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Spurs One Win Closer to Clinching

Season 51, Game 80
San Antonio 116, Portland 105
46-34, 6th in the West

If Saturday night’s matchup versus the visiting Portland Trail Blazers felt like a playoff game to you, you’re not alone. San Antonio came into the game needing two wins in their final three contests to secure a 21st consecutive trip to the playoffs.  The team has been in win-or-go-home mode since, what, early March?

Another reason this much-need victory felt like a playoff game: The Spurs could very well end up meeting Portland in the first round of the playoffs next weekend. Portland currently holds the 3 seed, while San Antonio sits in 6th. Continue reading

Finally, Something to Believe In

Season 51, Game 61
San Antonio 110, Cleveland 94
36-25, 3rd in the West

The Rodeo Road Trip certainly didn’t go according to plan, but the Spurs – desperate to snap their four-game losing streak – found a way to close it on a high note. San Antonio defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-94, led by their lone all-star LaMarcus Aldridge, who finished the game with 27 points and six rebounds. Though the big man led all scorers for San Antonio, he had a rough time in the first half. Aldridge shot 2-8 from the field before halftime, but managed to sink all eight of his free throws, keeping the Spurs within three at the break. Continue reading

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