Game stream: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
The San Antonio Spurs (1-4) play against the Dallas Mavericks (1-1) at American Airlines Center
Game Time: 8:30 PM EDT on Thursday October 28, 2021
San Antonio Spurs 99, Dallas Mavericks 104 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks try to get to 4-1 Friday at Denver in a challenging back-to-back.
mavs.com/mavs-nugs-prev… – 1:18 AM
Mavericks try to get to 4-1 Friday at Denver in a challenging back-to-back.
mavs.com/mavs-nugs-prev… – 1:18 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Lot of defense for me tonight on clips I’m pulling. Thought this was a really fun defensive night! CHI-NYK was a slugfest. DAL-SAS was fun. Utah just smothering HOU. Then that MEM-GSW game was super intense. Didn’t expect tonight to be this enjoyable, NBA! – 12:49 AM
Lot of defense for me tonight on clips I’m pulling. Thought this was a really fun defensive night! CHI-NYK was a slugfest. DAL-SAS was fun. Utah just smothering HOU. Then that MEM-GSW game was super intense. Didn’t expect tonight to be this enjoyable, NBA! – 12:49 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
No exaggeration, Maxi Kleber played one of the best defensive games of the young season tonight for DAL vs SAS. Couldn’t fit everything into 2:20. 6 blocks. So many contested shots. Great in help. Guards seem to think “Look, big German, we can attack him!” but they can’t do that pic.twitter.com/FVV1s2xJLP – 12:43 AM
No exaggeration, Maxi Kleber played one of the best defensive games of the young season tonight for DAL vs SAS. Couldn’t fit everything into 2:20. 6 blocks. So many contested shots. Great in help. Guards seem to think “Look, big German, we can attack him!” but they can’t do that pic.twitter.com/FVV1s2xJLP – 12:43 AM
Michael De Leon @mdeleon
Going For Three: Mavs 104, Spurs 99 projectspurs.com/2021/10/28/goi… by @stephenreports #PorVida – 12:38 AM
Going For Three: Mavs 104, Spurs 99 projectspurs.com/2021/10/28/goi… by @stephenreports #PorVida – 12:38 AM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Fantasy adds from tonight:
Shallow
Jalen Brunson (how the hell is he still 28%?)
Alex Caruso
12 team
Devin Vassell
Lonnie Walker
Maxi Kleber
Deep
DJ Augustin
Damion Lee
3 Ball is up! Talking tonight’s action with lots of injury talk.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/est… – 12:35 AM
Fantasy adds from tonight:
Shallow
Jalen Brunson (how the hell is he still 28%?)
Alex Caruso
12 team
Devin Vassell
Lonnie Walker
Maxi Kleber
Deep
DJ Augustin
Damion Lee
3 Ball is up! Talking tonight’s action with lots of injury talk.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/est… – 12:35 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber (career-high-tying 6 blocks) on whether he gets into a blocking rhythm the same way a shooter finds a zone: “I mean, I wish I would know because then I would do it all the time. Sometimes it’s just instinctive.” – 12:35 AM
Maxi Kleber (career-high-tying 6 blocks) on whether he gets into a blocking rhythm the same way a shooter finds a zone: “I mean, I wish I would know because then I would do it all the time. Sometimes it’s just instinctive.” – 12:35 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“If we can take these losses the right way and not let them demoralize us or take the wind out of our sails, we’re going to be a much better team.” – Bryn Forbes
Bryn says the Spurs have been in all the games, but “I think lack of experience is hurting us.” – 11:41 PM
“If we can take these losses the right way and not let them demoralize us or take the wind out of our sails, we’re going to be a much better team.” – Bryn Forbes
Bryn says the Spurs have been in all the games, but “I think lack of experience is hurting us.” – 11:41 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
A couple of streaks continue for Mavericks. Now 35 straight wins when they have a lead of 10+ points. Mavs also now 2-0 when the opp scores under 100. They were 14-0 last season when that happened. – 11:14 PM
A couple of streaks continue for Mavericks. Now 35 straight wins when they have a lead of 10+ points. Mavs also now 2-0 when the opp scores under 100. They were 14-0 last season when that happened. – 11:14 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Dallas also took away one of the Spurs’ strengths on offense, fast break scoring.
SA had a season low 5 fast break points.
Season low 21 assists for SA. Just 54% of their shots were assisted on (also season low) – 11:14 PM
Dallas also took away one of the Spurs’ strengths on offense, fast break scoring.
SA had a season low 5 fast break points.
Season low 21 assists for SA. Just 54% of their shots were assisted on (also season low) – 11:14 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
The Mavericks overcame a 20-point deficit tonight, marking the first time they have done so since 8/10/20 when they were down by 22 and won against Utah in the Bubble.
The entire bench unit finished with a double-digit positive net rating tonight, led by Frank Ntilikina at +24. pic.twitter.com/BkECaYnzlf – 11:12 PM
The Mavericks overcame a 20-point deficit tonight, marking the first time they have done so since 8/10/20 when they were down by 22 and won against Utah in the Bubble.
The entire bench unit finished with a double-digit positive net rating tonight, led by Frank Ntilikina at +24. pic.twitter.com/BkECaYnzlf – 11:12 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Mavs held the Spurs to an early season low 42 points in the paint. SA shot a season low 55% in the paint and just 43% of their shots came from the paint (also season low) – 11:11 PM
The Mavs held the Spurs to an early season low 42 points in the paint. SA shot a season low 55% in the paint and just 43% of their shots came from the paint (also season low) – 11:11 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
A very weird night for the Mavericks saved by the play of both Brunson and Kleber, who not only got them back in the game after they trailed by as many as 20. But kept them in the game long enough for Luka to finally get going and ultimately win the game – 11:10 PM
A very weird night for the Mavericks saved by the play of both Brunson and Kleber, who not only got them back in the game after they trailed by as many as 20. But kept them in the game long enough for Luka to finally get going and ultimately win the game – 11:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs are now 1-1 when leading by 20 points.
Last season the largest lead they lost was a 32 point lead to the Celtics – 11:06 PM
The Spurs are now 1-1 when leading by 20 points.
Last season the largest lead they lost was a 32 point lead to the Celtics – 11:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Because of the opening blowout of Orlando, the Spurs are still a +0.2 for the season despite losing 4 in a row.
SA has been close in all 4 losses.
-6 to DEN
-10 to MIL
-4 to LAL in OT
-5 to DAL – 11:05 PM
Because of the opening blowout of Orlando, the Spurs are still a +0.2 for the season despite losing 4 in a row.
SA has been close in all 4 losses.
-6 to DEN
-10 to MIL
-4 to LAL in OT
-5 to DAL – 11:05 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Jalen Brunson came off the bench for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and a +21 rating in tonight’s win.
Brunson finished one point shy of his second career 20-5-5 game (1/3/21 at CHI). pic.twitter.com/88pzKl9ECg – 11:03 PM
Jalen Brunson came off the bench for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and a +21 rating in tonight’s win.
Brunson finished one point shy of his second career 20-5-5 game (1/3/21 at CHI). pic.twitter.com/88pzKl9ECg – 11:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Coach Pop on Jakob Poeltl’s start to the season: “He’s been brilliant. He’s underrated. He’s a better scorer. Defensively, he anchors us.”
Pop even says he’s trying to get the team to feed Poeltl more on offense – 11:02 PM
Coach Pop on Jakob Poeltl’s start to the season: “He’s been brilliant. He’s underrated. He’s a better scorer. Defensively, he anchors us.”
Pop even says he’s trying to get the team to feed Poeltl more on offense – 11:02 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Maxi Kleber recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high-tying 6 blocks (12/26/18 vs. NOP) off the bench in tonight’s win.
Tonight marked his 7th career double-double, and his first since 3/2/20 in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/7zjtagF3ea – 11:02 PM
Maxi Kleber recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high-tying 6 blocks (12/26/18 vs. NOP) off the bench in tonight’s win.
Tonight marked his 7th career double-double, and his first since 3/2/20 in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/7zjtagF3ea – 11:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks win 104-99. Good to see Luka yakking it up with Popovich during the walkoff. – 10:50 PM
Mavericks win 104-99. Good to see Luka yakking it up with Popovich during the walkoff. – 10:50 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
It’s a final: @Dallas Mavericks 104, Spurs 99. Luka had 25-3-5, Jalen 19-7-5, Dorian 14-8, Maxi 12-10-6 blocks, Dwight had 11 pts. Mavs are 3-1 and will play at Denver tomorrow night at 9. – 10:48 PM
It’s a final: @Dallas Mavericks 104, Spurs 99. Luka had 25-3-5, Jalen 19-7-5, Dorian 14-8, Maxi 12-10-6 blocks, Dwight had 11 pts. Mavs are 3-1 and will play at Denver tomorrow night at 9. – 10:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs fall to 1-4 on the season.
SA couldn’t hold on to the 20 point lead in the 1Q.
SA has lost 4 in a row – 10:48 PM
The Spurs fall to 1-4 on the season.
SA couldn’t hold on to the 20 point lead in the 1Q.
SA has lost 4 in a row – 10:48 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Add “Luka’s get-back guy” to Igor Kokoskov’s list of responsibilities this season.
Luka is not at all pleased refs didn’t call a foul when the Spurs stopped him on that drive, but Igor kept him from a potential tech. – 10:44 PM
Add “Luka’s get-back guy” to Igor Kokoskov’s list of responsibilities this season.
Luka is not at all pleased refs didn’t call a foul when the Spurs stopped him on that drive, but Igor kept him from a potential tech. – 10:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs ball with 31 seconds left.
Mavs by 3
The Mavs led by 8 with 2:15 left on the clock – 10:43 PM
Spurs ball with 31 seconds left.
Mavs by 3
The Mavs led by 8 with 2:15 left on the clock – 10:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Murray with his 3rd three. He has 23 points.
Luka leaving the door open for SA by missing 2 FTs – 10:42 PM
Murray with his 3rd three. He has 23 points.
Luka leaving the door open for SA by missing 2 FTs – 10:42 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Mavs are winning the 3PT line by 21 points as the Spurs take mid-rangers and try to get some attempts in the paint – 10:34 PM
Mavs are winning the 3PT line by 21 points as the Spurs take mid-rangers and try to get some attempts in the paint – 10:34 PM
Michael De Leon @mdeleon
The Mavs have been killing the Spurs with that high screen switch for like 20 years now – 10:34 PM
The Mavs have been killing the Spurs with that high screen switch for like 20 years now – 10:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Remarkable turnaround by the Mavericks in what is one of the spookiest games I’ve seen in a while. – 10:33 PM
Remarkable turnaround by the Mavericks in what is one of the spookiest games I’ve seen in a while. – 10:33 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka with back to back 3-pointers, and he’s feeling it.
Sticks his tongue out and makes pistols with his hands as he runs back on defense. – 10:33 PM
Luka with back to back 3-pointers, and he’s feeling it.
Sticks his tongue out and makes pistols with his hands as he runs back on defense. – 10:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Luka has 25 points now.
16 paint points
9 points from three
DAL by 8 – 10:33 PM
Luka has 25 points now.
16 paint points
9 points from three
DAL by 8 – 10:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 60% of their games.
SA enters 0-2 when trailing by 10 – 10:31 PM
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 60% of their games.
SA enters 0-2 when trailing by 10 – 10:31 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Dwight Powell is the 5th Mavs player in double figures.
10 of Powell’s 11 points have been scored in the paint
DAL by 6 – 10:30 PM
Dwight Powell is the 5th Mavs player in double figures.
10 of Powell’s 11 points have been scored in the paint
DAL by 6 – 10:30 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Jalen Brunson currently leads all scorers in the game with 19 points.
9 points from 3PT
6 paint points
4 mid-range points
DAL by 4
DAL winning the 3PT line by 15 points – 10:27 PM
Jalen Brunson currently leads all scorers in the game with 19 points.
9 points from 3PT
6 paint points
4 mid-range points
DAL by 4
DAL winning the 3PT line by 15 points – 10:27 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber’s having a great night (12 points on 4 of 8 from three), but he’d like to have the last moment back.
Was grabbing at his right leg after a collision on defense, walked off the court to get attention from Casey Smith. – 10:23 PM
Maxi Kleber’s having a great night (12 points on 4 of 8 from three), but he’d like to have the last moment back.
Was grabbing at his right leg after a collision on defense, walked off the court to get attention from Casey Smith. – 10:23 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
What a showing by this group—Brunson, Bullock, Ntilikina, Kleber and Finley-Smith (and Cayley-Stein before that). – 10:22 PM
What a showing by this group—Brunson, Bullock, Ntilikina, Kleber and Finley-Smith (and Cayley-Stein before that). – 10:22 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Derrick White is a good basketball player who is having a not-so-good game. – 10:20 PM
Derrick White is a good basketball player who is having a not-so-good game. – 10:20 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Lonnie is the 4th Spurs player in double figures with 12 points
SA by 3 – 10:19 PM
Lonnie is the 4th Spurs player in double figures with 12 points
SA by 3 – 10:19 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Someone just hit a halfcourt shot to win $100,000 in crypto, and Kristaps Porzingis was so impressed he wanted to dap him up.
Security wouldn’t allow it, but that was pretty nuts. – 10:17 PM
Someone just hit a halfcourt shot to win $100,000 in crypto, and Kristaps Porzingis was so impressed he wanted to dap him up.
Security wouldn’t allow it, but that was pretty nuts. – 10:17 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid says that Luka Garza gave the Pistons a spark. After crediting him, Embiid made it clear he doesn’t “have a problem with anybody” #Sixers – 10:16 PM
Joel Embiid says that Luka Garza gave the Pistons a spark. After crediting him, Embiid made it clear he doesn’t “have a problem with anybody” #Sixers – 10:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs & Mavs tied at 76
Murray 18 pts | Luka 15 pts
Forbes 15 pts | Brunson 15 pts
Poeltl 12 pts | DFS 10 pts
Spurs winning mid-range 10-2
Dallas winning 3PT line 42-30
Spurs winning FT line 8-2? – 10:16 PM
3Q: Spurs & Mavs tied at 76
Murray 18 pts | Luka 15 pts
Forbes 15 pts | Brunson 15 pts
Poeltl 12 pts | DFS 10 pts
Spurs winning mid-range 10-2
Dallas winning 3PT line 42-30
Spurs winning FT line 8-2? – 10:16 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs and Mavs are tied at 76 heading to fourth. I’d feel pretty OK if I was the team with Luka Doncic on it. – 10:14 PM
Spurs and Mavs are tied at 76 heading to fourth. I’d feel pretty OK if I was the team with Luka Doncic on it. – 10:14 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
After the third quarter the score is tied at 76. Jalen has 15-5-3, Luka has 15-0-3, Dorian has 10-6-1. – 10:14 PM
After the third quarter the score is tied at 76. Jalen has 15-5-3, Luka has 15-0-3, Dorian has 10-6-1. – 10:14 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Tied game at 73 all.
It’s a battle of the mid-range vs the three right now.
DAL +9 from 3PT line
SA +8 from mid-range
Paint and FT scoring is pretty close – 10:09 PM
Tied game at 73 all.
It’s a battle of the mid-range vs the three right now.
DAL +9 from 3PT line
SA +8 from mid-range
Paint and FT scoring is pretty close – 10:09 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
If Frank Ntilikina makes an occasional shot like that, he becomes a completely different player. . – 10:08 PM
If Frank Ntilikina makes an occasional shot like that, he becomes a completely different player. . – 10:08 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Frank Ntilikina is having himself a nice little night.
His second 3-pointer just tied the game at 73, and then he forced a turnover on the other end. – 10:08 PM
Frank Ntilikina is having himself a nice little night.
His second 3-pointer just tied the game at 73, and then he forced a turnover on the other end. – 10:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Murray’s 18 points:
8 from mid-range
6 from three
4 in the paint
Doncic with 12 of his 15 points in the paint now – 10:06 PM
Murray’s 18 points:
8 from mid-range
6 from three
4 in the paint
Doncic with 12 of his 15 points in the paint now – 10:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Bryn Forbes has 15 of the Spurs’ 30 points from three.
SA by 5 – 10:04 PM
Bryn Forbes has 15 of the Spurs’ 30 points from three.
SA by 5 – 10:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 paint points for Jakob Poeltl
He has 10 of the Spurs’ 22 points in the paint.
SA by 1 – 9:59 PM
10 paint points for Jakob Poeltl
He has 10 of the Spurs’ 22 points in the paint.
SA by 1 – 9:59 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jeff Green
JaMychal Green
Josh Green
Jalen Green
Javonte Green
Draymond Green
Danny Green
Jaylen Brown
Bruce Brown
Sterling Brown
Moses Brown
Greg Brown III
Troy Brown Jr
Coby White – 9:55 PM
Jeff Green
JaMychal Green
Josh Green
Jalen Green
Javonte Green
Draymond Green
Danny Green
Jaylen Brown
Bruce Brown
Sterling Brown
Moses Brown
Greg Brown III
Troy Brown Jr
Coby White – 9:55 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
For the 4th straight game Mavs trail at halftime. 49-47, but it could have been so much worse after Spurs began the game on 23-3 run. Bench led by Brunson (13 pts) & Kleber 6 pts 7 rebs 4 blks got them back in the game. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
For the 4th straight game Mavs trail at halftime. 49-47, but it could have been so much worse after Spurs began the game on 23-3 run. Bench led by Brunson (13 pts) & Kleber 6 pts 7 rebs 4 blks got them back in the game. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic was minus-23 in the first half, when he had 7 points, 0 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 turnovers. So it’s a bit of a miracle that the Mavs only trail the Spurs by two points. – 9:36 PM
Luka Doncic was minus-23 in the first half, when he had 7 points, 0 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 turnovers. So it’s a bit of a miracle that the Mavs only trail the Spurs by two points. – 9:36 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 2 over Mavs
Forbes 12 points (all from three) | Brunson 13 pts
Murray 11 pts
Jakob 8 pts
SA 8-0 from mid-range
DAL 27-21 from 3PT line – 9:36 PM
Half: Spurs by 2 over Mavs
Forbes 12 points (all from three) | Brunson 13 pts
Murray 11 pts
Jakob 8 pts
SA 8-0 from mid-range
DAL 27-21 from 3PT line – 9:36 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Forbes hits a buzzer-beating 3 and Spurs go into half ahead 49-47.
Both teams spent about 12 minutes apiece imploding , but can maybe feel OK about things (???) seeing as it’s still a game – 9:35 PM
Forbes hits a buzzer-beating 3 and Spurs go into half ahead 49-47.
Both teams spent about 12 minutes apiece imploding , but can maybe feel OK about things (???) seeing as it’s still a game – 9:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
11 points for Dejounte Murray before the half. 8 of Murray’s points from the NON-PAINT TWO – 9:33 PM
11 points for Dejounte Murray before the half. 8 of Murray’s points from the NON-PAINT TWO – 9:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Bryn Forbes with half of the Spurs’ points from three right now.
SA by 1 – 9:31 PM
Bryn Forbes with half of the Spurs’ points from three right now.
SA by 1 – 9:31 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs get a break in that timeout. Doncic’s last 3-pointer ruled out of bounds and no good. Deficit remains 39-37. – 9:27 PM
Spurs get a break in that timeout. Doncic’s last 3-pointer ruled out of bounds and no good. Deficit remains 39-37. – 9:27 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
There were times last season that scouts were prone to pose the question: Does Jalen Brunson rank as Dallas’ second most dependable player? He certainly has been tonight in QBing the Mavericks’ rally from an early 25-7 deficit to their old friends from San Antonio. – 9:19 PM
There were times last season that scouts were prone to pose the question: Does Jalen Brunson rank as Dallas’ second most dependable player? He certainly has been tonight in QBing the Mavericks’ rally from an early 25-7 deficit to their old friends from San Antonio. – 9:19 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs and Mavs going scoreless for multiple possessions in a row during this first half pic.twitter.com/pdHVQVJdT4 – 9:18 PM
The Spurs and Mavs going scoreless for multiple possessions in a row during this first half pic.twitter.com/pdHVQVJdT4 – 9:18 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
How did the Spurs give away a 20-point lead before half? Going 7:45 between points ought to do it.
Mavs use a 16-0 run over that span to get back in the game, now lead 30-29. – 9:17 PM
How did the Spurs give away a 20-point lead before half? Going 7:45 between points ought to do it.
Mavs use a 16-0 run over that span to get back in the game, now lead 30-29. – 9:17 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Jalen Brunson with 10 points. 6 points from three and 4 paint points
Mavs have taken the lead by 1
Brunson is the leading scorer in the game
DAL outscoring SA 15-4 to begin the 2Q – 9:17 PM
Jalen Brunson with 10 points. 6 points from three and 4 paint points
Mavs have taken the lead by 1
Brunson is the leading scorer in the game
DAL outscoring SA 15-4 to begin the 2Q – 9:17 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Those defensive runs Jason Kidd likes to praise?
Mavs are on one of them right now, outscoring the Spurs 25-4 to take a 30-29 lead.
Mavs were down 23-3 just 10 minutes ago. – 9:17 PM
Those defensive runs Jason Kidd likes to praise?
Mavs are on one of them right now, outscoring the Spurs 25-4 to take a 30-29 lead.
Mavs were down 23-3 just 10 minutes ago. – 9:17 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Mavs now in the lead. Still trying to learn why the Spurs had all of their timeouts removed from the game. – 9:16 PM
Mavs now in the lead. Still trying to learn why the Spurs had all of their timeouts removed from the game. – 9:16 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs-Mavs is tied and really it’s gotten there in a very normal garden-variety type of way. Just a close game. – 9:16 PM
Spurs-Mavs is tied and really it’s gotten there in a very normal garden-variety type of way. Just a close game. – 9:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs 20 point lead down to single digits.
Mavs with 10 of their 17 points in the paint – 9:13 PM
Spurs 20 point lead down to single digits.
Mavs with 10 of their 17 points in the paint – 9:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs held the Mavs to 15 points in the 1Q.
That’s the best defensive quarter for San Antonio in the early season.
1st time this season holding an opp below 20 in a quarter – 9:12 PM
The Spurs held the Mavs to 15 points in the 1Q.
That’s the best defensive quarter for San Antonio in the early season.
1st time this season holding an opp below 20 in a quarter – 9:12 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 10 after leading by 20 earlier vs Dallas
Poeltl 6 pts | Luka 4 pts
Murray 5 pts
SA winning all 4 areas on the floor, but barely – 9:09 PM
1Q: Spurs by 10 after leading by 20 earlier vs Dallas
Poeltl 6 pts | Luka 4 pts
Murray 5 pts
SA winning all 4 areas on the floor, but barely – 9:09 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Dallas bench closed the quarter on a 10-0 run against a Spurs’ unit that was 3/5 bench. Spurs up 25-15 heading to 2Q. – 9:08 PM
Dallas bench closed the quarter on a 10-0 run against a Spurs’ unit that was 3/5 bench. Spurs up 25-15 heading to 2Q. – 9:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Mavs cut the Spurs 20 point lead down to 10 right before the 1Q ends – 9:07 PM
Mavs cut the Spurs 20 point lead down to 10 right before the 1Q ends – 9:07 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jalen Brunson is the first Mav not named Luka to make a field goal. Only took 9 mins and 33 seconds.
Mavs are 3 of 15 from the field all together, down 25-7.
A big ole yikes. – 9:03 PM
Jalen Brunson is the first Mav not named Luka to make a field goal. Only took 9 mins and 33 seconds.
Mavs are 3 of 15 from the field all together, down 25-7.
A big ole yikes. – 9:03 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
With 2:28 left in the first, a Maverick who isn’t Luka makes a shot. Jalen Brunson’s layup cuts Spurs’ lead to 25-7.
Pop calls immediate timeout. – 9:02 PM
With 2:28 left in the first, a Maverick who isn’t Luka makes a shot. Jalen Brunson’s layup cuts Spurs’ lead to 25-7.
Pop calls immediate timeout. – 9:02 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
The Mavs have one non-Luka point in the first 9:24 of this game.
And only four Luka points. This is wild. – 9:02 PM
The Mavs have one non-Luka point in the first 9:24 of this game.
And only four Luka points. This is wild. – 9:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks are 2-for-14 from the field, 0-for-6 from three. Down 25-5. This is going to require a major reset from all involved. – 9:02 PM
Mavericks are 2-for-14 from the field, 0-for-6 from three. Down 25-5. This is going to require a major reset from all involved. – 9:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs have been throwing different looks at Luka.
Just now a double team.
SA forcing other Mavs players to beat them – 9:01 PM
Spurs have been throwing different looks at Luka.
Just now a double team.
SA forcing other Mavs players to beat them – 9:01 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
The key to the Spurs’ entire future, obviously, is finding some help for Jakob Poeltl before his MVP window closes. – 8:57 PM
The key to the Spurs’ entire future, obviously, is finding some help for Jakob Poeltl before his MVP window closes. – 8:57 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by 20 points in 40% of their games this season.
SA holding DAL to just 3 points so far – 8:56 PM
The Spurs have led by 20 points in 40% of their games this season.
SA holding DAL to just 3 points so far – 8:56 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Jakob Poeltl has also been great to start the year. Was awesome on defense last year, but he’s way more comfortable with the ball on offense this year. Finishing around the rim with confidence. – 8:55 PM
Jakob Poeltl has also been great to start the year. Was awesome on defense last year, but he’s way more comfortable with the ball on offense this year. Finishing around the rim with confidence. – 8:55 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Bryn Forbes’ second successful basket of the season — a 3-pointer — puts the Spurs up 23-3 with 4:49 left in the first. – 8:55 PM
Bryn Forbes’ second successful basket of the season — a 3-pointer — puts the Spurs up 23-3 with 4:49 left in the first. – 8:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
At the halfway mark of the 1Q, the Spurs have allowed just 3 points to the Mavs.
SA by 15 – 8:54 PM
At the halfway mark of the 1Q, the Spurs have allowed just 3 points to the Mavs.
SA by 15 – 8:54 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Luka posts Murray for the Mavs’ first successful field goal of the game. Spurs still lead 18-3 with 6:33 left in the first. – 8:53 PM
Luka posts Murray for the Mavs’ first successful field goal of the game. Spurs still lead 18-3 with 6:33 left in the first. – 8:53 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by 15 points in 2 of their 5 games this season.
SA enters 1-0 when leading by 15 – 8:51 PM
The Spurs have led by 15 points in 2 of their 5 games this season.
SA enters 1-0 when leading by 15 – 8:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by double digits in 60% of their games this season.
SA enters 1-1 when leading by 10 – 8:47 PM
The Spurs have led by double digits in 60% of their games this season.
SA enters 1-1 when leading by 10 – 8:47 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
After airballing a runner to start the game, Keldon Johnson knocks down a corner 3-pointer.
It’s his first successful 3 attempt of the season. – 8:44 PM
After airballing a runner to start the game, Keldon Johnson knocks down a corner 3-pointer.
It’s his first successful 3 attempt of the season. – 8:44 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs: Murray, White, Walker, Johnson, Poeltl
Mavs: Doncic, Hardaway, Bullock, Finney-Smith, Powell – 8:37 PM
Spurs: Murray, White, Walker, Johnson, Poeltl
Mavs: Doncic, Hardaway, Bullock, Finney-Smith, Powell – 8:37 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
To clarify, Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) will travel to Denver, apparently, for Friday’s game there. He’ll be re-evaluated before the game. Trey Burke is expected to travel and be available. He missed a health/safety protocol requirement. Sterling Brown is day-to-day – 8:10 PM
To clarify, Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) will travel to Denver, apparently, for Friday’s game there. He’ll be re-evaluated before the game. Trey Burke is expected to travel and be available. He missed a health/safety protocol requirement. Sterling Brown is day-to-day – 8:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Hardaway, Doncic
SA starters: Walker, Johnson, Poeltl, White, Murray
7:40 tip @theeagledallas – 8:09 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Hardaway, Doncic
SA starters: Walker, Johnson, Poeltl, White, Murray
7:40 tip @theeagledallas – 8:09 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Luka Garza woke Joel Embiid up a bit there late in the second quarter, and the Sixers head to the half with a 52-46 lead. Embiid’s up to 19 and 12 on 6-13 shooting. Nobody else is in double figures in scoring, for either team, as they’ve combined to shoot 7-27 from 3. – 8:08 PM
Luka Garza woke Joel Embiid up a bit there late in the second quarter, and the Sixers head to the half with a 52-46 lead. Embiid’s up to 19 and 12 on 6-13 shooting. Nobody else is in double figures in scoring, for either team, as they’ve combined to shoot 7-27 from 3. – 8:08 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
This game needed some juice and Luka Garza provided it on both ends. Shoutout to him. – 8:07 PM
This game needed some juice and Luka Garza provided it on both ends. Shoutout to him. – 8:07 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
That’s another 3-pointer for #Pistons Luka Garza, who has brought a spark on both ends of the floor. – 8:06 PM
That’s another 3-pointer for #Pistons Luka Garza, who has brought a spark on both ends of the floor. – 8:06 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Isaiah Stewart has 3 fouls at 4:41 2Q … Luka Garza is entering the chat. – 7:56 PM
#Pistons Isaiah Stewart has 3 fouls at 4:41 2Q … Luka Garza is entering the chat. – 7:56 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young’s eight first-quarter assists marked the third-most in a single period in his career (10 in 1st qtr on 1/30/20 vs. PHI, 9 in 3rd qtr on 10/21/21 vs. DAL). – 7:35 PM
Trae Young’s eight first-quarter assists marked the third-most in a single period in his career (10 in 1st qtr on 1/30/20 vs. PHI, 9 in 3rd qtr on 10/21/21 vs. DAL). – 7:35 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Sterling Brown will not play tonight with as sprained ankle. He is listed as day-to-day. Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) will be re-evaluated tomorrow to see if he can play in tomorrow’s game in Denver. – 7:32 PM
Sterling Brown will not play tonight with as sprained ankle. He is listed as day-to-day. Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) will be re-evaluated tomorrow to see if he can play in tomorrow’s game in Denver. – 7:32 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Trey Burke will not play tonight vs. the Spurs. Jason Kidd said: “Trey is not sick. There are certain protocols that had to take place within a certain window of time, and it didn’t happen. So he will travel with the team and he’ll be available (for tomorrow’s game in Denver).” – 7:29 PM
Trey Burke will not play tonight vs. the Spurs. Jason Kidd said: “Trey is not sick. There are certain protocols that had to take place within a certain window of time, and it didn’t happen. So he will travel with the team and he’ll be available (for tomorrow’s game in Denver).” – 7:29 PM
Willie Cauley-Stein @THEwillieCS15
Game 4, let’s get it #mffl 🏀🤘🏽 pic.twitter.com/DK5Nc4TDCc – 7:27 PM
Game 4, let’s get it #mffl 🏀🤘🏽 pic.twitter.com/DK5Nc4TDCc – 7:27 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Porzingis (lower back tightness) will not play tonight against the Spurs. – 7:26 PM
Porzingis (lower back tightness) will not play tonight against the Spurs. – 7:26 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Gregg Popovich’s latest thoughts on Luka Doncic: “I wonder: How the hell did you get so good from such a small country?” – 7:18 PM
Gregg Popovich’s latest thoughts on Luka Doncic: “I wonder: How the hell did you get so good from such a small country?” – 7:18 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says he plans to start Lonnie Walker in place of the injured Doug McDermott. – 7:10 PM
Pop says he plans to start Lonnie Walker in place of the injured Doug McDermott. – 7:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Coach Pop says Lonnie Walker IV will start with McDermott out tonight – 7:09 PM
Coach Pop says Lonnie Walker IV will start with McDermott out tonight – 7:09 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd explains KP and Trey Burke’s absences tonight vs. Spurs.
Said KP (lower back tightness) isn’t ruled out for tomorrow bc “it’s more on the managed side” with back to back.
Burke, being unvaccinated, missed certain protocol today, but will travel to Denver tonight. pic.twitter.com/lBduYiaLED – 6:50 PM
Jason Kidd explains KP and Trey Burke’s absences tonight vs. Spurs.
Said KP (lower back tightness) isn’t ruled out for tomorrow bc “it’s more on the managed side” with back to back.
Burke, being unvaccinated, missed certain protocol today, but will travel to Denver tonight. pic.twitter.com/lBduYiaLED – 6:50 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd: Bullock starts in place of Porzingis. Mavs-Spurs 7:40 tip @theeagledallas – 6:50 PM
Per JKidd: Bullock starts in place of Porzingis. Mavs-Spurs 7:40 tip @theeagledallas – 6:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kristaps Porzingis, Sterling Brown and Trey Burke all out tonight against San Antonio. All day to day. – 6:48 PM
Kristaps Porzingis, Sterling Brown and Trey Burke all out tonight against San Antonio. All day to day. – 6:48 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
A list: 10 most mesmerizing offensive players in the NBA (alphabetically):
Giannis Antetokounmpo
LaMelo Ball
Stephen Curry
Luca Doncic
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
CJ McCollum
Ja Morant
Zion Williamson
Trae Young – 6:48 PM
A list: 10 most mesmerizing offensive players in the NBA (alphabetically):
Giannis Antetokounmpo
LaMelo Ball
Stephen Curry
Luca Doncic
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
CJ McCollum
Ja Morant
Zion Williamson
Trae Young – 6:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd says Trey Burke is not ill. He missed part of his COVID protocol sequence, so he’s out tonight. But he will travel with the team to Denver. – 6:48 PM
Kidd says Trey Burke is not ill. He missed part of his COVID protocol sequence, so he’s out tonight. But he will travel with the team to Denver. – 6:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Coach Kidd says Sterling Brown will be day to day.
Burke is allowed to be near the team. He’s not sick, he just missed a pregame protocol and can’t play tonight.
Reggie Bullock will start tonight with KP out – 6:48 PM
Coach Kidd says Sterling Brown will be day to day.
Burke is allowed to be near the team. He’s not sick, he just missed a pregame protocol and can’t play tonight.
Reggie Bullock will start tonight with KP out – 6:48 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
While the Spurs were in Dallas on Thursday to face the Mavs, rookie Josh Primo was left 275 miles south for the first day of G-League camp. It is a step both he and the Spurs deem necessary.
“Right here is where I want to be right now.”
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:43 PM
While the Spurs were in Dallas on Thursday to face the Mavs, rookie Josh Primo was left 275 miles south for the first day of G-League camp. It is a step both he and the Spurs deem necessary.
“Right here is where I want to be right now.”
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are a missed Ja Morant FT and a missed Dejounte Murray jumper away from possibly starting the season 0-5.
They also had three chances to tie OKC in the final 30 seconds and perhaps improve to 3-2.
On their shaky start, the defense and Russ: theathletic.com/2917820/2021/1… – 5:23 PM
The Lakers are a missed Ja Morant FT and a missed Dejounte Murray jumper away from possibly starting the season 0-5.
They also had three chances to tie OKC in the final 30 seconds and perhaps improve to 3-2.
On their shaky start, the defense and Russ: theathletic.com/2917820/2021/1… – 5:23 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets officially list Nikola Jokic (right knee contusion) as questionable for tomorrow vs. Dallas. Vlatko Cancar (left hip strain) is out. – 5:06 PM
Nuggets officially list Nikola Jokic (right knee contusion) as questionable for tomorrow vs. Dallas. Vlatko Cancar (left hip strain) is out. – 5:06 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone said today Nikola Jokić was in the building for Nuggets practice, but didn’t participate, and his status is questionable for tomorrow vs Dallas. Malone also said Jokić is still really sore, but there’s nothing structurally wrong with the knee. – 3:27 PM
Coach Malone said today Nikola Jokić was in the building for Nuggets practice, but didn’t participate, and his status is questionable for tomorrow vs Dallas. Malone also said Jokić is still really sore, but there’s nothing structurally wrong with the knee. – 3:27 PM
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
Kristaps Porzingis of the @Dallas Mavericks was not great on post-ups last year. This year, he is worst in the league in efficiency — 0.50 ppp — for players averaging at least 2 post-ups per game.
heavy.com/sports/dallas-… – 3:18 PM
Kristaps Porzingis of the @Dallas Mavericks was not great on post-ups last year. This year, he is worst in the league in efficiency — 0.50 ppp — for players averaging at least 2 post-ups per game.
heavy.com/sports/dallas-… – 3:18 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs say no Porzingis (back), S Brown (ankle) Burke (H&S protocol) are out tonight vs SA and availability for the 2nd half of the BTB in Denver tomorrow is unclear. 7:40 tip vs SA @theeagledallas – 3:11 PM
Mavs say no Porzingis (back), S Brown (ankle) Burke (H&S protocol) are out tonight vs SA and availability for the 2nd half of the BTB in Denver tomorrow is unclear. 7:40 tip vs SA @theeagledallas – 3:11 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
A $15 million Covid-19 study – funded by the National Institutes of Health – is launching as a joint effort by UT Health San Antonio, University Health and Laredo Health to study the long-term effects of the virus on people who have recovered from it. More at 5 on @News4SA pic.twitter.com/xv5z8ap0Hj – 3:05 PM
A $15 million Covid-19 study – funded by the National Institutes of Health – is launching as a joint effort by UT Health San Antonio, University Health and Laredo Health to study the long-term effects of the virus on people who have recovered from it. More at 5 on @News4SA pic.twitter.com/xv5z8ap0Hj – 3:05 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Joe Wieskamp on being assigned to G League:
“It was really fun to be around the team (the Spurs) and go to the games, but obviously we weren’t getting too many minutes, if at all. This gives us an opportunity to go out there and play and develop.” – 2:57 PM
Joe Wieskamp on being assigned to G League:
“It was really fun to be around the team (the Spurs) and go to the games, but obviously we weren’t getting too many minutes, if at all. This gives us an opportunity to go out there and play and develop.” – 2:57 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone says Nikola Jokic is questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. Dallas. Jokic didn’t practice today, though he was on the court in sandals when the media was let in. Malone added Jokic won’t play Friday if he or the training staff has any concerns. – 2:55 PM
Michael Malone says Nikola Jokic is questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. Dallas. Jokic didn’t practice today, though he was on the court in sandals when the media was let in. Malone added Jokic won’t play Friday if he or the training staff has any concerns. – 2:55 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
More from Jordan Burns about being part of Spurs organization:
“It’s amazing, it’s surreal, coming from right down the street at Marshall High School. It’s crazy now that I’m right here at home doing training camp as part of the Spurs organization. I couldn’t be more grateful.” – 2:45 PM
More from Jordan Burns about being part of Spurs organization:
“It’s amazing, it’s surreal, coming from right down the street at Marshall High School. It’s crazy now that I’m right here at home doing training camp as part of the Spurs organization. I couldn’t be more grateful.” – 2:45 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic is questionable for tomorrow vs. Dallas. He didn’t practice today. He’s still sore, but no structural damage. – 2:44 PM
Nikola Jokic is questionable for tomorrow vs. Dallas. He didn’t practice today. He’s still sore, but no structural damage. – 2:44 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Marshall-ex Jordan Burns said it took him no time to decide to sign w/ Spurs after they made him an offer through @GreenSportsMgmt:
“Being at a place where they really care about sportsmanship and character and all those things I care about, I felt this was the right place.” – 2:42 PM
Marshall-ex Jordan Burns said it took him no time to decide to sign w/ Spurs after they made him an offer through @GreenSportsMgmt:
“Being at a place where they really care about sportsmanship and character and all those things I care about, I felt this was the right place.” – 2:42 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
How the All-NBA guards have fared so far:
S. Curry- 29ppg-6.3rpg-8.3apg
L. Doncic- 23.7ppg-11.3rpg-8.7apg- 21.7% from 3-4.7TO
D. Lillard- 17.8ppg- 8apg- 33.3%fg-17.1% from 3
C. Paul- 12ppg-10.8apg-39.5%fg-30% from 3
K. Irving-Inactive
B. Beal- 19.7ppg-33.3%fg- 16% from 3 – 2:38 PM
How the All-NBA guards have fared so far:
S. Curry- 29ppg-6.3rpg-8.3apg
L. Doncic- 23.7ppg-11.3rpg-8.7apg- 21.7% from 3-4.7TO
D. Lillard- 17.8ppg- 8apg- 33.3%fg-17.1% from 3
C. Paul- 12ppg-10.8apg-39.5%fg-30% from 3
K. Irving-Inactive
B. Beal- 19.7ppg-33.3%fg- 16% from 3 – 2:38 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Kristaps being out tonight is a blessing for the Spurs. He’s made it a habit of just killing them. – 2:37 PM
Kristaps being out tonight is a blessing for the Spurs. He’s made it a habit of just killing them. – 2:37 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Cacok on how playing for Kevin Keatts at UNC-Wilmington prepared him for Spurs:
“He definitely had us running out there. I was in the best shape of my life. I hated it, but it was great. We never got tired, were pressing all the time. We played hard, and that’s what we do here.” – 2:35 PM
Cacok on how playing for Kevin Keatts at UNC-Wilmington prepared him for Spurs:
“He definitely had us running out there. I was in the best shape of my life. I hated it, but it was great. We never got tired, were pressing all the time. We played hard, and that’s what we do here.” – 2:35 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs recently signed two-way forward Devontae Cacok believes he’s a good fit for the Spurs after playing an up-tempo system under Kevin Keatts at UNC-Wilmington. Keatts is now head coach at N.C. State. – 2:32 PM
Spurs recently signed two-way forward Devontae Cacok believes he’s a good fit for the Spurs after playing an up-tempo system under Kevin Keatts at UNC-Wilmington. Keatts is now head coach at N.C. State. – 2:32 PM