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Spurs Starter, Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Spurs Set Record Against Kings on Monday Night

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Tanner Marlar

Nov 11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagne (30) drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Nov 11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagne (30) drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Happy Tuesday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your morning Spurs Starter.

Last night, Victor Wembanyama and company lit up the scoreboard in a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The French phenom piled on 34 points, but arguably more impressive is the fact that the Spurs tied a franchise record for three-pointers made in a game with 22.

Wembanyama drained six three-balls, but Julian Champagne, Devin Vassell and Sandro Mamukelashvili all poured in three a piece individually. Before last night's game, the Spurs had lost three straight to the Kings.

Now, onto the headlines.

THE NEWS

1. READ: WATCH: Victor Wembanyama Drains Deep Three, Blocks Sabonis in Epic Sequence

The San Antonio Spurs star dominates in the paint, but he's got impressive range as well.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. READ: Extra Point: How Much Does Devin Vassell's Return Help Wembanyama?

With a salty scorer back on the court, how much pressure has been taken off of the young French phenom's shoulders?

Read the full story at the link above.

3. READ: Stephon Castle’s Career-High Night Proves His Lottery-Pick Worth Despite Loss

On Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs got a preview of the potential their No. 4 pick brings to the court.

Read the full story at the link above.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

  • No games scheduled for November 12. The Spurs resume play tomorrow against the Washington Wizards.

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

Nov. 15: Group Play Begins vs. Los Angeles Lakers

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

“NASA discovered all those habitable planets the other day. Do you guys know about that? … 1,200 habitable planets. And then last night somebody lost a basketball game. Come on. Get over yourself.”

- Gregg Popovich

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

November 12, 1977: Acquired Mike Green from Seattle for second-round draft picks in 1978 and 1979.

THE CLOSER

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