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By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusIn this episode, host Jeff Garcia is joined by Pounding the Rock deputy manager Jeph Duarte to take a deep dive into the San Antonio Spurs’ blistering nine-game winning streak.From Victor Wembanyama’s overwhelming dominance and dunk frequency to the team’s eye-popping analytics on both ends of the floor, the guys examine what’s driving this run, whether the squad is truly being tested, and lingering concerns such as injury risks, bench pacing, and non-Wemby minutes.Later in the show, Jeff and Jeph look ahead to the final matchup of San Antonio’s four-game road trip as they face the Chicago Bulls. Jeph sounds the alarm on why this matchup fits the mold of a classic NBA trap game, while Jeff breaks down head-to-head history, Bulls offensive habits, and more. Stick around toward the end for an entertaining nerd culture detour covering New York City memories, punk rock at CBGB, and classic superhero cinema, before wrapping up with how to connect with the Pounding the Rock community.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusOn this episode of Spurs in Focus, host Jeff Garcia and guest Rudy Campos break down the San Antonio Spurs’ upcoming matchup against the Phoenix Suns as the Silver and Black look to push their winning streak to nine straight. They dive deep into the statistical matchup, key perimeter defensive assignments against Devin Booker, and Victor Wembanyama’s matchup inside against an undersized Phoenix frontcourt.Later, the guys address the elephant in the room: Carter Bryant’s limited playing time and head coach Mitch Johnson’s recent comments regarding the rookie’s spot in a stacked rotation. Rudy floats a bold mock trade proposal, and the duo compares Victor Wembanyama to Tim Duncan.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusThe San Antonio Spurs hit the road for the second leg of a four-game trip to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference playoff battle.Host Jeff Garcia is joined by Eric Brandt from Rip City Retro to break down both sides of this matchup as both teams navigate the second night of a back-to-back. From Portland’s surprising offensive surge and roster adjustments under Micah Nori to San Antonio’s elite rim defense anchored by Victor Wembanyama, this preview digs into the key factors that will decide the contest.The conversation dives into the statistical tale of the tape, contrasting Portland’s high-volume three-point attack and offensive rebounding against the Spurs’ disciplined pace and interior defense. Jeff and Eric outline their respective keys to victory—including turnover margins, depth with Robert Williams sidelined, and closing out second-half leads—before locking in their final score predictions and wrapping up with a spirited debate on the top Marvel Cinematic Universe films.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusThe San Antonio Spurs are riding a three-game winning streak and heading into their longest early-season road trip.In this episode of Spurs In Focus, host Jeff Garcia is joined by Manuel Solis of the San Antonio Current to break down the upcoming four-game road trip against the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Chicago Bulls.They dive deep into matchup stats, team pace, rotation adjustments, and offer their bold predictions on whether the Silver & Black can keep the win streak rolling.Later in the show, the guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s viral 60 Minutes feature, discuss the jaw-dropping $2.8 million Dylan Harper rookie card pull, and former Spur Jeremy Sochan’s candid comments regarding his departure from San Antonio.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusIn this episode of Spurs in Focus, host Jeff Garcia takes a quick breather from on-court San Antonio Spurs action to explore the explosive sports card hobby with San Antonio custom card artist Matt Davis.Matt discusses his childhood collecting roots, reconnecting with the hobby alongside his daughter, and how battling modern scalpers inspired him to design his own high-quality custom cards.They also dive into Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s massive impact on card values, viral custom designs, and Matt’s journey from printing sheets of cards at home to landing official projects for San Antonio FC.The spotlight turns to Matt’s biggest collaboration yet: creating the official trading cards for the 2026 Spurs Card Expo at the Frost Bank Center, including an exclusive 1-of-1 autographed Coyote card. Matt breaks down the production behind the promo drop, how attendees can score the card, and what fans can expect at this massive collector gathering. Plus, Jeff shows off his very own custom trading card created by Matt!Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusThe San Antonio Spurs are riding a four-game winning streak heading into their matchup against the Utah Jazz, but something still feels off.Host Jeff Garcia is joined by James Pledger of San Antonio Sports Star to break down the Silver & Black’s early-season performance. Despite Victor Wembanyama’s explosive 43-point outing, the guys dive into the team’s slow pace, free-throw struggles, closing out shorthanded opponents, and how Mitch Johnson’s three-guard lineup will shift once Tobias Harris returns.In the second half, Jeff and James preview tonight’s tilt against the Jazz at the Frost Bank Center, highlighting the matchup dangers of Keyonte George and the importance of dominating the paint. Stick around until the end for a Halloween-extended “Nerd Moment” featuring possessed horror dolls and classic scares.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusIn this episode of Spurs in Focus, Jeff Garcia and Rudy Campos of The Sports Answer dig into the early numbers shaping the San Antonio Spurs’ season. The duo evaluates key team metrics, debating whether San Antonio’s perimeter defense is giving up too many three-point attempts, whether the three-guard starting rotation is holding up, and more. They also examine bench depth concerns and discuss potential lineup shifts as players return to health. Next, Jeff and Rudy turn their attention to the upcoming Halloween clash at the Frost Bank Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They break down crucial individual matchups and highlight why containing LaMelo Ball and running in transition will be vital against a depleted Minnesota squad missing Anthony Edwards. To wrap up, Jeff dives into the history books with eerie historical stats proving why San Antonio has been the NBA’s scariest franchise on Halloween.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.PocketCast: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusiTunes:Spotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusOn this episode of Spurs In Focus, host Jeff Garcia is joined by San Antonio Spurs fan Ray to take an in-depth look at rookie big man Tarris Reed Jr. following his high-energy play and dominant rebounding displays, debating whether his physical interior presence justifies cutting into Luke Kornet’s bench minutes and giving him a permanent spot in the regular rotation.Later in the show, Jeff and Ray preview the upcoming road test against the Utah Jazz on the second night of a back-to-back. They evaluate Utah’s formidable frontcourt, analyze the guard matchups, discuss key absences, and deliver their final predictions on whether San Antonio can win.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusOn this episode of Spurs in Focus, Jeff Garcia welcomes Rudy Campos of The Sports Answer to break down the San Antonio Spurs’ 1–2 opening week.They dive into the rocky start against the Thunder and Rockets, the bounce-back win over Dallas, Victor Wembanyama’s early shooting struggles, and whether opponents have figured out how to body Wemby in the paint.The guys also debate the long-term viability of the three-guard lineup, Tobias Harris’ pending return, and early rotational decisions under head coach Mitch Johnson. Looking ahead, Jeff and Rudy preview and predict the Spurs’ upcoming three-game slate: a back-to-back against the Utah Jazz, a marquee matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and a game against the Sacramento Kings. Will San Antonio climb back to .500, or are more early-season growing pains on the horizon? Like, comment with your record predictions for the week, and subscribe to the channel for daily Silver & Black coverage!Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In FocusIn this episode of Spurs in Focus, Jeff Garcia and guest Mike Jimenez dive into a growing question around San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama: after four years in the league and an NBA Finals appearance, does the Spurs superstar finally need a reliable go-to move?They break down LaMarcus Aldridge’s comments, compare Wemby’s approach to other greats' signature shots, and discuss his opening-night struggles, three-point volume, passivity, and the case for developing a mid-range game. The hosts then shift to a full preview of the Spurs’ game against the Houston Rockets at the Moody Center in Austin. They outline key matchup concerns with the Rockets’ size and physicality, share three keys to a Spurs win, and debate whether San Antonio can avoid a 0-2 start. They also touch on lineup decisions, defensive adjustments, and the importance of Wemby setting the tone.Subscribe to Spurs in Focus, also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and PocketCast.https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocusSpotify: buff.ly/36NvW12Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episodeFollow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe