Stephen Michael
@stephenmsports.bsky.social
Reporter covering the Spurs, SAFC, and other San Antonio sports for the Lone Star Sports Journal and @sbnation.bsky.social • TX native and UIW alum • Dua Lipa fanboy, @agttimepod.com contributor.
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How Mitch Johnson has rekindled Spurs basketball
Despite being in his first official season as head coach, Johnson has lit a fire under this Spurs squad.
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When Mitch Johnson was introduced as the head coach of the Spurs back in May, he said, “I will attempt to do it my way.”
From Pop’s voice to Johnson’s vision, the Spurs are finding their rhythm again.
When Mitch Johnson was introduced as the head coach of the Spurs back in May, he said, “I will attempt to do it my way.”
From Pop’s voice to Johnson’s vision, the Spurs are finding their rhythm again.
Final: Spurs 112, Minnesota 125
Spurs close out their 4-game road trip at 2-2. Minnesota outscores San Antonio 36-19 in the final quarter to get the win.
Fox 25 pts, 4 ast
Vassell/Keldon 22 pts each
Spurs close out their 4-game road trip at 2-2. Minnesota outscores San Antonio 36-19 in the final quarter to get the win.
Fox 25 pts, 4 ast
Vassell/Keldon 22 pts each
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Final: Spurs 112, Minnesota 125
Spurs close out their 4-game road trip at 2-2. Minnesota outscores San Antonio 36-19 in the final quarter to get the win.
Fox 25 pts, 4 ast
Vassell/Keldon 22 pts each
Spurs close out their 4-game road trip at 2-2. Minnesota outscores San Antonio 36-19 in the final quarter to get the win.
Fox 25 pts, 4 ast
Vassell/Keldon 22 pts each
Spurs miss a wide open Barnes on that drive as Mitch Johnson calls another timeout. Minnesota leads 102-98 with 4:28 left in regulation
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Spurs miss a wide open Barnes on that drive as Mitch Johnson calls another timeout. Minnesota leads 102-98 with 4:28 left in regulation
End of 3Q: Spurs 93, Minnesota 89.
December 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
End of 3Q: Spurs 93, Minnesota 89.
Mitch Johnson wants a timeout after Ant was left wide open for back-to-back threes. Spurs lead 88-83 with 3:20 left in the 3Q.
December 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Mitch Johnson wants a timeout after Ant was left wide open for back-to-back threes. Spurs lead 88-83 with 3:20 left in the 3Q.
Halftime: Spurs 62, Minnesota 61
Spurs dominated the first half but only lead by one at the break. MIN wins the 2Q 29-25.
Fox 19 pts on 72% FG
Keldon 10 pts
MIN: Ant 16 pts on 77% FG
Spurs dominated the first half but only lead by one at the break. MIN wins the 2Q 29-25.
Fox 19 pts on 72% FG
Keldon 10 pts
MIN: Ant 16 pts on 77% FG
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Halftime: Spurs 62, Minnesota 61
Spurs dominated the first half but only lead by one at the break. MIN wins the 2Q 29-25.
Fox 19 pts on 72% FG
Keldon 10 pts
MIN: Ant 16 pts on 77% FG
Spurs dominated the first half but only lead by one at the break. MIN wins the 2Q 29-25.
Fox 19 pts on 72% FG
Keldon 10 pts
MIN: Ant 16 pts on 77% FG
End of 1Q: Spurs 37, Minnesota 32
San Antonio shoots 63% from the floor as De'Aaron Fox leads the way for the visiting side with 11 points.
San Antonio shoots 63% from the floor as De'Aaron Fox leads the way for the visiting side with 11 points.
December 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
End of 1Q: Spurs 37, Minnesota 32
San Antonio shoots 63% from the floor as De'Aaron Fox leads the way for the visiting side with 11 points.
San Antonio shoots 63% from the floor as De'Aaron Fox leads the way for the visiting side with 11 points.
Spurs up 17-14 at the first timeout. A nice start offensively for San Antonio, who had a six-point lead before that shot.
December 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Spurs up 17-14 at the first timeout. A nice start offensively for San Antonio, who had a six-point lead before that shot.
Starting ✋🏼 for Spurs-Wolves:
Spurs: Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champagnie, Fox
Wolves: Golbert, Randle, McDaniels, Ant, Divincenzo
Spurs: Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champagnie, Fox
Wolves: Golbert, Randle, McDaniels, Ant, Divincenzo
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Starting ✋🏼 for Spurs-Wolves:
Spurs: Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champagnie, Fox
Wolves: Golbert, Randle, McDaniels, Ant, Divincenzo
Spurs: Kornet, Barnes, Vassell, Champagnie, Fox
Wolves: Golbert, Randle, McDaniels, Ant, Divincenzo
NEW: On a crisp November night at DKR, Arch Manning turned a tense rivalry showdown into a signature moment, making Texas' CFP case and powering the Longhorns to a 27–17 win over No. 3 Texas A&M.
Arch Manning Makes Texas' CFP Case As Longhorns Down No. 3 A&M
Texas delivered the night’s final word. And this time, it carried the weight of something bigger than a victory: belief.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
NEW: On a crisp November night at DKR, Arch Manning turned a tense rivalry showdown into a signature moment, making Texas' CFP case and powering the Longhorns to a 27–17 win over No. 3 Texas A&M.
The Spurs are the 3rd seed in the NBA Cup and will face the 2-seed Lakers on December 10 in Los Angeles at 9pm in the Knockout rounds. Winner of that game goes to Vegas.
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 AM
The Spurs are the 3rd seed in the NBA Cup and will face the 2-seed Lakers on December 10 in Los Angeles at 9pm in the Knockout rounds. Winner of that game goes to Vegas.
Michael Taaffe in his final home game as a Longhorn picks off Reed and the A&M fans are reeeeeeal quiet right now.
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Michael Taaffe in his final home game as a Longhorn picks off Reed and the A&M fans are reeeeeeal quiet right now.
Arch uses his legs to put Texas up 27-17 vs. No. 3 Texas A&M
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Arch uses his legs to put Texas up 27-17 vs. No. 3 Texas A&M
The face mask penalty was brutal and Texas A&M takes advantage with EJ Smith's 13-yard run for a touchdown. Texas leads 20-17 with 9:15 left in regulation.
November 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The face mask penalty was brutal and Texas A&M takes advantage with EJ Smith's 13-yard run for a touchdown. Texas leads 20-17 with 9:15 left in regulation.
No clue what Elko was doing there. I think draw Texas offside? DKR is going nuts.
November 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
No clue what Elko was doing there. I think draw Texas offside? DKR is going nuts.
Nick Townsend scores just three seconds into the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 20-10 over A&M.
November 29, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Nick Townsend scores just three seconds into the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 20-10 over A&M.
End of 3Q: Texas 13, Texas A&M 10
The third was dominated by the Longhorns, who will begin the final quarter with a 1st-&-Goal at the Aggie 2.
The third was dominated by the Longhorns, who will begin the final quarter with a 1st-&-Goal at the Aggie 2.
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
End of 3Q: Texas 13, Texas A&M 10
The third was dominated by the Longhorns, who will begin the final quarter with a 1st-&-Goal at the Aggie 2.
The third was dominated by the Longhorns, who will begin the final quarter with a 1st-&-Goal at the Aggie 2.
Huge defensive stand for the Longhorns. A&M called for the false start on 4th & 1 and punts it. Texas takes over up 13-10 with 3:00 left in the 3Q.
November 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Huge defensive stand for the Longhorns. A&M called for the false start on 4th & 1 and punts it. Texas takes over up 13-10 with 3:00 left in the 3Q.
Arch Manning launches a 29-yard TD pass to Ryan Wingo to give the Longhorns the 13-10 lead in the 3Q.
November 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Arch Manning launches a 29-yard TD pass to Ryan Wingo to give the Longhorns the 13-10 lead in the 3Q.
Manning should've ran it there, tons of space and no white jerseys around. That decision bites the Longhorns, who settle for the FG. It's 10-6 A&M with 11:56 left in 3Q.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Manning should've ran it there, tons of space and no white jerseys around. That decision bites the Longhorns, who settle for the FG. It's 10-6 A&M with 11:56 left in 3Q.
After A&M went 3 and out, Wisner gets loose for a 48 yard run and Texas already in Texas A&M territory.
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 AM
After A&M went 3 and out, Wisner gets loose for a 48 yard run and Texas already in Texas A&M territory.
A&M gets the ball to start the second half, leading 10-3.
November 29, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A&M gets the ball to start the second half, leading 10-3.
Halftime: Texas 3, Texas A&M 10
Texas' defense is playing well, but Arch Manning and the offense are struggling. Need to figure things out if they want to keep their slim playoff chances alive.
Texas' defense is playing well, but Arch Manning and the offense are struggling. Need to figure things out if they want to keep their slim playoff chances alive.
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Halftime: Texas 3, Texas A&M 10
Texas' defense is playing well, but Arch Manning and the offense are struggling. Need to figure things out if they want to keep their slim playoff chances alive.
Texas' defense is playing well, but Arch Manning and the offense are struggling. Need to figure things out if they want to keep their slim playoff chances alive.
Manning just got rocked on 2nd & 10. Awful play call from Sark there, I don't get it.
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Manning just got rocked on 2nd & 10. Awful play call from Sark there, I don't get it.
KC Concepcion with an 8 yard TD rush to put A&M up 10-3 with 56 seconds to play in the first half.
November 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
KC Concepcion with an 8 yard TD rush to put A&M up 10-3 with 56 seconds to play in the first half.
2:00 timeout and it's 3-3 in Austin with A&M charging down field.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
2:00 timeout and it's 3-3 in Austin with A&M charging down field.