesday’s game was an entirely pleasant experience from start to finish. San Antonio came out of the gates firing. They held on when they were challenged and they finished strong. They shot the lights out. They played great team defense. I mean, yeah. 10 out of 10. No notes! Ok. Some notes. The turnovers are still killing me. I know, seems crazy to even bring it up right now but we have to. We’ve got to...
Pounding The Rock 19 hours ago
An all-around team performance helped the Spurs defeat Jazz

An all-around team performance helped the Spurs defeat Jazz

AP Photo/Rick Bowmer Spurs shoot 49% from three to start another win streak. Coming off an impressive win against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, the Spurs looked to carry the momentum to Salt Lake City against the Jazz. Even though it was not a wire-to-wire win, it certainly felt like it. They grabbed a 29-15 lead after the first quarter and simply did not look back. They won 118-111 thanks to some great performances. Devin Vassell led the team with 31 points, six assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Even with Wemby returning, Devin still showed a dominant...
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Spurs draft prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16

Spurs draft prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Potential Spurs draftees to check out in the Sweet 16. Is anyone else’s bracket busted? Outside of a few major first-round upsets like Oakland and Yale taking down the SEC’s best, the tournament has gone chalk. If you’re like me and predicted multiple double-digit seeds to make the Sweet 16, you’d be wrong. In fact, the final sixteen schools left are made up of top-50ish (NC State is 52) teams in Kenpom rankings. There are still plenty of NBA Draft prospects in the tournament for San Antonio Spurs fans to watch, despite early...
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Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan meets with one lucky fan

Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan meets with one lucky fan

A viral video shows how an act of kindness changed one Spurs fan’s day Would you give away your last $3? On St. Patrick’s Day, Joey, a self-proclaimed Spurs superfan in Austin, did just that. Watch the video on Instagram HERE or on TikTok HERE. As you can see, Joey gave Jimmy Darts, a social media influencer known for random acts of kindness, $3 at the start of his shift as a valet. Jimmy, with the the help of Self Financial, the Official Credit Building App of the Spurs, rewarded Joey’s generosity with “the best day of his life.” Joey was treated to two courtside...
Pounding The Rock Mar 28, 2024
Spurs show impressive composure in win against the Jazz

Spurs show impressive composure in win against the Jazz

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports The Spurs’ momentum carried into Utah following an encouraging win vs the Suns. Following a gutsy win against Phoenix without Wemby, the Spurs carried their momentum into Wednesday night’s matchup by recording a wire-to-wire victory vs the Jazz. Still riding high from the previous game, the Spurs played composed basketball right from tip-off. On offense, they continuously swung the ball around to set up good shots. Wemby and Vassell had a number of two-man plays that flummoxed Utah’s defense, and San Antonio did a good job of crashing...
Pounding The Rock Mar 27, 2024
San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs lead early and cruise to victory over Jazz, 118-111

San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs lead early and cruise to victory over Jazz, 118-111

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports No blown double-digit leads this time. Fresh off a win against the Suns on Monday, the Spurs headed out on the road to take on a slumping Utah Jazz team. After a strong start that saw the Good Guys get out by as much as 19, the Jazz went on big a run in the second quarter to keep the game from getting away from them, but the Spurs recovered and kept them at arm’s length the rest of the way. staving off any comeback attempts and making their free throws down the stretch for the 118-111 win. Devin Vassell led five Spurs in double figures with...
Pounding The Rock Mar 27, 2024
How Victor Wembanyama can improve his offensive game

How Victor Wembanyama can improve his offensive game

Photos by David DowNBAE via Despite achieving success averaging over 20 points per game, the rookie’s post-up game can still improve.  In his inaugural season, Victor Wembanyama has captured the attention of the basketball world, showcasing his ability to score from virtually anywhere on the court. Despite his towering stature, Wembanyama has displayed an impressive shooting range, attempting more pull-up three-pointers than any centers in the league. Leaders in stepback 3PA among centers this season…What stands out? pic.twitter.com/g8ZSsZ3lB0— NBA University...
Pounding The Rock Mar 27, 2024
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports With Wembanyama’s status up in the air, the Spurs head to Salt Lake City. There is no better way to hit the road than after a big victory. That’s exactly what the San Antonio Spurs will do following a 104-102 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. They’ll look to carry that momentum, while potentially getting a key piece back for Wednesday’s matchup with the Utah Jazz. On Monday, Spurs head coach, Gregg Popovich, told reporters there is a better than 50-50 chance that Victor Wembanyama will suit up for Wednesday’s game, after...
Pounding The Rock Mar 26, 2024
Victor Wembanyama’s developing long-distance shooting mechanics

Victor Wembanyama’s developing long-distance shooting mechanics

Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Wembanyama is shooting better on pull-ups than catch-and-shoot threes. How can he use one to make the other better? With few exceptions, the modern NBA has turned long-distance shooting into a prerequisite for being a star, even for big men. Victor Wembanyama had to deal with that reality as a prospect, as the main question about his potential in the NBA was his jumper since he only averaged 29 percent from three in Europe. As an NBA rookie, Wembanyama is averaging slightly better than 32.1 percent, a relatively small improvement over his...
Pounding The Rock Mar 26, 2024
How Victor Wembanyama adapted to the NBA

How Victor Wembanyama adapted to the NBA

Photos by David Dow/NBAE via The rookie’s transition to the NBA has been remarkable, quickly establishing himself as a dominant player. Victor Wembanyama’s inaugural season in the NBA has been amazing, capturing the imagination of basketball fans worldwide. Ever since his arrival, there’s been an air of anticipation reminiscent of LeBron James’ rookie year back in 2003. Surpassing even the highest of expectations, the French sensation has emerged as the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, overshadowing his peers like Chet Holmgren with his stellar...
Pounding The Rock Mar 26, 2024
Open Thread: Autograph session with Malaki Branham this Thursday

Open Thread: Autograph session with Malaki Branham this Thursday

Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via The Spurs guard will be at Taco Bell on Potranco It’s been a while since Spurs players made public appearances on a regular basis. I remember seeking out autographs of players at health events, cellular stores, sport goods shops, and a bevy of community events. Got Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, and Boris Diaw in my quest for the 2014 NBA Champions. Also got “The Iceman” George Gervin to sign one of his classic photos for my daughter at the opening of Living Spaces back in 2018. Since the pandemic, those outings seem few and far...
Pounding The Rock Mar 25, 2024
Jeremy Sochan’s career night propels Wemby-less Spurs past Suns

Jeremy Sochan’s career night propels Wemby-less Spurs past Suns

Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports With Victor Wembanyama out, Sochan and Devin Vassell stepped up to lead the Spurs to an exciting win over a quality opponent. After suffering a blowout at the hands of the Suns on Saturday, the Spurs faced Phoenix again, this time without Victor Wembanyama, and emerged victorious. San Antonio outhustled their opponent throughout the game and closed it out in great fashion with a game-winner from Jeremy Sochan that sealed the 104-102 win. It was expected that Phoenix might not be as focused to start the game after the absence of Victor...

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