Tag: LaMarcus Aldridge

Baynes takes Pistons offer

The San Antonio Spurs have lost their second power player in two days when Forward/Center Aaron Baynes agreed to a deal with the Detroit Pistons that could pay out as much as $20 million for three years with a player option in year two.

That the Spurs would allow another big man to leave the fold, they must be very confident that they will be able to land Portland PF LaMarcus Aldridge.   The Phoenix Suns have now also entered the fray, sending three players to clear cap space in order to land Aldridge.

“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to play with Detroit,” Baynes explained.   “I can’t wait to work with the great coaches and players already at the club. We are going to surprise some people.”

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Blazers control Spurs in game Four

LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Batum had monster games to combine for 33 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists to help defeat the San Antonio Spurs at the Mako center Monday night.  Damian Lillard chipped in 25 points and five assists in the Blazers 92-103 victory.

“It was about wanting it more.,” Lillard said after the game. “The Spurs are a championship team, but we didn’t want to be that team to get swept, or the team that facing uphill battle that gave up. We weren’t ready to go home.”

The Spurs were led by Tony Parker’s 14 points while Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw chipped in 12 and Kwai Leonard’s 10 points but it wasn’t enough to overcome a strong start from the Blazers.

“The energy was weird tonight,” Parker said. “You have to give a lot of credit to Portland. They played great. They came out of the gates and I thought Batum was great tonight. He gave them a big boost.”

Be sure to get your tickets to Game Five, Wednesday night at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.  Great seats and cheap tickets still remain. Come on out and Support your San Antonio Spurs!

Spurs ready for Game Two

After dismantling the Portland Trailblazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals 92-116, the San Antonio Spurs are hoping that they can bring the same momentum that took down the Dallas Mavericks and set the tone for the series against the Trailblazers.

Game two, scheduled for tonight, will be a challenge for the Spurs as they know that Portland will come out with a lot of fire.

“The key tomorrow is just match their energy,” Parker said after practice Wednesday. “They’re going to come back and they’re going to be very motivated. The way we handle the win, that’s going to make the difference for us.”

For Portland’s La Marcus Aldridge,  a former Texas hoopster,  coming out strong will be the key to leaving San Antonio with a win.

“Most of the guys on our team haven’t even been in the second round and they’ve won championships,” said Aldridge, one of the most experienced Blazers who had 32 points and 14 rebounds. “They’ve been here. I think they definitely came out and they let us know how it’s going to be. I think every guy on the team understands that.”

Great Tickets and cheap seats for tonight’s game are still available! Be sure to get yours now and help your San Antonio Spurs get back to the NBA finals