Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI. In the world of professional sports, he’s a firm believer that athletes are people, too. He aims to spotlight the true, behind-the-scenes character of players and teams through strong narrative writing and sharp, hooking ledes.
The San Antonio Spurs are working to open the floor for themselves through paint scoring as they navigate a shooting slump from beyond the 3-point line.
Both the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers are walking a careful line with their superstars this season. The only difference is one is 22, and the other is 41.
The San Antonio Spurs dropped their third game at home in the last four tries. They've outlined one key aspect within their control to help remedy recent woes.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama received a positive update regarding his left knee injury ahead of his team's bout with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The San Antonio Spurs rely nightly on a committee of players to secure wins. Among them sits Julian Champagnie, whose impact has exponentially increased this season.
Executing the "little things" is easy when stakes are at play. Without pomp and circumstance, the San Antonio Spurs are still learning to handle themselves.
The San Antonio Spurs are home for back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season. With two more games on the horizon, they find comfort in familiarity.
The San Antonio Spurs are aware of where they sit in the playoff standings, but they refuse to let it dictate their mindset only 30 games into the regular season.
The San Antonio Spurs will be slightly shorthanded at home against the Utah Jazz coming off a statement victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.
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