If the Spurs are capable of beating these streaking Sixers, there is no question that at this is a team that is ready to make a run for the top spot in the West. Tim Duncan will have his hands full with Blake Griffin attacking the rim throughout the contest, yet there is no question that the Spurs have a strong chance to come out on top.
For one, the Spurs have already beaten the Los Angeles Clippers this season in what was a victory where the Clippers didn't come close to winning the game. The key for the Spurs in this one will to be able to contain Griffin in the post, which Duncan is certainly capable of doing.
If Duncan is able to make Griffin catch the ball 15 to 20 feet from the basket at a standstill, it will disrupt his game significantly. Griffin is a player that likes passes off of cuts or looks in the post when he has a defender deep in the paint. The Duncan vs. Griffin matchup will be the deciding factor in this one, as this game will be as important as any for the Spurs to establish themselves as a top-two team in the conference.
This game against Portland will be the eighth consecutive road game for the Spurs, as the team will likely be worn out in this contest. The Trail Blazers will likely be fighting for higher seeding upon meeting up with the Spurs in this game, as there will be all the more pressure on San Antonio to come out on top.
Expect the Spurs to rise to the occasion, yet don't be surprised if this young, talented Trail Blazers team takes this one from what will be a worn-out Spurs ballclub. Derrick Rose vs. The Spurs travel back home after a nine-game road trip for their first of seven straight home games.
It will be a significant game for these Spurs, as it will be the team's one chance to take down the Chicago Bulls this season. Playing against a top-two team in the Eastern Conference, a win would give the Spurs a particular confidence heading into the second half of the season. Picking up the "W" would be a valuable one for the team's morale.
Before the game, Bruce Bowen's number will be retired and find a place in Spurs history. The No. The Spurs look to take revenge on Minnesota , who has beaten them by margins of 10 and eight. While the Wolves are currently. This will be the last matchup between the two teams before the end of the regular season, and the Spurs have a lot to prove. No team likes losing, but after two losses to a team not over. It was in the teams' first meeting that Manu Ginobili injured himself, and with his presumed return, the Spurs have a decent shot at pulling off the win.
The Spurs will take on the defending champions at home on March 23, six days after playing the Mavericks in Dallas. Early in the season, San Antonio defeated Dallas by 22 points, but that game was soon forgotten. On January 29, the two squads met in Dallas in an incredible game. Dallas began with a huge lead, but after Coach Pop put in the reserves, the Spurs began to come back. With the scored tied and 0. After review, officials determined that the shot did not leave his hands in time, and the game was pushed into overtime, where the Mavericks won, Any game between the two Texas teams will be interesting, but after such a game, the rivalry will be pushed to a whole new level.
It will be interesting to see how Ginobili changes things, and how Popovich handles his player's playing time. In the last matchup, after a disappointing performance by the starters, the reserves Danny Green, Matt Bonner, Tiago Splitter, Gary Neal and James Anderson came in towards the end of the third quarter. Those five players went on to play the rest of the game, with the exception of a short appearance by rookie Kawhi Leonard.
Now, in San Antonio, the fans will look to ignite the Spurs, and help them defeat the Mavericks after the crushing loss. Last year, the eighth-seeded Grizzlies upset the first-seeded Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. The Spurs look to get revenge, while the younger Memphis team looks to prove that they are still better. The April matchup will be the teams' fourth and final meeting of the season.
So far, two of the games have already been played. In the season opener, San Antonio finished on top with a win, but both teams hit an enormous bump in the road, each squad losing a top player.
The next game was played without former all-stars Zach Randolph and Manu Ginobili. Once again, the Spurs powered their way to an win. The Grizzlies will look to seek out wins in the two games and split the season series with San Antonio. L OT1. The Mavericks beat the Spurs to Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 23 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 8 assists, and Jakob Poeltl led by grabbing 13 rebounds.
The Spurs beat the Bucks to Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 23 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 9 assists, and Keldon Johnson led by grabbing 11 rebounds. The Pacers beat the Spurs to Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 16 points, Derrick White led in assists with 7 assists, and Keita Bates-Diop led by grabbing 7 rebounds.
Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 23 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 8 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 9 rebounds. Keldon Johnson led the scoring with 20 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 7 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 11 rebounds. The Thunder beat the Spurs 99 to Keldon Johnson led the scoring with 22 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 9 assists, and Drew Eubanks led by grabbing 11 rebounds.
The Spurs beat the Kings to Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 26 points, Thaddeus Young led in assists with 8 assists, and Keldon Johnson led by grabbing 12 rebounds. Devin Vassell led the scoring with 20 points, Derrick White led in assists with 5 assists, and Keldon Johnson led by grabbing 9 rebounds.
Keldon Johnson led the scoring with 24 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 10 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 10 rebounds. The Clippers beat the Spurs to Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 26 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 9 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 12 rebounds. The Timberwolves beat the Spurs to Devin Vassell led the scoring with 18 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 4 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 8 rebounds.
The Suns beat the Spurs to Derrick White led the scoring with 19 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 11 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 10 rebounds. The Hawks beat the Spurs to Bryn Forbes led the scoring with 23 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 11 assists, and Jakob Poeltl led by grabbing 10 rebounds.
The Spurs beat the Celtics 96 to Dejounte Murray led the scoring with 29 points, Derrick White led in assists with 7 assists, and Keldon Johnson led by grabbing 14 rebounds. The Spurs beat the Wizards to Derrick White led the scoring with 24 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 8 assists, and Jakob Poeltl led by grabbing 11 rebounds.
The Spurs beat the Trail Blazers to Bryn Forbes led the scoring with 18 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 13 assists, and Jakob Poeltl led by grabbing 9 rebounds. The Spurs beat the Warriors to Derrick White led the scoring with 25 points, Dejounte Murray led in assists with 7 assists, and Dejounte Murray led by grabbing 12 rebounds.
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