Mateo Mayorga

3 weeks ago | poundingtherock.com | Mateo Mayorga

Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Spurs made the game interesting, but were never able to close the gap against the Celtics’ hit squad, losing their third game in a row. The champs were able to put the game away with a C+ effort because of the wide talent gap. The Spurs had another slow start and went down as much as 11 in the first quarter behind an inability to shut down the corners and faulty 3-point shooting. But Harrison Barnes, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson kept the boat from sinking.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mateo Mayorga

The Spurs made the game interesting, but were never able to close the gap against the Celtics’ hit squad, losing their third game in a row. The champs were able to put the game away with a C+ effort because of the wide talent gap. AdvertisementThe Spurs had another slow start and went down as much as 11 in the first quarter behind an inability to shut down the corners and faulty 3-point shooting. But Harrison Barnes, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson kept the boat from sinking.

1 month ago | poundingtherock.com | Mateo Mayorga

David Reginek-Imagn Images It wasn’t an even fight, but the Spurs showed some heart in the second half despite the ugly final score. The Spurs’ offense was broken down in the first quarter, shooting 31 percent as they struggled to generate paint pressure against Detroit’s size, length and athleticism. Their lone bright spot was making five 3-pointers, but three turnovers, 20 percent shooting in the lane and getting beat in transition set them back 30-22 going into the second quarter.

1 month ago | mateomayorga.substack.com | Mateo Mayorga

After having their pride questioned by coach Michael Malone after Friday’s loss in Portland, the Nuggets escaped Houston with a win, closing their road trip 2-2 and ending the Rockets’ nine-game winning streak. Nikola Jokić was out (ankle impingement), and DeAndre Jordan was dusted off, serving as the muscle in his place. He had a nice game, but Jamal Murray was on fire, like the man on the cover of Pink Floyd‘s “Wish You Were Here” record with 39 points.

1 month ago | mateomayorga.substack.com | Mateo Mayorga

Pat Riley watched from his near court side seats Wednesday night as Cade Cunningham spoiled the eve of his 80th birthday with a top-of-the-key, banking triple that gave the Heat its ninth loss in a row. Despite a tough season with the team as Jimmy Butler publicly humiliated them and severed the relationship, things are still sweet for Riley- he was honored with the court taking his name on Oct. 23, and the Lakers will gift him a statue next year.