Julian Champagnie Hilariously Jokes About Spurs’ Motivation to End Series in San Antonio

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Julian Champagnie Hilariously Jokes About Spurs’ Motivation to End Series in San Antonio

The Spurs closed out their series against the Blazers in a 114-95 win at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. While it was great to end the series in front of home fans, Champagnie found another hilarious reason that they won the series at home. "We didn't want to go back to Portland. That's a four-hour flight," Julian quipped.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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San Antonio Still Has Steps to Climb Before Title Talk

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AJ Dybantsa Extends Nike Deal Into Pro Contract After NIL Partnership

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Tonight’s WNBA Preseason Slate Brings Four Late-April Tuneups

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Anthony Davis Reveals His NBA Career Goals

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Michael Jordan Privately Defended LeBron James From Early-Career Criticism

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