Paul Garcia
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NBA writer covering the San Antonio Spurs for TheSpotUpShot.com. Podcast host of The Spot Up Pod.
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Ep. 54: Spurs are back on Winning Track and Injured Players are Returning
Podcast Episode · The Spot Up Pod · 11/10/2025 · 26m
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🎙️New pod!
🏀 Spurs vs Lakers, Rockets, & Pelicans
🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🎧📺 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Gor...
📺 YouTube youtu.be/hAUamZqVSnE?...
🏀 Spurs vs Lakers, Rockets, & Pelicans
🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🎧📺 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Gor...
📺 YouTube youtu.be/hAUamZqVSnE?...
Reposted by Paul Garcia
Dylan Harper (calf) did not make the one-game trip to Chicago. Mitch Johnson says he'll look forward to an update when the team gets home.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Dylan Harper (calf) did not make the one-game trip to Chicago. Mitch Johnson says he'll look forward to an update when the team gets home.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
Harper has been in a walking boot since suffering the injury in Phoenix.
Small sample size, but here's how good the Spurs' defense has been with Luke Kornet on the floor this season, with news he returns tonight. ⬇️
From my latest pod: substacktools.com/sharex/b5QCn...
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Small sample size, but here's how good the Spurs' defense has been with Luke Kornet on the floor this season, with news he returns tonight. ⬇️
Week 3 Players of the Week: Nikola Jokic & Cade Cunningham substacktools.com/sharex/ov1FE...
Week 3 Players of the Week: Nikola Jokic & Cade Cunningham
Nikola Jokic and Cade Cunningham have been named Players of the Week for Week 3 of the season.
substacktools.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Week 3 Players of the Week: Nikola Jokic & Cade Cunningham substacktools.com/sharex/ov1FE...
Reposted by Paul Garcia
After shootaround, Spurs officially calling Luke Kornet (ankle) a game-time decision tonight in Chicago.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
After shootaround, Spurs officially calling Luke Kornet (ankle) a game-time decision tonight in Chicago.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
It's sounding like he's getting awfully close.
The Spurs are favored by 3.5 tonight in Chicago.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Spurs are favored by 3.5 tonight in Chicago.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
Josh Giddey and Luke Kornet are questionable.
Patrick Williams is probable.
🎙️New pod!
🏀 Spurs vs Lakers, Rockets, & Pelicans
🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🎧📺 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Gor...
📺 YouTube youtu.be/hAUamZqVSnE?...
🏀 Spurs vs Lakers, Rockets, & Pelicans
🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🎧📺 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Gor...
📺 YouTube youtu.be/hAUamZqVSnE?...
Ep. 54: Spurs are back on Winning Track and Injured Players are Returning
Podcast Episode · The Spot Up Pod · 11/10/2025 · 26m
podcasts.apple.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
🎙️New pod!
🏀 Spurs vs Lakers, Rockets, & Pelicans
🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🎧📺 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Gor...
📺 YouTube youtu.be/hAUamZqVSnE?...
🏀 Spurs vs Lakers, Rockets, & Pelicans
🏀 Fox, Sochan, Waters, & Olynyk back. Luke Kornet to return soon.
🏀 Spurs through 9 games
🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
🎧📺 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Gor...
📺 YouTube youtu.be/hAUamZqVSnE?...
From my latest pod: substacktools.com/sharex/b5QCn...
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
From my latest pod: substacktools.com/sharex/b5QCn...
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
The Spurs on defense with and without Wemby on the floor from Cleaning The Glass.
Plus, what the defense looked like in the small sample size with Luke Kornet, considering he may be returning soon.
Ep. 54: Spurs are back on Winning Track and Injured Players are Returning substacktools.com/sharex/b5QCn...
Ep. 54: Spurs are back on Winning Track and Injured Players are Returning
Analyzing the Spurs' last three games against the Lakers, Rockets, and Pelicans. Plus, De'Aaron Fox and Jeremy Sochan have returned from injury. Where do the Spurs stand after 9 games this season?
substacktools.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Ep. 54: Spurs are back on Winning Track and Injured Players are Returning substacktools.com/sharex/b5QCn...
Good news too is Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk are no longer being monitored as return to play, like they’ve been in the last few games.
Luke Kornet is QUESTIONABLE to play Monday in Chicago.
Dylan Harper is OUT per nba injury report from league turned in by Spurs.
Dylan Harper is OUT per nba injury report from league turned in by Spurs.
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Good news too is Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk are no longer being monitored as return to play, like they’ve been in the last few games.
Luke Kornet is QUESTIONABLE to play Monday in Chicago.
Dylan Harper is OUT per nba injury report from league turned in by Spurs.
Dylan Harper is OUT per nba injury report from league turned in by Spurs.
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Luke Kornet is QUESTIONABLE to play Monday in Chicago.
Dylan Harper is OUT per nba injury report from league turned in by Spurs.
Dylan Harper is OUT per nba injury report from league turned in by Spurs.
Bulls’ injury report for Monday vs Spurs:
Zach Collins, Coby White - OUT
Josh Giddey right ankle sprain - QUESTIONABLE
Patrick Williams - left finger sprain - PROBABLE
Zach Collins, Coby White - OUT
Josh Giddey right ankle sprain - QUESTIONABLE
Patrick Williams - left finger sprain - PROBABLE
November 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Bulls’ injury report for Monday vs Spurs:
Zach Collins, Coby White - OUT
Josh Giddey right ankle sprain - QUESTIONABLE
Patrick Williams - left finger sprain - PROBABLE
Zach Collins, Coby White - OUT
Josh Giddey right ankle sprain - QUESTIONABLE
Patrick Williams - left finger sprain - PROBABLE
Per 2 minute report from NBA, Castle’s 6th foul on Trey Murphy III was an incorrect call by the officials.
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Per 2 minute report from NBA, Castle’s 6th foul on Trey Murphy III was an incorrect call by the officials.
In the 📝: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
🏀 Fox is back
🏀 A good night on offense for the Spurs
🏀 Player ratings for both teams
🏀 Update on Spurs' records this season
🏀 Fox is back
🏀 A good night on offense for the Spurs
🏀 Player ratings for both teams
🏀 Update on Spurs' records this season
4 Notes from Spurs' Victory Over Pelicans in Fox's Return
De'Aaron Fox came through in crunch time in his first game of the season, multiple Spurs players scored in double figures, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records after the win.
substacktools.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
In the 📝: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
🏀 Fox is back
🏀 A good night on offense for the Spurs
🏀 Player ratings for both teams
🏀 Update on Spurs' records this season
🏀 Fox is back
🏀 A good night on offense for the Spurs
🏀 Player ratings for both teams
🏀 Update on Spurs' records this season
With the win over the Pels, the Spurs improved to...
...5-2 as favorites
...6-1 when leading by double digits
...4-0 when leading by 15 points
...4-1 when losing the 3PT line
substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
...5-2 as favorites
...6-1 when leading by double digits
...4-0 when leading by 15 points
...4-1 when losing the 3PT line
substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
4 Notes from Spurs' Victory Over Pelicans in Fox's Return
De'Aaron Fox came through in crunch time in his first game of the season, multiple Spurs players scored in double figures, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records after the win.
substacktools.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
With the win over the Pels, the Spurs improved to...
...5-2 as favorites
...6-1 when leading by double digits
...4-0 when leading by 15 points
...4-1 when losing the 3PT line
substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
...5-2 as favorites
...6-1 when leading by double digits
...4-0 when leading by 15 points
...4-1 when losing the 3PT line
substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
he Spurs finished with 31 assists after 30 last night.
Stephon Castle had 14 assists after 13 last night. Castle generated 32 points for the team with his assists, per PivotFade.com He found Wemby and Sochan most often: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
Stephon Castle had 14 assists after 13 last night. Castle generated 32 points for the team with his assists, per PivotFade.com He found Wemby and Sochan most often: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
PivotFade.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
he Spurs finished with 31 assists after 30 last night.
Stephon Castle had 14 assists after 13 last night. Castle generated 32 points for the team with his assists, per PivotFade.com He found Wemby and Sochan most often: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
Stephon Castle had 14 assists after 13 last night. Castle generated 32 points for the team with his assists, per PivotFade.com He found Wemby and Sochan most often: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
The Spurs scored 62 paint points and shot a season high 72% inside.
Wemby, Sochan, and Fox all scored 10 or more paint points:
Wemby, Sochan, and Fox all scored 10 or more paint points:
4 Notes from Spurs' Victory Over Pelicans in Fox's Return
De'Aaron Fox came through in crunch time in his first game of the season, multiple Spurs players scored in double figures, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records after the win.
substacktools.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The Spurs scored 62 paint points and shot a season high 72% inside.
Wemby, Sochan, and Fox all scored 10 or more paint points:
Wemby, Sochan, and Fox all scored 10 or more paint points:
Stephon Castle on having De'Aaron Fox back: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
November 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Stephon Castle on having De'Aaron Fox back: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
Here was De'Aaron Fox's chart after not playing in a game since March: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
He scored 15 points in 3.5 mins in the 2nd and came through in crunch time with the final 4 points for the Spurs
He scored 15 points in 3.5 mins in the 2nd and came through in crunch time with the final 4 points for the Spurs
November 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Here was De'Aaron Fox's chart after not playing in a game since March: substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
He scored 15 points in 3.5 mins in the 2nd and came through in crunch time with the final 4 points for the Spurs
He scored 15 points in 3.5 mins in the 2nd and came through in crunch time with the final 4 points for the Spurs
4 Notes from Spurs' Victory Over Pelicans in Fox's Return substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
4 Notes from Spurs' Victory Over Pelicans in Fox's Return
De'Aaron Fox came through in crunch time in his first game of the season, multiple Spurs players scored in double figures, player ratings, and an update on the Spurs' records after the win.
substacktools.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
4 Notes from Spurs' Victory Over Pelicans in Fox's Return substacktools.com/sharex/QCgrl...
Shot location scoring for the Spurs and Pelicans.
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Shot location scoring for the Spurs and Pelicans.
Spurs are 2nd out West, the Lakers added a 3rd loss and are 7-3
The Spurs hold on to defeat the Pelicans by 7 in crunch time.
The Spurs improve to...
...7-2 overall (tied for 2nd out West)
...5-0 at home
...4-2 vs the West
...4-1 vs below .500 teams
The Spurs improve to...
...7-2 overall (tied for 2nd out West)
...5-0 at home
...4-2 vs the West
...4-1 vs below .500 teams
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Spurs are 2nd out West, the Lakers added a 3rd loss and are 7-3
The Spurs hold on to defeat the Pelicans by 7 in crunch time.
The Spurs improve to...
...7-2 overall (tied for 2nd out West)
...5-0 at home
...4-2 vs the West
...4-1 vs below .500 teams
The Spurs improve to...
...7-2 overall (tied for 2nd out West)
...5-0 at home
...4-2 vs the West
...4-1 vs below .500 teams
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The Spurs hold on to defeat the Pelicans by 7 in crunch time.
The Spurs improve to...
...7-2 overall (tied for 2nd out West)
...5-0 at home
...4-2 vs the West
...4-1 vs below .500 teams
The Spurs improve to...
...7-2 overall (tied for 2nd out West)
...5-0 at home
...4-2 vs the West
...4-1 vs below .500 teams
67% of the Spurs' games have gone down to crunch time this season.
SA enters 4-1 in crunch time
The Pels won't quit despite SA building several double digit leads in this game
SA enters 4-1 in crunch time
The Pels won't quit despite SA building several double digit leads in this game
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
67% of the Spurs' games have gone down to crunch time this season.
SA enters 4-1 in crunch time
The Pels won't quit despite SA building several double digit leads in this game
SA enters 4-1 in crunch time
The Pels won't quit despite SA building several double digit leads in this game
9-2 run for the Spurs and they lead by 14 again.
Keldon attacking inside
Spurs getting stops
Wemby alley-oop reverse dunk and corner three, both passes for Castle (13 ast)
Keldon attacking inside
Spurs getting stops
Wemby alley-oop reverse dunk and corner three, both passes for Castle (13 ast)
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
9-2 run for the Spurs and they lead by 14 again.
Keldon attacking inside
Spurs getting stops
Wemby alley-oop reverse dunk and corner three, both passes for Castle (13 ast)
Keldon attacking inside
Spurs getting stops
Wemby alley-oop reverse dunk and corner three, both passes for Castle (13 ast)
Keldon and collecting offensive boards
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Keldon and collecting offensive boards