It’s been a while since the San Antonio Spurs have seen the NBA playoffs, finishing below .500 during every season since 2018-19. Will this be the year they right the ship and make a run at the NBA championship? Let’s find out.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the court during the San Antonio Spurs 2024-25 season.
San Antonio Spurs Quick Facts
Founded: 1967
Head Coach: Gregg Popovich
Conference: Western
Division: Southwest
Home Arena: Frost Bank Center
Championships: 5 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
2023-24 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
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San Antonio Spurs Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch San Antonio Spurs Games on DIRECTV
Calling all San Antonio Spurs fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NBA season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch San Antonio Spurs 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass
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San Antonio Spurs Rivalries
The Spurs were a force to be reckoned with in the early 2000s and holds the record for highest winning percent among active teams. It’s no surprise they’ve built up a few rivalries in that time. Here are a few of their most prominent:
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
This is perhaps the Spurs’ biggest rivalry, especially during the 2000s when they frequently clashed in the playoffs. The rivalry was defined by the matchups between the Spurs’ Tim Duncan and the Lakers’ duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. From 1999 to 2010, either the Spurs or Lakers represented the Western Conference in the NBA Finals nearly every year, creating some of the most memorable playoff battles in NBA history.
Watch the Spurs play the Lakers on:
- November 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
- November 27 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- January 11, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- January 13, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
Known as the “I-35 rivalry,” the Spurs and Mavericks have faced each other numerous times in both the regular season and playoffs. This in-state rivalry was particularly fierce during the early 2000s, with stars like Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki leading their respective teams. Between 2001 and 2014, the two teams met in six intense playoff series, with the Spurs winning four of them.
Watch the Spurs play the Mavericks on:
- October 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
- November 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- March 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- March 12 at 8 p.m. ET
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns
The Spurs and Suns have met frequently in the playoffs, with their rivalry reaching its peak in the 2000s. The battles between Tim Duncan and Steve Nash were legendary, with physical and controversial moments, like Robert Horry’s infamous foul on Nash in 2007. The Spurs often got the better of the Suns, but Phoenix managed a sweep in 2010, keeping this rivalry heated.
Watch the Spurs play the Suns on:
- December 3 at 9 p.m. ET
- February 20, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- April 11 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the San Antonio Spurs join the NBA?
The San Antonio Spurs joined the NBA in 1967.
Who is the current San Antonio Spurs head coach?
Gregg Popovich is the Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
How many NBA championships have the Spurs won?
The Spurs have won 5 NBA championships.
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