close
close

Chris Paul receives a standing ovation

Chris Paul receives a standing ovation

Happy Halloween, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your morning Spurs starter.

On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs were defeated by the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 105-93. Despite moments of competition, the Spurs struggled offensively against Oklahoma City's stout defense, led by Chet Holmgren.

The game also marked Chris Paul's return to Oklahoma City, where he started 70 games for the Thunder in 2019-20. Thunder fans booed every Spurs starter as they were introduced – Julian Champagnie, Victor Wembanyama, Harrison Barnes – and were all met with jeers. But when Paul's name was called, the boos turned into cheers honoring his legacy.

Paul, now 39, showed he still has it by scoring 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting and contributing nine assists in the loss. Not bad for a veteran still making a name for himself.

Now for the headlines:

1. READ: The Spurs' offense falters as Wembanyama struggles in a 105-93 loss to the Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 105-93 in a game that featured struggles on both sides.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. WATCH: Harrison Barnes hits Chet Holmgren for a powerful slam

On Wednesday evening, the newly acquired San Antonio Spur came into the spotlight.

Check out the piece below and read more about it at the link above.

3. READ: After the Summer of Reps, Malaki Branham from the Spurs causes an early surprise

Through four games, San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham has proven he deserves a rotation spot — a relative surprise considering he played so little in the preseason, but a testament to his work ethic.

Read the full story at the link above.

Now that Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to begin, check out the stories surrounding the team as they prepare to begin the preseason.

– The ultimate guide to Spurs training camp

– Everything Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said at Media Day

– Victor Wembanyama is “funnier” as Spurs prepare for the new season

– Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, once rivals, now want to join forces

– Wembanyama gains 25 pounds ahead of his second NBA season

– Chris Paul enters San Antonio as a polished veteran, mutual choice

– Keldon Johnson is back for sixth grade and feeling like his old man

– Wembanyama “works on the basics” before the second year of study

– Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul share a funny moment during media day

– Gregg Popovich is looking forward to the Season of Improvemen

– Castle impressed Spurs early on with his versatility and “own pace”

– Wembanyama sets his next big goal: developing his Spurs teammates

– Alpine F1 Team announces collaboration with New Era Clothing

– Gregg Popovich likes the new and improved Victor Wembanyama

– Is Stephon Castle's jump shot a real problem?

– Jeremy Sochan is ready to succeed in the “natural” position

– Will Julian Champagnie start instead of Devin Vassell?

– Zach Collins feels great after shoulder surgery

– Harrison Barnes talks about Young Spurs' winning mentality

– Castle talks about Spurs' “aggressive” defensive mentality

-Keldon Johnson focused on getting better and sticking with it

– Champagnie's approach to the start of the new season? “Just keep shooting”

– How can Sandro Mamukelashvili earn rotation minutes?

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on October 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that the season is over, here is a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) to look out for as the season progresses:

San Antonio Spurs regular season schedule

Oct. 24: Season opener at the Dallas Mavericks (L 120-109)
Oct. 26: Home opener against Houston Rockets (W 109-106)
Oct. 28: Regular season vs. Houston Rockets (L 106-101)
Oct. 20: Regular season at Oklahoma City Thunder (L 105-93)

November 15th: The group game against the Los Angeles Lakers begins

December 10: The NBA Cup knockout rounds begin
December 25th: MSG Christmas at the New York Knicks

December 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

23-25 January: Games in Paris against Indiana Pacers

February 3: The rodeo road trip begins with the Memphis Grizzlies

14th-16th February: All-Star break

February 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
February 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: The longest home game ends against the Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: The final road trip begins with the Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Last home game against the Toronto Raptors

Catch up on some of the league-wide headlines below:

Also, be sure to follow Spurs On SI's NBA tracker for more detailed breakdowns of Major League news and updates.

“Create chaos, create destruction.”

Dennis Rodman

October 31, 1928: Angelo Drossos, owner of the San Antonio Spurs from 1973 to 1988, was born in San Antonio.

For more news, visit our homepage and follow us on the platforms listed below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the rest of your Wednesday.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *