Stephen Michael

NEW STORY: My @SASonSI debut! "We ARE crazy, Hispanic (Spurs) fans, and we won’t apologize for it." - @duncandarlin21 My story on how Spurs fans gave a whole new meaning to #PorVida and turned what had been meant as an insult into something stronger. si.com/nba/spurs/onsi…

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

NEW: The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire Sean Sweeney as the franchise’s next head coach, according to ESPN's @ShamsCharania. A breakdown for @LoneStarSJ ⬇ lonestarsj.com/report-magic-t…

This @ramonashelburne comment is especially interesting now that Sean Sweeney will be Orlando’s head coach. Sweeney was a Bucks assistant during Giannis’ early years and they developed a very close relationship.

Sean Sweeney will depart San Antonio after one season, going to Orlando.

Keep the same energy y’all had for Wemby skipping postgame after Game 5

After a rough return, Jalen Williams (minus-18 in 10 minutes) exited the arena without talking to the media.

I’m seeing a lot of misinformation about Victor Wembanyama’s pregame outfit, even from major American media. @hugo_levay asked the player directly, and Wemby confirmed it was an outfit for Eid al-Adha, the Muslim celebration happening this week, not a monk’s robe. PS: Wembanyama is not Muslim, at least, the last time I asked him, he said he didn’t identify with any particular religion.

Victor Wembanyama, in French, said in his postgame news conference that the robe he wore to the game tonight wasn't because of the monks -- but to celebrate Eid al-Adha, an Islamic holiday.

Trust in the Basketball Gods

Tom, I need the lottery numbers next 😅😂

This Spurs team now has the 5th-most total wins of any team in San Antonio franchise history with their 73rd victory of the season (regular and postseason combined).   Only the 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014 Spurs had more total wins.

Final: Spurs 118, Thunder 91 San Antonio leads from start to finish, forcing a winner take all Game 7 on Saturday. What a defensive effort from the Spurs in this one. Wemby 28 pts, 10 reb Harper 18 pts, 6 reb Castle 17 pts, 9 reb Vassell 12 pts Champagnie 10 pts

GAME 7

The human victory cigar in the form of Kelly Olynyk and his ankle socks have now entered the game.

Spurs fans now chanting "Spurs in 7"

@RealTomPetrini If the Spurs can put forward this effort again in OKC on Saturday...

Most obvious Spurs by 20+ game since Game 5 at home against Minnesota Common denominator is Wemby making up for a bad one A stunning ability to rise to the occasion that shouldn't surprise anyone anymore See you in OKC for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals

Wemby checks out with 9:20 left in regulation and the Spurs up 100-74. He's got 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 28 minutes. Unless San Antonio suffers an epic collapse, I don't think we'll see him on the court again until Game 7.

End of 3Q: Spurs 92, Thunder 66 San Antonio wins the 3rd 32-13, fouled by a 20-0 run as OKC went 7:30 without a basket. Wemby 26 pts, 10 reb, 3 blk Harper 18 pts, 6 reb Castle 14 pts, 5 reb Vassell 12 pts Champagnie 10 pts

Underrated stat of this game: Luke Kornet is +13. #Spurs are winning big when Victor Wembanyama is OFF the floor.

This Spurs 3rd quarter is like the 2014 Beautiful Game Spurs, but for defense