Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

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Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast episodes

May 18WCF Analysis: Breaking Down the Upcoming Spurs-Thunder Series
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:
(02:45) The journey for the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs to make it to the Western Conference Finals. As well as looking back at the five regular-season matchups between the two teams, where the Spurs won the season series 4-1. Plus, Thunder forward Jalen Williams is cleared to play in Game 1 after being on the injured list.

(12:27) Looking at the Spurs' top-5 offense against the Thunder's defense, which was the best in the regular season. Also, key matchups for Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Devin Vassell.

(31:24) The upcoming clash between the best offense in the playoffs of OKC against the best playoff defense of the Spurs. As well as matchups the Spurs might use against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Chet Holmgren.

(48:20) Providing our series predictions on who will win the series and in how many games, since on paper, this series looks like a coin flip.
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55 min
May 16Spurs’ 30-Point Stomp Closes Out Wolves in Game 6, San Antonio to Face Thunder in Conference Finals
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:
(00:47) The San Antonio Spurs took over in the second half to end the Minnesota Timberwolves' season in six games, as the Spurs won comfortably by 30 points.

(04:08) Stephon Castle had the best playoff game of his career to lead the Spurs, as he, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Victor Wembanyama, and Julian Champagnie were just too much for the Wolves' defense.

(10:31) Speaking of defense, the Spurs once again made it tough for Minnesota on that end of the floor, making scoring in the paint difficult once more, while continuing to limit the Wolves on the offensive glass.

(17:03) Looking ahead to the schedule for the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, where they'll face the Oklahoma City Thunder, beginning Monday, May 18.
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19 min
May 13Spurs Blowout Wolves in Fourth Quarter of Game 5, Take 3-2 Series Lead
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:
(00:45) The San Antonio Spurs pulled away from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of Game 5, where the Spurs eventually won comfortably by 29 points. The Spurs have taken a 3-2 series lead, bringing them one win away from reaching the Western Conference Finals.

(07:17) It was another game in the playoffs where the Spurs played lockdown defense, holding the Wolves under 100 points and not letting anyone from Minnesota get hot on offense.

(15:03) The Spurs had too many options on offense for the Wolves' defense, with Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper all putting pressure on the Wolves in the paint.

(22:52) Looking ahead to Game 6 on Friday in Minnesota, where the Wolves face the brink of elimination.
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27 min
May 11Flagrant 2 Fallout: Spurs Battle Wolves Down to the Wire, Ultimately Fall without Wemby
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:
(00:48) The San Antonio Spurs almost pulled off an upset win after losing Victor Wembanyama early in the second quarter due to a flagrant foul that ejected him from the game. In the end, the Minnesota Timberwolves had the edge on the glass and won by 5 points, to even the series at 2-2.

(05:57) Breaking down how the Spurs still contested a lot of looks for the Wolves in the paint, but Minnesota was relentless with their second-chance points.

(13:51) Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle each scored 20 or more points on offense, but in the end, the Spurs couldn't come up with enough made shots down the stretch in crunch time.

(23:30) Looking ahead to Game 5 on Tuesday in San Antonio, as well as the fact that Minnesota has forced a Game 6, which will take place next Friday (May 15) in Minnesota.
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28 min
May 09Spurs Go Up 2-1: The Night Wemby Dominated the Wolves in Game 3
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:
(00:58) Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 7-point win in Minnesota to help the Spurs take a 2-1 series lead. Wemby had his best playoff game, with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

(02:40) Looking at what worked for the Spurs on offense against Minnesota and where they struggled.

(09:45) Analyzing the Spurs' defense against Minnesota, where the Spurs made scoring in the paint tough, but also surrendered a lot of second-chance points.

(16:54) Looking ahead to Game 4 on Sunday in Minnesota, with adjustments to watch, such as the Spurs' trapping scheme of Anthony Edwards, and the Wolves' shorter rotation.
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19 min
May 07Defensive Destruction - Spurs Blow Out Wolves by 38 in Game 2
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss the following topics:
(00:59) The San Antonio Spurs evened the series with Minnesota 1-1, blowing the Wolves out by 38 points. The Spurs' lead in the second half reached 47 points, as they have continued to respond to losses with wins since January.

(05:49) Breaking down the lockdown defense for the Spurs, where they held Minnesota below 20 points in each of the first two quarters and allowed just 95 points in the game overall.

(11:40) Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox bounced back on offense after struggling in Game 1. Stephon Castle and multiple Spurs also finished with double-digit scoring in the blowout.

(19:35) Looking ahead to Game 3, where the series will now take place in Minnesota this weekend.
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24 min
May 05Block Party and Offensive Woes - Spurs Drop Defensive Nail-Biter to Wolves in Game 1
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses the following topics:
(01:04) The Minnesota Timberwolves, a 10.5-point underdog, went into San Antonio to defeat the Spurs by 2 points in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

(04:07) Looking at how Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and Julian Champagnie led the Spurs on offense, but against a Top-10 Wolves defense, the Spurs struggled in a number of areas on that end. The Spurs' two All-Stars, Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, really struggled on that end of the court.

(13:02) A solid night on defense for the Spurs, with Wemby blocking a new NBA playoff record 12 shots, but how the Wolves still scored enough and crashed the glass for the win.

(21:52) Looking ahead to Game 2, which tips off on Wednesday in San Antonio.
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24 min
May 03The Spurs vs Timberwolves Round 2 Playoff Preview
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss the following topics:
(00:56) How the San Antonio Spurs went 1-2 in the regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where the Spurs usually led early by double digits, but then Minnesota would get the games down to crunch time in the end.

(04:16) Predicting who the Wolves will have guard Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Dylan Harper, as well as where the Spurs may thrive and struggle on offense against Minnesota's defense.

(24:30) The latest regarding Anthony Edwards' injury and his chances of appearing in the series.

(28:32) Predicting who the Spurs will have defend Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Ayo Dosunmu, and Naz Reid. Plus, it's going to be a mighty tall task for the Wolves' offense to score enough points against the Spurs' elite defense.

(39:36) Providing series predictions for how they think the series will go.
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42 min
April 29Spurs Advance to Second Round After 4-1 Series Win Over Blazers
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss how:
(01:52) The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Portland Trail Blazers for the first three quarters, but then Portland got within 9 points in the fourth quarter. To end the game, the Spurs relied on Victor Wembanyama on defense and De'Aaron Fox on offense to carry the team to the finish line and win the series.

(05:39) The Spurs once again had another lockdown night on defense, holding the Blazers below 100 points for the third time in the series. Wemby blocked six of the Blazers' shot attempts.

(11:49) Fox, Julian Champagnie, Wemby, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper led the way on offense.

(18:42) The Spurs will see either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Denver Nuggets in the second round. Right now, the Wolves lead their first-round series 3-2.
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27 min
April 27Wemby and Fox Lead Second Half Comeback as Spurs Take 3-1 Series Lead over Blazers
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses:
(01:03) The San Antonio Spurs making a 19-point comeback in Game 4 to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers by 21 points, and taking a commanding 3-1 series lead.

(03:24) The Spurs' defense, led by Victor Wembanyama, putting the clamps on Portland in the second half, where the Blazers finished the final two quarters scoring less than 20 points in both quarters.

(11:03) Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle leading the way for the Spurs on offense, with the Blazers having a tough time keeping Wemby and Fox out of the paint.
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19 min

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