San Antonio Spurs Wiretap

Isiah Stops In San Antonio To Interview Carlesimo

New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas flew through San Antonio on his way home from talking to Phil Jackson on Monday in Los Angeles.

He stopped to interview San Antonio Spurs assistant P.J. Carlesimo.

Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly told the New York Daily News a Knicks-Carlesimo fit would make sense.

"He'd be great," Daly told the Daily News. "I don't know what the Knicks are going to do, but if they're talking to P.J. that's a good move."

Thomas also met with Phil Jackson on Monday. Jackson's agent, Todd Musburger, told The New York Times this week that "Phil and Isiah will undoubtedly talk again."

The Knicks also want to talk to Flip Saunders, who was fired by the Minnesota Timberwolves this season, Smith reported.

The team also has interest in Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown.

Via ESPN


Spurs Atone For Game 1 Disappointment

After an embarassing Game 1 lost, the San Antonio Spurs bounced back to defeat the Nuggets 104-76.

The game was virtually over after the first 24 minutes, leading by 31 at the half.

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Tony Parker scored 19 points, responding to criticism regarding his playoff focus.

Denver couldn't get going offensively at all, shooting 36% from the field.

Game 1 hero Andre Miller scored just 11 points.

Via RealGM


No Respect, No Problem For Denver Nuggets

Everybody seems to be talking about how San Antonio missed 17 straight shots in the fourth quarter and not about the fact that Denver came from behind to beat the #2 seed Spurs.

"Nobody's mentioning us," Nuggets center Marcus Camby said Tuesday. "We're taking that to heart and going out and playing hard. We're just going to go out there and win games."

Tonight the Nuggets will have a chance to go back to Denver with a 2-0 lead in this best of seven series.

Via The Ledger


Spurs Apr 2005 Archive

  • Nash Tops Beat Writers Poll For MVP

    In a recent polling of 20 beat writers who cover the NBA, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash narrowly edged out Miami’s Shaquille O’Neal for the MVP title.

  • Spurs' 4th Quarter Meltdown Opens Door For Denver

    Andre Miller scored 31 points to help the Nuggets take advantage of San Antonio's 17 consecutive missed shots during the 4th quarter.

  • Duncan's Ankle Will Be At 75-80%

    Tim Duncan is ready for Game 1 against the Nuggets, but like Shaquille O'Neal, he will not be at full strength.

  • Najera Will Play Tonight Despite Broken Hand

    Denver Nuggets coach George Karl has given forward Eduardo Najera the green light to play in tonight’s Game 1 versus the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Injury Update: Najera Set To Play, Nesterovic And Brown Out

    Eduardo Najera has a broken bone in his right hand, but George Karl has given him his approval to appear in Game 1 at San Antonio.

  • Lenard Left Off Playoff Roster

    Voshon Lenard did not make the Nuggets playoff roster despite looking good in the team's last two regular season games.

  • Utah Ruins Duncan's Return

    Tim Duncan returned to the Spurs lineup on Wednesday in Utah, scoring 17 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, but they could not pull off the win, losing to the Jazz 93-91.

  • Don’t Expect Duncan To Play Many Minutes Until Playoff Time

    The Spurs’ Tim Duncan is not likely to play any minutes tonight as he is still trying to get back to full health after going down three weeks ago with a sprained right ankle.

  • Nesterovic Placed On IL, Johnson Activated

    The Spurs placed center Rasho Nesterovic on the injured list with a left ankle sprain before their game with the Warriors.

  • Parker Scores Career-High 35 Points In Double-Overtime Win

    Tony Parker scored a career high 35 points to lead the Spurs to a 136-134 win over the Golden State Warriors in double-overtime.

  • Mavericks Shell Spurs By 36 Points

    The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Spurs by a final score of 104-68 on Thursday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.

  • Robinson's Debut A Success For Spurs

    Newly acquired forward Glenn Robinson delivered in the Spurs 91-82 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, hitting all three of his mid-range jumpers in his 13 minutes off the bench.

  • Duncan Will Be Ready For Playoffs

    Tim Duncan is confident that his ankle will be ready for the playoffs, which begin at the end of April.

  • Big Dog Signed By San Antonio

    The Spurs added some extra offensive firepower with the free-agent signing of former All-Star and #1 pick, Glenn Robinson.