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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 25 MIN

​​​Why the Spurs' loss vs. Suns will help

from Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs · host Locked On Podcast Network

San Antonio Spurs suffer their first loss after a perfect 5-0 start. But was this defeat exactly what the young team needed?San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama endured one of his worst performances with just nine points as Phoenix's physical defense neutralized the star center. Stephon Castle stepped up with 26 points and provided mature leadership, acknowledging the team needed this wake-up call. Host Jeff Garcia and guest Rudy Campos from The Sports Answer break down whether the Spurs were playing with fire during their winning streak, examining close calls against Brooklyn and Miami that finally caught up to them. The discussion covers Dylan Harper's calf injury, the team's inconsistent three-point shooting despite ranking 10th in the league, and how the coaching staff will adjust their strategy to get Wembanyama better looks.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50 the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details.DoorDash — In your bag all season long.RobinhoodYou expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move.All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SPIC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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San Antonio Spurs suffer their first loss after a perfect 5-0 start. But was this defeat exactly what the young team needed? San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama endured one of his worst performances with just nine points as Phoenix's physical defense neutralized the star center. Stephon Castle stepped up with 26 points and provided mature leadership, acknowledging the team needed this wake-up call. Host Jeff Garcia and guest Rudy Campos from The Sports Answer break down whether the Spurs were playing with fire during their winning streak, examining close calls against Brooklyn and Miami that finally caught up to them. The discussion covers Dylan Harper's calf injury, the team's inconsistent three-point shooting despite ranking 10th in the league, and how the coaching staff will adjust their strategy to get Wembanyama better looks.

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