Tag: Kawhi Leonard

Spurs put away Grizzlies, await winner of Thunder/Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs have completed a sweep of their first round opponent, only their ninth in franchise history, and sent the Memphis Grizzlies home for the summer with a 116-95 game four in Memphis.

“It wasn’t a fair fight,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “Whoever was available came out and played, and they executed to the best of their ability. They played with a lot of heart and a lot of fortitude.”

The Spurs were again led in scoring by Kawhi Leonard with 21 points and LaMarcus Aldridge’s 10 rebounds.  Leonard has led the team in scoring for the series with a 21.2 average while Aldridge led in rebounding with 8.5 per game and TP9 in assists with 5.3 per game.

The Spurs will now await the winner of the Thunder/Mavericks match up.  The Thunder lead the series three games to one and could close it out tonight

Tickets for round two are already on sale and you can get yours today and be ready to cheer on your San Antonio Spurs as they enter the Western Conference Semi-finals!

 

Spurs roll in Game One, Leonard named DPOY

The San Antonio Spurs began their quest for a sixth title with a commanding performance against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday night with a 106-74 playoff opener.  The Spurs were led by Kawhi Leonard’s 32 points but it was the team defense (13 steals and nine blocks) that set the tone for the night.

“I got some easy shots going into that transition, getting some layups and dunks,” Leonard said. “That’s how you get in rhythm, for my teammates as well. If they’re able to get an easy layup, they’re just going to gain more confidence.”

A day later, the NBA announced that Leonard was named the Defensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season, becoming the first non-center to win the award back to back award since Dennis Rodman did it back in 89-90, 90-91.

The Spurs take the court tonight looking to go up 2-0 against the Grizzlies who are hoping his young team gets some valuable experience going up against the Juggernaut Spurs.

“We’ve got some young guys that are going to get better,” Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger told the team’s official website. “We will go back and watch the video and come back and try to get a little bit better and look for making a bigger dent.”

Plenty of great seats and affordable tickets are still available so be sure to get yours today and help cheer on your San Antonio Spurs~!

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Spurs work over Warriors

Team hits the road for a one game before meeting Heat at home

The San Antonio Spurs took full advantage of Golden State injuries to roll over the Warriors 87-79 on Saturday night in the AT&T Center, where the Spurs are still undefeated this season.

The Spurs used their huge front line to bully their way into the paint for easy buckets and a 55-37 rebounding advantage.  The Spurs also bullied Stephen Curry into a 14-point night on 4-18 shooting.

“They’re a great team, they’re the bar in the NBA and it just felt good to win tonight,” Forward LaMarcus Aldridge said.

Aldridge had a game high 26 points and 13 rebounds while the Klaw, Kawhi Leonard chipped in 18 points, 14 rebounds and four assists.

Fans on the road, the  Spurs take on the Charlotte Hornets on a one game road trip before heading back to the confines of the AT&T Center for match up with Eastern Conference power Miami Heat.  Plenty of great seats and affordable tickets are still available so be sure to get yours today and help cheer on your Spurs against the Heat!

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