[51] The following game, the Spurs bowed down to the home team, the Golden State Warriors, 10698. Dec 31 @ WAS, SAS (19-13) lost to WAS, 103-105, 34. 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. In their last matchup of the season, San Antonio escaped with a 9594 victory over Dallas when a Vince Carter attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. After the lockout that delayed the 20112012 season, the Spurs signed T.J. Ford, who would eventually retire in the middle of the season after playing only 14 games due to a stinger. Black, silver and white side stripes are also featured on the uniform. [29] A group of 35 San Antonio businessmenled by Angelo Drossos, John Schaefer, and Red McCombsworked out a "lend-lease" deal with the Dallas ownership group. Early on in the third period, Gervin scored his 58 points on the way to 63 capturing the scoring title. This is the Cleveland Cavaliers' first . Dec 30 @ NYK, SAS (19-12) lost to NYK, 95-96, 32. 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. [444] In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. The Spurs set several NBA attendance records while playing at the Alamodome including the largest crowd ever for an NBA Finals game in 1999,[21] and the Spurs continue to sell out the smaller AT&T Center (formerly SBC Center) on a regular basis. Jan 22, SAS (26-15) lost to MEM, 93-98, 42. 53 picks, respectively. However, the Spurs would turn it around, as they ended December on a 13-game winning streak and quickly climbed back to the top of the NBA standings. Jan 13 @ NOP, SAS (30-8) beat NOP, 101-95, 40. They were allowed to move the team to San Antonio immediately, but would return the team to Dallas if no purchase occurred by 1975. 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). The Spurs have always worn black on the road and white at home, except during the 197376 ABA seasons and their first NBA season when the home uniform was always silver. On April 16, the Spurs signed two-time scoring champion, and seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady to help in the playoffs after waiving Stephen Jackson. They also jumped all the way to first place in the Midwest Division, their first division title in seven years. In each of their three previous trips to the NBA Finals (1999, 2003, 2005), the San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA title. Mar 2 @ HOU, SAS (41-17) beat HOU, 97-88, 59. Dec 7, SAS (15-4) lost to IND, 100-111, 20. [88] In the following off-season, the Spurs re-signed Aldridge,[89] Pau Gasol[90] and Patty Mills[91] and signed Rudy Gay, but lost Dewayne Dedmon and Jonathon Simmons to free agency. Thanks to a tiebreaker, the Spurs won their third straight Division title as Tim Duncan claimed his second straight NBA MVP.[57]. Join our linker program. Or write about sports? 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. The Spurs have had past success in finding foreign talent; some examples of this success include the selections of second-rounder Manu Ginbili (57th overall in 1999) and first-rounder Tony Parker (28th overall in 2001), who both went on to become All-Stars. On March 14, the Spurs playoff spirits got a lift when Sean Elliott, who received a kidney transplant from his brother prior to the season, returned and played in the last 19 games. Some of the most notable moments of their rivalry include Charles Barkley's game-winning jump shot in the 1993 playoffs in the final game at the HemisFair Arena,[citation needed] Stephon Marbury's buzzer-beating three-pointer in Game 1 of the first round of the 2003 playoffs,[134] Robert Horry's hip check on Steve Nash in Game 4 of the 2007 playoffs,[135] Tim Duncan's game-tying three-pointer in Game 1 of the 2008 first round,[citation needed] and Goran Dragi's 23-point outburst in the fourth quarter of Game 3 in the West semifinals of the 2010 playoffs. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Toward the end of the game, however, and despite a 24-point, 12 rebound effort, Duncan failed to convert on two attempts to tie the game: a missed layup and missed tip-in that allowed LeBron James to hit a jumper and increase the Heat's lead to 9288. [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. 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. The Tarkanian experiment proved a flop, as the coach was fired 20 games into the 199293 season with the Spurs record at 911. Mar 21, SAS (48-20) lost to MIN, 94-101, 73. As the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury and the Spurs finished in second place with a 5329 record. [438] 52 international players have played for the Spurs. Jan 23, SAS (34-11) beat NOH, 106-102, 46. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. Dec 12 @ UTA, SAS (18-5) lost to UTA, 96-99, 24. Elliott returned to the Spurs at the following year. Nov 2 @ POR, SAS (2-1) lost to POR, 105-115, 4. Web Top Moments. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/rosters, Knee: Expected to be out until at least Mar 10, Back: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Recalled from G League, Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Out Saturday, should play Sunday, Foot: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Spurs' Romeo Langford: Available Saturday, Sandro Mamukelashvili: Headed to San Antonio, Spurs' Doug McDermott: Won't play against Houston, Thumb: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Isaiah Roby: Parting ways with San Antonio, Spurs' Devin Vassell: Won't play Saturday, Knee: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5. [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). After the 198485 season, Gervin, who had been the Spurs' biggest star, was traded to the Chicago Bulls in what effectively signaled the end of the era that began when the Spurs first moved to San Antonio. Find out more. 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. In the first round of the playoffs, the eighth-seeded Dallas Mavericks surprised the Spurs by taking the series to seven games, but the Spurs prevailed in convincing fashion in the deciding Game 7. 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 28 @ HOU, SAS (33-12) lost to HOU, 90-97, 46. The two will work together to oversee the business and basketball divisions. The Spurs won five National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014) during one of the most dominant stretches in NBA history. Apr 10 @ PHO, SAS (24-11) lost to PHO, 84-110, 37. Apr 10 @ DAL, SAS (61-18) beat DAL, 109-100, 80. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Feb 14 @ LAL, SAS (35-16) beat LAL, 103-95, 52. The Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABANBA merger[8][9] and are the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship. The Spurs clinched the playoffs for a 16th consecutive season, as well as extended the NBA record with 50+ games for 14 consecutive seasons. In the second round of the 2013 playoffs, the Spurs faced Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. In the second round of the playoffs, the Spurs found themselves in another showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. 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. 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. September 8 . Once again, the Spurs would get challenged within their own division by the Dallas Mavericks as they held the two best records in the Western Conference all season, battling for first place. [55] Three days after, the Spurs were dealt by the visiting Trail Blazers their first home loss of the season. 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In 2011, a change to the Spurs' philosophy set the stage for the next successful run in the club's history. [46][47] The duo helped lead the team to NBA championships in 1999 and 2003.[44]. 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. [50] The Spurs finished the regular season with an NBA-best 3713 record (.740 win percentage), the only season during Duncan's tenure with the Spurs that the team did not win at least 50 games in a season, a feat that extended through the 201617 season. Players Coaches Pos. Their selection of Pittsburgh Panthers forward DeJuan Blair with the 37th pick was described as a "steal" by analysts;[65][66] the Spurs later drafted two guards they had been targeting with the No. [115] The Spurs' failure to make the postseason ended an NBA record-tying streak of 22 consecutive playoff appearances. [44] Both Robinson and Duncan were skilled offensive players,[45] and the Twin Towers also anchored the Spurs' formidable defense. The Spurs started the 200203 season with an 8781 road win over the defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. The San Antonio Spurs won 5 NBA titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. The next four seasons were a dark time in Spurs' history with the team having a combined record of 115213 from 198586 until 198889. [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. 2653-1852 589 W-L 2275-1486. [145], At times throughout the season, the Spurs wear a jersey that says "Los Spurs" on the front, in recognition of Latino fans both at home and across the US and Latin America. The lone bright spot during this period was the Spurs being awarded the top pick in the 1987 NBA draft through NBA draft lottery. 95.8 (12th of 29) The Lucas era started out successfully. Overview. The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs took on the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks for the title, with the Spurs holding home court advantage. Mar 31, SAS (55-18) lost to MIA, 86-88, 74. Dec 10 @ TOR, SAS (16-4) beat TOR, 116-103, 21. With the acquisition of guard Brent Barry from Seattle, the Spurs would get off to a quick start, posting a 123 record in November. Chris Bosh rebounded the ball and Ray Allen then hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with five seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime, during which the Spurs were defeated 103100. Have the San Antonio Spurs gone by any other names? Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. 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. Since becoming the San Antonio Spurs in 1973, the team colors have been black, silver and white. The Spurs' black "Icon", silver "Statement" and white "Association" uniform remained identical to the previous set save for the manufacturer's logo and switch from Eurostile to custom block lettering on the team name. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: team_page_roster | The Spurs struggled the rest of the season, finishing just 5923. Playing a shortened 50-game season, the Spurs won their first two games of the season, against the Kings and the Timberwolves respectively. No. Although Robinson was drafted in 1987, the Spurs would have to wait until the 198990 season for Robinson to be a Spur because of his prior two-year commitment to serve in the United States Navy. The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team which competes in the National Basketball Association 's Western Conference Southwest division. The losing seasons and dwindling attendance often caused the Spurs to be mentioned as a potential candidate for relocation to another city. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Data Provided By Feb 22 @ MIN, SAS (5-6) lost to MIN, 89-95, 13. 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. Apr 10 @ DEN, SAS (57-21) lost to DEN, 86-96, 79. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. Dec 13 @ POR, SAS (18-6) lost to POR, 90-98, 26. 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The Spurs returned with their core roster largely intact, adding free agents Marco Belinelli and Jeff Ayres (formerly Jeff Pendergraph) while losing Gary Neal to the Milwaukee Bucks. The typical pattern is to allow the player to develop in leagues outside the United States. Join our linker program. The Spurs blew out Miami in all of their wins, each of them by 15 or more points. 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). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Mar 2 @ HOU, SAS (7-8) beat HOU, 99-82, 16. Feb 11 @ POR, SAS (34-16) beat POR, 116-111, 51. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Do you have a sports website? [56] The Spurs would not get off to a flying start as they had just a 1913 record heading into January. The Spurs won the series 4-1 and the franchise's first NBA Championship in Game 5 at the Knicks' home arena, Madison Square Garden. We present them here for purely educational purposes. However, they would fall one game short of a division title and the best record in the West, posting a record of 5725. That night Gervin knew that he needed 58 points against the Jazz in New Orleans. Or write about sports? The Spurs would go on to win the 2014 NBA championship in five games (41). [143] A variation of this uniform, featuring military camouflage patterns instead of the usual silver, was used for two games in the 201314 season; a sleeved version was used the next season. 755,700 (10th of 30), NBA 2013 Playoffs: Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Feb 11 @ CHI, SAS (41-12) beat CHI, 103-89, 54. The San Antonio Spurs started out as the. [101] On July 6, 2018, Tony Parker signed with the Charlotte Hornets after having played his entire 17-year career with the Spurs. On their first game of the season, the Spurs were defeated by the home team, Oklahoma City Thunder, despite a 32 point-performance from Kawhi Leonard [77] Two days after, Duncan and Leonard led the Spurs towards a 10275 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. During the 2012 off-season, the Spurs re-signed swingman Danny Green, who was a welcome surprise for them from the previous season, and Tim Duncan, both for three years. The Spurs would have to wait another 20 years to make it to their first NBA Finals. Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . Dec 14 @ UTA, SAS (19-4) beat UTA, 100-84, 24. Manu Ginbili Blocks Harden to Give Spurs OT Victory and Series Lead. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks [11] As of the 201920 season, the Spurs had the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises. Lucas was replaced by former Pacers coach Bob Hill for the 199495 season. [75] Hammon became the first full-time female coach in any of the four major U.S. professional leagues.[76].