Although there was some initial skepticism in league circles regarding the potential success and talent levels of the incoming ABA teams, the Spurs would prove worthy of NBA inclusion during the 197677 season with a record of 4438, good for a tie for fourth place overall in the Eastern Conference. 60-22, Finished 1st in NBA Feb 18 @ LAC, SAS (39-15) beat LAC, 113-103, 55. Nov 30, SAS (14-3) lost to HOU, 106-112, 19. Chris Bosh rebounded the ball and Ray Allen then hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with five seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime, during which the Spurs were defeated 103100. They lost every home game in both series in 1982 and 1983 vs the Lakers as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and co. were too strong. The Spurs would win Games 1 and 2 at home, but drop the next two in Los Angeles. Coming off their second NBA Championship, the retirement of David Robinson left a void in San Antonio's daunting defense, while playoff hero Steve Kerr and veteran forward Danny Ferry also retired. AT&T Center Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. Data Provided By [137] In Game Two of the series, starting point guard Tony Parker suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon, forcing him to miss the remainder of the playoffs. This agreement placed particular financial pressure on the Spurs and the other three surviving former ABA teams. What proved to be the most important off-season acquisition would be the signing of veteran Robert Horry.[58]. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. Mar 22 @ GSW, SAS (53-16) beat GSW, 99-90, 71. Since the 1997-1998 season, they have had a winning percentage equivalent to a 50 win season (this measurement. Mar 20 @ DAL, SAS (48-19) beat DAL, 112-110, 68. May 20-21, 2023. In Game 5 back in San Antonio, Duncan seemingly delivered the Spurs a 7372 win as he hit a dramatic shot with just 0.4 seconds remaining. [73] The Spurs would meet the defending champion Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Kawhi Leonard had a breakout performance and was named NBA Finals MVP for his big game performance and is the third-youngest to win it, behind Magic Johnson and teammate Duncan. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: [141][142] The logo incorporated 'Fiesta colors' of pink, orange and turquoise, used from 1989 to 2002 (though the uniforms remained the same), and alignment from straight to arched beginning with the 200203 NBA season. Jan 31 @ ORL, SAS (30-16) beat ORL, 109-108, 47. The series featured a Robert Horry foul on Steve Nash toward the end of Game 4 which resulted in Horry being suspended for two games. [1] The Spurs defeated the Knicks 4 games to 1 to win their first NBA championship. [103] The Spurs signed forwards Dante Cunningham and Quincy Pondexter,[104] guard Marco Belinelli, and re-signed guard Bryn Forbes,[105] and forward Rudy Gay. Second-year French star Tony Parker, drafted by the Spurs in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft, was now the starting point guard for the Spurs. Feb 6 @ BRK, SAS (36-14) lost to BRK, 89-103, 51. [154] The Coyote was a 2007 inductee into the Mascot Hall of Fame and has been featured in local and national media.[155]. [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. [94] Leonard was subsequently cleared to play by the Spurs medical staff, but he solicited a second opinion from his own doctors. Although there was speculation that Robinson might choose not to sign with the Spurs and to become a free agent once his Navy commitment ended,[36][37] Robinson decided in the end to come to San Antonio for the 198990 season. Pace: 90.0 (20th of 29), Off Rtg: 105.6 (7th of 29) Just as it appeared the Spurs would cruise toward the playoffs their season suddenly hit a bump in the road when Tim Duncan suffered an ankle injury. The Spurs eventually finished the season with a record of 4735 and were defeated 41 by the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. With a healthy Robinson and Duncan and the additions of playoff veterans such as Mario Elie and Jerome Kersey, the Spurs looked forward to the 199899 season. [57] Duncan was named Finals MVP, becoming the fourth player to win the MVP award three times (joining Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Michael Jordan). Tony Parker led the Spurs after scoring 21 points. The early Spurs were led by ABA veteran James Silas, and the team grew stronger by acquiring Swen Nater (who would go on to win the Rookie of the Year award) and George Gervin from the Virginia Squires in January. (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-2) versus New Jersey Nets Feb 12 @ PHI, SAS (3-3) beat PHI, 98-94, 7. Dec 18 @ PHO, SAS (20-5) beat PHO, 108-101, 26. May 4 @ POR, SAS (36-13) beat POR, 87-81, 50. Nov 29 @ ORL, SAS (14-2) beat ORL, 109-91, 17. Web Top Moments. All rights reserved. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Spurs ended the season with a 2062 record, the worst in franchise historyand the last time they missed the playoffs until the 201920 season. It was the first season of full ownership for Red McCombs, who was an original investor in the team and helped solidify local ownership for the team. 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Holt on Spurs Sports & Entertainment Board of Managers", "Former ABA teams, NBA and Spirits of St. Louis announce conditional settlement", "On this day in San Antonio history: The Spurs won their first NBA Championship 19 years ago", "Can Gregg Popovich Continue The Greatest Run In NBA History? Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Golden State Warriors In the 1997 draft, the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan who was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He improved his nightly numbers every season, drawing interest from NBA scouts for his ability to stretch the floor, handle the ball, and make high-level passing reads. Mar 19 @ POR, SAS (15-9) lost to POR, 85-90, 25. Def Rtg: 101.6 (3rd of 30) Web Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. Mar 31 @ IND, SAS (58-16) beat IND, 103-77, 76. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The San Antonio Spurs put up a top-10 offense in the 2019-2020 NBA season. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. Jan 29 @ IND, SAS (29-16) beat IND, 106-97, 46. However, the 198990 season was notable for several reasons. Apr 29 @ VAN, SAS (33-13) beat VAN, 99-72, 49. [57] For the 200506 season, the Spurs acquired the two-time All-Star Michael Finley and one-time All Star Nick Van Exel. 90.4 (3rd of 29), SRS: 5.65 (3rd of 29) Dec 12 @ UTA, SAS (18-5) lost to UTA, 96-99, 24. Feb 24 @ PHO, SAS (45-13) beat PHO, 97-87, 59. Dec 10 @ HOU, SAS (18-4) beat HOU, 134-126, 23. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise-record 19 straight wins in February and March. Dec 30 @ DAL, SAS (24-8) beat DAL, 111-86, 34. They also continued to wear their camouflage-style uniforms as part of the "City" edition. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 4. The following is a list of international players who have played for the Spurs, listed by their national team affiliation. [115] The Spurs' failure to make the postseason ended an NBA record-tying streak of 22 consecutive playoff appearances. 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Southwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (62-20) Executive: R.C. Feb 6 @ MIN, SAS (39-11) beat MIN, 104-94, 51. Nov 26 @ DEN, SAS (9-6) lost to DEN, 81-85, 17. [11] As of the 201920 season, the Spurs had the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises. With the acquisition of guard Brent Barry from Seattle, the Spurs would get off to a quick start, posting a 123 record in November. F. 19. The player is free to negotiate contracts in other leagues and is not obligated to play in the NBA. On July 10, 2009, the Spurs signed Detroit Pistons power forward Antonio McDyess to a three-year deal worth approximately $15million in guaranteed money.[68]. Jan 7 @ NOH, SAS (27-10) lost to NOH, 88-95, 39. Dec 7, SAS (15-4) lost to IND, 100-111, 20. After the lockout that delayed the 20112012 season, the Spurs signed T.J. Ford, who would eventually retire in the middle of the season after playing only 14 games due to a stinger. Feb 10 @ DET, SAS (37-15) lost to DET, 100-109, 53. Spurs' Tony Parker has ruptured quadriceps tendon. Feb 28, SAS (6-8) lost to UTA, 87-101, 15. They were allowed to move the team to San Antonio immediately, but would return the team to Dallas if no purchase occurred by 1975. WHEN: Friday, Feb 25, 2023 - 8 p.m. CT. WHERE: Vivint Arena, (Salt Lake City, UT) TV: Bally Sports Southwest, League Pass. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. This gave the Spurs a deeper bench for their playoff run. The Spurs own the NBA rights to the players listed in the table below. Event Coverage by Texas Basketball Scouts. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. 55.5, Arena: Jan 5 @ LAC, SAS (21-13) beat LAC, 94-86, 35. citizens. Until the 198889 NBA season, the road uniform had "San Antonio" on the front while the home uniform featured the team nickname adopted from the Spurs logo; from 1973 to 1982, the road uniform lettering was black with silver trim. 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Nov 22 @ MEM, SAS (11-1) beat MEM, 102-86, 15. 37-13, Finished 1st in NBA The Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABANBA merger[8][9] and are the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship. Elliott also missed more than half the season due to injury. The team ended up at 5626, breaking their own record from 1989 to 1990 for the biggest single-season improvement for wins, but once again lost to the Jazz in the Western Conference semi-finals. Additionally, the 198889 season featured the debut of Larry Brown as the Spurs head coach who moved to San Antonio after winning the NCAA National Championship with Kansas in 1988. The Tarkanian experiment proved a flop, as the coach was fired 20 games into the 199293 season with the Spurs record at 911. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? They also jumped all the way to first place in the Midwest Division, their first division title in seven years. This was done in spite of significant handicaps the NBA imposed on the incoming ABA teams, limiting their draft picks and television revenues during their early time in the merged league. 2002-03 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 60-22, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (60-22) Executive: R.C. In the overtime period, Manu Ginbili blocked James Harden's three-point attempt in the final seconds to secure the 110107 victory for the Spurs. Do you have a sports website? He was named First Team All-NBA while winning Rookie of the Year honors. Nov 4 @ MEM, SAS (3-1) beat MEM, 103-101, 8. After their disappointing second-round collapse, the Spurs looked to regain the NBA crown. Western Kentucky. 55.5, Arena: In the playoffs, the Chaparrals quickly fell to the New Orleans Buccaneers. The San Antonio Spurs are the crown jewel when we discuss franchises in the NBA. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. [99], In June 2018, following months of reports of growing tension between Leonard's camp and the Spurs stemming from a disagreement over his injury rehabilitation process, reports indicated that Leonard had requested a trade. [78] On November 2, the Spurs defeated the home team, the Boston Celtics, thanks to a double-double performance of LaMarcus Aldridge who recorded 24 points and 14 rebounds. Attendance: [106], In 2018, the Spurs began training camp without a member of the Big Three for the first time since the 199798 season. Coming off their third NBA Championship in seven years, there was a sense that the Spurs were the class of the NBA, and once again would be the team to beat in the NBA for the Championship. Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. Dec 17 @ OKC, SAS (19-7) lost to OKC, 93-107, 27. Do you have a blog? [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. They would battle all year for the top spot in the Western Conference, as they ended the season on another strong note winning their final 11 games. [92], The Spurs' 201718 season was overshadowed by an injury to star Kawhi Leonard and reports of ensuing disputes between Leonard and the Spurs regarding the handling of that injury. In the first minutes of the OT, the Grizzlies held a 7-point lead before Tim Duncan answered the run with a 9-point run by himself. Nov 9 @ SAC, SAS (5-1) beat SAC, 97-86, 7. 53 picks, respectively. The team plays its home games at AT&T Center in San Antonio. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), foreign playersalso known as international playersare those who were born outside of the United States. 51 and No. San Antonio Spurs, American professional basketball team established in 1967 that is based in San Antonio, Texas. [38] The next game, Sean Elliott recorded 23 points and David Robinson added 18 points and 19 rebounds as the Spurs got their first win of the season against the visiting New Jersey Nets.[39]. Opp PTS/G: Or write about sports? Even though playoff success would elude the team before the merger, the Spurs had suddenly found themselves among the best teams in the ABA. He returned in December, but played only six games before a broken foot sidelined him for the rest of the season. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. Gervin got off to a good start by scoring 20 points in the first quarter. In 201011, the Spurs finished 6121 to be the first seed, but an injury to Ginbili in the final regular season game took a toll on the team, and they were upset by the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. Dec 19 @ GSW, SAS (21-5) beat GSW, 104-102, 27. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder would end up winning the next four games in the West Finals, to take the series 42. Feb 11 @ CLE, SAS (2-3) lost to CLE, 89-99, 6. Def Rtg: 102.4 (3rd of 30) [132], The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks features two teams with Dallas roots. Net Rtg: +6.0 (3rd of 29), Preseason Odds: At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. After missing the playoffs for the first time in their existence in the 197273 season, nearly all of the owners wanted out. Elliott returned to the Spurs at the following year. The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. The team finished the season with a 5133 record and finished in second place in the West. After going scoreless in the first half, Robert Horry hit a clutch three-point shot with nine seconds remaining to give the Spurs a dramatic 9695 win. This is informally known as the "Rodeo Road Trip". Feb 10 @ BRK, SAS (40-12) beat BRK, 111-86, 53. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. Without Robinson and Elliott, the Spurs were a rudderless team. Mar 24 @ HOU, SAS (53-17) lost to HOU, 95-96, 72. Dec 10 @ TOR, SAS (16-4) beat TOR, 116-103, 21. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks
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