Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:58) The San Antonio Spurs fell in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in crunch time, allowing the New York Knicks to not only take a 2-0 series lead, but to do so in San Antonio. (05:44) The Spurs' offense once again struggled against the Knicks' defense, scoring only 104 points on the night. Victor Wembanyama had a strong second half, but in crunch time, he had a critical turnover and missed his final two contested shots down the stretch. (12:43) The Spurs held the Knicks to 105 points on the night, but in a game decided by one point, there were some factors that stood out, like the Knicks' outside shooting and offensive rebounding in the fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Knicks as he continues to present problems for the Spurs' defense. (19:09) Looking ahead to Game 3 on Monday as the series shifts to New York, where the Spurs need to find some adjustments that can help them get their first win of the series in Game 3. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by special guest Sean Elliott, who shared his experiences as a former NBA player and provided his observations of the San Antonio Spurs-New York Knicks NBA Finals series: (00:16) Introducing Elliott, who won a championship with the Spurs in 1999 against the Knicks (01:12) Elliott provided his initial reaction to the Spurs falling in game one to the Knicks by 10 points. (02:50) Being a former player, Sean mentioned the challenge of guarding left-handed players, especially with the Knicks' go-to player, Jalen Brunson, being a lefty. (04:55) Since the Spurs' local broadcast stopped calling games once the regular season, Sean provided his thoughts on the Spurs making it through the first three rounds of the playoffs, where they're now competing for an NBA Championship with such a young roster. (07:43) What do the Spurs need to do to try to get Victor Wembanyama more looks near the basket in Game 2? (10:13) Something Head Coach Mitch Johnson mentioned after game one was that the Spurs need to try to run their offense inside-out, not outside-in. Sean echoed that strategy when asked about how the Spurs can get more paint scoring in Game 2. (12:16) Spurs rookie Dylan Harper came off the bench with 16 points on efficient shooting. Elliott provided his observations on the young rookie so far in the playoffs. (14:33) While the Spurs' defense still played well enough to win the game by holding the Knicks to 105 points, there are still some areas they can clean up, according to Sean. (19:24) Lastly, Sean knows what it's like to go to Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals and try to win in that arena. He shared his perspective on what the Spurs players have to be ready for in that environment. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (01:01) The New York Knicks' defense held the San Antonio Spurs to 95 points, as the Knicks took homecourt advantage from the Spurs in a Game 1 win on the road. (05:00) For the Spurs, they had a cold shooting night from three and were held to fewer paint points than usual. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 26 points, but he didn't get many looks close to the basket. Rookie Dylan Harper had a strong first half, but then didn't play many minutes in the fourth quarter. (20:57) The Spurs played good enough defense to win the game, holding the Knicks to 105 points, but in the end, it wasn't enough due to the struggles on offense. The Spurs can still find areas to improve, like their paint defense, where the Knicks scored 50 paint points, and how they want to guard Jalen Brunson, who scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half. (31:06) Looking ahead to Game 2 on Friday back in San Antonio, where the Spurs need to find some adjustments that can help them even the series to 1-1. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: (01:37) The journey for the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, as well as takeaways from the three regular-season meetings between the two teams. (11:29) The Knicks' first-ranked offense in the playoffs is going up against the Spurs' second-ranked playoff defense. (16:45) Observations on some of the Knicks' key players in Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart as they prepare to face the Spurs' defense. (26:16) The Spurs' third-ranked playoff offense against the best defense in the postseason of the Knicks. (32:34) Key players for the Spurs are Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, and Julian Champagnie as they try to score against the Knicks' defense. (42:13) Series predictions for who will win and in how many games. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: 00:00 Spurs Return to the Finals 02:08 Game Seven Breakdown 08:42 Defensive Dominance 17:22 Offensive Highlights 26:55 Looking Ahead to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by special guest Marques Johnson, who shared his experiences as a former NBA player and gave his thoughts on a number of Spurs topics: (00:16) Introducing Johnson, his NBA resume, where he was a multi-time All-Star and All-NBA player, and had his jersey retired by the Bucks. Today, he's a basketball analyst on the Bucks broadcast. (04:18) Johnson provides his observations on Wemby and why Victor isn't like many big men we've seen come through the league. (10:40) Johnson's take on what he's seen from Stephon Castle through two years in the NBA. (11:58) The craftiness Johnson has seen from rookie Dylan Harper as he's close to completing his rookie season. (15:28) Johnson reacted to the news that Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney will become the new head coach of the Orlando Magic. Johnson talked about how Sweeney helped turn around the Bucks' defense while on the coaching staff in Milwaukee. (16:37) How Mitch Johnson has helped guide this young Spurs team all the way to the Western Conference Finals. (20:27) What the Spurs need to do to try to get a win on the road in Game 7. (24:24) Johnson shared his experience of playing three Game 7s during his career and the type of environment the Spurs are about to face. (27:30) How some role players will have to step up for the Spurs or Thunder to help their team get a win. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:38) In a do-or-die Game 6, the San Antonio Spurs used a 20-0 run in the third quarter to put the game away and defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder by 27 points. (04:26) After the Thunder found cracks in the Spurs' defense during Game 5, San Antonio returned home with another lockdown defensive performance, holding OKC to 91 points and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to his worst game of the postseason. (12:51) Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper were both much more aggressive, as the Spurs finally got their 3s to go in and moved the ball around with 30 assists on their way to 118 points. (27:53) Looking ahead to Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City, to see what the health status will be for Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, as well as what adjustments the Thunder can make to get SGA better looks. Also, whether the Spurs' aggression will travel on the road in a game that will determine their season. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:37) In a pivotal Game 5, the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, and the Spurs now face the brink of elimination for the first time in their playoff journey. (03:58) After a superb defensive performance in Game 4 for the Spurs, the Thunder were able to find cracks in San Antonio's defense in Game 5, scoring 127 points without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. (14:26) On offense, the Spurs were once again cold from outside as a team, and Victor Wembanyama wasn't able to get many shots close to the rim. (28:28) Looking ahead to Game 6 on Thursday in San Antonio, to see what the health status will be for Williams and Mitchell, as well as what adjustments the Spurs can make to get Wemby more looks and closer shots in the paint. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:48) The San Antonio Spurs have evened the Western Conference Finals series 2-2 with the Oklahoma City Thunder, after the Spurs' defense locked down the Thunder and San Antonio won Game 4 by 21 points. (03:31) The Spurs having statistically their best defensive game of the season, holding OKC to just 82 points on the night, including two quarters below 20 points. The Spurs also changed up their defensive scheme when guarding MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, which trickled down to his Thunder teammates. (12:01) Victor Wembanyama led the way on offense for the Spurs with 33 points, as the Spurs were barely able to put over 100 points on the scoreboard in the win. (20:29) Looking ahead to Game 5 on Tuesday in OKC, to see what the health status will be for Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, as well as what adjustments the Thunder can make to get their role players going. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:50) Even with De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper available for Game 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder went into San Antonio on Friday and defeated the Spurs by 15 points to take a 2-1 series lead. (04:20) The Thunder are starting to find cracks in the Spurs' defense in the last two games, with Oklahoma City scoring a series high 123 points. The Thunder bench outscored the Spurs' bench 76-23, with Jalen Williams having to miss the game with a hamstring injury. (13:24) With a cold shooting night from outside, the Spurs were limited in the paint, and the Spurs struggled to score in the half-court against the Thunder defense. (23:27) Looking ahead to Game 4 on Sunday, to see what the health status will be for Jalen Williams, as well as what adjustments the Spurs can make on both ends of the floor, and whether or not they should continue to try to trap Shai Gilegeous-Alexander. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by special guest Michelle Beadle, host of the 'Run It Back' show on FanDuel TV, where they discussed the following topics: (00:52) Michelle's thoughts on the Spurs being back in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. (04:20) When the Spurs entered the conversation as contenders this season. (06:10) The Spurs and Thunder so far through two games, with San Antonio taking homecourt advantage from OKC by winning Game 1 on the road in double overtime. (08:30) Jalen Williams, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper are all listed as questionable for Game 3 due to different injuries. (15:00) The adjustment the Thunder made in Game 2 by putting Isaiah Hartenstein on Victor Wembanyama, and what the Spurs need to do to get Wemby more looks inside. (18:44) Whether on defense, the Spurs should focus a bit more on the mid-range in Game 3, or continue to keep the primary focus on protecting the rim. (21:25) How Stephon Castle's turnover issues could decrease if Fox is able to join the series. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: (04:02) De'Aaron Fox missed Game 2 due to injury, and Dylan Harper and Jalen Williams joined him on the injured list after having to leave the game early. The Thunder, meanwhile, were able to even the series with a 9-point win in crunch time. (10:22) Looking at the Spurs' defense, where OKC was able to have a better night offensively, scoring 122 points in the game, the most by a Spurs opponent in the playoffs. (16:58) Breaking down the Spurs on offense, with the Thunder making a matchup adjustment of having Isaiah Hartenstein defend Victor Wembanyama, and how the turnover issue for Stephon Castle and the Spurs continues to plague them. (26:36) Looking ahead to Game 3 on Friday, to see what the health status will be for Fox, Harper, and J-Dub, as well as what adjustments the Spurs can make to get Wemby more looks against Hartenstein. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: (02:20) Double overtime was needed to decide a winner between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with an incredible 41 points, 24 rebounds, and 3 blocks, as the Spurs defeated OKC minus their other All-Star, De'Aaron Fox. (09:18) Looking at how Wemby was too much for the Thunder defense inside the paint, and how he got help on offense from Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, and Keldon Johnson. (18:09) The Spurs' defense remained elite, limiting the opportunities for the Thunder from the paint, and daring OKC to beat them from beyond the arc. (28:32) Looking ahead to Game 2 on Wednesday, to see what adjustments the Thunder can make to try to limit Wemby's impact inside. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: (02:45) The journey for the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs to make it to the Western Conference Finals. As well as looking back at the five regular-season matchups between the two teams, where the Spurs won the season series 4-1. Plus, Thunder forward Jalen Williams is cleared to play in Game 1 after being on the injured list. (12:27) Looking at the Spurs' top-5 offense against the Thunder's defense, which was the best in the regular season. Also, key matchups for Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Devin Vassell. (31:24) The upcoming clash between the best offense in the playoffs of OKC against the best playoff defense of the Spurs. As well as matchups the Spurs might use against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Chet Holmgren. (48:20) Providing our series predictions on who will win the series and in how many games, since on paper, this series looks like a coin flip. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:47) The San Antonio Spurs took over in the second half to end the Minnesota Timberwolves' season in six games, as the Spurs won comfortably by 30 points. (04:08) Stephon Castle had the best playoff game of his career to lead the Spurs, as he, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Victor Wembanyama, and Julian Champagnie were just too much for the Wolves' defense. (10:31) Speaking of defense, the Spurs once again made it tough for Minnesota on that end of the floor, making scoring in the paint difficult once more, while continuing to limit the Wolves on the offensive glass. (17:03) Looking ahead to the schedule for the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, where they'll face the Oklahoma City Thunder, beginning Monday, May 18. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: (00:45) The San Antonio Spurs pulled away from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of Game 5, where the Spurs eventually won comfortably by 29 points. The Spurs have taken a 3-2 series lead, bringing them one win away from reaching the Western Conference Finals. (07:17) It was another game in the playoffs where the Spurs played lockdown defense, holding the Wolves under 100 points and not letting anyone from Minnesota get hot on offense. (15:03) The Spurs had too many options on offense for the Wolves' defense, with Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper all putting pressure on the Wolves in the paint. (22:52) Looking ahead to Game 6 on Friday in Minnesota, where the Wolves face the brink of elimination. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics: (00:48) The San Antonio Spurs almost pulled off an upset win after losing Victor Wembanyama early in the second quarter due to a flagrant foul that ejected him from the game. In the end, the Minnesota Timberwolves had the edge on the glass and won by 5 points, to even the series at 2-2. (05:57) Breaking down how the Spurs still contested a lot of looks for the Wolves in the paint, but Minnesota was relentless with their second-chance points. (13:51) Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle each scored 20 or more points on offense, but in the end, the Spurs couldn't come up with enough made shots down the stretch in crunch time. (23:30) Looking ahead to Game 5 on Tuesday in San Antonio, as well as the fact that Minnesota has forced a Game 6, which will take place next Friday (May 15) in Minnesota. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics: (00:58) Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 7-point win in Minnesota to help the Spurs take a 2-1 series lead. Wemby had his best playoff game, with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks. (02:40) Looking at what worked for the Spurs on offense against Minnesota and where they struggled. (09:45) Analyzing the Spurs' defense against Minnesota, where the Spurs made scoring in the paint tough, but also surrendered a lot of second-chance points. (16:54) Looking ahead to Game 4 on Sunday in Minnesota, with adjustments to watch, such as the Spurs' trapping scheme of Anthony Edwards, and the Wolves' shorter rotation. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss the following topics: (00:59) The San Antonio Spurs evened the series with Minnesota 1-1, blowing the Wolves out by 38 points. The Spurs' lead in the second half reached 47 points, as they have continued to respond to losses with wins since January. (05:49) Breaking down the lockdown defense for the Spurs, where they held Minnesota below 20 points in each of the first two quarters and allowed just 95 points in the game overall. (11:40) Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox bounced back on offense after struggling in Game 1. Stephon Castle and multiple Spurs also finished with double-digit scoring in the blowout. (19:35) Looking ahead to Game 3, where the series will now take place in Minnesota this weekend. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses the following topics: (01:04) The Minnesota Timberwolves, a 10.5-point underdog, went into San Antonio to defeat the Spurs by 2 points in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. (04:07) Looking at how Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and Julian Champagnie led the Spurs on offense, but against a Top-10 Wolves defense, the Spurs struggled in a number of areas on that end. The Spurs' two All-Stars, Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, really struggled on that end of the court. (13:02) A solid night on defense for the Spurs, with Wemby blocking a new NBA playoff record 12 shots, but how the Wolves still scored enough and crashed the glass for the win. (21:52) Looking ahead to Game 2, which tips off on Wednesday in San Antonio. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss the following topics: (00:56) How the San Antonio Spurs went 1-2 in the regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where the Spurs usually led early by double digits, but then Minnesota would get the games down to crunch time in the end. (04:16) Predicting who the Wolves will have guard Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Dylan Harper, as well as where the Spurs may thrive and struggle on offense against Minnesota's defense. (24:30) The latest regarding Anthony Edwards' injury and his chances of appearing in the series. (28:32) Predicting who the Spurs will have defend Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Ayo Dosunmu, and Naz Reid. Plus, it's going to be a mighty tall task for the Wolves' offense to score enough points against the Spurs' elite defense. (39:36) Providing series predictions for how they think the series will go. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss how: (01:52) The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Portland Trail Blazers for the first three quarters, but then Portland got within 9 points in the fourth quarter. To end the game, the Spurs relied on Victor Wembanyama on defense and De'Aaron Fox on offense to carry the team to the finish line and win the series. (05:39) The Spurs once again had another lockdown night on defense, holding the Blazers below 100 points for the third time in the series. Wemby blocked six of the Blazers' shot attempts. (11:49) Fox, Julian Champagnie, Wemby, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper led the way on offense. (18:42) The Spurs will see either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Denver Nuggets in the second round. Right now, the Wolves lead their first-round series 3-2. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (01:03) The San Antonio Spurs making a 19-point comeback in Game 4 to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers by 21 points, and taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. (03:24) The Spurs' defense, led by Victor Wembanyama, putting the clamps on Portland in the second half, where the Blazers finished the final two quarters scoring less than 20 points in both quarters. (11:03) Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle leading the way for the Spurs on offense, with the Blazers having a tough time keeping Wemby and Fox out of the paint. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (00:48) The San Antonio Spurs making a 15-point comeback in Game 3 to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers by 12, and taking a 2-1 series lead. The Spurs got this win without Victor Wembanyama, who remains in the concussion protocol. (03:39) Breakout performances from the young guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, as well as other Spurs players like Luke Kornet, De'Aaron Fox, and rookie Carter Bryant. For the Blazers, they were led by Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija, Robert Williams III, and Scoot Henderson. (17:40) What stood out both positively and negatively for the Spurs on each end of the floor in the win over Portland. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss: (00:48) Victor Wembanyama entering the concussion protocol after taking a tough fall with nine minutes left in the second quarter, and being ruled out for the remainder of the game. (08:22) Revisiting what happened to the Spurs in crunch time, where they couldn't generate good shots against the Blazers' defense. (15:21) What worked well for the Spurs on defense and why, even if Wemby doesn't play in Game 3, their defense should be sustainable. (22:07) Some of the Spurs' issues on offense against the Blazers' defense. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (00:38) The San Antonio Spurs defeating the Portland Trail Blazers by 13 points in the opening game of their first-round playoff series. (02:10) Standout players for the Spurs in Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Luke Kornet. (08:35) Deni Avdija, Scoot Henderson, and Robert Williams III doing what they could to keep Portland close in the game. (12:47) Looking at what stood out for the Spurs on each end of the floor in this opening game of the playoffs. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss: (01:45) The San Antonio Spurs going 2-1 in the regular season against the Portland Trail Blazers without Victor Wembanyama. (09:23) Strengths and weaknesses the Spurs should have on offense against the Blazers' defense in the series. (22:29) Strengths and weaknesses Portland may have on offense against the Spurs' elite defense. (38:35) Predictions for how this series will go. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss: (01:15) The latest news regarding Victor Wembanyama's left rib contusion injury, his chances of logging 20 minutes to qualify for end-of-season awards, and how Wemby's injury might impact him early in the playoffs. (14:45) The Spurs' wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers were led by their team defense, and Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox, and rookie Carter Bryant had standout games. (24:29) Ranking which teams among the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, and Portland Trail Blazers could be the toughest round one matchups against the Spurs. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (01:05) The San Antonio Spurs' thrilling overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon. (05:04) What stood out from what Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie said after the game? (06:30) The game Wemby, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Julian Champagnie had, and who some of the key defenders were for each player. (11:51) The kind of game Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson had for Denver, and how the Spurs defended them. (16:58) Looking at how the Spurs haven't been tested lately in crunch time, Wemby's endurance, what it would mean for the Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder to draw Denver in the playoffs, and where the Spurs stand in the race for the best record in the league. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss: (03:52) The San Antonio Spurs blowing out the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks to stretch their winning streak to 8 games. (21:14) How Victor Wembanyama has been scoring more often in the paint, with eight double-digit paint scoring games in a row. (27:54) Wemby's case for MVP over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic. Also, why Wemby playing fewer minutes than the other three players might hurt his case. (40:41) Looking at Keldon Johnson moving into the frontrunner position according to Vegas for the 6th Man of the Year award. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the most recent edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark following yet another Spurs win, this time in a 110-107 slugfest in Toronto. Producer of Small Market Bias Tyler Prince joined the show once again to discuss a game that wasn’t necessarily pretty, but a tenth consecutive win nonetheless. San Antonio was outrebounded, committed more turnovers and missed 10 of their 23 free-throw attempts (including a bunch in the fourth quarter), but it was the hot shooting from the perimeter that carried the day. We also got a little sidetracked by a discussion about the 65-game rule. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the most recent edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following an emphatic 114-103 Spurs win over the league-leading Pistons in Detroit. Producer of Small Market Bias Tyler Prince joined the show once again to discuss Devin Vassell’s explosive offensive performance, Victor Wembanyama’s otherworldly display of defense, Steph Castle’s all-around game and lockdown of Cade Cunningham, and a lot more. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew and Trevor get into San Antonio's strong run into the break, impressive wins over the Lakers and Warriors to send them out on a high note, and the emergence of Carter Bryant. Then, after the break, they get into De'Aaron Fox's last-minute selection as an All Star before saying farewell to Jeremy Sochan. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf talk Spurs-Rockets Part III and the impressive nature of San Antonio's statement win against its I-10 foes. Topics included: Dylan Harper's abuse of Reed Sheppard in the fourth quarter Steph Castle's defense on Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant Keldon Johnson's massive game off the bench (again) All things Victor Wembanyama Mitch Johnson's defensive adjustments Then after the break, the guys jump into the latest news regarding Jeremy Sochan and the request from his camp to explore potential trade suitors ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the midway-point mailbag, and a big thank you to Tyler Prince for helping facilitate the proceedings. Show topics include: The Jeremy Sochan situation in San Antonio and what that looks like moving forward The slow but steady emergence of Carter Bryant How Spurs fans should feel about this season Ball knowledge And, oh yeah, trade-deadline talk! Please rate, review, subscribe if you enjoyed the show! See ya next time! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who joined live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 111-106 Spurs loss to the Rockets. It was never going to be as easy as the first half appeared to be for San Antonio, especially on the second night of a back-to-back on the road against a team you know is going to turn things into a wrestling match. And still, one of the next steps this Spurs team has to take is figuring out how to hang on to these leads against good teams. Once the postseason comes around, that is going to be a necessary trait. In this episode, we discussed San Antonio blowing a 16-point lead, the offense sticking, Wemby struggling, Reed Sheppard leading the Houston charge, and much more in the post-postgame show. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 119-98 loss to the Thunder that featured a handful of items from the ‘You Can’t Afford To Do That Against This Team’ list I just created. Poor shooting, turnovers, sloppy execution — they all reared their ugly heads, not necessarily all night long, but certainly in high-leverage situations. Against the defending champs, after already beating them three times this season, in Oklahoma City, nothing but peak performance was going to work. Because as we all witnessed, that team and those fans were out for blood. The chippiness was palpable, though we love that stuff regardless of game outcome. We talked about all of that, plus the current two-dimensionality of the absence without Devin Vassell, the need for a more assertive De’Aaron Fox, and the future of this matchup. Not sure if there will be a playoff series between these two this postseason, but man it would be fun. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 1-1 back-to-back in Boston and Minneapolis that reflected well the ebbs and flows of January dog days. It also showed how matchups can dictate the course of an entire 48-minute game, and how a flight from one city to the next can mean the difference in your best player getting to his spots with ease and being pushed off them in a fist fight. Personnel and physicality matter, and when the temperature is cranked up, it’s the tiny details you may not even think about in real time that can make a massive difference in a close game. We talked about it all! For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf jump into a conversation about the re-emergence of Jeremy Sochan in the Spurs' rotation before talking about Mitch Johnson's decision tree when it comes to those lineups. Then, after the break, a conversation about how important Devin Vassell has been to the team's success this season, and thoughts about the type of approach San Antonio should be taking as the countdown to the trade deadline keeps ticking. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a relatively smooth 123-113 Spurs win over the Pacers in Indy despite the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. The three-headed guard attack once again took center stage, as it has all season whenever Wemby has been forced out due to injury. De’Aaron Fox went for 24 points, Stephon Castle pitched in 19, and Dylan Harper dropped 22 off the bench to provide a full 48 minutes of ball-handling stability, which is invaluable against the pesky perimeter defenders employed in Indiana. Remember when San Antonio’s point guard rotation was Tre Jones, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley? Remember the ‘Point Sochan’ experiment? What a difference a year and some change can make. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a brutal 127-114 Spurs loss to the Utah Jazz. It was a classic trap game situation — returning home for a three-game homestand after more than a month of taxing travel — and San Antonio fell right into it. This serves as yet another reminder there’s a ton of talent all across the NBA, and there is no such thing as a night off from the grind. The Spurs were not crisp offensively, their defense allowed the Jazz to get hot and stay hot, and San Antonio couldn’t answer the bell from the perimeter in response. As both Mitch Johnson and Keldon Johnson mentioned afterward, that was far from the standard that’s been set by the team this season. We talked at length about it. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app then subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, or you can watch on your desktop. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a 130-110 Spurs beatdown of the Oklahoma City Thunder. What is happening? That was thorough, convincing, eye-opening, and a little bit of a shock to the system. Suddenly, San Antonio looks like a real matchup problem for the defending champs. And while there’s still a long way to go, this is a group that, if healthy, is positioned to be a real threat this spring. Not two springs from now, or spring of next year, this spring. In our first live test run from the arena, we attempt to contextualize all of it. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Andrew Claudio take a look back at Spurs-Knicks after what was an excellent NBA Cup tournament. Then, they dive into what's different about New York with former San Antonio assistant Mike Brown now in charge. After the break, Tynan outlines highlights the Spurs' struggles once the game turned into a halfcourt affair down the stretch -- something they will have to address ahead of postseason play. And finally, after 12 games without him, San Antonio's offense still needs to adjust to Victor Wembanyama's return. You can check out more of Andrew's work and the rest of the Knicks Film Room folks over on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 132-119 Spurs win in Los Angeles during the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. San Antonio is now bound for Las Vegas and a semifinal date with the Oklahoma City behemoth. Now 9-3 without Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs continue to make the case they belong in that second tier of playoff contenders. On Wednesday night, they relentlessly ripped apart a Lakers team whose defense simply could not keep up with San Antonio’s three-headed monster at guard, and whose offense was forced into a prodding and repetitive mid-range attack. Eventually, the math won out for the Spurs, who now get a chance to at least attempt a takedown of the seemingly unstoppable Thunder. Show topics included: Spurs ran it down the Lakers’ throats as often as they could — off steals, misses, makes… you name it San Antonio opted for a conservative drop coverage defense, forcing Los Angeles into the mid-range and limiting shots from 3 and at the rim Stephon Castle was a monster in just his second game back from injury The Lakers eventually made their run, and once again the Spurs thwarted an opponent’s late-game surge For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 135-132 Spurs win in New Orleans. Just days after losing the third quarter 44-19 in Cleveland on its way to a seventh loss, San Antonio was once again dragged 45-23 in the 12 minutes after halftime. I wish I had an exact answer for what’s going on, but I do not, dear reader/listener. It’s not as if there’s one recurring issue, or one player in particular performing poorly on the regular. The ailments are myriad, and I will be diving into them more. But in a crowded Western Conference, you do not apologize for any win, no matter how ugly. And against the Pelicans, you saw a teenager take the game into his own hands for the eventual game-sealing bucket, which gives everyone a good enough reason to celebrate. Show topics included: You guessed it: What the hell is happening in these third quarters? Harrison Barnes kept San Antonio afloat as everything slipped away; his baskets kept them in a game that could’ve gotten away even further. Dylan Harper, a 19-year-old, ultimately saves the day. What to make of the trio of Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in their first game together this season. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Postgame show topics included: The third quarter doomed the Spurs, and there simply wasn’t enough left in the tank to make any sort of real run Cleveland took 54 percent of its shots at the rim and scored 80 points in the paint. That’s crazy, and a nearly impossible stat to overcome. The absence of Luke Kornet was obvious on the defensive end, but they badly missed his screening, rolling, passing and rebounding on the offensive end as well. This schedule is just nuts — basically like another Rodeo Road Trip — and San Antonio is going to have to take advantage of these two days off in New Orleans to refuel. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to Corporate Knowledge. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf break down San Antonio's recent performances and discuss why there are signs that all this success could be sustainable. Getting into dangerous territory here. Then, conversation about how all the injuries since the start of training camp have allowed so many players to embrace their roles and find their footing, and the critical signing and performance of Luke Kornet during Victor Wembanyama's absence. Finally, because y'all love the transaction talk, Tynan transforms into a wet blanket once again to throw cold water on the Giannis rumors. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. For more of Matthew Tynan's work, check out the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 125-112 Spurs loss in chilly Minnesota. It was a rough fourth quarter that overshadowed what had been looking like another great road performance, but San Antonio lost steam just as the ‘Wolves were gathering it. Postgame show topics included: Going 2-2 on a trip through Phoenix, Portland, Denver and Minnesota is a damn good outcome, and that victor over the Nuggets was an eye-opener Spurs aren’t letting the other shoe drop, they look legit San Antonio played an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme that reminded of the 2024 Mavs during their Finals run, Sean Sweeney’s former team It’s been fun watching Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell grow into their own with this iteration of the team; Keldon has been on a roll all season, now let’s see if Devin can sustain When the opposition’s shot starts to fall and they take better care of the ball, the Spurs can’t get out and run; and when they couldn’t get out and run Sunday, the halfcourt offense could not find any rhythm For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to Corporate Knowledge (matthewtynan.substack.com), then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day (like this), and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge Live, the day after San Antonio lost 111-102 in Phoenix. It was the start of a difficult road trip which continues Wednesday in Portland before moving on to Denver and Minnesota after Thanksgiving Day. And they’ll have to do it all without key players. Not great! Topics included: What went wrong against the Suns It’s good San Antonio has the depth it does, but there are a lot of bodies missing in action Devin Vassell is having the most balanced season of his career, but the shooting numbers are really lagging Then, after the game recap, we finish the leftover questions from the most recent mailbag For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app. Once you're subscribed to Corporate Knowledge, you’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day (like this), and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed (wherever you get your podcasts). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Tynan fields questions from subscribers over at the Corporate Knowledge newsletter (matthewtynan.substack.com), covering a wide range of topics. In the show: Would the Spurs consider playing at a slower pace to help prevent all these soft-tissue injuries moving forward? What if San Antonio leaned into Victor Wembanyama as a No. 2 option rather than a No. 1, allowing him to conserve energy and wear and tear? What do we make of the early seasons of Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan? Plus, more... Episode produced by Tyler Prince Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.