San Antonio Spurs
Basketball: San Antonio Spurs Sweep Cleveland Cavaliers to Claim a Third Nba Title in Five Years
The San Antonio Spurs have won a third NBA title in five years after hanging on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 83-82 and complete a 4-0 sweep of this year's finals.
Can the Lakers topple the Spurs?
After falling behind 2-0 to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals, the LA Lakers faced a must win situation this past Sunday. Not only did they win that game, but on Tuesday they tied the series 2-2.
Western Conference semifinals -- Calling Tony Parker and Mike Bibby
A recap of the first games of the Western Conference semifinals between the San Antonio Spurs-LA Lakers and the Sacramento Kings-Minnesota Timberwolves.
Spurs still the team to beat
Most of the national media will be busy talking about the all-star team being assembled in Los Angeles, but the most significant Laker may be the one who left. The champion Spurs have made some moves of their own, and will still be the team to beat in 2003-04.
Spurs building toward a repeat
Here's a short analysis on the offseason aquisitions of the San Antonio Spurs, and what they need to do to repeat as NBA Champions.
Brilliant San Antonio Earn Their Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs staged a stirring fourth-quarter comeback to beat the New Jersey Nets 88-77 and claim their second NBA championship in five years. For much of the night the championship appeared headed for a deciding Game Seven, and it took the Spurs until deep into the final...
Parker quite a find for Spurs
With the 28th-pick of the 2001 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs drafted a young point guard from overseas named Tony Parker. Two years later, he's proven himself to be their man for many years to come. He also helped end the Lakers' title run. Not bad for a 20-year-old.
Spurs staking their claim
The San Antonio Spurs have been overlooked for most of the season, with "experts" saying the Western Conference belongs to either the Mavs, the Kings or the Lakers. Don't look now, but the Spurs are making a strong case to be at the head of the class.
Spurs back in the race
The NBA Western Conference is a three-team race. But, it's not the teams you would expect.
Top-pick Yao Ming finally arrives
Yao Ming finally arrived in Houston last Sunday and made his debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. While his first game was nothing special, his second game showed he can adapt quickly and seems to indicate that he will be an immediate contributor for the Houston Rockets.
Spurs ripe for upset
Tony Parker is dominating his matchup with Gary Payton, but with David Robinson likely out for the season and Tim Duncan slated to miss Game 4 due to a death in the family, the San Antonio Spurs seem ripe for an upset.
Spurs shed their soft and gutless label
Since San Antonio's Spurs have mowed down the Mavs and Lakers, taken 12 straight and shed that ugly "gutless" label, the NBA west can't take them lightly anymore.
Preview - San Antonio Spurs
After being swept by L.A. in the Western Conference Finals, San Antonio needs to re-focus and play with passion.
Matchup of the titans in the Western Conference finals
What is there to stop the red-hot Lakers from winning back-to-back titles? There is a big road block called the San Antonio Spurs, says Brandon Engebretson in his preview of the Western Conference finals.
NBA: Flagrantly defensive Spurs thrive on playoff adversity
The defenders of the Alamodome have suddenly become flagrantly defensive and the rest of the NBA would do well to get their dukes up.
NBA: Jeckyl Spurs Can Still Whip Up On Laker Hydes
The San Antonio Jeckyls have shed their skins and trounced the Los Angeles Hydes, again. Will the real San Antonio Spurs please stand up?
A recap of the first games of the Western Conference semifinals between the San Antonio Spurs-LA Lakers and the Sacramento Kings-Minnesota Timberwolves.
Spurs still the team to beat
Most of the national media will be busy talking about the all-star team being assembled in Los Angeles, but the most significant Laker may be the one who left. The champion Spurs have made some moves of their own, and will still be the team to beat in 2003-04.
Spurs building toward a repeat
Here's a short analysis on the offseason aquisitions of the San Antonio Spurs, and what they need to do to repeat as NBA Champions.
Brilliant San Antonio Earn Their Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs staged a stirring fourth-quarter comeback to beat the New Jersey Nets 88-77 and claim their second NBA championship in five years. For much of the night the championship appeared headed for a deciding Game Seven, and it took the Spurs until deep into the final...
Parker quite a find for Spurs
With the 28th-pick of the 2001 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs drafted a young point guard from overseas named Tony Parker. Two years later, he's proven himself to be their man for many years to come. He also helped end the Lakers' title run. Not bad for a 20-year-old.
Spurs staking their claim
The San Antonio Spurs have been overlooked for most of the season, with "experts" saying the Western Conference belongs to either the Mavs, the Kings or the Lakers. Don't look now, but the Spurs are making a strong case to be at the head of the class.
Spurs back in the race
The NBA Western Conference is a three-team race. But, it's not the teams you would expect.
Top-pick Yao Ming finally arrives
Yao Ming finally arrived in Houston last Sunday and made his debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. While his first game was nothing special, his second game showed he can adapt quickly and seems to indicate that he will be an immediate contributor for the Houston Rockets.
Spurs ripe for upset
Tony Parker is dominating his matchup with Gary Payton, but with David Robinson likely out for the season and Tim Duncan slated to miss Game 4 due to a death in the family, the San Antonio Spurs seem ripe for an upset.
Spurs shed their soft and gutless label
Since San Antonio's Spurs have mowed down the Mavs and Lakers, taken 12 straight and shed that ugly "gutless" label, the NBA west can't take them lightly anymore.
Preview - San Antonio Spurs
After being swept by L.A. in the Western Conference Finals, San Antonio needs to re-focus and play with passion.
Matchup of the titans in the Western Conference finals
What is there to stop the red-hot Lakers from winning back-to-back titles? There is a big road block called the San Antonio Spurs, says Brandon Engebretson in his preview of the Western Conference finals.
NBA: Flagrantly defensive Spurs thrive on playoff adversity
The defenders of the Alamodome have suddenly become flagrantly defensive and the rest of the NBA would do well to get their dukes up.
NBA: Jeckyl Spurs Can Still Whip Up On Laker Hydes
The San Antonio Jeckyls have shed their skins and trounced the Los Angeles Hydes, again. Will the real San Antonio Spurs please stand up?