Sports of The Times; Above All, Duncan Has Consistency
IN an N.B.A. finals series defined by fluctuations of performance, Tim Duncan was the constant. He was constantly good; never, ever bad. Even as Jason Kidd struggled on defense or searched for his shot, even as Duncans own teammates made sporadic contributions, Duncan, the leagues most valuable player, never seemed far off course. He was technically flawless in nearly every phase of the game: passing out of the double-team, passing from the low and high posts, running the floor, using the glass, playing post defense. He could write a book called Textbook Basketball for Big Men.. William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column contends that San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan provided consistency and stability in NBA finals full of fluctuation, and he deserves most valuable player awards both for regular season and finals (M)
TIM DUNCAN: Playoff Legend Adds To His Postseason Lore
Duncan shot 14-for-23 from the floor, marking just the fifth instance since 2010 that hes taken 23 or more field goal attempts in a game. He also had 16 points at halftime, his high score for a first half this year. Duncan went just 1-for-5 in the.
TIM DUNCAN has more 50+ win seasons than most NBA teams
By now you have probably read or heard that with the Spurs victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday, the franchise has notched its 16th straight 50-plus game-winning-season. Only the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s can boast a similar streak, though.
TIM DUNCAN Apologized To Spurs During Dominant Game 2 Vs. Clippers
Duncan then scored four points in overtime, but more importantly he smartly played the final 8 minutes, 12 seconds of regulation and overtime with five fouls. His defense in crunchtime might have been the difference between the Spurs falling in an 0-2.
TIM DUNCAN Named Western Conference Player Of The Week
The NBA today announced that San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 12. Bostons Isiah Thomas was named the Eastern Conference Player .
Tim Duncan Apologized To Spurs During Dominant Game 2.
By any reasonable persons estimation, Tim Duncan was the reason the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime in Wednesdays Game 2 battle. In Duncans eyes, though, he was the reason the Spurs��.
TIM DUNCAN bet a friend $100 hed make a 3, then he did.
Tim Duncan had only made one three-pointer on the season coming into the night, but it didnt stop him from wagering $100 against a friend that he could connect from downtown. PAY THE MAN:��.
Playing as if Hes in His Prime, Duncan Lifts the Revitalized Spurs
. Days after being named the oldest all-N.B.A. first-team player, Tim Duncan, 37, bulldozed the younger Grizzlies as the Spurs took a commanding lead in the Western Conference finals.
Late Misses by Duncan Almost Do In the Spurs
Tim Duncan, the two-time regular-season most valuable player, finally showed the dominance many had come to expect of him in Game 5 on Sunday night. But Duncans performance did have one flaw, and late in the game, it appeared to be a fatal one.
Tim Duncan makes game-winning block on James Harden.
. Tim Duncan is a main reason. ��� Tweet Share on Twitter ���Share Share on Facebook ���Pin Pinterest 19 Comments �� Tim Duncan made the game-winning block on James Harden to seal the victory for the San Antonio Spurs.
Ageless TIM DUNCAN delivers again to save the Spurs
Tim Duncan proves detractors wrong as he shows the LA Clippers and the rest of the world that he still has lots of basketball left to play.
Flu May Limit Duncans Play
Tim Duncans stomach virus could restrict his minutes in Wake Forests game against Texas on Sunday -- and possibly keep him on the bench altogether. Duncan, the 6-foot-10-inch center who was limited to 24 minutes in a 52-40 victory over Northeast Louisiana on Friday at the Midwest Regional, skipped practice today.
Duncan Leads All-N.B.A. Team
Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs, the N.B.A.s two-time most valuable player, made the all-N.B.A. team yesterday, becoming just the sixth player in league history to receive that honor in each of his first six seasons. Also on the all-N.B.A. first team were Kobe Bryant and Shaquille ONeal of the Los Angeles Lakers; Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic; and Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves.. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan is named to all-NBA team; other players named to team listed (S)
Duncan to Remain in School
Tim Duncan announced yesterday that he will return for his senior season at Wake Forest instead of joining the parade of underclassmen who have declared for the National Basketball Association draft. Duncans decision to play another year for the two-time Atlantic Coast Conference champions should have the Demon Deacons among the top teams in next seasons pre-season polls.
Clippers vs. Spurs Game 3: Start time, TV schedule and.
After a Tim Duncan-powered win in Game 2, the Spurs now have the advantage of home court and the next two in the ATandT Center. Duncan, who turns 39 this week, led San Antonio past a Blake Griffin triple double with 28��.
TIM DUNCAN, Paintballer
. Despite Tim Duncans anti-flashy game, he might be more playful than we thought.
TIM DUNCANs Legacy Grows With or Without 6th Ring
More legendary by the game, it seems. And still more legendary whether or not his Spurs win another title in the short term. And thats what some might not get: Duncan is still padding his resume with heroic feats, this time like some kind of ageless.
TIM DUNCAN shows that skills outlive springs - SBNation.com
NBA players cant rely on athleticism forever. Tim Duncans longevity is remarkable because hes never exclusively needed it.
17 rap songs that shout out Tim Duncan
Click through to see 17 rap songs that name drop Tim Duncan and witness the lyrical creativity that is inspired by the Spurs all-time great. Duncans appearance in so many songs of our day is proof just how much his place has been cemented in pop.
TIM DUNCAN bet a friend $100 hed make a 3, then he did
Tim Duncan had only made one three-pointer on the season coming into the night, but it didnt stop him from wagering $100 against a friend that he could connect from downtown. PAY THE MAN: .
TIM DUNCAN makes game-winning block on James Harden
Tim Duncan made the game-winning block on James Harden to seal the victory for the San Antonio Spurs. With the loss, the Houston Rockets fall to sixth in the Western Conference. With the win, the Spurs remind the basketball world that theyre still.
What the Spurs said after Wednesdays 108-103 loss to the.
Spurs Forward Tim Duncan. (On evaluating the loss to the Pelicans). It was a great game. A lot of energy. New Orleans played great, we played awful in the first half. Just didnt execute. [Allowing] 60-some-odd points in the��.
TIM DUNCAN bet on basketball, according to his girlfriend
Obviously, $100 is no big deal to Duncan. Friendly bets like this probably happen more than we realize. But its still a bet on basketball, and the NBA should absolutely look into this. Whether Adam Silver makes an example of Duncan is another matter.
Sixers need luck in draft - the way Spurs got lucky with Duncan
Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs turns 39 on Saturday, and the aging process for the best player on the best team of his generation has been gradually catching up with him. Coach Gregg Popovich says he believes��.
NBA playoffs 2015: Spurs outlast Clippers in Game 2.
The series will head back to San Antonio tied 1-1, with the Spurs in firm control. Tim Duncan, Kawhi Leonard, and Patty Mills will be hoping home court can reawaken some of their teammates.
Sports of The Times; Please Note: Money Shot, Money Player
THEY give you this target, a huge glass board, and they paint thick white lines in the middle, right above the cylinder in which you would like the ball to drop. They do everything but write in the words: Aim Here, Win Valuable Prizes. There is money in the bank shot. So why has almost no one in professional basketball besides Tim Duncan seemed to figure this out?. Harvey Araton, in Sports of The Times column, contends that Tim Duncan of San Antonio Spurs has dominated New York Knicks in NBA finals with his bank shot off backboard; photo (M)
Spurs vs. Clippers Game 2 results, NBA playoffs 2015: Tim.
Blake Griffins triple double -- 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists -- fell short a vintage Tim Duncan game, who played 44 minutes while recording 28 points, 11 rebounds and 14-of-23 shooting. With the Spurs up 88-80, J.J.��.
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BASEBALL American League TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS--Released LHP Mike Venafro. Eastern League NEW BRITAIN ROCK CATS--Announced RHP Jesse Crain has been promoted to Rochester of the International League.. San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan will become free agent, but reportedly plans to re-sign with Spurs (S)
TIM DUNCAN is dancing by himself on the sideline and its.
Go Timmy go! This is like one of those wood carvings you see in a homeware store Dance like nobody is watching. Hes doing exactly that, and its glorious. I dont know what music is playing in Duncans head, but hes��.
Add best hider in paintball to list of Tim Duncans greatest accomplishments
O.K., its a toss-up as to how this will make you feel about Duncan: Did he once invite a bunch of teammates to a paintball course even though most had never played paintball? Perhaps. Did Duncan then stack his team with ringers and bring his own .
Tim Duncan leads Spurs to 104-103 win over Rockets.
Like always Tim Duncan woke up from his slumber when the team needed him to provide a scoring option as a dive man and none other than Patty Mills came alive to go 3-for-3 from beyond the arc to finally put the Spurs��.
Spurs vs. Clippers Game 2 results, NBA playoffs 2015: Tim Duncan leads Spurs.
In Game 2 on Wednesday, it was the Spurs who outlasted Los Angeles in an overtime death match, 111-107. Blake Griffins triple double -- 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists -- fell short a vintage Tim Duncan game, who played 44 minutes while.
NBA says Tim Duncans block on James Harden was legal
San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncans block on Houston Rockets guard James Harden was legal, the NBA ruled in its daily Last Two Minutes report released Saturday. In the closing seconds of the Rockets 104-103 loss to the Spurs on Friday, Harden .
Duncan with 29 points, key block as Spurs send Rockets to sixth seed
HOUSTON (AP)���Tim Duncan had 29 points and blocked James Hardens layup with 2.9 seconds left to give the San Antonio Spurs their 10th straight victory, 104-103 over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. San Antonio jumped into the third spot in the .
Oblivious to Attention or Pressure
At one point last Friday night in Philadelphia, three former rookies of the year were on the court at the same time. But it was the future rookie of the year who was creating the stir. Even if he were not 7 feet tall and 250 pounds, Tim Duncan was easy to pick out -- dunking in the face of Derrick Coleman (1991s top rookie) or avoiding the nimble hands of Allen Iverson (1997).. Article discusses success of rookie San Antonio Spurs basketball player Tim Duncan; photo (M)
DeAndre Jordan blocks Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili in first half (VIDEOS)
DeAndre Jordan was a difference maker for the Clippers in Game 1 against the Spurs Sunday night. (And how does this marquee matchup get buried on Sunday night? Come on NBA, you can do better.) His play protecting the paint was disruptive to the .
A Big, and Tall, Loss for the Spurs
This was not the way the Spurs wanted their big man to rest. And this was not the way Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich wanted his team to rest -- or fall asleep -- without Tim Duncan. The Spurs learned yesterday morning that they would be without Duncan for two to four weeks after he sprained his right ankle early in Sundays loss to the Pistons.. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan will miss two to four weeks with sprained ankle (M)5
Good morning. All men must die, except Tim Duncan.
But the story of the game was Tim Duncan, who dominated the first half and hit some gnarly shots late to clinch the win. He finished with 28 points. He will turn 39 on Saturday. He is insane. Also, Chris Paul had the best mini-tantrum of all time. Of.
Boshs 41 Help Send Raptors Past Howard and Magic
Chris Bosh scored a career-high 41 points and outplayed Dwight Howard in a matchup of All-Star centers as the Toronto Raptors won their season-high fourth straight.
PRO BASKETBALL: Game 5 Analysis; Yes, Hes Unemotional, but Duncans Power Is Felt by Nets
The next time someone remarks that Tim Duncan does not show enough emotion -- that he is Spock in high-tops -- tell the misguided soul to stop repeating what he heard on SportsCenter and to look at the scoreboard. Tell that person to look at how Duncan played last night, through the non-calls and bad calls. Ask who had the calm demeanor in Game 5 of the finals at Continental Arena: Duncan, the incomparable forward of the San Antonio Spurs, or his counterpart, Kenyon Martin, who, like the Nets, combusted before the loudest gathering of the season.. Mike Wise Game 5 Analysis contends that San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan, who is often derided for characteristic stoicism or even lack of personality, is Spurs leader on scoreboard, on court and in locker room, and has proved that in NBA finals against New Jersey Nets; photos (M)
Duncan Reportedly Ready to Stay
After weeks of pleas from fans to stay with their team, the free-agent forward Tim Duncan is reportedly ready to sign a new deal with the San Antonio Spurs, spurning the Orlando Magic and the opportunity to play with Grant Hill. The Orlando Sentinel and The San Antonio Express-News reported yesterday that Duncans representatives told Orlandos general manager, John Gabriel, that Duncan would turn down the Magics six-year, $67.5 million offer.. Free-agent Tim Duncan reportedly plans to stay with San Antonio Spurs, spurning Orlando Magic (M)
Theres no such thing as vintage Tim Duncan. Theres just.
Tim Duncan, without question the greatest power forward of all time and on his way to best-big-man-of-all-time status, played one hell of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second game of their first round series.
Schick unveils its biggest ad campaign ever this weekend.
THIS weekend Schick will open a new front in its battle with Gillette, using the San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Tim Duncan as its standard-bearer. Schick, a division of the Warner-Lambert Company based in Milford, Conn., will formally begin its largest advertising program ever -- a campaign for the Protector, its newest razor -- during the National Basketball Associations All-Star Weekend.. Schick, division of Warner-Lambert Co, will formally begin its largest advertising program ever--a campaign for its newest razor the Protector--during National Basketball Associations All-Star Weekend; Tim Duncan of San Antonio Spurs will be standard-bearer for new razor; ads were created by Market Growth Resources; photo (L)
TIM DUNCAN wins $100 bet by making rare 3 in Spurs win over
Tim Duncans been an awful lot of things in his illustrious 18-year career ��� an NBA champion (five times), an All-Star (15 times), the leagues Most Valuable Player (two times), the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (three��.
Spurs and Knicks: Proud Era vs. Loud Errors
Since Tim Duncan joined San Antonio as a rookie for the 1997-98 season, the team has been a model of success and stability.. San Antonio Spurs have been a model of success and stability since center Tim Duncan joined team as a rookie for 1997-98 season.
Duncan Decides to Stay in San Antonio
Not even Mickey Mouse and Grant Hill could get Tim Duncan to leave the San Antonio Spurs. Duncan, the biggest prize in this years National Basketball Association free-agent pool, announced today that he would re-sign with San Antonio, dashing the Orlando Magics hopes of teaming Duncan with Hill, a five-time All-Star.. Tim Duncan to re-sign with San Antonio Spurs, turning down offer from Orlando Magic; photo (M)
Spurs Celebrate Their Title With a Victory
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start last night with a 106-97 victory against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.
TIM DUNCAN blocks James Harden to seal huge Spurs win.
With the Spurs up 104-103 and just six seconds on the clock, Rockets MVP candidate James Harden got the rim and elevated for a lay-up opportunity, only to be denied by Tim Duncan for a game-sealing block. Replays��.
Logged Off the Draft, Duncan Surfs the Web
I couldnt hear his voice, but I could feel his cyber-conviction. Why didnt you come out? I had asked, punching the words into the keyboard. You would have been No. 1.
N.B.A. Teams Are Playing It Cautiously in Their Planning for the Draft
The Chicago Bulls tried a novel approach with their first-round draft choice last year. They waived the rights to the rookie center Travis Knight. Their thinking seemed to backfire as Knight developed into a solid role player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but there was logic behind the transaction. Why develop and commit three years of guaranteed money to a player who may not help you in the immediate future? Why not parlay that salary and roster spot into helping secure an established veteran or a ritzy free agent?. Comment on NBA teams preparations for this weeks draft; San Antonio is expected to take center Tim Duncan first; other teams possible first picks noted; photo (M)
Good morning. All men must die, except Tim Duncan.
But the story of the game was Tim Duncan, who dominated the first half and hit some gnarly shots late to clinch the win. He finished with 28 points. He will turn 39 on Saturday. He is insane. Also, Chris Paul had the best��.
TIM DUNCANs best trash-talking moments
After the heartbreak of the 2013 NBA Finals, few thought the Spurs could bounce back to get there again. All of a sudden they were Western Conference champs, but Duncan didnt even bother to celebrate, instead taking aim at the Heat and boldly.