Analysis GRADES: 12/3/2025 Spurs 114 @ Magic 112

[scott]

NO MAGIC REQUIRED, SPURS BEAT ORLANDO TO MOVE TO 15-6

Scott's Notes:

• Not a flashy stat line for Luke, but he was battling all game and provided solidity in the paint. I was shocked how many times Wendall Carter Jr just bulldozed Luke to the ground while the ref just stared at them. And of course... the game sealing block and Usain Bolt pose that will forever go down in Spurs lore
• What I love about some of these games where Fox isn't on fire to start is that he sticks with it and still finds a way to deliver for us in the 4th. It happened against MEM and again against ORL. Every player will have an off game from time to time, but having a guy who we can consistently rely on to put up points is huge when you think of it in the context of the larger picture. When Wemby and Castle are back, we're going to have so many more options should a guy be having an off game. We're not wholly reliant on Wemby to have a big game to win
• Solid games from Champ and Dev. Devin had a huge contest on a fast break that cannot be overlooked
• Harper is just special man
• Keldon continues to just continue to pump in the energy into our team. Yesterday when the team was running on fumes, he filled the tank back up and helped drag us to the finish line
• I rated Bryant a little higher than consensus based on him finally contributing in other ways. He had a nice block and added 5 boards. Early in the season it was just chaos on defense and the occasional 3... now he is finding ways to fit into the bigger picture
• Jeremy... I don't know what can be said at this point.
• Mitch almost gave this one away by having Sochan in there late

What You Said:

• @spurs10 - A game I didn't expect to have. Fox had another strong game, with others like Devin, Julian, KJ, and Barnes providing a lot of spark. Luke saved the day and his pose will be long-lasting in my mind! Loved watching Harper as well. Have we lost when he is playing? Go Spurs!
• @Area 51.247 - SWAT&POSE#$&?BOXOUT#$&?SETAHARDSCREEN#$&?BOARD&OUTLET! Luke Kornet swats and poses his way into Spurs' winning plays mythology, bringing joy and happiness to all! POINTAMINUTE from the point guards? What an early gift for HB and the other vet's tired, wobbly fourth quarter legs to pull them through a tough game.
• @Snake Eyes - Fox and Harper were super clutch but their turnovers take them to a B+.
• @couchman - The zone defense was a great move by the coaching staff.
• @heyheymymy - Mitch and Sochan almost cost us the win. Fox, Harper and Kornet played great games to help SA pull it off.
• @Correct Crusader - Get sochan off my team please
• @LeBowen - What an amazing b2b effort by everyone. It's just that Sochan can't play basketball.

Up next: Friday @ the Cavs. That will be an interesting test! I'm curious to see if Wemby and Castle join the team here (I'm guessing no)

 

[Davidicus]

Sochan almost single-handedly lost us the game. Dude has got to improve, for his own sake at minimum.

 

[Davidicus]

Also, fun fact after watching the highlights:

Kornet was the first and last person to touch the basketball last night (tip-off and block)

 

[mazerrackham]

@scott request - is it easy for you to throw turnovers into the box score at the top of these threads? I know for me it's a big contributor to how I grade players. Appreciate the effort you've put into this project and it's cool to see, so thanks!

 

[Area 51.247]

Victor out, Steph GTD.

Sitting here looking at the snow falling in the Finger Lakes (WNY...20⁰ feels like 5⁰ here) and seeing the well below freezing temps forecasted in Cleveland, just leave Victor home and out of slip and fall black ice land.

Next four games in warm weather cities. Just good common sense.

 

[scott]

@scott request - is it easy for you to throw turnovers into the box score at the top of these threads? I know for me it's a big contributor to how I grade players. Appreciate the effort you've put into this project and it's cool to see, so thanks!

That shouldn't be a problem. I might also be able to add it to the dashboard in the Player Stat slug... I'll take a look.

But definitely not a problem to add to the Grade Spreadsheet that I post to start the thread. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[spurraider21]

Site has not been working for me all day… couldn’t get my grades in.

For whatever reason i keep getting an error message but it’s somehow ISP related. Same message on phone and laptop but when i turn wifi off and use data it works just fine.

Was a very fun game to watch. Carter Bryant definitely is looking more comfortable by the game. The impact isn’t really there yet, but him just giving competent minutes as a cog in the rotation is the first step

 

[timtonymanu]

Site has not been working for me all day… couldn’t get my grades in.

For whatever reason i keep getting an error message but it’s somehow ISP related. Same message on phone and laptop but when i turn wifi off and use data it works just fine.

Was a very fun game to watch. Carter Bryant definitely is looking more comfortable by the game. The impact isn’t really there yet, but him just giving competent minutes as a cog in the rotation is the first step

Same exact thing was happening to me. I thought it was something with my wifi. It's working on my laptop again though.

 

[scott]

Site has not been working for me all day… couldn’t get my grades in.

For whatever reason i keep getting an error message but it’s somehow ISP related. Same message on phone and laptop but when i turn wifi off and use data it works just fine.

Was a very fun game to watch. Carter Bryant definitely is looking more comfortable by the game. The impact isn’t really there yet, but him just giving competent minutes as a cog in the rotation is the first step

Same exact thing was happening to me. I thought it was something with my wifi. It's working on my laptop again though.

Very strange this happened to both of you... you two are not close (geographically at all). Let us know if it keeps happening for sure.

 

[gilmor2002]

Site has not been working for me all day… couldn’t get my grades in.

For whatever reason i keep getting an error message but it’s somehow ISP related. Same message on phone and laptop but when i turn wifi off and use data it works just fine.

Was a very fun game to watch. Carter Bryant definitely is looking more comfortable by the game. The impact isn’t really there yet, but him just giving competent minutes as a cog in the rotation is the first step

Some ISP block the baseline bum pages.. Happen to me as well. But you switch ISP should b ok.

 

[Fireball]

If Carter Bryant hits threes at a good percentage and does not throw the ball away, he will always get a 4+ from me. Cannot expect more from him at this point.

 

[spurraider21]

Some ISP block the baseline bum pages.. Happen to me as well. But you switch ISP should b ok.

It’s working this morning. It’s weird cause it was my home internet causing the issue. No explanation tbh

 

[The Truth #6]

It’s working this morning. It’s weird cause it was my home internet causing the issue. No explanation tbh

Probably sabotage from Spurs Talk. Dusty Garza, too. Sounds good to me.