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May-July, 2012-After being eliminated by The Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals in May, 2012, The Spurs opted to bring back all of the teams pending free agents. Tim Duncan (3 year deal), Patty Mills (2 Years) Danny Green (3 Years), Boris Diaw (2 Years). The Spurs also signed former 2nd round draft pick Nando De Colo (A 6-5, combo guard).
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October, 2012- After a quiet off season, the Spurs had one remaining roster spot and invited several NBA player to training camp to workout (Tracy McGrady, Kryrylo Fesenko, Eddy Curry, Josh Powell & Derrick Brown). After Greg Popovich hinted that the final spot was between Brown & Curry both we waived before the end of preseason. The Spurs opted to keep the 15th and final roster spot open.
November,2012-The Spurs opened the season in by nearly losing to the rebuilding New Orleans Hornets. Sophmore Kawhi Leonard scored 11 straight points to cut a down a double-digit road deficit with Duncan and later Parker helping sealing the victory. The following night the Spurs played their home opener against the Western Conference Champions, Oklahoma City Thunder. After trailing 3 points with 38 seconds remaining, Boris Diaw saved an errant pass to Parker who hit a three to tie with 28 seconds remaining. Leonard forces a turnover on Durant and Parker hits the game winner over Serge Ibaka to give the Spurs a 86-84 victory.
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Kawhi Leonard became the 1st spurs to miss significant time this season. Following The Spurs loss to the Knicks It was announced that Leonard would miss 7-10 days, with Knee Tendonitis. Leonard wound up missing 17 games consecutively.
The Spurs won a thrilling game against a new look Lakers team in L.A . Danny Green hit the game winning 3 pointer.
Backup SF, Stephen Jackson, started 2 game in Leonard's absence. He broke his pinkie in a home loss to the Clippers. He would miss the next 14 games.
The Spurs added former Spur 1st round pick, James Anderson. In An effort to offset injuries to both of their Small Forwards. He was later waived
Danny Green and Gary Neal were both tasked with playing extended minutes as well. Green played a career high 41 minutes in a 2OT win at Toronto. Neal Started in place at Shooting Guard while Green shifted to Small Forward.
Other notable games
Spurs & Raptors-The Spurs won a 20T 111-106 on the road. The game holds the distinction for being the closet played game in NBA history.
Spurs @ Boston-Parker began to turn around a slow start to the season by scoring 26 points, Splitter started for the 2nd time in 4 games and was later named starting Center after Diaw & Blair had previously held the starting spot. The Spurs won 110-100 in Boston.
Spurs @ Miami-Coming off a grueling 6 road game in 10 day span. Coach Popovich opted to rest Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, & Danny Green (along with injured Small forwards Kawhi Leonard & Stephen Jackson). The Spurs lost a close game 100-105. The Spurs were fined $250,000 by the NBA.
Record-12-4 (.750) in November. 13-4 overall
December 2013
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In December, the Spurs opened the month by winning 5 straight including a memorable game at Houston. Neal scored 29 points, Parker posted a 1st: 27 pts, 12 rebs., & 12 asts., for his 1st Triple Double in his 11 year career. The Spurs won 134-126 in OT.
Parker began to return to his MVP form from the previous season. He appeared in all 16 games averaging 55% FG, 7.4 asts & 21.1 ppg.
The Spurs lost back games against the Jazz & Trailblazers in back to back road games.
Stephen Jackson returned in a road loss to the Thunder.
Duncan had one of his greatest games in several seasons posting 31 pts, 18 rebs., and 5 blocks in a loss to the Nuggets in Denver
The Spurs finished the month by winning 5 straight games
Record-11-4 (.733), 25-8 overall
January ,2013
The Spurs had strong start to 2013, winning 12 of 15 games including 9 straight to finish off the month. Parker bested his previous month by posting a 21.9 ppg, 7.9 apg, & 56% FG in 15 games.
The Spurs lost 3 games.
@ Knicks-The Spurs lost to the Knicks for the second time in a month. Jackson injured his ankle, tripping over a waitress and missed the following game.
@Hornets-After nearly beat the spurs on opening night the Hornets won the 2nd meeting in New Orleans by 13. Eric Gordon returned to score 24 points.
@ Memphis-Parker hit an improbable 3 to force OT after sprinting up the force an hitting a transition 3 as time expired. Memphis won in OT.
The Spurs railed to beat the 76ers in Philadelphia after blowing a 15 point lead. The Spurs held the 76ers scoreless for 17 straight possessions and clawed back from a 9 point deficit with 5 minutes remaining to win 95-90.
Duncan wound up missing 4 games before being injured against the Wizards. He missed four more games before returning at Cleveland.
Splitter notably scored 25 points on 10-11 FG against the Hornets in San Antonio to continue the Spurs winning streak.
Record-12-3 (.750). 37-11 Overall
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February, 2013
The Spurs started their annual road trip by beating a shorthanded Minnesota team. Duncan & Ginobili sat out. Danny Green hit a career high 8 3 pointers including 4 in the 4th quarter.
The Spurs 11 game winning streak was snapped by Detroit.
Parker lead the short handed Spurs to an 15 point win against a playoff bound Nets team. Parker scored 29 points, 11 assists and had 0 turnovers.
The following night, With no big 3 and Jackson. Leonard scored a career high 26 points to beat an elite defensive team in Chicago.
The 3 Big returned in the final game before all star break. Kawhi Leonard hit the game wining 3 pointer to escape Cleveland with a win.
Parker and Duncan both played in the 2013 All star game. Coach Popovich was selected to coach the western conference.
The Spurs avenged two earlier losses to the Clippers by beating the by 26 points in L.A. Parker had 31 points , 7 assists and 0 turnovers.
The Spurs finished the trip by beating the Suns and holding 7-2 mark.
Record-8-3 (.727) 45-14 Overall
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March, 2013
Parker sprained his ankle in blowout win against the Kings on March 1st. Ginobili had 15 assists (a career high)
The Spurs had their biggest win of the season beating Detroit 114-75 (39 point deficit)
The Spurs lost by 30 at home to Portland. Marking the worst home loss since Duncan was drafted.
The Spurs bounced back by beating rivals, The Thunder, at Home. Splitter finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds and Leonard added 17 points.
After losing to the Wolves the Spurs won 6 of 7 with their only loss on the road to the Rockets. Losing 96-95 with Harden hitting the game winner.
The Spurs managed to beat the Nuggets and the Clippers by a combined 3 points. Duncan hit the game winner against the Clippers.
Parker returned after 5 games with the Spurs going 3-2 without him.
The Spurs lost to Miami ,at home, With James & Wade sitting. Bosh hit the game winning 3 pointer.
The Spurs also clinched their 14 straight 50 win season, a record.
The Spurs also filled out their final roster spot by adding Center, Aron Baynes.
March-10-4 (.714) 55-18
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April,2013
The Spurs suffered injuries to key players
Manu Ginobili-Out since March 29th, returned April 17th from a hamstring injury
Boris Dian-Had back surgery and is expected to miss up to a month.
The Spurs finished out the season 3-6. Including losses to 4 playoff bound teams.
With a week remaining the Spurs waived veteran Stephen Jackson, the teams backup SF/PF. His departure reported because of a disagreement over minutes for the upcoming post season. The Spurs signed Veteran and former 7 time All Star, Tracy McGrady. Who will not play until the post season.
Record-3-6 (.333) 58-24 Overall. 2nd in the West, 3rd in NBA.
The Spurs will play the Lakers in the 1st round.
Spurs Regular Season MVP's
Tony Parker-20.4 ppg, 52.4%, 7.6 apg, 23.1 P.E.R,
Lead the spurs in minutes, scoring and assists. Had many of the spurs best individual performances.
Tim Duncan-17.8 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.6 BPG 24.5 P.E.R- Dominant once again, Duncan scoring jumped more 2.5 ppg and began blocking shots at a career best rate. He is the most well rounded player the spurs have.
Most Improved
Kawhi Leonard-After missing a injury set back the start of his sophomore season Leonard showed drastic improvement. Averaging at least 14 points and 5 rebounds every month since January. He averaged only 9.5, 8.5 and 9.1 points per game in November, December & January.
Since the All Star break he is posting 49% FG, 14.5 ppg and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Overall he averaged 12ppg, 6 rbg, 1.7 Spg with a P.E.R of 16.6. His scoring is up from 4.1 ppg since his rookie season.
Defensive Player Of Year
Tim Duncan-Duncan anchored the Spurs and helped our defense climb into the top 5 defenses in the NBA. His 2.6 blocks per game is more a block per game more than last season. While averaging only 1.7 fouls per game. Duncan ranks 3rd in defensive rebound percentage and #1 Defensive Rating for the NBA.
Most Disappointing
Gary Neal-After producing his 1st two seasons on the offensive end Neal struggled throughout the season. His scoring is down and is shooting just 41% FG & 35%3pt after shooting 43.6% and 42% 3pt last season.
His defense has seemly worsened and lost the backup point guard job after uneven play to rookie Nando De Colo.
In Wins 21.8 mpg, 44.1% FG, 38.3% 3pt 9.5 ppg
In Losses-21.9 mpg, 34.1% FG, 28.2% 3pt, 8.5 ppg
Spurs Season Grade-A
The Spurs had trouble closing games and it cost them a legit shot at the best record in the NBA and winning the west for the 3rd straight season. But the team managed to improve internally and change its rotation without having to change roster parts, which would have been difficult with Luxury tax penalties.
Injuries to Parker, Duncan, Ginobili, Leonard, Neal, & Jackson all could have been more costly had this roster not had so much depth.
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October, 2012- After a quiet off season, the Spurs had one remaining roster spot and invited several NBA player to training camp to workout (Tracy McGrady, Kryrylo Fesenko, Eddy Curry, Josh Powell & Derrick Brown). After Greg Popovich hinted that the final spot was between Brown & Curry both we waived before the end of preseason. The Spurs opted to keep the 15th and final roster spot open.
November,2012-The Spurs opened the season in by nearly losing to the rebuilding New Orleans Hornets. Sophmore Kawhi Leonard scored 11 straight points to cut a down a double-digit road deficit with Duncan and later Parker helping sealing the victory. The following night the Spurs played their home opener against the Western Conference Champions, Oklahoma City Thunder. After trailing 3 points with 38 seconds remaining, Boris Diaw saved an errant pass to Parker who hit a three to tie with 28 seconds remaining. Leonard forces a turnover on Durant and Parker hits the game winner over Serge Ibaka to give the Spurs a 86-84 victory.
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Kawhi Leonard became the 1st spurs to miss significant time this season. Following The Spurs loss to the Knicks It was announced that Leonard would miss 7-10 days, with Knee Tendonitis. Leonard wound up missing 17 games consecutively.
The Spurs won a thrilling game against a new look Lakers team in L.A . Danny Green hit the game winning 3 pointer.
Backup SF, Stephen Jackson, started 2 game in Leonard's absence. He broke his pinkie in a home loss to the Clippers. He would miss the next 14 games.
The Spurs added former Spur 1st round pick, James Anderson. In An effort to offset injuries to both of their Small Forwards. He was later waived
Danny Green and Gary Neal were both tasked with playing extended minutes as well. Green played a career high 41 minutes in a 2OT win at Toronto. Neal Started in place at Shooting Guard while Green shifted to Small Forward.
Other notable games
Spurs & Raptors-The Spurs won a 20T 111-106 on the road. The game holds the distinction for being the closet played game in NBA history.
Spurs @ Boston-Parker began to turn around a slow start to the season by scoring 26 points, Splitter started for the 2nd time in 4 games and was later named starting Center after Diaw & Blair had previously held the starting spot. The Spurs won 110-100 in Boston.
Spurs @ Miami-Coming off a grueling 6 road game in 10 day span. Coach Popovich opted to rest Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, & Danny Green (along with injured Small forwards Kawhi Leonard & Stephen Jackson). The Spurs lost a close game 100-105. The Spurs were fined $250,000 by the NBA.
Record-12-4 (.750) in November. 13-4 overall
December 2013
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In December, the Spurs opened the month by winning 5 straight including a memorable game at Houston. Neal scored 29 points, Parker posted a 1st: 27 pts, 12 rebs., & 12 asts., for his 1st Triple Double in his 11 year career. The Spurs won 134-126 in OT.
Parker began to return to his MVP form from the previous season. He appeared in all 16 games averaging 55% FG, 7.4 asts & 21.1 ppg.
The Spurs lost back games against the Jazz & Trailblazers in back to back road games.
Stephen Jackson returned in a road loss to the Thunder.
Duncan had one of his greatest games in several seasons posting 31 pts, 18 rebs., and 5 blocks in a loss to the Nuggets in Denver
The Spurs finished the month by winning 5 straight games
Record-11-4 (.733), 25-8 overall
January ,2013
The Spurs had strong start to 2013, winning 12 of 15 games including 9 straight to finish off the month. Parker bested his previous month by posting a 21.9 ppg, 7.9 apg, & 56% FG in 15 games.
The Spurs lost 3 games.
@ Knicks-The Spurs lost to the Knicks for the second time in a month. Jackson injured his ankle, tripping over a waitress and missed the following game.
@Hornets-After nearly beat the spurs on opening night the Hornets won the 2nd meeting in New Orleans by 13. Eric Gordon returned to score 24 points.
@ Memphis-Parker hit an improbable 3 to force OT after sprinting up the force an hitting a transition 3 as time expired. Memphis won in OT.
The Spurs railed to beat the 76ers in Philadelphia after blowing a 15 point lead. The Spurs held the 76ers scoreless for 17 straight possessions and clawed back from a 9 point deficit with 5 minutes remaining to win 95-90.
Duncan wound up missing 4 games before being injured against the Wizards. He missed four more games before returning at Cleveland.
Splitter notably scored 25 points on 10-11 FG against the Hornets in San Antonio to continue the Spurs winning streak.
Record-12-3 (.750). 37-11 Overall
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February, 2013
The Spurs started their annual road trip by beating a shorthanded Minnesota team. Duncan & Ginobili sat out. Danny Green hit a career high 8 3 pointers including 4 in the 4th quarter.
The Spurs 11 game winning streak was snapped by Detroit.
Parker lead the short handed Spurs to an 15 point win against a playoff bound Nets team. Parker scored 29 points, 11 assists and had 0 turnovers.
The following night, With no big 3 and Jackson. Leonard scored a career high 26 points to beat an elite defensive team in Chicago.
The 3 Big returned in the final game before all star break. Kawhi Leonard hit the game wining 3 pointer to escape Cleveland with a win.
Parker and Duncan both played in the 2013 All star game. Coach Popovich was selected to coach the western conference.
The Spurs avenged two earlier losses to the Clippers by beating the by 26 points in L.A. Parker had 31 points , 7 assists and 0 turnovers.
The Spurs finished the trip by beating the Suns and holding 7-2 mark.
Record-8-3 (.727) 45-14 Overall
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March, 2013
Parker sprained his ankle in blowout win against the Kings on March 1st. Ginobili had 15 assists (a career high)
The Spurs had their biggest win of the season beating Detroit 114-75 (39 point deficit)
The Spurs lost by 30 at home to Portland. Marking the worst home loss since Duncan was drafted.
The Spurs bounced back by beating rivals, The Thunder, at Home. Splitter finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds and Leonard added 17 points.
After losing to the Wolves the Spurs won 6 of 7 with their only loss on the road to the Rockets. Losing 96-95 with Harden hitting the game winner.
The Spurs managed to beat the Nuggets and the Clippers by a combined 3 points. Duncan hit the game winner against the Clippers.
Parker returned after 5 games with the Spurs going 3-2 without him.
The Spurs lost to Miami ,at home, With James & Wade sitting. Bosh hit the game winning 3 pointer.
The Spurs also clinched their 14 straight 50 win season, a record.
The Spurs also filled out their final roster spot by adding Center, Aron Baynes.
March-10-4 (.714) 55-18
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April,2013
The Spurs suffered injuries to key players
Manu Ginobili-Out since March 29th, returned April 17th from a hamstring injury
Boris Dian-Had back surgery and is expected to miss up to a month.
The Spurs finished out the season 3-6. Including losses to 4 playoff bound teams.
With a week remaining the Spurs waived veteran Stephen Jackson, the teams backup SF/PF. His departure reported because of a disagreement over minutes for the upcoming post season. The Spurs signed Veteran and former 7 time All Star, Tracy McGrady. Who will not play until the post season.
Record-3-6 (.333) 58-24 Overall. 2nd in the West, 3rd in NBA.
The Spurs will play the Lakers in the 1st round.
Spurs Regular Season MVP's
Tony Parker-20.4 ppg, 52.4%, 7.6 apg, 23.1 P.E.R,
Lead the spurs in minutes, scoring and assists. Had many of the spurs best individual performances.
Tim Duncan-17.8 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.6 BPG 24.5 P.E.R- Dominant once again, Duncan scoring jumped more 2.5 ppg and began blocking shots at a career best rate. He is the most well rounded player the spurs have.
Most Improved
Kawhi Leonard-After missing a injury set back the start of his sophomore season Leonard showed drastic improvement. Averaging at least 14 points and 5 rebounds every month since January. He averaged only 9.5, 8.5 and 9.1 points per game in November, December & January.
Since the All Star break he is posting 49% FG, 14.5 ppg and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Overall he averaged 12ppg, 6 rbg, 1.7 Spg with a P.E.R of 16.6. His scoring is up from 4.1 ppg since his rookie season.
Defensive Player Of Year
Tim Duncan-Duncan anchored the Spurs and helped our defense climb into the top 5 defenses in the NBA. His 2.6 blocks per game is more a block per game more than last season. While averaging only 1.7 fouls per game. Duncan ranks 3rd in defensive rebound percentage and #1 Defensive Rating for the NBA.
Most Disappointing
Gary Neal-After producing his 1st two seasons on the offensive end Neal struggled throughout the season. His scoring is down and is shooting just 41% FG & 35%3pt after shooting 43.6% and 42% 3pt last season.
His defense has seemly worsened and lost the backup point guard job after uneven play to rookie Nando De Colo.
In Wins 21.8 mpg, 44.1% FG, 38.3% 3pt 9.5 ppg
In Losses-21.9 mpg, 34.1% FG, 28.2% 3pt, 8.5 ppg
Spurs Season Grade-A
The Spurs had trouble closing games and it cost them a legit shot at the best record in the NBA and winning the west for the 3rd straight season. But the team managed to improve internally and change its rotation without having to change roster parts, which would have been difficult with Luxury tax penalties.
Injuries to Parker, Duncan, Ginobili, Leonard, Neal, & Jackson all could have been more costly had this roster not had so much depth.