San Antonio Spurs News

Players who aren't household names and spent the entire regular season shaded behind their teams' superstar are able to make a big enough impact on a big enough stage to really get noticed.

The Golden State Warriors far exceeded everyone's expectations this season, but we learned a lot about this team from their second-round playoff series.

Point guard George Hill is out with a concussion, NBA rules requiring him to pass a concussion test before he can play again.

The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states.

Riding to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway helicopter is a perk of the privileged.

Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol , has helped his team gain NBA respect as they prepare for the Western Conference finals against the four-time champion San Antonio Spurs.

The four-time NBA championship-winning San Antonio Spurs came into the Warriors' parochial home court in Oakland, California, on Thursday and snuffed out the Warriors' hopes with a 94-82 victory.

After double-OT shootouts, Tony Parker midrange clinics and all manner of ill-advised-for-anyone-but-Steph shots, the Spurs finished off the beat-up Warriors 94-82 Thursday night without Tim Duncan or Manu Ginobili on the floor in crunch time.

Albuquerque police say a mother who saw her 5-year-old being abducted chased the suspect down and crashed her vehicle into his car, triggering a manhunt.

The New York Knicks are not ready for their season to end. Facing elimination in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks have opened up an 11-point third quarter lead at Madison Square Facing elimination in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks have opened up an 11-point third quarter lead at Madison Square Garden.

George Hill - Indiana's starting point guard who has given them 14 points a game these playoffs and is another long defender in their scheme - is out for the Pacers Thursday night in Game 5 against the Knicks due to a concussion, the team announced .

However, it won't be easy as they have to travel to the frenzied Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Roy Hibbert has been a dominant force in the postseason, averaging 13.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks.

May 3, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers small forward Grant Hill brings the ball up court in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.

May 14, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter in game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the AT The Golden State Warriors performance in Game 5 was simply disheartening, and at times pathetic.

TSN's Jack Armstrong offers his thoughts on Dwyane Wade 's physical status, Jonas Valanciunas well-deserved rookie honour, the abilities of Jerry Sloan, Tony Parker 's leadership and Andrew Wiggins.

AT&T CENTER - He's the quietest player on the floor for the San Antonio Spurs, even more stoic than long-suspected robot Tim Duncan.

He benched Pablo Prigioni, the player with the single best per-minute plus-minus of anyone on the roster.

While Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry might be struggling against the defensive efforts of Danny Green and the San Antonio Spurs, he still had a historic season shooting the ball.

When given the chance to take command of a playoff series, they can't give it back.