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What's Next for the Spurs?

Katherine Thompson — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:13:31 CDT

With the Spurs' dreams of repeating as NBA champs foiled again, ESPN looks to the experts to explain why they couldn't go the distance, and to see what lies ahead for San Antonio. The advancing ages of Tim Duncan and most of the bench probably contributed to the loss, and...

Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets

Jamie Buss — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:36:17 CDT

The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the...

Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series

Jamie Buss — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:18:26 CDT

Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 tonight in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a...

Hornets Put Spurs in Big Hole

Mitch Pritchard — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:20:05 CDT

Chris Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs last night and a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points for the Hornets, who've won both games by wide...

Spurs Win First Round Series Against Suns

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:29:44 CDT

Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The third-seeded Spurs will meet the No. 2 seed Hornets in a second-round...

Parker Nets 41, Spurs Near Sweep of Suns

Mike Buss — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:06:47 CDT

The San Antonio-Phoenix series was supposed to be a spectacular first-round matchup of potential NBA champions. Instead, it's become a Spurs smackdown. Tony Parker had a career-high 41 points along with 12 assists and San Antonio routed the Suns 115-99 on Friday night to take a 3-0 series lead. It's...

Duncan Carries Spurs to Game 1 Win Over Suns

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:27:46 CDT

Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with a rare 3-pointer at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115 today in Game 1 of their first-round series. The third-seeded...

Spurs Wrap Up Third Seed With Win Over Jazz

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:38:53 CDT

The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night. The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets. The Spurs' win, coupled...

Spurs Hang on to Defeat Kings

Mike Buss — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:49:26 CDT

Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday. The victory, coupled with Houston's loss to Utah, put the Spurs in position to clinch third place in the conference for a second straight season....