Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first playoff game since 2019 – a win over the Blazers – and how Victor Wembanyama and company have brought back excitement to the Frost Bank Center and San Antonio.

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After stirring playoff debut, why Victor Wembanyama finds safety in huge expectations

Spurs vs. Trailblazers NBA Playoffs Game 1 highlights: Wembanyama breaks record in postseason debut

How Devin Vassell came up big on both ends of court in Spurs' win over Blazers

3 Takeaways as Victor Wembanyama, Spurs take Game 1 from Blazers

Postgame sounds after Spurs beat Trailblazers in Game 1

What Victor Wembanyama, other Spurs thought about the Fiesta T-shirts

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs making the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and how no matter who they play they might just be ready for what is next.   

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Ahead of schedule, the Spurs hit the postseason -- ready or not

In long-awaited playoff return, it’s the Spurs against the unknown

Why ESPN predicts Spurs to win NBA title

Victor Wembanyama back on court for opening practice of postseason

Suns or Blazers? Spurs await what is next

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s rib injury and what it could mean down the stretch for the Spurs and for their possible playoff run. Also, why the Spurs goals go beyond getting 60 wins this season.

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Why Wembanyama's injury comes at the second-worst time for the Spurs

After win No. 60, Spurs set sights on bigger prize

3 takeaways as Spurs win 60th despite Wembanyama leaving due to injury

How Spurs' Stephon Castle 'imposed his will' on the Sixers

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning 25 of their last 27 games, who they could meet in the playoffs, and whether their recent blowouts might actually hurt their playoff prep.

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Still green as an NBA duo, 'thousands' more lobs to come from Castle to Wemby

Spurs' Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox finalists for high character NBA awards

Does Victor Wembanyama need to score more to win MVP?

How Stephon Castle celebrated UConn's miracle victory over Duke

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss yet another Spurs’ winning streak, along with Victor Wembanyama’s campaign for the NBA Most Valuable Player award and a compliment for De’Aaron Fox.  

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Victor Wembanyama states his case for MVP

Why Victor Wembanyama’s dominance is simple but Spurs’ plan isn’t

Stephon Castle delivers all-around performance after getting rest

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning their 50th game of the season, how they could win 60 and why a team projected to win less than 45 games has exceeded expectations this season.

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Victor Wembanyama wants Spurs to finish season with 60 wins

Spurs will be down a starter when they play at Sacramento on Tuesday night

What the Spurs had to say about the Clippers after beating them Monday night

How the Spurs' Carter Bryant is embracing his small-ball role

Three takeaways as Spurs claim their 50th win of the season

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs starting to believe in themselves, and why other teams and fans should start believing in their playoff chances too.

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The Spurs are beginning to believe in themselves, and that's scary

What Spurs' Mason Plumlee said about finally being ready to play

What Kornet had to say about the NBA canceling the Hawks' 'Magic City Night'

Why Dylan Harper says he still has bragging rights over his older brother

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning streak ending at 11 games to the New York Knicks and how it doesn’t change their trajectory, which keeps heading up as the NBA heads toward the playoffs.  

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Spurs sweep NBA's monthly West awards after going 11-0 in February

Having come back to earth, are Spurs ready to answer these questions?

Spurs forward Harrison Barnes' iron man streak of games played ends at 364

Why the Spurs' Luke Kornet wants the Hawks to cancel a promotion

NBA announces TV broadcast changes for two Spurs games in March

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ win over Detroit and their nine-game winning streak. Also, could the Spurs and Pistons face each other in the NBA Finals? And will the Spurs always play in Austin?  These topics and more on this week’s Spurs Insider podcast.

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⁠⁠How the Spurs got physical in beating 'bully ball' Pistons⁠⁠

⁠⁠How Spurs' Devin Vassell worked to find his spots against Detroit⁠⁠

⁠⁠Spurs at Raptors: How to watch the game, who's starting, who's out⁠⁠

⁠⁠3 takeaways as Devin Vassell's 28 points lead Spurs past Pistons⁠⁠

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s effort at the All-Star game and how that effort shows all the time with the Spurs. They also break down why Jeremy Sochan was released by the Spurs.

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Doug Moe, who coached Spurs to brink of NBA finals in 1979, dies at 87

5 storylines as the Spurs gear up for a stretch run after All-Star break

Spurs All-Star contingent ready for rest after busy weekend

The essence of Victor Wembanyama’s magic? ‘It’s very believable'

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama unveils portion of summer plans

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