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NBA writer covering the San Antonio Spurs for TheSpotUpShot.com. Podcast host of The Spot Up Pod.
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Ep. 54: Spurs are back on Winning Track and Injured Players are Returning
Podcast Episode · The Spot Up Pod · 11/10/2025 · 26m
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🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
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🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
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Another interesting number: The Spurs are now 5-1 this season when they lose the 3-point line. They're finding ways to win those types of games.
Last season, they were 13-32 when they lost the 3-point line.
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Last season, they were 13-32 when they lost the 3-point line.
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5 Notes from the Spurs' Close Win in Chicago
Wemby dominates on both ends, Kornet returns, the Spurs' fourth quarter defense, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records this season.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Another interesting number: The Spurs are now 5-1 this season when they lose the 3-point line. They're finding ways to win those types of games.
Last season, they were 13-32 when they lost the 3-point line.
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
Last season, they were 13-32 when they lost the 3-point line.
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The good: The Spurs have led by double digits in 80% of their games.
The not so good: The Spurs have been in crunch time in 70% of their games.
The good again: The Spurs are 6-1 in crunch time games.
Next step is building on the big leads
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The not so good: The Spurs have been in crunch time in 70% of their games.
The good again: The Spurs are 6-1 in crunch time games.
Next step is building on the big leads
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
5 Notes from the Spurs' Close Win in Chicago
Wemby dominates on both ends, Kornet returns, the Spurs' fourth quarter defense, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records this season.
substacktools.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The good: The Spurs have led by double digits in 80% of their games.
The not so good: The Spurs have been in crunch time in 70% of their games.
The good again: The Spurs are 6-1 in crunch time games.
Next step is building on the big leads
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
The not so good: The Spurs have been in crunch time in 70% of their games.
The good again: The Spurs are 6-1 in crunch time games.
Next step is building on the big leads
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
Stephon Castle finished with 11 assists and just 1 TO. He found Luke Kornet 5 times.
4 of those times were alley-oop dunks, including 2 in crunch time
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4 of those times were alley-oop dunks, including 2 in crunch time
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5 Notes from the Spurs' Close Win in Chicago
Wemby dominates on both ends, Kornet returns, the Spurs' fourth quarter defense, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records this season.
substacktools.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Stephon Castle finished with 11 assists and just 1 TO. He found Luke Kornet 5 times.
4 of those times were alley-oop dunks, including 2 in crunch time
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4 of those times were alley-oop dunks, including 2 in crunch time
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In the 4th quarter, the Spurs had their second quarter of the season holding a team below 20 points.
They held the Bulls to 19 points on 28% shooting with 3 TOs, and 2 FTs.
Wemby played all 12 mins and Luke played 9 mins in the 4th
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They held the Bulls to 19 points on 28% shooting with 3 TOs, and 2 FTs.
Wemby played all 12 mins and Luke played 9 mins in the 4th
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
5 Notes from the Spurs' Close Win in Chicago
Wemby dominates on both ends, Kornet returns, the Spurs' fourth quarter defense, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records this season.
substacktools.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
In the 4th quarter, the Spurs had their second quarter of the season holding a team below 20 points.
They held the Bulls to 19 points on 28% shooting with 3 TOs, and 2 FTs.
Wemby played all 12 mins and Luke played 9 mins in the 4th
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
They held the Bulls to 19 points on 28% shooting with 3 TOs, and 2 FTs.
Wemby played all 12 mins and Luke played 9 mins in the 4th
substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
New 📝 on the Spurs' close win in Chicago: substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
🏀 Wemby goes off for 38 pts & 5 blks
🏀 Luke Kornet is back, so is the 'French Vanilla' frontcourt
🔒 Spurs' lockdown defense in the 4th
📈 Player ratings for Spurs & Bulls
🏀 Records update for Spurs
🏀 Wemby goes off for 38 pts & 5 blks
🏀 Luke Kornet is back, so is the 'French Vanilla' frontcourt
🔒 Spurs' lockdown defense in the 4th
📈 Player ratings for Spurs & Bulls
🏀 Records update for Spurs
5 Notes from the Spurs' Close Win in Chicago
Wemby dominates on both ends, Kornet returns, the Spurs' fourth quarter defense, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records this season.
substacktools.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
New 📝 on the Spurs' close win in Chicago: substacktools.com/sharex/0ycZC...
🏀 Wemby goes off for 38 pts & 5 blks
🏀 Luke Kornet is back, so is the 'French Vanilla' frontcourt
🔒 Spurs' lockdown defense in the 4th
📈 Player ratings for Spurs & Bulls
🏀 Records update for Spurs
🏀 Wemby goes off for 38 pts & 5 blks
🏀 Luke Kornet is back, so is the 'French Vanilla' frontcourt
🔒 Spurs' lockdown defense in the 4th
📈 Player ratings for Spurs & Bulls
🏀 Records update for Spurs
Reposted by Paul Garcia
A Spurs 7-footer has five alley-oop dunks tonight, and his name is Luke Kornet.
Another Spurs 7-footer has six threes, and you probably can guess his name.
Another Spurs 7-footer has six threes, and you probably can guess his name.
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
A Spurs 7-footer has five alley-oop dunks tonight, and his name is Luke Kornet.
Another Spurs 7-footer has six threes, and you probably can guess his name.
Another Spurs 7-footer has six threes, and you probably can guess his name.
The Spurs defeat the Bulls by 4 in crunch time.
The Spurs improve to...
...8-2 through 10 games (2nd out West)
...3-2 on the road
...4-2 vs teams .500 and above
...4-0 vs the East
The Spurs improve to...
...8-2 through 10 games (2nd out West)
...3-2 on the road
...4-2 vs teams .500 and above
...4-0 vs the East
November 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The Spurs defeat the Bulls by 4 in crunch time.
The Spurs improve to...
...8-2 through 10 games (2nd out West)
...3-2 on the road
...4-2 vs teams .500 and above
...4-0 vs the East
The Spurs improve to...
...8-2 through 10 games (2nd out West)
...3-2 on the road
...4-2 vs teams .500 and above
...4-0 vs the East
Wemby's line tonight: 38 points, 12 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl, 5 blk
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Wemby's line tonight: 38 points, 12 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl, 5 blk
36 points for Wemby. He's made 6 threes in this game.
Came down and pulled up to tie. Then pull up to help SA take lead
Came down and pulled up to tie. Then pull up to help SA take lead
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
36 points for Wemby. He's made 6 threes in this game.
Came down and pulled up to tie. Then pull up to help SA take lead
Came down and pulled up to tie. Then pull up to help SA take lead
70% of the Spurs' games have gone into crunch time.
SA enters 5-1 in crunch time
SA enters 5-1 in crunch time
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
70% of the Spurs' games have gone into crunch time.
SA enters 5-1 in crunch time
SA enters 5-1 in crunch time
The Spurs are on a 10-0 run right now, with Wemby scoring all 10 points.
He's got a 30-point night, getting the mid-rangers to fall.
He's got a 30-point night, getting the mid-rangers to fall.
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Spurs are on a 10-0 run right now, with Wemby scoring all 10 points.
He's got a 30-point night, getting the mid-rangers to fall.
He's got a 30-point night, getting the mid-rangers to fall.
3Q: Bulls by 9. CHI wins the 3Q 34-26, another 30+ point quarter on SA defense.
Fox 21 pts
Wemby 20 pts
Castle 15 pts
Keldon 10 pts
Jones 16 pts
Huerter 16 pts
Ayo 15 pts
Matas 12 pts
Vuc 11 pts
Smith 11 pts
Bulls 36-21 from 3PT
Fox 21 pts
Wemby 20 pts
Castle 15 pts
Keldon 10 pts
Jones 16 pts
Huerter 16 pts
Ayo 15 pts
Matas 12 pts
Vuc 11 pts
Smith 11 pts
Bulls 36-21 from 3PT
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
3Q: Bulls by 9. CHI wins the 3Q 34-26, another 30+ point quarter on SA defense.
Fox 21 pts
Wemby 20 pts
Castle 15 pts
Keldon 10 pts
Jones 16 pts
Huerter 16 pts
Ayo 15 pts
Matas 12 pts
Vuc 11 pts
Smith 11 pts
Bulls 36-21 from 3PT
Fox 21 pts
Wemby 20 pts
Castle 15 pts
Keldon 10 pts
Jones 16 pts
Huerter 16 pts
Ayo 15 pts
Matas 12 pts
Vuc 11 pts
Smith 11 pts
Bulls 36-21 from 3PT
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 30% of their games this season.
SA enters 1-1 when down by 10
SA enters 1-1 when down by 10
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 30% of their games this season.
SA enters 1-1 when down by 10
SA enters 1-1 when down by 10
5 blocks already for Wemby, and it's still early in the 3Q.
Fox up to 19 points, with 10 in the paint.
Wemby has 18 points, with half from three (3/5 3PT).
Tied game at 74
Fox up to 19 points, with 10 in the paint.
Wemby has 18 points, with half from three (3/5 3PT).
Tied game at 74
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
5 blocks already for Wemby, and it's still early in the 3Q.
Fox up to 19 points, with 10 in the paint.
Wemby has 18 points, with half from three (3/5 3PT).
Tied game at 74
Fox up to 19 points, with 10 in the paint.
Wemby has 18 points, with half from three (3/5 3PT).
Tied game at 74
Half: Bulls by 1 after trailing by 12. CHI scored 38 on Spurs' Top-10 defense in 2Q.
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 4 blk
Fox 14 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast
Jones 12 pts
2s: Spurs +10
3s: CHI +9
FTs: CHI +2
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 4 blk
Fox 14 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast
Jones 12 pts
2s: Spurs +10
3s: CHI +9
FTs: CHI +2
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Half: Bulls by 1 after trailing by 12. CHI scored 38 on Spurs' Top-10 defense in 2Q.
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 4 blk
Fox 14 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast
Jones 12 pts
2s: Spurs +10
3s: CHI +9
FTs: CHI +2
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 4 blk
Fox 14 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast
Jones 12 pts
2s: Spurs +10
3s: CHI +9
FTs: CHI +2
Update: Bulls are in midst of 19-8 run to tie the Spurs at 49 all.
Bulls driving and kicking, moving ball around arc. Carter with two corner threes, Smith just made a three.
Bulls 41% from distance
Bulls driving and kicking, moving ball around arc. Carter with two corner threes, Smith just made a three.
Bulls 41% from distance
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Update: Bulls are in midst of 19-8 run to tie the Spurs at 49 all.
Bulls driving and kicking, moving ball around arc. Carter with two corner threes, Smith just made a three.
Bulls 41% from distance
Bulls driving and kicking, moving ball around arc. Carter with two corner threes, Smith just made a three.
Bulls 41% from distance
12 players have logged minutes for the Spurs already in this first half.
Bulls on 11-4 run, cut Spurs' once 12 point lead down to 4.
Bulls starting to get 3-pointers to fall, ahead by 6 from three.
Bulls on 11-4 run, cut Spurs' once 12 point lead down to 4.
Bulls starting to get 3-pointers to fall, ahead by 6 from three.
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
12 players have logged minutes for the Spurs already in this first half.
Bulls on 11-4 run, cut Spurs' once 12 point lead down to 4.
Bulls starting to get 3-pointers to fall, ahead by 6 from three.
Bulls on 11-4 run, cut Spurs' once 12 point lead down to 4.
Bulls starting to get 3-pointers to fall, ahead by 6 from three.
1Q: Spurs by 8 after leading by 12. Hold Bulls under 30.
Wemby 9 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk
Castle 6 pts, 3 ast, 1 stl
Barnes 6 pts
Keldon 6 pts
Kornet 1 blk
Jones 8 pts
Buzelis 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 8
Wemby 9 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk
Castle 6 pts, 3 ast, 1 stl
Barnes 6 pts
Keldon 6 pts
Kornet 1 blk
Jones 8 pts
Buzelis 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 8
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
1Q: Spurs by 8 after leading by 12. Hold Bulls under 30.
Wemby 9 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk
Castle 6 pts, 3 ast, 1 stl
Barnes 6 pts
Keldon 6 pts
Kornet 1 blk
Jones 8 pts
Buzelis 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 8
Wemby 9 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk
Castle 6 pts, 3 ast, 1 stl
Barnes 6 pts
Keldon 6 pts
Kornet 1 blk
Jones 8 pts
Buzelis 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 8
The Spurs have led by double digits in 80% of their games this season.
SA enters 6-1 when leading by double digits
SA enters 6-1 when leading by double digits
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Spurs have led by double digits in 80% of their games this season.
SA enters 6-1 when leading by double digits
SA enters 6-1 when leading by double digits
The Spurs are already ahead by 8.
Bulls have Vuc guarding Wemby. Victor with an early 6 points (4 at rim).
Fox pull-up three and Barnes three while open with attention Fox/Wemby draw inside.
Bulls have Vuc guarding Wemby. Victor with an early 6 points (4 at rim).
Fox pull-up three and Barnes three while open with attention Fox/Wemby draw inside.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The Spurs are already ahead by 8.
Bulls have Vuc guarding Wemby. Victor with an early 6 points (4 at rim).
Fox pull-up three and Barnes three while open with attention Fox/Wemby draw inside.
Bulls have Vuc guarding Wemby. Victor with an early 6 points (4 at rim).
Fox pull-up three and Barnes three while open with attention Fox/Wemby draw inside.
Reposted by Paul Garcia
Dylan Harper (calf) did not make the one-game trip to Chicago. Mitch Johnson says he'll look forward to an update when the team gets home.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Dylan Harper (calf) did not make the one-game trip to Chicago. Mitch Johnson says he'll look forward to an update when the team gets home.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
Small sample size, but here's how good the Spurs' defense has been with Luke Kornet on the floor this season, with news he returns tonight. ⬇️
From my latest pod: substacktools.com/sharex/b5QCn...
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Small sample size, but here's how good the Spurs' defense has been with Luke Kornet on the floor this season, with news he returns tonight. ⬇️
Week 3 Players of the Week: Nikola Jokic & Cade Cunningham substacktools.com/sharex/ov1FE...
Week 3 Players of the Week: Nikola Jokic & Cade Cunningham
Nikola Jokic and Cade Cunningham have been named Players of the Week for Week 3 of the season.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Week 3 Players of the Week: Nikola Jokic & Cade Cunningham substacktools.com/sharex/ov1FE...
Reposted by Paul Garcia
After shootaround, Spurs officially calling Luke Kornet (ankle) a game-time decision tonight in Chicago.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
After shootaround, Spurs officially calling Luke Kornet (ankle) a game-time decision tonight in Chicago.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
The Spurs are favored by 3.5 tonight in Chicago.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Spurs are favored by 3.5 tonight in Chicago.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.