[137] In Game Two of the series, starting point guard Tony Parker suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon, forcing him to miss the remainder of the playoffs. September 8 . 92.8 (13th of 29) The financial difficulties were largely caused by the ownership group's refusal to invest much money on the team. In Game 7, Duncan had 25 points as the Spurs pulled away late to win their third NBA Title in seven years with an 8174 win. 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. With a tied score of 111111 with 0.8 seconds remaining, Duncan made a 12-foot jumpshot to defeat the Grizzlies. Nov 26 @ WAS, SAS (12-3) beat WAS, 118-92, 16. In January the Spurs began to gel and seemed prepped to make a run, when they embarked on their annual Rodeo Road Trip, a nine-game road trip from January 25 to February 16. This gave the Spurs a deeper bench for their playoff run. Nov 16 @ CLE, SAS (6-4) beat CLE, 90-77, 15. Comments. All rights reserved. 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Southwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (62-20) Executive: R.C. [141][142] The logo incorporated 'Fiesta colors' of pink, orange and turquoise, used from 1989 to 2002 (though the uniforms remained the same), and alignment from straight to arched beginning with the 200203 NBA season. [44] Both Robinson and Duncan were skilled offensive players,[45] and the Twin Towers also anchored the Spurs' formidable defense. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. 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. Opp PTS/G: Coming off their third NBA Championship in seven years, there was a sense that the Spurs were the class of the NBA, and once again would be the team to beat in the NBA for the Championship. [99], In June 2018, following months of reports of growing tension between Leonard's camp and the Spurs stemming from a disagreement over his injury rehabilitation process, reports indicated that Leonard had requested a trade. Two days before the 2009 NBA draft, general manager R. C. Buford acted to address the team's age and health concerns[64] by acquiring 29-year-old swingman Richard Jefferson from the Milwaukee Bucks. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-3) versus Dallas Mavericks Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. May 20-21, 2023. The team's primary colors were changed from the red, white, and blue of the Chaparrals to the now-familiar black, silver and white motif of the Spurs, with the branding taking effect for the 197374 season. [148] However, the Spurs retired their camouflage-style "City" uniforms prior to the 202021 season in favor of a design influenced by the team's 19892002 "Fiesta" era. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Minnesota Timberwolves In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. Mar 11 @ MIL, SAS (44-18) beat MIL, 105-102, 63. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [11] As of the 201920 season, the Spurs had the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises. Jan 7 @ MEM, SAS (27-8) beat MEM, 110-108, 38. [87] During the 2017 season, the San Antonio Spurs joined into a partnership with Methodist Healthcare System and Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio (SMASA). In the NBA Finals, the Spurs would face the defending champion Detroit Pistons. [94] Leonard was subsequently cleared to play by the Spurs medical staff, but he solicited a second opinion from his own doctors. The San Antonio Spurs are the crown jewel when we discuss franchises in the NBA. The Spurs finished with the NBA's best record at 6220, cracking the 60-win mark for the first time in franchise history. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers [149] The Spurs reprised the "Fiesta" theme for the 202122 season, but mixed in a few elements from previous uniforms. 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This set up a second-round series with the Phoenix Suns as the key series in the entire NBA playoffs, as this series featured the teams with the two best records remaining in the NBA. Feb 10 @ DET, SAS (37-15) lost to DET, 100-109, 53. The match-up was the first between the two teams in the playoffs since the 1995 Western Conference Finals. Feb 18 @ LAC, SAS (39-15) beat LAC, 113-103, 55. What proved to be the most important off-season acquisition would be the signing of veteran Robert Horry.[58]. 6' 9" 230 lbs. He returned in December, but played only six games before a broken foot sidelined him for the rest of the season. Dec 10 @ HOU, SAS (18-4) beat HOU, 134-126, 23. Pace: 90.0 (20th of 29), Off Rtg: 105.6 (7th of 29) Southwest Division, PTS/G: Dec 7, SAS (15-4) lost to IND, 100-111, 20. It was the first time the Spurs swept the Finals, the first Championship in. Few observers could have predicted how far the Spurs would fall during the 199697 season, especially with the signing of Dominique Wilkins. Forward Chuck Person would miss the entire season with a back injury. Jan 14, SAS (24-14) beat PHO, 108-100, 41. Apr 26 @ LAC, SAS (32-12) beat LAC, 94-88, 45. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team stats for the 2022-23 season. Early on in the third period, Gervin scored his 58 points on the way to 63 capturing the scoring title. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: rosters | In the 1997 draft, the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan who was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. Mar 21 @ SAC, SAS (52-16) beat SAC, 99-79, 69. [57] For the 200506 season, the Spurs acquired the two-time All-Star Michael Finley and one-time All Star Nick Van Exel. Mar 24 @ HOU, SAS (53-17) lost to HOU, 95-96, 72. [13] From 19992000 to 201617, the Spurs won 50 games each season,[14] setting a record of 18 consecutive 50-win seasons. Feb 5 @ GSW, SAS (32-16) beat GSW, 103-99, 49. While Gervin was lighting up the scoreboard the Spurs were winning the Central Division with a 5230 record. Leonard missed the first 27 games of the 201718 season with a right quadriceps injury. In 201011, the Spurs finished 6121 to be the first seed, but an injury to Ginbili in the final regular season game took a toll on the team, and they were upset by the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. The shorts featured turquoise diamonds in homage to the George Gervin-era uniforms, and the logo on the left leg honored the Dallas Chaparrals. On July 10, 2009, the Spurs signed Detroit Pistons power forward Antonio McDyess to a three-year deal worth approximately $15million in guaranteed money.[68]. The Spurs would have to wait another 20 years to make it to their first NBA Finals. During the 197778 season, Gervin battled David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets all year long for the NBA scoring title. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Alamodome Gregg Popovich 55-27 Executive. The Spurs went on to erase their seven-game deficit and finished the season in a tie with the Dallas Mavericks for the best record in the NBA (6022). Even though playoff success would elude the team before the merger, the Spurs had suddenly found themselves among the best teams in the ABA. Mar 19 @ LAL, SAS (51-16) beat LAL, 125-109, 68. Feb 12 @ PHI, SAS (3-3) beat PHI, 98-94, 7. [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. [53] The next game, the Spurs were on the road to face the winless Memphis Grizzlies. Dec 30 @ DAL, SAS (24-8) beat DAL, 111-86, 34. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. San Antonio was up five points with 28 seconds to go in regulation. Data Provided By Dec 17 @ OKC, SAS (19-7) lost to OKC, 93-107, 27. Pace: 88.6 (19th of 29), Off Rtg: 104.0 (11th of 29) Robinson had one of the most successful rookie seasons for a center in NBA history, finishing the season as the unanimous Rookie of the Year while averaging 24.3 points and 12.0 rebounds. Mar 26, SAS (55-16) beat DEN, 108-103, 72. Feb 1 @ MIA, SAS (31-16) beat MIA, 67-65, 48. The long-term viability of the Spurs franchise in San Antonio was, however, achieved during the 19992000 season, as Bexar County voters approved increases in car rental and hotel taxes which would allow for the construction of a new arena next to the Freeman Coliseum. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. In the playoffs, the Chaparrals quickly fell to the New Orleans Buccaneers. Or write about sports? The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. [78] On November 2, the Spurs defeated the home team, the Boston Celtics, thanks to a double-double performance of LaMarcus Aldridge who recorded 24 points and 14 rebounds. Feb 11 @ POR, SAS (34-16) beat POR, 116-111, 51. Jan 17, SAS (31-9) lost to POR, 100-109, 42. John Y. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Those who said the second-round series against the Suns was the true NBA Finals would be proven right, as the Spurs easily dispatched the Utah Jazz in five games to reach the NBA Finals. [438] 52 international players have played for the Spurs. 55.5, Arena: Not surprisingly, the Spurs would come flying out of the gate, winning 16 of their first 19 games. All rights reserved. They beat the Warriors four games to two. 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