Episode 15 - "Lakers Versus Spurs" | The Ring of the Rowel San Antonio Spurs Docuseries

Year in and year out, there was one powerhouse team the Spurs always faced in the playoffs…
Relive the historic “Lakers versus Spurs” rivalry in an all-new episode of The Ring of the Rowel: San Antonio Spurs Docuseries
#NBARivalsWeek

[@enidrobertson4858]

All these years later and I still can't bear to watch that 0.4 shot.

[@ArcadianGenesis]

It was bullshit and shouldn't have counted.

[@1fastford]

You ain’t lying 😢 shit still hurts to watch.

[@franciscogonzalezjr9964]

I remember staring at the TV for what felt like an hour afterwards, after program change, completely speechless. Initially, surely thinking it would be overturned (it definitely was impossible to shoot that in .04) and then just refusing to believe that could possibly happen to us. Love our Spurs but when we lose, we lose in the most heartbreaking and dramatic of fashion (.04, TMAC :13, Ray Allen, Barry getting fouled in 08, Manu fouling Dirk) that has brought many a grown man to tears. Lol

[@oeao2841]

From 1999 to 2013 they met 7 times in the postseason...who ever won that series made the finals that year

[@Airbender19]

It's always a nice consolation that the rival who beat you goes on to win it all.

[@rlowe1980]

Another fun stat... From 1999 to 2014, the Spurs and the Lakers have a combined 10 titles over that 15 year span.

[@lil_james1584]

@@rlowe1980 yep. And the common denominator of both teams in that era, Tim Duncan (5 rings) and Kobe Bryant (5 rings).

[@onesevenonethree1713]

Spurs-Lakers Spurs-Mavs Definitely my favorite battles.

[@JordanDavila]

The rivalry that still burns. #RIPKobe

[@oeao2841]

Pop vs LAL 1997 - Regular: 1-1 1998 - Regular: 0-4 1999 - Regular: 1-2...Postseason: 4-0 🏆 2000 - Regular: 3-1 2001 - Regular: 2-2...Postseason: 0-4 2002 - Regular: 1-3...Postseason: 1-4 2003 - Regular: 4-0...Postseason: 4-2 🏆 2004 - Regular: 1-3...Postseason: 2-4 2005 - Regular: 4-0 2006 - Regular: 3-1 2007 - Regular: 1-2 2008 - Regular: 2-2...Postseason: 1-4 2009 - Regular: 1-2 2010 - Regular: 2-2 2011 - Regular: 2-2 2012 - Regular: 2-1 2013 - Regular: 2-1...Postseason: 4-0 2014 - Regular: 3-1 2015 - Regular: 2-1 2016 - Regular: 4-0 2017 - Regular: 3-1 2018 - Regular: 0-3 2019 - Regular: 3-1 2020 - Regular: 0-3 2021 - Regular: 1-2 2022 - Regular: 2-2 Regular season: 49-43 Postseason: 16-18 All time record: 66-61

[@oeao2841]

San Antonio vs LA rivalry is the greatest of my generation 1998-99 West Semis - SA beats LA(4-0) and wins NBA title🏆 2000-01 WCF - LA beats SA(4-0) and wins NBA title 🏆 2001-02 West Semis - LA beats SA(4-1) and wins NBA title🏆 2002-03 West Semis - SA beats LA(4-2) and wins NBA title🏆 2003-04 West semis - LA beats SA(4-2) and Western Conference Champs 2007-08 WCF - LA beats SA(4-1) and Western Conference Champs 2012-13 First round - SA beats LA(4-0) and Western Conference Champs

[@oeao2841]

San Antonio vs LA rivalry is the greatest of my generation 1998-99 West Semis - SA beats LA(4-0) and wins NBA title🏆 2000-01 WCF - LA beats SA(4-0) and wins NBA title 🏆 2001-02 West Semis - LA beats SA(4-1) and wins NBA title🏆 2002-03 West Semis - SA beats LA(4-2) and wins NBA title🏆 2003-04 West semis - LA beats SA(4-2) and Western Conference Champs 2007-08 WCF - LA beats SA(4-1) and Western Conference Champs 2012-13 First round - SA beats LA(4-0) and Western Conference Champs

[@franciscogonzalezjr9964]

This rivalry is the absolute pinnacle in the modern NBA era, especially in the 2000’s. The 🧹in 99, the heartbreak, embarrassment of 01/02, the sweet, sweet redemption of 03, .04 (nothing more needs to be said in SA), the imploding and dismantling of Kobe/Shaq iteration, the pain of the 08 WCF (the closest we ever got B2B) and I count ‘13 LA fans (injured Kobe was on that team 😅). Some wonderful and lasting memories and an intense rivalry. We see now all the mutual respect for each other since time passed, I’ve heard Kobe talk about with reverence on All the Smoke which was so nice to hear, but during the time, that hate burned white hot. #LakersSuck #GoSpursGo

[@mitsu012]

That time keeper took awfully long to start the clock for D. Fish. GSG!

[@clydekimsey7503]

Yes, we got robbed

[@mattbarnes5928]

Lakers are always the team I enjoy beating the most. Loved the battles against Kobe and Shaq. Go Spurs Go 🏀⚫️⚪️

[@Shazzzam74]

Man the best part was at the end where we were all tied up at 92 wins each against each other as of 1-24-23. Bad ass. Spurs fan here and I truly understand and miss Kobe now. Wish we had more of him 😢 RIP.

[@TrentPruitt1997]

The 2004 series was a disappointing one, especially with Fisher’s shot, considering it wiped away Tim’s extraordinary shot over Shaq. And this one is overlooked, but the 2008 western conference finals was heartbreaking too, including that no-call on Fisher when he clearly fouled Brent Barry. In short, I hate Derek Fisher lol.

[@TheJesseGladSaget]

And of course, Joey Crawford, just 1 year removed from being BANNED for the entire 2007 postseason due that altercation with Duncan, was officiating that game 4 of the '08 WCF, and EMPHATICALLY gestured "no foul" after Fisher blatantly fouled Barry. Go figure

[@TrentPruitt1997]

@@TheJesseGladSaget dang I didn’t even realize ol Joey was officiating that game.

[@cesarquint256]

And 2012 vs Oklahoma vs spurs in the wcf or wcsf Derek made some huge shots in game 4 or 5 and was fucking fouling Timmy on the rebound’s along with Perkins and ibaka tha last 2 games ( I swear is the only time I see Timmy complain about the refs after losing the game) , yeah I ducking hate fisher, and honestly I think he is the 2nd most important role player of the semi modern era, ( and a important piece of nba history wich im disgusted to write 😂)probably horry higher but fisher really do a lot of important shit over his career . Without fisher spurs probably win 2 more rings…

[@Theterminato2013]

Oh please, even if The Spurs miraculously won the 2008 WCF, they would’ve got destroyed by the Celtics in the finals.

[@rjmacready9828]

lakers spurs was an all time great rivalry. nothing but respect for both teams, rip kobe we love and miss you

[@ernieestrada193]

One thing on there forget is I was 10 years old seen manu play for the 1st time And he dunks on Kobe

[@jaredlievanos]

the san antonio spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers remaind me of cowboys and 49ners different sports both teams or forme texas both teams are form California

[@Mr.361Xclusive40]

Rip Mamba 😢

[@AC-go1qx]

No matter the outcome those series or games were must watch! I loved seeing our team take on the Lakers. I've been to LA and wore my Spurs gear and had some great convos with Lakers fans

[@nintendolegonbafan5413]

Shoot I didn’t realize the Lakers were tied with us in regular season wins lol, we gotta win tonight Spurs.

[@floressergio9607]

:(

[@nintendolegonbafan5413]

:(

[@aaronl9564]

Having friends and family being from California. Which made this rivalry tougher

[@RevAmbient]

Thank you Kobe for kicking our ass so many times lol

[@music_by_carlos]

incredible

[@sampster5000]

No way that 0.4 shot went off in time. I didn't believe it then watching it live and I don't believe it now!

[@ahmetk.435]

Go Spurs GO ! My favourite team in NBA .

[@rafaelrufinomartins474]

release the subtitles in the video settings. spurs have fans from all over the world who would like to follow the series better

[@tylerriley2587]

Does the 1995 playoffs lakers vs spurs meeting count

[@ItsTj4show]

Bruce Bowen doesn't get enough love.

[@romeodamas9937]

Cuando sacarán en Español?

[@Risus_Sardonicus]

Spurs’ eternal Nemesis

[@DanielAlbertGonzalez]

Subtitles, Pls!!!

[@jeffmcclanahan4168]

Stan Albeck!

[@bhs5763]

Close Caption? 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@oeao2841]

Pop vs LAL 1997 - Regular: 1-1 1998 - Regular: 0-4 1999 - Regular: 1-2...Postseason: 4-0 🏆 2000 - Regular: 3-1 2001 - Regular: 2-2...Postseason: 0-4 2002 - Regular: 1-3...Postseason: 1-4 2003 - Regular: 4-0...Postseason: 4-2 🏆 2004 - Regular: 1-3...Postseason: 2-4 2005 - Regular: 4-0 2006 - Regular: 3-1 2007 - Regular: 1-2 2008 - Regular: 2-2...Postseason: 1-4 2009 - Regular: 1-2 2010 - Regular: 2-2 2011 - Regular: 2-2 2012 - Regular: 2-1 2013 - Regular: 2-1...Postseason: 4-0 2014 - Regular: 3-1 2015 - Regular: 2-1 2016 - Regular: 4-0 2017 - Regular: 3-1 2018 - Regular: 0-3 2019 - Regular: 3-1 2020 - Regular: 0-3 2021 - Regular: 1-2 2022 - Regular: 2-2 Regular season: 49-43 Postseason: 16-18 All time record: 66-61

[@dg87]

I have to admit, I still hate the Lakers to this day. Respect them, yes. Hate them, ABSOLUTELY.!

[@bestcypherplayer6313]

Hi

[@tylerriley2587]

The lakers biggest challenge right next to Sacramento

[@TexanFonzie]

The lakers are eay to hate for spurs fans cause they got all the celebrity, bigshot fans, but we got the down to earth street smart fans.

[@occulte2501]

Gotta love the hispanic music haha

[@jamesspalten5977]

It's awful!

[@PintadoProjekt]

92-92?! WOW! that is not something you make up!

[@occulte2501]

Imagine not liking the Spurs

[@Juan_nicolas4]

Looking back today’s basketball is soft. The past era are tense.

[@oeao2841]

Ironic Spurs meet the fakers tonight