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Why the Spurs Are NBA Title Contenders & Cooper Flagg is Taking a Leap

Dec 24, 2025
Matt Moore, Senior NBA writer for The Action Network and a regular voice in NBA analysis, joins the discussion on the San Antonio Spurs’ impressive seven-game winning streak. They debate whether Victor Wembanyama and his rising teammates can genuinely contend for the title. The conversation zooms in on breakout performances, matchup advantages against the Denver Nuggets, and the implications of Cooper Flagg's role with the Dallas Mavericks. The hosts also delve into the Miami Heat's struggles and assign naughty or nice labels to players across the league.
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Wembanyama Elevates Spurs' Title Case

  • Victor Wembanyama's two-way presence transforms San Antonio into a legitimate contender through rim protection and game-altering defense.
  • Matt Moore and Haize argue that complementary pieces like De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle amplify that impact and create matchup problems.
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Depth And Castle Make Spurs Hard To Guard

  • The Spurs' depth and rookie Stephon Castle's playmaking shift them from a two-man threat to a multiweapon team.
  • Matt Moore highlights Castle and Fox creating downhill guard scoring that stresses elite defenses like Denver's.
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Power Rankings Shift Around Spurs' Hot Streak

  • The panel places OKC as the top team but sees Denver as the top Western challenger because of elite offense and matchup potential.
  • Spurs, Knicks, and Rockets jockey for the next tier with Spurs' hot streak forcing reevaluation of power rankings.
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