The San Antonio Spurs (14-41) play against the Toronto Raptors (26-30) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday February 8, 2023
San Antonio Spurs 98, Toronto Raptors 112 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Story coming soon breaking down the Spurs trading Jakob Poeltl to the Raptors for Khem Birch and several picks.
We’ll miss having you here Big Jak – 1:17 AM
Story coming soon breaking down the Spurs trading Jakob Poeltl to the Raptors for Khem Birch and several picks.
We’ll miss having you here Big Jak – 1:17 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
A bit from Mr. VanVleet and tomorrow. Whether histrionics happen or not
thestar.com/sports/raptors… – 12:10 AM
A bit from Mr. VanVleet and tomorrow. Whether histrionics happen or not
thestar.com/sports/raptors… – 12:10 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall to Minnesota 143-118 and fall two games under .500….they lose their third consecutive home game. They now go on the road for four consecutive games. One trade in the books. Trade deadline day tomorrow. Raptors Friday – 11:08 PM
The Jazz fall to Minnesota 143-118 and fall two games under .500….they lose their third consecutive home game. They now go on the road for four consecutive games. One trade in the books. Trade deadline day tomorrow. Raptors Friday – 11:08 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Wolves beat Jazz 143-118. That game was, uh, certainly impacted by the earlier trade.
Sexton led Jazz with 22 points. Ant Edwards had 31, Nowell had a season-high 30. Worst Jazz defensive performance of the season, obviously.
They head to Toronto tomorrow next. – 11:08 PM
Wolves beat Jazz 143-118. That game was, uh, certainly impacted by the earlier trade.
Sexton led Jazz with 22 points. Ant Edwards had 31, Nowell had a season-high 30. Worst Jazz defensive performance of the season, obviously.
They head to Toronto tomorrow next. – 11:08 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jak again, without the typo:
Jak on possibility of being traded to Toronto: “I just try to focus on the here & now. There is a lot of noise, and I try to keep it out as much as possible and just try to focus on these games.” – 11:00 PM
Jak again, without the typo:
Jak on possibility of being traded to Toronto: “I just try to focus on the here & now. There is a lot of noise, and I try to keep it out as much as possible and just try to focus on these games.” – 11:00 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
McDermott: “Obviously, this year has been a development year, and we are learning as we go. But the future is bright, and I think we can be a team that competes and wins a lot of games next year with hopefully what we have coming in.” – 10:58 PM
McDermott: “Obviously, this year has been a development year, and we are learning as we go. But the future is bright, and I think we can be a team that competes and wins a lot of games next year with hopefully what we have coming in.” – 10:58 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Doug McDermott reiterated that he would “love” to stay with Spurs and help their young core develop. He’s also eyeing what things could look like next season if it all goes as planned. – 10:58 PM
Doug McDermott reiterated that he would “love” to stay with Spurs and help their young core develop. He’s also eyeing what things could look like next season if it all goes as planned. – 10:58 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
A quick one on the game
thestar.com/sports/raptors…
And one coming on VanVleet:
“We got a lot of good players on a team that’s not winning, so that’s pretty much it. We haven’t played up to our standard this year, we put ourselves in this position and you’ve got to deal with it.” – 10:44 PM
A quick one on the game
thestar.com/sports/raptors…
And one coming on VanVleet:
“We got a lot of good players on a team that’s not winning, so that’s pretty much it. We haven’t played up to our standard this year, we put ourselves in this position and you’ve got to deal with it.” – 10:44 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs are now just one game back of Philadelphia for the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Next Wednesday could be a pretty big game between the two teams.
Leading up to it the Sixers play the Knicks, Nets, and Rockets.
Cavs play the Pelicans, Bulls, and Spurs. – 10:43 PM
#Cavs are now just one game back of Philadelphia for the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Next Wednesday could be a pretty big game between the two teams.
Leading up to it the Sixers play the Knicks, Nets, and Rockets.
Cavs play the Pelicans, Bulls, and Spurs. – 10:43 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
The #Raptors take care of business against the Spurs…as Toronto’s win streak hits 3. Trade deadline looms large on Thursday…..
Let’s break things down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG
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@Paul__Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #RTZ #NBA #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/suX2exlwib – 10:26 PM
The #Raptors take care of business against the Spurs…as Toronto’s win streak hits 3. Trade deadline looms large on Thursday…..
Let’s break things down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG
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@Paul__Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #RTZ #NBA #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/suX2exlwib – 10:26 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jak on possibility of being traded to Toronto: “I just try to focus on the hear & now. There is a lot of noise, and I try to keep it out as much as possible and just try to focus on these games.” – 10:18 PM
Jak on possibility of being traded to Toronto: “I just try to focus on the hear & now. There is a lot of noise, and I try to keep it out as much as possible and just try to focus on these games.” – 10:18 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Up next on the Rodeo Roadtrip….
Friday night hoops in Detroit ✈️ pic.twitter.com/IHqmIgkVRU – 10:16 PM
Up next on the Rodeo Roadtrip….
Friday night hoops in Detroit ✈️ pic.twitter.com/IHqmIgkVRU – 10:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
I asked FVV if he would be surprised to not be here on Friday: “I haven’t had any of those conversations thus far. Obviously my name’s been buzzing around so I’m sure they’re listening when calls are coming in… Just focused on trying to get this team as many wins as possible” pic.twitter.com/QTngkwJpBn – 10:15 PM
I asked FVV if he would be surprised to not be here on Friday: “I haven’t had any of those conversations thus far. Obviously my name’s been buzzing around so I’m sure they’re listening when calls are coming in… Just focused on trying to get this team as many wins as possible” pic.twitter.com/QTngkwJpBn – 10:15 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The Raptors are now in sole possession of the 10th seed in the East – 10:11 PM
The Raptors are now in sole possession of the 10th seed in the East – 10:11 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet on Raptors rumours ahead of tomorrow’s deadline: “We’ve got a lot of good players on a team that’s not winning. That’s pretty much it. We haven’t played up to our standards this year so we put ourselves in this position and you’ve gotta deal with it.” – 10:08 PM
Fred VanVleet on Raptors rumours ahead of tomorrow’s deadline: “We’ve got a lot of good players on a team that’s not winning. That’s pretty much it. We haven’t played up to our standards this year so we put ourselves in this position and you’ve gotta deal with it.” – 10:08 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“We got a lot of good players on a team that’s not winning. That’s pretty much it.” – Fred VanVleet, accurately explaining why his name and his teammates’ names have been more mentioned than usual – 10:04 PM
“We got a lot of good players on a team that’s not winning. That’s pretty much it.” – Fred VanVleet, accurately explaining why his name and his teammates’ names have been more mentioned than usual – 10:04 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Kept and eye on Fred VanVleet as he walked off the court in Toronto for maybe the final time as a Raptor. He hugged Pop and a Spurs players, dapped up Pascal, picked up his kid, signed a few autographs and walked into the tunnel. Nothing out of the ordinary – 9:53 PM
Kept and eye on Fred VanVleet as he walked off the court in Toronto for maybe the final time as a Raptor. He hugged Pop and a Spurs players, dapped up Pascal, picked up his kid, signed a few autographs and walked into the tunnel. Nothing out of the ordinary – 9:53 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Final from Toronto!
#GoSpursGo | @FrostBank | #ad pic.twitter.com/QBJuxAm53G – 9:52 PM
Final from Toronto!
#GoSpursGo | @FrostBank | #ad pic.twitter.com/QBJuxAm53G – 9:52 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
In what could be their last games for the Spurs:
Jakob Poeltl: 12p, 7r, 3a, 2s
Josh Richardson: 14p, 7r, 3a, 3b, 1s – 9:52 PM
In what could be their last games for the Spurs:
Jakob Poeltl: 12p, 7r, 3a, 2s
Josh Richardson: 14p, 7r, 3a, 3b, 1s – 9:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs fall to the Raptors by 14.
The Spurs are now…
…14-41 overall
…5-20 on the road
…9-11 against the East
…on a 10-game losing streak for the 2nd time this season
…0-2 on the RRT pic.twitter.com/gougbsJY6L – 9:50 PM
The Spurs fall to the Raptors by 14.
The Spurs are now…
…14-41 overall
…5-20 on the road
…9-11 against the East
…on a 10-game losing streak for the 2nd time this season
…0-2 on the RRT pic.twitter.com/gougbsJY6L – 9:50 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
In what could be Jakob Poeltl’s last game with them, the Spurs fall 112-98 to the Raptors, who reportedly are pursuing him.
Trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday.
Spurs head to Detroit having lost 10 straight. If they lose there, they match their longest skid of the season. – 9:49 PM
In what could be Jakob Poeltl’s last game with them, the Spurs fall 112-98 to the Raptors, who reportedly are pursuing him.
Trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday.
Spurs head to Detroit having lost 10 straight. If they lose there, they match their longest skid of the season. – 9:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
A decisive win for the Raptors in what could be this iteration of the team’s last game together. Now let’s see what they do (or don’t do) before 3:00pm tomorrow. Pretty crucial 17 (or so) hours coming up. – 9:48 PM
A decisive win for the Raptors in what could be this iteration of the team’s last game together. Now let’s see what they do (or don’t do) before 3:00pm tomorrow. Pretty crucial 17 (or so) hours coming up. – 9:48 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
If this is Pascal Siakam’s last game as a Raptor (it probably won’t be), at least it was one of his best. – 9:41 PM
If this is Pascal Siakam’s last game as a Raptor (it probably won’t be), at least it was one of his best. – 9:41 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by a dozen with 3:08 left; make sure you sleep fast, 3 p.m. ET Thursday is coming up fast – 9:35 PM
Raptors by a dozen with 3:08 left; make sure you sleep fast, 3 p.m. ET Thursday is coming up fast – 9:35 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Chris Boucher’s last 4 games: 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 25-39 (64%) FG in roughly 24 minutes per contest. Includes 16 points and 11 rebounds on 6-9 FG in 26 minutes (and counting) tonight. He’s been awesome. – 9:34 PM
Chris Boucher’s last 4 games: 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 25-39 (64%) FG in roughly 24 minutes per contest. Includes 16 points and 11 rebounds on 6-9 FG in 26 minutes (and counting) tonight. He’s been awesome. – 9:34 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The cure for Pascal Siakam’s fatigue appears to have been the worst team in the NBA. – 9:32 PM
The cure for Pascal Siakam’s fatigue appears to have been the worst team in the NBA. – 9:32 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
🗣 BONJOURRR
@Chris Boucher : 13 PTS | 11 REB pic.twitter.com/1zgJAOGLLz – 9:30 PM
🗣 BONJOURRR
@Chris Boucher : 13 PTS | 11 REB pic.twitter.com/1zgJAOGLLz – 9:30 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Chris Boucher continues to play some impactful, season-best basketball. – 9:24 PM
Chris Boucher continues to play some impactful, season-best basketball. – 9:24 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
You can read more of my Spurs analysis here matthewtynan.substack.com – 9:23 PM
You can read more of my Spurs analysis here matthewtynan.substack.com – 9:23 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
BACK➡️BACK BUCKETS FOR THAD @Thaddeus Young pic.twitter.com/f0rg74DIzE – 9:22 PM
BACK➡️BACK BUCKETS FOR THAD @Thaddeus Young pic.twitter.com/f0rg74DIzE – 9:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Raptors by 13
Toronto holds San Antonio to 21 in the 3Q
Keldon 12 pts
Poeltl 10 pts
Doug 10 pts
Siakam 29 pts
VanVleet 16 pts
Trent Jr. 15 pts
Barnes 10 pts
TOR +6 from mid-range pic.twitter.com/RL0kS0kpZQ – 9:17 PM
3Q: Raptors by 13
Toronto holds San Antonio to 21 in the 3Q
Keldon 12 pts
Poeltl 10 pts
Doug 10 pts
Siakam 29 pts
VanVleet 16 pts
Trent Jr. 15 pts
Barnes 10 pts
TOR +6 from mid-range pic.twitter.com/RL0kS0kpZQ – 9:17 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs trail 88-75 entering 3Q.
Spurs hold a 33-13 lead in bench points (McDermott has 10), but the Raptors have 3 starters in double figures, including Siakam with 29 on 11 of 14. He also has 8 rebounds and 4 assists. – 9:17 PM
Spurs trail 88-75 entering 3Q.
Spurs hold a 33-13 lead in bench points (McDermott has 10), but the Raptors have 3 starters in double figures, including Siakam with 29 on 11 of 14. He also has 8 rebounds and 4 assists. – 9:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Boy, can’t wait for the Westbrook Jazz debut here in Toronto on Friday
(Hahahahahahahaha) – 9:15 PM
Boy, can’t wait for the Westbrook Jazz debut here in Toronto on Friday
(Hahahahahahahaha) – 9:15 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by 15 points in 29 of 55 games this season (53%).
The Spurs have trailed by 15 in 6 of their last 9 games – 9:07 PM
The Spurs have trailed by 15 points in 29 of 55 games this season (53%).
The Spurs have trailed by 15 in 6 of their last 9 games – 9:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 16, a bit of a raggedy spell here but it’s keeping everyone awake – 9:06 PM
Raptors by 16, a bit of a raggedy spell here but it’s keeping everyone awake – 9:06 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
One factor you can’t discount in the Raptors’ pursuit of Jakob Poeltl: how happy his return would make Herbie Kuhn. – 8:54 PM
One factor you can’t discount in the Raptors’ pursuit of Jakob Poeltl: how happy his return would make Herbie Kuhn. – 8:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pascal Siakam at half:
20 PTS
7 REB
4 AST
8-11 FG
2-2 3P
His 7th 20-point half of the season. pic.twitter.com/bQ7of7kzd2 – 8:44 PM
Pascal Siakam at half:
20 PTS
7 REB
4 AST
8-11 FG
2-2 3P
His 7th 20-point half of the season. pic.twitter.com/bQ7of7kzd2 – 8:44 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
ICYMI, my take on the Raptors at the trade deadline: Patience is bad and it’s time to acknowledge the realities of this team.
theathletic.com/4165014/2023/0… – 8:41 PM
ICYMI, my take on the Raptors at the trade deadline: Patience is bad and it’s time to acknowledge the realities of this team.
theathletic.com/4165014/2023/0… – 8:41 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Josh Richardson leads the Spurs with 8 points, 5 boards and 3 blocks at halftime if anyone is looking to trade for a center
pic.twitter.com/TsEwtxK5pt – 8:36 PM
Josh Richardson leads the Spurs with 8 points, 5 boards and 3 blocks at halftime if anyone is looking to trade for a center
pic.twitter.com/TsEwtxK5pt – 8:36 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Raptors by 3
Spurs hold Toronto to 23 in the 2Q
Siakam 20 pts
VanVleet 10 pts pic.twitter.com/NHtvFEJVRD – 8:35 PM
Half: Raptors by 3
Spurs hold Toronto to 23 in the 2Q
Siakam 20 pts
VanVleet 10 pts pic.twitter.com/NHtvFEJVRD – 8:35 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs trail 57-54 at the half after entering 2Q down by 10.
Siakam, VanVleet combine for 30.
KBD led Spurs with 8.
Spurs missed 5 of 12 from free throw stripe. – 8:34 PM
Spurs trail 57-54 at the half after entering 2Q down by 10.
Siakam, VanVleet combine for 30.
KBD led Spurs with 8.
Spurs missed 5 of 12 from free throw stripe. – 8:34 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 57-54 at half, SIakam’s got 20, starters gonna have to carry the second half water – 8:32 PM
Raptors up 57-54 at half, SIakam’s got 20, starters gonna have to carry the second half water – 8:32 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
GET UP ROOK 🤯
@Fred VanVleet ↗️ @kolokojunior1 pic.twitter.com/X3tZtuV4HH – 8:32 PM
GET UP ROOK 🤯
@Fred VanVleet ↗️ @kolokojunior1 pic.twitter.com/X3tZtuV4HH – 8:32 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Spurs have gotten 23 points from their bench and are shooting 9-for-13 in the 2nd quarter. Toronto’s lead, which was 10 points 7 minutes ago, is gone.
A running theme for the Raptors’ bench: Chris Boucher 7 points on 3-3 FG while the 3 other reserves have 0 points on 0-4 FG. – 8:25 PM
Spurs have gotten 23 points from their bench and are shooting 9-for-13 in the 2nd quarter. Toronto’s lead, which was 10 points 7 minutes ago, is gone.
A running theme for the Raptors’ bench: Chris Boucher 7 points on 3-3 FG while the 3 other reserves have 0 points on 0-4 FG. – 8:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Tied with 5 minutes until halftime, Raptors bench group gave back much of starters’ good work – 8:25 PM
Tied with 5 minutes until halftime, Raptors bench group gave back much of starters’ good work – 8:25 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs own a 23-7 lead in bench points. McDermott & Colliins each with 7. – 8:24 PM
Spurs own a 23-7 lead in bench points. McDermott & Colliins each with 7. – 8:24 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Down by 10, Spurs now within 2.
Pop to a reporter who kept asking him questions tonight despite getting shot down: “You’re like my team. You never give up.” – 8:19 PM
Down by 10, Spurs now within 2.
Pop to a reporter who kept asking him questions tonight despite getting shot down: “You’re like my team. You never give up.” – 8:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop on McDermott:
“He chases space better than anybody on the team, an unbelievable example for the rest of them. He is in that same area as Redick was. He knows how to get open, knows what his skill is…He helps himself by moving without the basketball, never standing.” – 8:17 PM
Pop on McDermott:
“He chases space better than anybody on the team, an unbelievable example for the rest of them. He is in that same area as Redick was. He knows how to get open, knows what his skill is…He helps himself by moving without the basketball, never standing.” – 8:17 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Collins with the quick, sort-of-no-look feed to McDermott for a backdoor bucket.
McDermott follows up with a 3.
Nobody “chases space” on Spurs like McDermott, Pop said in Chicago. – 8:15 PM
Collins with the quick, sort-of-no-look feed to McDermott for a backdoor bucket.
McDermott follows up with a 3.
Nobody “chases space” on Spurs like McDermott, Pop said in Chicago. – 8:15 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Gary Trent Jr. with 7 points on 3 of 5. Will he be joining Spurs in Detroit soon?
From @Marc Stein:
“There were some fresh rumbles this week” that Toronto has explored Gary Trent Jr. along w/ draft pick compensation Spurs in exchange for center Jakob Poeltl. – 8:13 PM
Gary Trent Jr. with 7 points on 3 of 5. Will he be joining Spurs in Detroit soon?
From @Marc Stein:
“There were some fresh rumbles this week” that Toronto has explored Gary Trent Jr. along w/ draft pick compensation Spurs in exchange for center Jakob Poeltl. – 8:13 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Collins sinks a 3 after taking a quick perimeter swing pass from Blake Wesley following a drive and kick by McDermott. – 8:09 PM
Collins sinks a 3 after taking a quick perimeter swing pass from Blake Wesley following a drive and kick by McDermott. – 8:09 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
MOOD when you scored a season-high 18 points in a quarter tonight 🔥 @Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/Bi5PfJwmbj – 8:08 PM
MOOD when you scored a season-high 18 points in a quarter tonight 🔥 @Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/Bi5PfJwmbj – 8:08 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors lead Spurs 34-24. Siakam with 18, a season-high for a quarter for him. He’s 7-of-7 from the floor and also has seven rebounds. VanVleet with nine. Spurs 9-of-24 from the floor with five turnovers (tho Raptors have five TOs too). – 8:07 PM
Raptors lead Spurs 34-24. Siakam with 18, a season-high for a quarter for him. He’s 7-of-7 from the floor and also has seven rebounds. VanVleet with nine. Spurs 9-of-24 from the floor with five turnovers (tho Raptors have five TOs too). – 8:07 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs trail 34-24 at end of 1Q.
Per @Paul Garcia, they have trailed by double digits in 39 of 55 games this season (71 percent) and are 0-38 when down by 10. – 8:07 PM
Spurs trail 34-24 at end of 1Q.
Per @Paul Garcia, they have trailed by double digits in 39 of 55 games this season (71 percent) and are 0-38 when down by 10. – 8:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
This is as bouncy as Siakam has looked in at least a couple weeks. He outscored San Antonio’s starters 18-15 in the 1st quarter, while shooting a perfect 7-for-7, grabbing 7 rebounds and adding a couple assists. – 8:06 PM
This is as bouncy as Siakam has looked in at least a couple weeks. He outscored San Antonio’s starters 18-15 in the 1st quarter, while shooting a perfect 7-for-7, grabbing 7 rebounds and adding a couple assists. – 8:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Raptors by 10
Siakam 18 pts
TOR +6 from three
Keldon 7 pts
Wesley 5 pts pic.twitter.com/WWpZw4c2Y1 – 8:06 PM
1Q: Raptors by 10
Siakam 18 pts
TOR +6 from three
Keldon 7 pts
Wesley 5 pts pic.twitter.com/WWpZw4c2Y1 – 8:06 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Here’s the script for the Spurs almost all season:
-Fall into an early hole
-Scrap and claw through the middle of the game to make it close
-Disintegrate at the end – 8:05 PM
Here’s the script for the Spurs almost all season:
-Fall into an early hole
-Scrap and claw through the middle of the game to make it close
-Disintegrate at the end – 8:05 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 39 of 55 games this season (71%).
SA enters 0-38 when down by 10 – 8:02 PM
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 39 of 55 games this season (71%).
SA enters 0-38 when down by 10 – 8:02 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid came in as a gate time decision. He seems to be having some similar woes he had vs Orl Sas and Nyk diagnosing these traps. pic.twitter.com/Ev22EY266N – 8:01 PM
Embiid came in as a gate time decision. He seems to be having some similar woes he had vs Orl Sas and Nyk diagnosing these traps. pic.twitter.com/Ev22EY266N – 8:01 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
PERFECT P 🔥
@Pascal Siakam : 6/6 FG | 16 PTS pic.twitter.com/94u0Cg0P45 – 8:00 PM
PERFECT P 🔥
@Pascal Siakam : 6/6 FG | 16 PTS pic.twitter.com/94u0Cg0P45 – 8:00 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Through 8 minutes…
Spurs: 17 points on 6-16 FG.
Siakam: 16 points on 6-6 FG. – 7:58 PM
Through 8 minutes…
Spurs: 17 points on 6-16 FG.
Siakam: 16 points on 6-6 FG. – 7:58 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors lead Spurs 22-17. Siakam has 16 points on six shots (no misses). – 7:58 PM
Raptors lead Spurs 22-17. Siakam has 16 points on six shots (no misses). – 7:58 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
it’s been the pascal show so far, he trails the spurs by 1 with 4:03 remaining first q – 7:57 PM
it’s been the pascal show so far, he trails the spurs by 1 with 4:03 remaining first q – 7:57 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Spurs by 3 at first timeout; let’s just say the game isn’t being played at a torrid pace.
Torpid, maybe – 7:50 PM
Spurs by 3 at first timeout; let’s just say the game isn’t being played at a torrid pace.
Torpid, maybe – 7:50 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
The last time these two teams played Toronto beat San Antonio by 43 points. It was the worst loss of the Popovich era. Nowhere to go but up. I think. – 7:41 PM
The last time these two teams played Toronto beat San Antonio by 43 points. It was the worst loss of the Popovich era. Nowhere to go but up. I think. – 7:41 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Throughout the past month-plus, it has been said often that the Spurs were reluctant to trade Jakob Poeltl. Over the past 24 hours, though, that tone has been replaced by the strongest signals to date that San Antonio is prepared to move him before Thursday’s 3 PM ET deadline. – 7:40 PM
Throughout the past month-plus, it has been said often that the Spurs were reluctant to trade Jakob Poeltl. Over the past 24 hours, though, that tone has been replaced by the strongest signals to date that San Antonio is prepared to move him before Thursday’s 3 PM ET deadline. – 7:40 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Spurs starting a former Raptors first-round pick, and two guys chosen with picks acquired from Toronto. What a night. – 7:36 PM
Spurs starting a former Raptors first-round pick, and two guys chosen with picks acquired from Toronto. What a night. – 7:36 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Starting 🖐
#PorVida | @Ticketmaster | #ad pic.twitter.com/wyZEpJxKY3 – 7:25 PM
Starting 🖐
#PorVida | @Ticketmaster | #ad pic.twitter.com/wyZEpJxKY3 – 7:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The now usual suspects – VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Siakam, Achiuwa – start for Raptors tonight. I got it at 50-50 that’s how it is Friday, too – 7:19 PM
The now usual suspects – VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Siakam, Achiuwa – start for Raptors tonight. I got it at 50-50 that’s how it is Friday, too – 7:19 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Raptors and Spurs continue to discuss trade scenarios that would land in-demand big man Jakob Poeltl back with Toronto, league sources say.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 7:16 PM
The Raptors and Spurs continue to discuss trade scenarios that would land in-demand big man Jakob Poeltl back with Toronto, league sources say.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 7:16 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Raptors are starting with VanVleet, Trent Jr., Barnes, Siakam, Achiuwa, a unit that is 4-2.
Spurs starting five of Branham, Richardson, K. Johnson, Bates-Diop and Poeltl are 0-2. – 7:16 PM
Raptors are starting with VanVleet, Trent Jr., Barnes, Siakam, Achiuwa, a unit that is 4-2.
Spurs starting five of Branham, Richardson, K. Johnson, Bates-Diop and Poeltl are 0-2. – 7:16 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop going with this starting five again: Branham, Richardson, Keldon Johnson, Bates-Diop, Poeltl. – 7:13 PM
Pop going with this starting five again: Branham, Richardson, Keldon Johnson, Bates-Diop, Poeltl. – 7:13 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
It’s going down in the DA 🎉
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#PorVida | @SociosUSA | #ad pic.twitter.com/MihHkoQM3A – 7:13 PM
It’s going down in the DA 🎉
Join the Spurs Digital Arena tonight for a chance to win a $50 Fan Shop Gift Card 💳 https://t.co/4SvVeH9Bbt
#PorVida | @SociosUSA | #ad pic.twitter.com/MihHkoQM3A – 7:13 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With trade chatter about Raptors’ interest in Jakob Poeltl increasing, Toronto coach Nick Nurse heaped praise on the #Spurs‘ big man before Wednesday’s game.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 7:07 PM
With trade chatter about Raptors’ interest in Jakob Poeltl increasing, Toronto coach Nick Nurse heaped praise on the #Spurs‘ big man before Wednesday’s game.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 7:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra on the Dewayne Dedmon trade, “First, we feel grateful and appreciative that we were able to get Dewayne when we did two years ago, and he helped us. So this is a move we felt made most sense just from roster-flexibility standpoint.” – 6:45 PM
Erik Spoelstra on the Dewayne Dedmon trade, “First, we feel grateful and appreciative that we were able to get Dewayne when we did two years ago, and he helped us. So this is a move we felt made most sense just from roster-flexibility standpoint.” – 6:45 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
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#GoSpursGo | @bet365_us | #ad pic.twitter.com/qxDLsApAME – 6:35 PM
✌️ Plaza Level tickets could be yours when you Call Your Shot in the Spurs App tonight! 🎟🎟
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#GoSpursGo | @bet365_us | #ad pic.twitter.com/qxDLsApAME – 6:35 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs say Keldon (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to available. – 6:31 PM
Spurs say Keldon (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to available. – 6:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
5 trades I predicted on pod last night:
1. OG/Thad to SAC for Barnes/Mitchell/two 1sts
2. Simmons to SA for Doug/J-Rich/1st
3. Russ/two 1sts to UTA for Conley/Beasley/Vando
4. Wiseman/Moody to CHA for PJ/Martin/Jalen McD
5. Bones to NYK for Reddish/pick
youtube.com/watch?v=S-0J7-… – 6:28 PM
5 trades I predicted on pod last night:
1. OG/Thad to SAC for Barnes/Mitchell/two 1sts
2. Simmons to SA for Doug/J-Rich/1st
3. Russ/two 1sts to UTA for Conley/Beasley/Vando
4. Wiseman/Moody to CHA for PJ/Martin/Jalen McD
5. Bones to NYK for Reddish/pick
youtube.com/watch?v=S-0J7-… – 6:28 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Still remember Thornton dropping 27 on the Kings after they traded him then scoring 17 off the bench in Game 7 at Toronto. – 6:26 PM
Still remember Thornton dropping 27 on the Kings after they traded him then scoring 17 off the bench in Game 7 at Toronto. – 6:26 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
In the 6️⃣
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #ad pic.twitter.com/7r7dVIO3Cn – 6:15 PM
In the 6️⃣
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #ad pic.twitter.com/7r7dVIO3Cn – 6:15 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Was Dewayne Dedmon a Miami Heat mistake from the start? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:15 PM
Was Dewayne Dedmon a Miami Heat mistake from the start? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:15 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Spoelstra on Dedmon trade: “We feel grateful and appreciative that we were able to get Dewayne when we did two years ago and he helped us. This is a move that we felt made the most sense just from a roster flexibility standpoint.” – 6:04 PM
Spoelstra on Dedmon trade: “We feel grateful and appreciative that we were able to get Dewayne when we did two years ago and he helped us. This is a move that we felt made the most sense just from a roster flexibility standpoint.” – 6:04 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Congratulations to @LeBron James on becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer! 👏🏀 #ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/mgRAsqUDcM – 5:55 PM
Congratulations to @LeBron James on becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer! 👏🏀 #ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/mgRAsqUDcM – 5:55 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“We loved him when he was here,” — Nick Nurse on former Raptor/current Spur Jakob Poeltl – 5:55 PM
“We loved him when he was here,” — Nick Nurse on former Raptor/current Spur Jakob Poeltl – 5:55 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
The San Antonio Spurs have lost nine straight games. Tonight, they’ll try to end that losing streak against the Toronto Raptors. Here’s a preview: spurstalk.com/spurs-raptors-… – 4:41 PM
The San Antonio Spurs have lost nine straight games. Tonight, they’ll try to end that losing streak against the Toronto Raptors. Here’s a preview: spurstalk.com/spurs-raptors-… – 4:41 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Wrote this two weeks ago but the sentiment hasn’t really changed:
Despite the fact it’s already got a championship-caliber roster in place, Boston needs to strongly consider the all-in swan dive and pony up for Jakob Poeltl (plus more potential suitors) matthewtynan.substack.com/p/san-antonio-… – 4:39 PM
Wrote this two weeks ago but the sentiment hasn’t really changed:
Despite the fact it’s already got a championship-caliber roster in place, Boston needs to strongly consider the all-in swan dive and pony up for Jakob Poeltl (plus more potential suitors) matthewtynan.substack.com/p/san-antonio-… – 4:39 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
The San Antonio Spurs have lost nine straight games. Tonight, they’ll try to end that losing streak against the Toronto Raptors. Here’s a preview: spurstalk.com/spurs-raptors-… – 4:39 PM
The San Antonio Spurs have lost nine straight games. Tonight, they’ll try to end that losing streak against the Toronto Raptors. Here’s a preview: spurstalk.com/spurs-raptors-… – 4:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I will say, I always look for teams working with common trade partners.
Boston has done a lot of dealing with San Antonio and Orlando over the past couple of years. There’s obviously a comfort level there. – 4:19 PM
I will say, I always look for teams working with common trade partners.
Boston has done a lot of dealing with San Antonio and Orlando over the past couple of years. There’s obviously a comfort level there. – 4:19 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Pritchard is about to accidentally lead the Spurs to the playoffs like IT did with the Celtics in 2015 – 4:17 PM
Pritchard is about to accidentally lead the Spurs to the playoffs like IT did with the Celtics in 2015 – 4:17 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The funniest Raptors stat of the year continues to be
DRtg in 653 minutes played by Christian Koloko: 103.9
DRtg in 2007 other minutes: 116.5
That might be the best argument for NOT doing anything major. This team with/ rim protector and more than 0 offence? Not bad. – 4:10 PM
The funniest Raptors stat of the year continues to be
DRtg in 653 minutes played by Christian Koloko: 103.9
DRtg in 2007 other minutes: 116.5
That might be the best argument for NOT doing anything major. This team with/ rim protector and more than 0 offence? Not bad. – 4:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
As I first reported in the fall, the #Celtics can trade Gallinari to the #Spurs, despite much confusion over that. He can’t be traded to the #Hawks, who traded him away. He can be traded to SA, who simply waived him – 4:09 PM
As I first reported in the fall, the #Celtics can trade Gallinari to the #Spurs, despite much confusion over that. He can’t be traded to the #Hawks, who traded him away. He can be traded to SA, who simply waived him – 4:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Danilo Gallinari can be traded to the Spurs. It’s a bit of a loophole:
SA couldn’t re-sign Gallinari. But they can reacquire him via trade after waiving him, because he signed with another team.
It’s a weird situation, but the takeaway is Gallo can be traded to SA…again. – 4:06 PM
Danilo Gallinari can be traded to the Spurs. It’s a bit of a loophole:
SA couldn’t re-sign Gallinari. But they can reacquire him via trade after waiving him, because he signed with another team.
It’s a weird situation, but the takeaway is Gallo can be traded to SA…again. – 4:06 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Boston has been exploring the combined outgoing value of Danilo Gallinari and Payton Pritchard, sources said, as the Celtics search for center reinforcements. Two names of big men that match that outgoing salary: Jakob Poeltl and Mo Bamba. – 3:58 PM
Boston has been exploring the combined outgoing value of Danilo Gallinari and Payton Pritchard, sources said, as the Celtics search for center reinforcements. Two names of big men that match that outgoing salary: Jakob Poeltl and Mo Bamba. – 3:58 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Moment from Memphis ❤️
Open Gym: Moment presented by @Bell pic.twitter.com/sW6RyVp947 – 3:43 PM
Moment from Memphis ❤️
Open Gym: Moment presented by @Bell pic.twitter.com/sW6RyVp947 – 3:43 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Moment from Memphis ❤️
Open Gym: Moment presented by @Bell pic.twitter.com/4vRaDrk82X – 3:43 PM
Moment from Memphis ❤️
Open Gym: Moment presented by @Bell pic.twitter.com/4vRaDrk82X – 3:43 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Trade deadline, 3 pm on Thursday
Needs to make a deal: Grizzlies
Should make a deal: Lakers
On the fence about deals: Raptors
More in @SInow’s Trade Tiers si.com/nba/2023/02/08… – 3:10 PM
Trade deadline, 3 pm on Thursday
Needs to make a deal: Grizzlies
Should make a deal: Lakers
On the fence about deals: Raptors
More in @SInow’s Trade Tiers si.com/nba/2023/02/08… – 3:10 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
RISING STAR 🤩
#WallpaperWednesdays | @HEB | #ad pic.twitter.com/yGPXLcWM1o – 3:00 PM
RISING STAR 🤩
#WallpaperWednesdays | @HEB | #ad pic.twitter.com/yGPXLcWM1o – 3:00 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We covered Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and took your questions on The Putback earlier today with guests @CPTheFanchise and SNY’s @mattspendley:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:54 PM
We covered Knicks, Nets, OG Anunoby, Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin, Nic Claxton and took your questions on The Putback earlier today with guests @CPTheFanchise and SNY’s @mattspendley:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:54 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Olympiacos or the San Antonio Spurs? 👀 pic.twitter.com/dpin0jCx5o – 2:28 PM
Olympiacos or the San Antonio Spurs? 👀 pic.twitter.com/dpin0jCx5o – 2:28 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Wearing slides with everything is a vibe tho 😂 pic.twitter.com/LmFc7URGLU – 2:27 PM
Wearing slides with everything is a vibe tho 😂 pic.twitter.com/LmFc7URGLU – 2:27 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Marc Stein reports the Raptors continue to have interest in Poeltl and now the Wizards do as well: marcstein.substack.com – 2:08 PM
Marc Stein reports the Raptors continue to have interest in Poeltl and now the Wizards do as well: marcstein.substack.com – 2:08 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Doesn’t necessarily mean that would be the trade though. The Raptors have been throwing out all sorts of signals in every direction for weeks, and GTJ just seems to be the player they’re most likely to move. If another team gets involved it could go a number of different ways. – 1:43 PM
Doesn’t necessarily mean that would be the trade though. The Raptors have been throwing out all sorts of signals in every direction for weeks, and GTJ just seems to be the player they’re most likely to move. If another team gets involved it could go a number of different ways. – 1:43 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Gary Trent Jr. has been reported to be on the block for months now (at least), and Toronto has shown interest in bringing back Jakob Poeltl dating back to last year. So seeing their names linked in a potential Spurs-Raptors (and maybe 3rd team) deal shouldn’t be surprising. – 1:36 PM
Gary Trent Jr. has been reported to be on the block for months now (at least), and Toronto has shown interest in bringing back Jakob Poeltl dating back to last year. So seeing their names linked in a potential Spurs-Raptors (and maybe 3rd team) deal shouldn’t be surprising. – 1:36 PM
