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.
Behind Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper, the San Antonio Spurs kept their season alive with a 27-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the West Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs, with their season on the line, have one goal in mind in Game 6: Find a way back to Oklahoma City for a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday.
The San Antonio Spurs will face a shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder squad in Game 5. Despite De'Aaron Fox playing through his own ailment, he's likely to be a difference-maker.
Here's everything you need to know about Tuesday night's Game 5 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
With their season on the line, the San Antonio Spurs tried a new defensive scheme on the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Stephon Castle leading the charge, it paid off.
The San Antonio Spurs leaned on Victor Wembanyama at home in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The Frenchman led them to a series-saving victory.
The San Antonio Spurs have leaned on Devin Vassell heavily throughout their first playoff run. Even without his own postseason experience, he's delivered when called upon.
Here's everything you need to know about Sunday evening's Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs are aware of their biggest offensive struggle against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately for them, there isn't much of a solution beyond the obvious.
The San Antonio Spurs dropped Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder after starting with a 15-0 run. They now face their first series deficit with Game 4 slated for Sunday.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama earned some more recognition on Friday ahead of facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs managed to split a pair of games on the road vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder to begin the Western Conference Finals. They still desperately miss De'Aaron Fox.
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