The Ringer NBA Show Wemby Wows in the Spurs' Win Over the Pistons | Real Ones
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Feb 25, 2026 They break down San Antonio’s eye-opening win in Detroit and how Spurs length completely disrupted Cade Cunningham. Conversation traces how both franchises rebuilt from the lottery to legitimate title contenders. Debate over who is becoming the face of the league, with Wemby vs Cade at center. Plus a lively mailbag segment answering listener questions.
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Spurs Win Reveals Pistons' Structural Weaknesses
- The Spurs' win mattered more as a diagnostic for Detroit than affirmation for San Antonio.
- Howard Beck argued Detroit exposed weaknesses: poor 3-point shooting and no secondary creator to help Cade Cunningham, issues that playoffs won't fix overnight.
Beat Spurs By Attacking Paint Then Kicking Out
- Playing the Spurs highlighted the need for Detroit to get shooters and secondary creators to punish defensive collapses.
- Raja Bell emphasized Spurs attacked the paint then kicked out to reliable shooters, which Detroit currently lacks.
San Antonio's Confidence Comes From Seasoning Not Luck
- The Spurs' nine-game streak shows growing belief and seasoning rather than sudden luck.
- Raja Bell said earlier injuries and uncertainty gave way to a confident team that now believes it can beat top opponents.