San Antonio Spurs
Valanciunas’ Defensive Masterpiece
Critics can no longer attack his defensive shortcomings, and devotees can no longer complain about Casey’s misuse of the talented center.
Pre-game news & notes: VanVleet active, status unclear; 3 Spurs sit
A shorthanded Spurs team is still quite a threat.
Gameday: Raptors vs. Spurs, Jan. 19
In 2011 the Raptors purchased a 1,300 pound rock and placed it outside Toronto’s locker room. At the time new Head Coach Dwane Casey tasked his charges to focus on the theme ‘Pound the Rock’ as the squad sought to establish a new identity. Seven seasons later the Raptors are in the midst of their…