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Spurs Starter, Friday, November 22, 2024: Mitch Johnson Likes What He's Seeing

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Mathey Gibson

Nov 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson signals to players during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Nov 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson signals to players during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Happy Friday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your morning Spurs Starter.

On Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs climbed out of an early deficit to secure a gritty 126-118 victory over the Utah Jazz, improving to 8-8 on the season.

After the game, interim head coach Mitch Johnson, stepping in during Gregg Popovich's absence, praised his team's effort and execution.

"I think we just kind of stuck to the script," Johnson said. "Played with a little bit more energy. Feel like we're trying there in the first half to do things when we just needed to play and shoot it, when the shot was there and when it wasn't pass it and just guard. Don't try to stop everything. Don't try to get a 12-point play, because we got in a hole a little bit just some of the simple, solid basketball things that we've been talking about."

Now, onto the headlines.

THE NEWS

1. READ: RANKING THE NBA'S CURRENT TOP 10 PLAYERS

The NBA is brimming with talent like never before. Let’s break down the 10 best players in the league right now.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. READ: KELDON JOHNSON SPEARHEADS SPURS' 3-POINT SHOOTING VS. THUNDER

The San Antonio Spurs found a way to beat one of the top contenders in the Western Conference from an impressive day behind the arc, and Keldon Johnson.

Read the full story at the link above.

3. WATCH: WHAT WOULD A NEW ERA LOOK LIKE IN SAN ANTONIO

With reports surfacing this morning of a planned revitalization of downtown San Antonio, how much would the Spurs benefit from a new home, and what might it look like?

Read the full story at the link above.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

No game. Next: vs. Warriors. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

MEDIA DAY, TRAINING CAMP

Now that the Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to kick off, you can check out the stories surrounding the team as it gears up for the beginning of the regular season.

- The Ultimate Guide to Spurs Training Camp

- Everything Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Said at Media Day

- Victor Wembanyama is 'Funnier' as Spurs Prepare for New Season

- Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, Once Rivals, Now Set to Join Forces

- Wembanyama Adds 25 Pounds Ahead of His Second NBA Season

- Chris Paul Enters San Antonio as Polished Veteran, Mutual Choice

- Keldon Johnson Is Back For Year 6, and Feels Like the Old Man

- Wembanyama 'Working on Fundamentals' Ahead of Sophomore Year

- Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul Share Comical Moment During Media Day

- Gregg Popovich Looking Forward To Season of Improvemen

- Castle Impresses Spurs Early with Versatility and 'Own Pace'

- Wembanyama Sets Next Big Goal: Elevating His Spurs Teammates

- Alpine F1 Team Announce New Era Clothing Collaboration

- Gregg Popovich Likes New, Improved Victor Wembanyama

- Is Stephon Castle's Jump Shot A Genuine Problem?


- Jeremy Sochan Ready to Thrive at 'Natural' Position

- Will Julian Champagnie Start In Place of Devin Vassell?

- Zach Collins 'Feeling Great' After Shoulder Surgery

- Harrison Barnes Speaks on Young Spurs' Winning Mentality

- Castle Speaks on Spurs' 'Aggressive' Defensive Mindset

- Keldon Johnson Focused on Getting Better, Sticking Around

- Champagnie's Approach to Begin New Season? 'Just Keep Shooting'

- How Can Sandro Mamukelashvili Earn Rotational Minutes?

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. 10: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Begin
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:

Also, be sure to follow along with Spurs On SI's NBA tracker, with more detailed breakdowns of major league news and updates.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

After hearing his stat line in the final game of the 2003 Finals: 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and eight blocks: “That's cool.” - Tim Duncan

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

November 22, 1994: Acquired Jerome Whitehead from Golden State for Shelton Jones.

THE CLOSER

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