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Spurs Starter, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024: San Antonio Spurs Vying for 2 Straight Wins Against Portland

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Tanner Marlar

Dec 19, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and forward Jeremy Sochan (10) surround Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Dec 19, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and forward Jeremy Sochan (10) surround Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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The San Antonio Spurs have a shot at the team's second straight win tonight as a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers awaits at 7:30 p.m. CT.

The Spurs beat Portland just over one week ago on the road, and now play host to the reeling Blazers squad who sit at just 9-18 on the season. The game offers yet another chance for San Antonio to distance itself from that illustrious .500 mark in all the right ways.

Now, onto the headlines.

The News

1.WATCH: Just a Minute: What Does Stephon Castle Need to Do to Lock Up the Rookie of the Year?

With Jared McCain out for the season, what does Stephon Castle have to do to cement himself as the NBA's Rookie of the Year?

Check out the full story at the link above.

2. READ: Jeremy Sochan’s Iron Man Effort Helps Propel Spurs to OT Victory

The San Antonio Spurs' "Mr. Do It All" was at it again Thursday night.

Check out the full story at the link above.

3. READ: San Antonio Spurs Move Up in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The San Antonio Spurs went 1-1 last week, despite missing several pieces in both matchups against the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Check out the full story at the link above.

Today's Schedule

Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers | 7:30 p.m. CT.

The Full Schedule

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on Oct. 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's through, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) throughout the season to watch for:

San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Schedule

Dec. 25: MSG Christmas at New York Knicks

Dec. 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

Jan. 23-25: Paris Games vs. Indiana Pacers

Feb. 3: Rodeo Road Trip Begins at Memphis Grizzlies

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Break

Feb. 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
Feb. 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: Longest Home Stand Ends vs. Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: Final Road Trip Begins at Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Final Home Game vs. Toronto Raptors

Around the NBA

Catch up on some of the league-wide headlines below:

1. Doc Rivers Offered Simple Five-Word Description of Damian Lillard's NBA Cup Takeover

2. Peculiar Stat Shows Former Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Stands Alone in NBA Cup History

3. Kyrie Irving Goes 1-on-1 With Luka Doncic in Mavs 'King of the Court' Tournament

On This Date in Spurs History ...

December 21, 1985: Alvin Robertson scored 41 points to lead the Spurs to a 128-118 victory at Denver. Mike Mitchell had 27 points, while Johnny Moore had 22 points 11 assists.

Quote of the Day

“In sports, you have to be willing to accept failure and learn from it, because not every shot will always go in.”

- Tim Duncan

The Closer

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