2009 Spurs Playoff News Archive

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April 26, 2009 | ROUND 1 GAME 5 : SPURS VS MAVERICKS

  • RD 1 GM 5 : Postgame 4.28.09 : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 5 : Postgame 4.28.09 : George Hill video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 5 : Postgame 4.28.09 : Tim Duncan video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 5 : Postgame 4.28.09 : Coach Pop video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 5 : Postgame 4.28.09 : Ime Udoka video (Spurs.com)
  • Gameday: RD 1 GM 5 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : April 28, 2009 (Spurs.com)
  • Fan Photos RD 1 GM 5 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/28/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Quotes : RD 1 GM 5 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/28/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Photos : RD 1 GM 5 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/28/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Spurs Done And Out (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Delay The Obit: First Round Lessons (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs Could Not Solve Mavericks Riddle (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Former Spurs Assistant Carlesimo Says Spurs Run Isn't Done (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs Game 5 Key Player, Key Stretch (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs Show Their Age With First Round Exit (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Mavericks Salt Away Spurs (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Close Out Special (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs Show Mercy In Game 5 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Once Again Not Enough Help For Parker, Duncan (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavericks Not Done Yet After First Round Dragon Slain (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Is It The End OF The Line For Duncan, Spurs (Killeen Daily Herald)
  • Kidd Closes The Door On Spurs ... But Not Everyone Else (NBA.com)
  • Out with the old, in with a new definition of 'dynasty' (NBA.com)

    • April 28, 2009

  • Shootaround Report 4.28.09 : Roger Mason Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • Shootaround Report 4.28.09 : Bruce Bowen video (Spurs.com)
  • The Spurs pathway to victory (WOAI)
  • A toast to the Spurs, and other unsung relics (USA Today)
  • The postseason of the point guard (ESPN.com)
  • Spurs must feel like they're defending the Alamo (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Texas NBA Capsules: Mavs have Spurs facing rare first-round brink (Brownsville Herald)
  • No Easy Buckets: Mavs' role players turn series (Athlon)
  • Mavs-Spurs Game 5 Preview: Uh-Oh (Dallas Observer)
  • Scouting Update: Mavs-Spurs, Game 5 (ESPN.com)
  • Spurs plan to put off vacation (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Bruuuuce – opening farewell (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs keeping the faith in struggling shooters (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 5 keys to victory (San Antonio Express-News)

    • April 27, 2009

  • Dallas Mavericks want to finish off Spurs quickly (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Mavericks must be wary of reeling Spurs (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Despite double teams, Nowitzki looks to score (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Nowitzki adapts and Dallas Mavericks thrive (Dallas Morning News)
  • No offense, Spurs, but you're going nowhere this spring (Dallas Morning News)
  • The real reason the Spurs won't be playing in May (Sporting News)
  • Duncan: There's no quit in us (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavericks looking for solution to finishing off Spurs (NBA.com)
  • Tiring out Tony Parker pays off (Dallas Morning News)
  • Practice Report : 4.27.09 video (Spurs.com)
  • Can the Mavs celebrate in San Antonio again? (Dallas Morning News)
  • Should the Spurs Start Over? (New York Times)
  • Pay your respects during the final days of Spurs dynasty (CBS Sports)
  • Cause for Concern? (Hoopsworld)
  • Mavericks 3, Spurs 1. The End is Near (Dallas Observer)
  • Spurs' Hill gains shot of confidence (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Wright accepts role with Mavericks (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Duncan: ‘There's no magic answer' (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Help wanted as Spurs' season fading (San Antonio Express-News)
  • San Antonio Spurs maintain optimism despite 3-1 deficit (Dallas Morning News)

    • April 26, 2009 | ROUND 1 GAME 4 : SPURS VS MAVERICKS

  • Spurs vs. Mavericks Lookahead video (NBA.com)
  • Brahmas title-ready; Mavs? Let’s wait and see (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • X factor Josh Howard is why Dallas Mavericks lead series with Spurs (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki isn't bothered that his scoring is down (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs almost past Spurs without best of Dirk (Associated Press)
  • Big-shot blues — Spurs lose their edge (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs' Hill gains shot of confidence (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs' 3-point shooters can't find range (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 4 key player, frozen moment (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs' season on the brink (San Antonio Express-News)
  • NBA Today (Sports Illustrated)
  • Truths about winning (Pro Basketball News)
  • Gholson: In The Nick of Time (Times Record News)
  • Spurs/Mavs Game 4 Recap: A study in youth league hoops (Slam)
  • Sure, Parker’s impressive but he can’t hold a candle to original Mav (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • It’s time for Cuban to trash the River Walk (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

    • April 25, 2009

  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : Coach Pop video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : Tim Duncan video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : Ime Udoka video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : George Hill video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : Roger Mason Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 4 : Postgame 4.25.09 : Michael Finley video (Spurs.com)
  • Gameday: Mavs overcome Parker, Spurs for 3-1 series lead (Spurs.com)
  • Quotes : RD 1 GM 4 : Spurs @ Mavericks : 4/25/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Parker’s 31 points match Gervin for Spurs’ half record (Spurs.com)
  • Two of a Kind (Spurs.com)
  • Better team continues to win in this series (NBA.com)
  • Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs: Game 4 replay (Dallas Morning News)
  • Galloway: Where’s the logic? Not anywhere ’round here (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Spurs' two-man show not enough (Dallas Morning News)
  • Ryan Hollins adds new fuel to Dallas Mavericks’ fire (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Parker, Duncan can't do it alone for Spurs (Sporting News)
  • Mavericks' Hollins not thin on attitude (Dallas Morning News)
  • Big 2 Not Enough as Spurs Are Pushed to Brink (New York Times)
  • Duncan seemingly unfazed by taunt (Dallas Morning News)
  • Playoff observations: Predictable, sure, but Kobe was outstanding (Sports Illustrated)
  • Bowen the new Barea shadow (Dallas Morning News)
  • Bowen gets the start (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs playoff win worth free coffee (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 4 keys to victory (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavericks' best offense is good defense (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Parker's challenge includes failure (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Popovich: Don't blame duncan (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs promise attitude adjustment (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Preview of Mavericks’ Game 4 against Spurs (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Spurs spent? (Toronto Sun)
  • (3) San Antonio Spurs (1-2) at (6) Dallas Mavericks (2-1) (Kansas City Star)

    • April 24, 2009 | ROUND 1 GAME 3 : SPURS VS MAVERICKS

  • Spurs At Practice : April 24, 2009 video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.24.09 : Bruce Bowen video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.24.09 : Coach Pop video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.24.09 : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 3 : Postgame 4.23.09 : Michael Finley video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 3 : Postgame 4.23.09 : Roger Mason Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 3 : Postgame 4.23.09 : Tim Duncan video (Spurs.com)
  • RD 1 GM 3 : Postgame 4.23.09 : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • Photos : RD 1 GM 3 : Spurs @ Mavericks : 4/23/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Gameday Round 1 Game 3: Spurs vs. Mavericks (Spurs.com)
  • Photos : RD 1 GM 3 : Spurs @ Mavericks : 4/23/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Parker in the Paint video (NBA.com)
  • Defending Dirk video (NBA.com)
  • Postgame Interview: Dirk Nowitzki video (NBA.com)
  • Mavericks deliver beat down to Spurs in Game 3 (NBA.com)
  • After Mavericks' big win, now things get scary (Merced Star-Sun)
  • Terry, Barea take on greater importance in Mavs' playoff push (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Dallas Mavericks' Dampier backs up talk with strong game (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' offense dictating the tempo (Dallas Morning News)
  • Series' trend means Dallas Mavericks can expect Spurs' best (Dallas Morning News)
  • Was Parker's clunker in the cards? (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs: Game 4 preview (WFAA.com)
  • Dallas Mavericks know San Antonio Spurs conceded a game, not the series (The Canadian Press)
  • Terry takes Manu's Sixth Man crown (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Popovich: That wasn't a tough loss (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Bowen: Spurs shamed franchise in loss at Dallas (USA Today)
  • In the Nick of Time, April 24 (Times Record News)
  • Inside the NBA (Sports Illustrated)
  • Recap: Dallas vs. San Antonio (The Olympian)
  • Age Is State of Mind for Celtics, Reality For Spurs (NBC Los Angeles)
  • NBA Today (Sports Illustrated)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 4: Winner Takes All (Dallas Observer)
  • Dallas Mavericks 88, San Antonio Spurs 67 (Pegasus News Wire)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 3 key player, key stretch (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavs hound Parker from the tip (San Antonio Express News)
  • Popovich's gas tank – a telling leak (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs dismal with a ‘Big D' (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Texas NBA Capsules: Mavericks slap around Spurs - within the rules (The Brownsville Herald)
  • Tim Duncan: 'We're not going to play like that again' (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks so good, Spurs have to back off (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Spurs’ 88-67 humiliation complicated by their surrender (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
  • Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs: Tracking Game 3 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Defensive switch puts the brakes on Parker (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Barea's start puts stop to Parker's domination (Dallas Morning News)
  • Spurs' starters get unwanted rest (Dallas Morning News)
  • Stifling defensive effort is Mavs' best in playoffs (Dallas Morning News)
  • Erick Dampier put his muscle where his mouth was (Dallas Morning News)
  • Measuring speed, color no easy task in Game 3 of Mavericks-Spurs (Sacramento Bee)
  • Dallas take 2-1 series lead over listless Spurs (WWOS.com)
  • Mavericks 88, Spurs 67 (USA Today)
  • Don't mention momentum (Dallas Morning News)

    • April 23, 2009

  • Shootaround Report 4.23.09 : Jason Terry & Rick Carlisle video (Spurs.com)
  • Shootaround Report 4.23.09 : Coach Pop video (Spurs.com)
  • Shootaround Report 4.23.09 : Tim Duncan video (Spurs.com)
  • Should Jason Terry start? (Dallas Morning News)
  • NBA passes on fining Mavs' Dampier (ESPN.com)
  • Mavs' Dampier escapes fine by NBA over Parker comments (USA Today)
  • No punishment on Dampier ... yet (Dallas Morning News)
  • That'll teach Erick Dampier to make Spurs fans mad (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dampier clarifies statement; Parker, Spurs not fazed (NBA.com)
  • Attention to detail not lost on Mason (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Dirk says Spurs, not Mavs, have dirty player (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Parker: Dampier not my focus (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Game 3 keys to victory (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Food for Thought: Famous fighting words (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs seek to neutralize Nowitzki (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Damage control: How much Parker can Dallas Mavericks handle? (Dallas Morning News)

    April 22, 2009

  • Practice Report 4.22.09 : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.22.09 : Coach Pop video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.22.09 : Drew Gooden video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.22.09 : Roger Mason, Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • 20 Second Timeout with Bill Schoening: Series On (Spurs.com)
  • Dampier has right idea: Dallas Mavericks must be aggressive (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Double trouble befuddles Dallas Mavericks' Nowitzki (WFAA.com)
  • Threat of physical play by Dallas Mavericks could prove more effective than real thing (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks say rebounding will be the key to Game 3 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Spurs downplay Dampier's comments about Parker (Dallas Morning News)
  • First rule for Dallas Mavericks: Don't talk about Fight Club (Dallas Morning News)
  • NBA playoffs just heating up (The News-Journal)
  • "The clock is your friend." - Tim Duncan (San Francisco Chronicle)
  • Dallas Mavericks must narrow gap in superstar category (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Spurs' Bonner finally finds an opening (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Gooden checks out fine after hard fall (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavs: Parker, look out (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Tony Parker: 'I'm going to get up' (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs' Jason Terry reportedly wins sixth man award (The Sporting News)

    April 21, 2009 | ROUND 1 GAME 2 : SPURS VS MAVERICKS

  • Follow the Spurs on Twitter (Spurs.com)
  • Gameday : RD 1 GM 2 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : April 20, 2009 (Spurs.com)
  • Photos : RD 1 GM 2 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/20/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Fan Photos RD 1 GM 2 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/20/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Quotes : RD 1 GM 2 : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/20/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Live Chat Archive : Spurs vs. Mavericks : 4/20/09 (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame 4.20.09 : Bruce Bowen video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame 4.20.09 : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame 4.20.09 : Coach Pop video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame 4.20.09 : Tim Duncan video(Spurs.com)
  • Postgame 4.20.09 : Drew Gooden video(Spurs.com)
  • Postgame 4.20.09 : Roger Mason Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • Mavs vs. Spurs: Lookahead video (NBA.com)
  • Parker's evolution becoming obvious for Spurs (Brownsville Herald)
  • Penalty could come before Game 3 video (ESPN.com)
  • Spurs crowding Dallas Mavericks' Nowitzki (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dampier’s guarantee being reviewed by NBA (NESN)
  • At 1-1, Dallas Mavericks-Spurs series still a mystery (Dallas Morning News)
  • Kidd's decision elevated Parker, Spurs (Dallas Morning News)
  • The Spurs Even the Score (News 8 Austin)
  • Spurs' Gooden OK; no treatment needed (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Dampier 'under review' for Parker comments (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' Big 3 must be more than just decoys (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Rondo is the New Rose; Spurs Smack Mavs After Embarrassing Game 1 (The Sporting News)
  • Mavericks star search (Dallas Morning News)
  • Parkers Drops 38 To Lead Spurs in Game 2 (Air Alamo)
  • Did Erick Dampier say too much? (Dallas Morning News)
  • She Said, He Said: Mavericks have to deal with Spur in their side (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • How Hurt is Dirk? (Austin American-Statesman)
  • NBA At 2: Dampier Warns Parker (Hoopsworld.com)
  • Tony Parker among the point guards dominating NBA playoffs (National Post)
  • Parker delivers early knockout (San Antonio_Express News)
  • Parker as Isiah: In this series, just a start (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs' Bonner finally finds an opening (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Gooden battered in first-half fall (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Popovich thrilled for Brown (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 2 key player, hidden stat (San Antonio Express-News)
  • NBA Playoff Shorts: Celtics, Spurs Even Playoff Series (The Post Chronicle)
  • Dallas Mavericks have home-court advantage, but there’s plenty to worry about (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs Game 2 notebook (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' stars weren't shining in Game 2 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Tony Parker Paces San Antonio Spurs Past Dallas Mavericks to Even Series (Transworld News)
  • Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs: Tracking Game 2 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Spurs' Parker steps into the spotlight (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Dallas Mavericks can’t stop Spurs’ Parker (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • NBA Playoff Capsules (Sports Illustrated)

    • April 20, 2009

  • Shootaround Report 4.20.09 : Tim Duncanvideo (Spurs.com)
  • Shootaround Report 4.20.09 : Kurt Thomasvideo (Spurs.com)
  • Soundoff: 2009 Playoffs video (NBA.com)
  • Mavs have confidence at the right time (NBA.com)
  • Dear Jose Juan Barea: I'm Sorry (Dallas Observer)
  • Before we get too carried away about the greatness of J.J. Barea ... (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs wise not to get false sense of security after Game 1 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Scouting Update: Mavs-Spurs, Game 2 (ESPN.com)
  • S.P.O.R.T.S. Cam: NBA playoffs mean I'm a Maverick man (CBS Sports)
  • San Antonio Spurs Look to Avoid 0-2 Hole Against Dallas Mavericks (Transworld News)
  • Spurs-Mavs Game 2 keys to victory (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs' plan not to blame (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavs' Howard not buying redemption talk (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs hope hedging slows Mavs guards (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Bar scene: There's recognizable doom (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Dallas Mavs trying to keep road momentum in Game 2 of NBA playoffs (Associated Press)
  • Spurs ponder options after loss to Dallas Mavericks (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' bench has been sturdy all season (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks prepare for Spurs' adjustments (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks know there's three to go (Dallas Morning News)
  • In NBA playoffs, home-court disadvantage (USA Today)
  • Game 2: Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs preview (WFAA.com)
  • Spurs coach sure to cook something for Game 2 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • How Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Hornets, and Utah Jazz can succeed in playoffs (Hoopsvibe.com)
  • Dampier's dirty work key to Dallas Mavericks' success (Dallas Morning News)

    • April 19, 2009 | ROUND 1 GAME 1 : SPURS VS MAVERICKS

  • Gameday Recap: Spurs 97, Mavericks 105 | Highlights video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Quotes (Spurs.com)
  • Game Photos (Spurs.com)
  • Fan Photos (Spurs.com)
  • Live Chat Replay (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Audio : Game Recap (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Audio : Bret Brown (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Video : Gregg Popovich video(Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Video : Michael Finley.video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Video : Roger Mason, Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Video : Drew Gooden video(Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Video : Tony Parker video (Spurs.com)
  • Postgame Video : Tim Duncan video (Spurs.com)
  • Mavericks vs. Spurs: Lookahead video (NBA.com)
  • Postgame Video : Rick Carlisle video (NBA.com)
  • Postgame Video : Dirk Nowitzkivideo (NBA.com)
  • A turn-by-turn look at the Mavs' defense of Tony Parker (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs go on the offensive (Dallas Morning News)
  • Memories Get Short When It Comes to Spurs (The Sporting-News)
  • Absent stars as notable as those present in playoffs (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Smallest Maverick paves way to big Game 1 victory (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Mavs end long road woes, down Spurs (Hampton-Roads Daily Press)
  • 5 Things We Learned In The NBA This Week (Hoops World)
  • Game 1 recap (Houston Examiner)
  • Series preview II--what you know, what you don't know (Houston Examiner)
  • Richard Oliver on Spurs-Mavs Game 1video (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Pop says to get over Ginobili (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavs use Spurs strategy to their advantage (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Backup plan — a tired issue (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavericks pony up in Game 1 (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs/Mavs Game 1 Recap (Slam)
  • Mavericks take charge, 105-97 (Dallas Morning News)
  • Josh Howard had performance worth celebrating (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavericks' bench does heavy lifting (Dallas Morning News)
  • Spurs vaunted defense looks sadly vulnerable (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas slows Parker in second half (Dallas Morning News)
  • In a twist, Spurs have a problem - and it's J.J. Barea (Dallas Morning News)
  • It’s been a roller-coaster week for Dallas-Fort Worth teams (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Tracking Game 1 (Dallas Morning-News)
  • Barea, bench mob help Mavs quiet Spurs in series opener (NBA.com)

    • April 18, 2009

  • Shootaround Report 4.18.09 : Roger Mason Jr. video (Spurs.com)
  • Shootaround Report 4.18.09 : Kurt Thomas video (Spurs.com)
  • Round 1 Riot: Spurs (3) vs. Mavericks (6) (Fanhouse)
  • Mavs-Spurs predictions are a mixed bag (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs Come in Confident (KENS5)
  • Spurs, Mavs Get Ready For "Crazy" Series (KENS5)
  • TrueHoop's Stat Geek Smackdown 2009 (ESPN.com)
  • Scouting Breakdown: Mavs vs. Spurs (ESPN.com)
  • Confident Mavs look to carry strong finish into playoffs (Pro Basketball News)
  • NBA's real season is about to begin (Sacramento Bee)
  • NBA Playoffs Western Conference Schedule: San Antonio Spurs Host Dallas Mavericks in Game One Saturday (Transworld News)
  • NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff: Spurs vs. Mavs (Dime)
  • Dave's 2 Sense: 5 Reasons Spurs Win in 5 (WOAI)
  • Dallas at San Antonio (USA Today)
  • Spurs-Mavs roster, season series (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Mavericks hot on and off the floor (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Rivalry Tends to be Hard-Hitting (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Finley Savoring Playoffs as Career Winds Down (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs vs. Mavs Matchups (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Park and Ride for Spurs Games (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Spurs’ three keys to victory (San Antonio Express-News)
  • NBA burning questions: Anticipating amazement (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Once again, this will be about Duncan (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Today's NBA playoff matchups (Abilene Reporter News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' sixth man Terry has enough heart to go around (Dallas Morning News)
  • Main Mav? Kidd has become the heart of Dallas Mavericks (Dallas Morning News)
  • 4 questions for the NBA playoffs (Austin American-Statesman)

    • April 17, 2009

  • Practice Report 4.17.09 : Drew Gooden video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.17.09 : Gregg Popovich video (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.17.09 : Michael Finleyvideo (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.17.09 : Tony Parkervideo (Spurs.com)
  • Practice Report 4.17.09 : Tim Duncan video (Spurs.com)
  • Breaking Down the NBA's First Round (Stony Brook Independent)
  • Mavericks and Spurs all about history, Parker and Howard (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks (Deseret News)
  • San Antonio still has Parker ... Spurs in seven (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavs-Spurs preview: State of anticipation (Dallas Morning News)
  • Mavericks, Spurs ready to renew playoff rivalry (Associated Press)
  • Underdog role suits Dallas Mavericks (Dallas Morning News)
  • David Moore's NBA playoffs preview (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks' playoffs are a referendum on Avery Johnson (Dallas Morning News)
  • Consider Saturday's opener in Santone as Game 8, 2006 (Merced Sun-Star)
  • Parker, Duncan hold the key for Spurs (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Tony Parker presents the biggest problems for Mavs (Dallas Morning News)
  • Playoff Preview: Spurs vs. Mavericks (NBA.com)
  • Spurs-Mavericks series breakdown (Sports Illustrated)
  • Mavs/Spurs Series Preview: Everything is more consistent in Texas… (Slam)
  • Western Conference playoff preview: No. 3 San Antonio vs. No. 6 Dallas (Sporting News)
  • N.B.A. Playoffs May Pivot on Health of Best Teams (New York Times)
  • Team-by-team look at the West Playoffs (ESPN.com)
  • Spurs Paying No Attentio To Playoff Doubts (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Favorites Beware: Spoilers Lurking (NBC Sports)
  • Spurs Team Report (USA Today)
  • Playoff Preview (hoopshype.com)
  • Per Diem (ESPN.com)
  • Team-By-Team Look At West Playoffs (ESPN.com)
  • Spurs have ingredient for playoff success (Kerrville Daily Times)
  • Mavs hoping recent surge continues into playoffs (Associated Press)
  • Spurs paying no attention to playoff doubts (Associated Press)
  • Teams in the West get the point (Austin American-Statesman)
  • Analysis: Spurs vs. Mavericks (NBA.com)
  • Dirty water: The Spurs-Mavs rivalry (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Parker takes shot at greatness (San Antonio Express-News)


    April 16, 2009

  • I'm back in the game... and so are the Spurs (KENS5)
  • With one ring and two shots, Finley's back (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Film crew geared to dissect the Mavs (San Antonio Express-News)
  • Quiet confidence: Dallas Mavericks like matchup vs. Spurs (Dallas Morning News)
  • An assist for Finley in setting up Dallas Mavericks-Spurs matchup (Dallas Morning News)
  • Howard will be the X-factor for Dallas Mavericks vs. Spurs (Dallas Morning News)
  • Dallas Mavericks headed for a date on the River Walk (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Dallas Mavericks need new comeback line against Spurs (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Mavs go into playoffs at their best (USA Today)
  • Mavs, Spurs lock up in another Lone Star state showdown (NBA.com)