Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. Feb 10 @ DET, SAS (37-15) lost to DET, 100-109, 53. [116][117] The Spurs finished the COVID-shortened[118] season with a record of 3239. The team remained intact, and the Spurs would win 13 games in a row during February and March, and were an NBA-best 256 in the final 31 games, as the Spurs were able to claim the 3-seed in the West. citizens. Apr 29 @ VAN, SAS (33-13) beat VAN, 99-72, 49. Jan 7 @ MEM, SAS (27-8) beat MEM, 110-108, 38. These three international players, Duncan, Ginbili and Parker, played together from 2002 until Duncan's retirement in 2016, became All-Stars and led the Spurs to four NBA titles. Jan 24 @ ATL, SAS (33-10) beat ATL, 105-79, 44. [54] The following game, the Spurs were down by three points at halftime against the visiting Warriors, but then scored 31 points in the third quarter to put the game away, clinching their fourth win of the season. After only one year, they exercised their option to tear up the lease agreement, buy the franchise outright and keep the team in San Antonio for good. Although Duncan is a United States citizen,[443] the NBA considers him an international player. Do you have a blog? Jan 27 @ MIN, SAS (28-16) lost to MIN, 95-106, 45. The Spurs have had the most players from Latin America and are one of only three NBA teams who have had at least five players on their rosters who originate from Latin America and Spain (if one includes Puerto Rico as part of Latin America, although it is a U.S. territory), the others being the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Spurs clinched the playoffs for a 16th consecutive season, as well as extended the NBA record with 50+ games for 14 consecutive seasons. [154] The Coyote was a 2007 inductee into the Mascot Hall of Fame and has been featured in local and national media.[155]. The lone bright spot was Wilkins, leading the team in scoring with an average of 18.2 points per game. Feb 19 @ POR, SAS (40-15) beat POR, 111-109, 56. To mark this occasion, the Spurs revamped their "Fiesta Colors" logo and reverted to the familiar silver and black motif (though, during the time of the Fiesta logo, the uniform remained silver and black). Do you have a blog? He returned in December, but played only six games before a broken foot sidelined him for the rest of the season. Dec 30 @ NYK, SAS (19-12) lost to NYK, 95-96, 32. The San Antonio Spurs became the first defending champions since the 201112 Dallas Mavericks to be eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. [94] Leonard was subsequently cleared to play by the Spurs medical staff, but he solicited a second opinion from his own doctors. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Join our linker program. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Oct. 9, 2021 Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 2:46 p.m. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. They also set a franchise record for most wins in a season with 67 and an NBA record for most home wins in a season with 40 (tying the 198586 Boston Celtics 401 home record). Dec 16 @ LAC, SAS (14-10) lost to LAC, 79-91, 25. The Spurs wear black sneakers and socks on the road, and white sneakers and socks at home (except for select games with the silver alternates), a practice that began in the 200203 season. Jan 29, SAS (33-13) lost to CHI, 86-96, 48. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks In the week following the trade deadline, the Spurs also signed forward Boris Diaw after his contract was bought out by the Charlotte Bobcats, and former Portland Trail Blazers guard Patrick Mills who played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the CBA during the lockout. Jan 22, SAS (26-15) lost to MEM, 93-98, 42. In the postseason, The Spurs went through the West relatively easily, culminating with a 5-game victory in the Conference Finals over the Phoenix Suns. [151] Also during the season, the Spurs wore a turquiose "City" uniform with elements based on the uniforms worn in the 1996 NBA All-Star Game. [132], The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks features two teams with Dallas roots. Feb 19 @ LAL, SAS (4-5) lost to LAL, 94-106, 11. In the playoffs, the Spurs fell to the Pacers in six games.[33]. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 96.6 (11th of 30), SRS: 6.67 (3rd of 30) Duncan was named the NBA Finals MVP. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Feb 20 @ DAL, SAS (37-17) lost to DAL, 87-95, 58. [122] Following the 20202021 season, DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal for Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu, a protected first-round draft pick, and the Bulls 2022 and 2025 second-round picks. Croft, who was the first Canadian player to earn a scholarship to a major U.S. basketball college,[442] played one season for the Texas Chaparrals in the ABA. These events are called "Noches Latinas", first launched during the 200607 NBA season, part of a Hispanic marketing campaign known as "ne-b-a". San Antonio embraced the Spurs with open arms; the Spurs drew 6,303 fans per game, surpassing the Chaparrals' entire total attendance in only 18 games. Oct 30 @ GSW, SAS (1-1) lost to GSW, 98-106, 4. [34] In 2014, 38 years after the completion of the merger, the Spirits' owners reached an agreement with the NBA to end the perpetual payments and take a lump sum of $500million instead.[35]. 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[31] In their first game at HemisFair Arena, the Spurs lost to the San Diego Conquistadors despite attracting a crowd of 6,000 fans. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 84.7 (3rd of 29), SRS: 7.12 (1st of 29) The first two games in San Antonio were both Spurs' victories as Ginbili led the way with 26 and 27 points respectively. 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. 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Elliott also missed more than half the season due to injury. 54.5, Arena: In the second, Gervin set a single period record with 33 points. The Spurs went up 32 heading into Game 6 at San Antonio. Dec 19 @ SAC, SAS (16-10) beat SAC, 83-81, 29. In the second round, Tim Duncan surpassed Karl Malone for fifth place in NBA playoffs all-time points scored while the Spurs cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers in five games. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. His coaching propelled the team to a 3922 finish over the rest of the regular season, and the team reached the Western Conference semi-finals. [124], At the conclusion of the 20202021 season, the NBA held a play-in tournament. Wilkins would play his lone season in 199697 for San Antonio, knowing his minutes and playing time would greatly diminish next season. Dec 19 @ GSW, SAS (21-5) beat GSW, 104-102, 27. 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. While both Duncan and Robinson played low-post roles, the two seamlessly meshed on the court. Led by Robinson, 1989 draftee Sean Elliott from Arizona, and trade acquisition Terry Cummings from the Milwaukee Bucks, the Spurs achieved the biggest one-season turnaround in NBA history, finishing with a record of 5626vaulting from the worst record in franchise history to the best in franchise history. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise-record 19 straight wins in February and March. The Spurs would go on to capture five division titles in their first seven years in the NBA and became a perennial playoff participant. [84], In the 201617 season, despite the retirement of longtime captain Tim Duncan, the Spursled by Kawhi Leonardremained a title contender and finished with a record of 6121. Find out the latest on your favorite NBA players on CBSSports.com. Gay, and Mills (the last remaining member of the 2014 championship roster), who left the team after . All rights reserved. The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. Jan 8 @ SEA, SAS (22-13) beat SEA, 106-95, 36. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. 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. 51 and No. Despite the injury issues, the Spurs were able to send Game Five to overtime. The Chaps' second season was a bit of a disappointment, as the team finished in fourth place with a mediocre 4137 record. Mar 20 @ DAL, SAS (48-19) beat DAL, 112-110, 68. The season was delayed for over three months until resolution on a new labor agreement was reached in January 1999. [57] The Spurs met the Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs, but it would be Dallas coming out on top 43, including a 119111 overtime victory in Game 7. Jan 11 @ MEM, SAS (28-11) lost to MEM, 98-101, 43. Sometimes, a player's overseas contract may have an expensive buyout clause that would discourage the Spurs from seeking to bring him in. Join our linker program. [85] After defeating the Grizzlies and the Rockets in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Spurswho suffered injuries to Leonard, Parker, and David Leewere swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Apr 2 @ MEM, SAS (55-20) beat MEM, 105-87, 76. Apr 16, SAS (62-20) lost to LAL, 100-113, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. Nov 16 @ CLE, SAS (6-4) beat CLE, 90-77, 15. As the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury and the Spurs finished in second place with a 5329 record. Gregg Popovich 55-27 Executive. 9, the club's highest pick since it drafted Hall of Famer Tim. The Spurs, playing with nine new players, struggled early as they missed the presence of Robinson while the new players struggled to fit in, as they held a 910 record on December 3. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. 6' 9" 215 lbs----Charles Bassey 28. Apr 13 @ DAL, SAS (25-12) lost to DAL, 86-92, 41. These three international players, Duncan, Ginbili and Parker, played together from 2002 until Duncan's retirement in 2016, became All-Stars and led the Spurs to four NBA titles. [42][43] The Twin Towers played together for the Spurs from 1997 to 2003. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Spurs Team Trophy. [120] The season began only 72 days after the 2020 NBA Finals ended, making the 2020 offseason the shortest offseason in league history. Despite a respectable 1710 start during the 197475 season, Coach Tom Nissalke was fired as the team's ownership become tired of the Spurs' slow playing style. [51] The following game, the Spurs bowed down to the home team, the Golden State Warriors, 10698. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [12] As of May 2017, the Spurs had the best winning percentage of any franchise in the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada over the previous three decades. Drossos and his group would lease the team for three years with an option to purchase. Apr 26 @ LAC, SAS (32-12) beat LAC, 94-88, 45. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. The fourth-year forward averaged 4.1 points in 42 appearnces this season. Feb 21 @ PHO, SAS (40-16) lost to PHO, 85-106, 57. At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. Apr 10 @ DEN, SAS (57-21) lost to DEN, 86-96, 79. [79] On November 4, the Spurs defeated the home team, the New York Knicks, 9484, to win their third game of the season, and more importantly, Tim Duncan clinched his 954th career win passing John Stockton (953 wins) for most wins by a player for a single franchise. Apr 20 @ UTA, SAS (29-12) beat UTA, 83-69, 44. Popovich won his second Coach of the Year.[70]. Drossos, Schaefer and McCombs knew a runaway hit when they saw it. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. San Antonio also reached 50 wins for a 14th consecutive season, the longest streak in NBA history. Without Robinson and Elliott, the Spurs were a rudderless team. Since the 198990 NBA season the Spurs uniform has remained practically the same, with the road uniform now using the team nickname from their logo; a minor change included the addition of another black (road) and white (home) trim to the already silver-trimmed block numbers in the 200203 season. [82] During the playoffs they swept the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games in the second round. Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. 12 to Aldridge", "Spurs reach buyout agreement with LaMarcus Aldridge", "Bill Russell's No. Buford PTS/G: 95.8 (12th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 90.4 (3rd of 29) SRS: 5.65 (3rd of 29) Pace: 90.0 (20th of 29) 53 picks, respectively. The Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets joined the NBA for the 197677 season. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers The Spurs finished their inaugural season under that banner with a 4539 record, good for third place in the Western Division. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team stats for the 2022-23 season. 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. Apr 14 @ HOU, SAS (62-19) lost to HOU, 98-104, 82. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. 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. Find out more. RADIO: Spurs Radio WOAI 1200 AM. Mar 9 @ BOS, SAS (43-18) beat BOS, 94-78, 62. Leonard missed the first 27 games of the 201718 season with a right quadriceps injury. Jeff McDonald , Staff writer. This made it the first time since the 1998 NBA Finals that the same two teams faced off in the Finals in consecutive years. San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks plays during . [62] The series moved back to San Antonio for game six, but the Spurs were unable to close out the series, setting up a deciding Game 7. The 201415 season was an up-and-down season, but finishing strong with a 5527 regular-season record and sixth seed in the West, they qualified for the playoffs. Oct 29 @ LAL, SAS (1-0) beat LAL, 87-82, 2. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? When the NBA moved to the Adidas Revolution 30 technology for the 201011 season, the Spurs changed to V-neck jerseys and eliminated striping on the shorts' beltline. Dec 8, SAS (12-9) lost to SAC, 80-104, 24. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Attendance: [129][130], From 1999 to 2004, the rivalry between the Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers was considered the NBA's best. Feb 26 @ SEA, SAS (6-7) lost to SEA, 82-92, 14. Mar 11 @ MIL, SAS (44-18) beat MIL, 105-102, 63. 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