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Lakers’ LeBron James, Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge the only two players to score 500+ points per season since 2006
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge are the model of consistency. According to Jordan Howenstine of the Spurs’ PR department, LeBron James and LaMarcus Aldridge are the only two players in the NBA to score 500+ points in every season since 2006. LaMarcus Aldridge hit the 500 point mark for […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James, Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge the only two players to score 500+ points per season since 2006 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bright Side Of The Sun Dec 11, 2018
Open Thread: Phoenix Suns (4-23) vs. San Antonio Spurs (13-14)
Will the Suns keep up their effort in San Antonio? Probable starters: Suns - De’Anthony Melton, Mikal Bridges, Trevor Ariza, T.J. Warren, Deandre Ayton Spurs - Derrick White, Bryn Forbes, DeMar DeRozan, Rudy Gay, LaMarcus Aldridge Bright Side readers, let’s chat throughout the game in the comments section below. Will we see another strong outing from the Suns in the effort department? Let’s find out right now.
Hoops Habit Dec 11, 2018
San Antonio Spurs: Good play from Rudy Gay is crucial
The San Antonio Spurs are not having a good year, but when Rudy Gay plays well they are hard to stop. Rudy Gay has been relegated to third option on the San Antonio Spurs behind two stars in DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge. He has taken to the role well, averaging 13.9 points per game […] San Antonio Spurs: Good play from Rudy Gay is crucial - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Pounding The Rock Dec 11, 2018
LaMarcus Aldridge has been getting well before our eyes
Don’t look now, but Aldridge has quietly become an efficient shooter again. LaMarcus Aldridge’s start to the 2018-2019 season was inauspicious to say the least. His inefficiency in shooting from all areas of the court caused some to question his ability to find success as the number two option on a team. While his struggles were concerning, I put together an article last month highlighting why I believed his woes were merely an outlier and that he was bound to find his shooting stroke as the season progressed. There’s been a lot to discuss in recent weeks: The defense has still been...
Pounding The Rock Dec 10, 2018
The Spurs are out to prove midrange skeptics wrong
The Spurs’ war on basketball math is official. The Spurs currently rank 29th in three-pointers attempted and lead the league by a mile in attempts from midrange, thanks to a throwback triptych of LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar DeRozan and Rudy Gay. It’s a stylistic choice that many observers of the league would not only consider outdated but objectively flawed in a new NBA. “The midrange is dead,” proclaimed former Spurs analytics expert Kirk Goldsberry. The Spurs are falling behind the rest of the NBA, wrote SBNation’s Kristian Winfield. “It’s one thing to coach to your...
Pounding The Rock Dec 10, 2018
Spurs sharpen throwback form in win over Jazz
With a combined 69 points (and zero three-pointers) from DeMar DeRozan, Rudy Gay and LaMarcus Aldridge, the Spurs picked up a second win in a row by tightening the defense and imposing their retrograde style on the visitors. Almost anyone on the planet would be ignoring conventional wisdom by deciding to dribble a basketball in the direction of Rudy Gobert as he lurches patiently under the basket. The defending Defensive Player of the Year and owner of a 7’9” wingspan represents a physical manifestation of an opponent’s bad intentions, poised to obliterate shots at the rim at any...
Pounding The Rock Dec 9, 2018
San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs get their revenge on the Jazz 110-97
Last Tuesday you beat us by 34, the very next day the Lakers put us away. This Sunday, to save me from tears, Rudy Gay was something special. Tge Spurs followed their an emotional comeback win over the Lakers, with a string effort against a Jazz team that destroyed them last week. Early shot-making by LaMarcus Aldridge and Marco Belinelli was followed by an great all-around effort from DeMar DeRozan who posted 28-8-6 in San Antonio’s 13-point win. Roundup: The flow of the game was a grind for both teams at the start. San Antonio started out solid on defense, but some blown rotations...
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2018
DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge see light at end of tunnel after key loss to Lakers
After a terrific 6-2 start to the season, the San Antonio Spurs suffered yet another deflating loss, this time at the hands of LeBron James and the young Los Angeles Lakers. Veterans DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge aren’t losing hope though, despite a disappointing 11-14 record a quarter of the way through the regular season. […] The post DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge see light at end of tunnel after key loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2018
Video: Lakers’ LeBron James posterizes Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James put on a dominant display in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, and it included posterizing LaMarcus Aldridge. James was his usual self in driving the lane with a vengeance in a close game down the stretch, and this time around, Aldridge found […] The post Video: Lakers’ LeBron James posterizes Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock Dec 6, 2018
San Antonio at Los Angeles, Final Score: Lakers climb back to beat the Spurs 121 - 113
On the second day of a back-to-back, my true love gave to me: two B-list celebrities and a heartbreaking loss at the Staples Center. The Spurs brought more fight to tonight’s game. They certainly did not disappoint the magical mouse and ESPN. Roundup: Despite recent struggles, San Antonio brought more competitiveness to Los Angeles tonight. The overall game flow was purposely plodding at times and crazily chaotic at other times. But most importantly, the Spurs were able to keep within striking distance of the Lakers all night. LaMarcus Aldridge got into some early foul trouble...
ClutchPoints Dec 5, 2018
Lakers’ Brandon Ingram suffers injury after LaMarcus Aldridge’s flagrant foul
Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram suffered an ankle injury against the San Antonio Spurs. Brandon Ingram is down. Not good. #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 6, 2018 Looks like an ankle sprain for Brandon Ingram. Hes up but clearly limping. Hes getting ready to take free throws. #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December […] The post Lakers’ Brandon Ingram suffers injury after LaMarcus Aldridge’s flagrant foul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
www.chron.com Dec 4, 2018
Mitchell nets 20, Gobert adds 18 as Jazz beat Spurs 139-105
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs 139-105 Tuesday night. Kyle Korver scored 15 points in his first home game since he returned to the Jazz, and Derrick Favors added 14 points as Utah won for the first time at home in nearly a month. The Jazz beat Boston 123-115 on Nov. 9, but have been on the road much of the season and haven't found a rhythm at home. Jakob Poeltl scored a career-high 20 points for the Spurs. DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 16 points for San...
Pounding The Rock Dec 4, 2018
Spurs at Jazz, Final Score: San Antonio plays a sad tune in Utah 105-139
The Spurs doomed themselves with sloppy play and poor defense as the hot-shooting Jazz beat them by a bunch Nobody expected the Spurs to duplicate their blistering offensive performance against the Trail Blazers, but it still was a disappointment as the Spurs couldn’t put together any semblance of competent offense against the Utah Jazz tonight. As bad as that was, the defense was even worse, as the Spurs were slow on rotations and gave Joe Ingles and Donovan Mitchell wide open looks that the took advantage of, hitting more than half of their three point attempts. LaMarcus Aldridge and...
Lake Show Life Dec 4, 2018
Los Angeles Lakers: Stopping LaMarcus Aldridge will be important
The Los Angeles Lakers will be playing back-to-back games against the San Antonio Spurs. In those games, the Lakers must beware of LaMarcus Aldridge. After winning three straight games, the Los Angeles Lakers will be tested in a home-and-home series with the San Antonio Spurs. While the Spurs aren’t where they want to be record-wise, […] Los Angeles Lakers: Stopping LaMarcus Aldridge will be important - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - A Los Angeles Lakers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Dec 2, 2018
DeRozan Exploits Porous Blazers’ Defense In Spurs Victory
Despite a 37-point explosion from Damian Lillard, Portland fell to San Antonio 131-118. The Spurs handed the Trail Blazers their fifth loss in six games in decisive fashion on Sunday. Portland’s defense struggled once again, which allowed San Antonio to record 131 points on 60.2 percent shooting from the field. Former Raptors star DeMar DeRozan’s 36-point outburst led the way for the Spurs, but was closely followed by a close-to-perfect 29-point night from LaMarcus Aldridge. Damian Lillard led all scorers with 37 points, but San Antonio’s efficiency was just too much for Portland....
