In the overtime period, Manu Ginbili blocked James Harden's three-point attempt in the final seconds to secure the 110107 victory for the Spurs. Additionally, the 198889 season featured the debut of Larry Brown as the Spurs head coach who moved to San Antonio after winning the NCAA National Championship with Kansas in 1988. [121] At one point, the 20202021 Spurs held a record of 2216; however, the team faltered down the stretch,[46] and finished the season with a 3339 record. Tony Parker, who dominated in the Finals averaging 24.5 points per game on 57 percent shooting, was named Finals MVP and became the first European-born player to win the award.[63]. No. Feb 6 @ MIN, SAS (39-11) beat MIN, 104-94, 51. Following the season, LaMarcus Aldridge was named to the All-NBA Second Team[98] and point guard Dejounte Murray was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Coached by player/coach Cliff Hagan, the Dallas Chaparrals were one of 11 teams to take the floor in the inaugural season of the upstart ABA. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. JEREMY SOCHAN NAMED TO 2023 RISING STARS ROSTER 1mo news San Antonio Spurs Men's Nike 2022 City Edition Keldon Johnson Swingman Jersey San Antonio Spurs Men's Nike 2022 City Edition Devin. Gameplay Will Begin Saturday, May 20. [139] The Spurs would close out the series in a Game Six with a 11475 win.[140]. The 10-year veteran inked a one-year, $2.64 million deal with San Antonio on August 9, 2022 . Nov 10 @ POR, SAS (6-1) beat POR, 112-109, 8. Apr 2 @ MEM, SAS (55-20) beat MEM, 105-87, 76. 6' 9" 215 lbs----Charles Bassey 28. With a victory in the second game of the series, Duncan, Ginbili, and Parker won more playoff games together than any other three players on the same team in NBA history. The Spurs have had past success in finding foreign talent; some examples of this success include the selections of second-rounder Manu Ginbili (57th overall in 1999) and first-rounder Tony Parker (28th overall in 2001), who both went on to become All-Stars. Feb 10 @ BRK, SAS (40-12) beat BRK, 111-86, 53. Record: Do you have a blog? 97.6 (6th of 30), SRS: 8.00 (1st of 30) The Spurs blew out Miami in all of their wins, each of them by 15 or more points. We present them here for purely educational purposes. All rights reserved. The Spurs did not make the conference finals until 1995. [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. Feb 19 @ SAC, SAS (43-12) beat SAC, 108-102, 56. Nov 11 @ PHI, SAS (7-1) beat PHI, 109-85, 10. Web Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. Faced with a third straight loss in Detroit, the Spurs would play tougher in Game 5, which would go into overtime. The Spurs became the first former ABA team to reach and win the NBA Finals. He recorded 13 rebounds. Toward the end of the game, however, and despite a 24-point, 12 rebound effort, Duncan failed to convert on two attempts to tie the game: a missed layup and missed tip-in that allowed LeBron James to hit a jumper and increase the Heat's lead to 9288. Nov 23 @ IND, SAS (10-3) beat IND, 104-97, 14. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Andre Iguodala are probable to make their respective returns from injury Sunday afternoon as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Leonard missed the first 27 games of the 201718 season with a right quadriceps injury. The uniforms are worn for select home games. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Dec 30 @ DAL, SAS (24-8) beat DAL, 111-86, 34. During the 2012 off-season, the Spurs re-signed swingman Danny Green, who was a welcome surprise for them from the previous season, and Tim Duncan, both for three years. [30] However, before they even played a game, the name was changed to Spurs. He returned in December, but played only six games before a broken foot sidelined him for the rest of the season. Apr 6 @ DET, SAS (57-20) beat DET, 89-83, 80. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Oklahoma City Thunder Players who were born in U.S. overseas territories, such as Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, are considered international players even if they are U.S. In the 2014 NBA draft, they selected Kyle Anderson out of UCLA as the 30th overall pick. . Two days before the 2009 NBA draft, general manager R. C. Buford acted to address the team's age and health concerns[64] by acquiring 29-year-old swingman Richard Jefferson from the Milwaukee Bucks. Next. Jeremy Sochan was the scorer of 22 points along with 3 assists. In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. [27], The team suffered from poor attendance and general disinterest in Dallas. [101] On July 6, 2018, Tony Parker signed with the Charlotte Hornets after having played his entire 17-year career with the Spurs. Championship +1100, Over-Under Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. The lone bright spot was Wilkins, leading the team in scoring with an average of 18.2 points per game. [31] In their first game at HemisFair Arena, the Spurs lost to the San Diego Conquistadors despite attracting a crowd of 6,000 fans. This gave the Spurs a deeper bench for their playoff run. Feb 6 @ BRK, SAS (36-14) lost to BRK, 89-103, 51. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. In their last matchup of the season, San Antonio escaped with a 9594 victory over Dallas when a Vince Carter attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. The Spurs would have to wait another 20 years to make it to their first NBA Finals. 100+ Teams, 2 Day, 4+ Game Guarantee. The Spurs and Heat would alternate wins the first six games in the series. Apr 20 @ UTA, SAS (29-12) beat UTA, 83-69, 44. San Antonio was up five points with 28 seconds to go in regulation. Lucas was replaced by former Pacers coach Bob Hill for the 199495 season. As the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury and the Spurs finished in second place with a 5329 record. C. 22. Midwest Division, PTS/G: Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122 season. They would battle all year for the top spot in the Western Conference, as they ended the season on another strong note winning their final 11 games. The Spurs would have a strong 201213 season, going 5824 and earning the second seed in the West. Apr 14 @ LAL, SAS (58-22) lost to LAL, 86-91, 81. [48][49] However, the Spurs lost their next three games to the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Cavaliers, the latter a 9989 road loss. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. Def Rtg: 102.4 (3rd of 30) [107] Despite losing Dejounte Murray for the season to an ACL tear,[108] the Spurs finished the 201819 season with a 4834 record and the seventh seed in the Western Conference, qualifying for the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive playoff season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. They also jumped all the way to first place in the Midwest Division, their first division title in seven years. The losing seasons and dwindling attendance often caused the Spurs to be mentioned as a potential candidate for relocation to another city. Drossos, Schaefer and McCombs knew a runaway hit when they saw it. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Suns owner Mat Ishbia is hiring Josh Bartelstein as CEO, sources told ESPN. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [132], The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks features two teams with Dallas roots. [79] On November 4, the Spurs defeated the home team, the New York Knicks, 9484, to win their third game of the season, and more importantly, Tim Duncan clinched his 954th career win passing John Stockton (953 wins) for most wins by a player for a single franchise. A smothering defense was the team's trademark, as they held opponents to less than 100 points in an ABA-record 49 games. The Spurs sent 38-year-old Bruce Bowen, 36-year-old Kurt Thomas, and 34-year-old Fabricio Oberto to the Bucks, who swapped Oberto to the Detroit Pistons for Amir Johnson. While both Duncan and Robinson played low-post roles, the two seamlessly meshed on the court. Mar 16, SAS (51-16) beat CLE, 119-113, 70. Dec 14 @ UTA, SAS (19-4) beat UTA, 100-84, 24. Mar 29, SAS (55-17) beat LAC, 104-102, 73. Opp PTS/G: Apr 16, SAS (62-20) lost to LAL, 100-113, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. The Chaps' second season was a bit of a disappointment, as the team finished in fourth place with a mediocre 4137 record. Tournament Info. The Spurs officially announced they have claimed Sandro Mamukelashvili off waivers and converted his two-way contract into a standard deal. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA", "NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. Dec 27 @ ATL, SAS (18-11) lost to ATL, 79-81, 30. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/rosters, Knee: Expected to be out until at least Mar 10, Back: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Recalled from G League, Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Out Saturday, should play Sunday, Foot: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Spurs' Romeo Langford: Available Saturday, Sandro Mamukelashvili: Headed to San Antonio, Spurs' Doug McDermott: Won't play against Houston, Thumb: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Isaiah Roby: Parting ways with San Antonio, Spurs' Devin Vassell: Won't play Saturday, Knee: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise-record 19 straight wins in February and March. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Golden State Warriors [57] The Spurs met the Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs, but it would be Dallas coming out on top 43, including a 119111 overtime victory in Game 7. Apr 10 @ DEN, SAS (57-21) lost to DEN, 86-96, 79. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Despite struggling to get on the court for a championship contender, Mamukelashvili was dominant for the Wisconsin Herd. Jan 17, SAS (31-9) lost to POR, 100-109, 42. Net Rtg: +8.1 (1st of 30), Preseason Odds: The Spurs went up 32 heading into Game 6 at San Antonio. Nov 29 @ MIA, SAS (13-4) lost to MIA, 100-105, 21. [citation needed], After the deal was signed, the team was renamed the San Antonio Gunslingers. The Spurs swept the first two rounds of the playoffs. Feb 14 @ CHI, SAS (4-3) beat CHI, 89-76, 9. The Spurs would stay hot through December as they established a 256 record entering the New Year. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-0) versus Memphis Grizzlies Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Have the San Antonio Spurs gone by any other names? The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. (13-49, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (16-47, 14th in the Western Conference) 2h; All NBA News. [46] DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game. In the second round of the 2013 playoffs, the Spurs faced Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. 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Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Minnesota Timberwolves The San Antonio Spurs started out as the. Black, silver and white side stripes are also featured on the uniform. Dec 19 @ SAC, SAS (16-10) beat SAC, 83-81, 29. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He was replaced by Bob Bass, who said, "It is my belief that you cannot throw a set offense at another professional team for 48 minutes. He averaged 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds on 43.9% shooting in 65 games during his two-season stint in Milwaukee. [141][142] The logo incorporated 'Fiesta colors' of pink, orange and turquoise, used from 1989 to 2002 (though the uniforms remained the same), and alignment from straight to arched beginning with the 200203 NBA season. Do you have a sports website? [122] Thirty-five-year-old star LaMarcus Aldridge left the team midway through the season, agreeing to a contract buyout. [38] The next game, Sean Elliott recorded 23 points and David Robinson added 18 points and 19 rebounds as the Spurs got their first win of the season against the visiting New Jersey Nets.[39]. Data Provided By [12] As of May 2017, the Spurs had the best winning percentage of any franchise in the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada over the previous three decades. The 20072008 season saw the Spurs go 5626 and finish third in the Western Conference. Find out more. [83], On July 11, 2016, Duncan announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons with the Spurs. AT&T Center No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Dec 8 @ CHA, SAS (17-4) beat CHA, 132-102, 22. [154] The Coyote was a 2007 inductee into the Mascot Hall of Fame and has been featured in local and national media.[155]. The team ended up at 5626, breaking their own record from 1989 to 1990 for the biggest single-season improvement for wins, but once again lost to the Jazz in the Western Conference semi-finals. Feb 14 @ LAL, SAS (35-16) beat LAL, 103-95, 52. [146] Six teams in the NBA participate in these events. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 37 pick,[67] taking Miami Hurricanes shooting guard Jack McClinton and point/shooting guard Nando de Colo from France with the No. [55] Three days after, the Spurs were dealt by the visiting Trail Blazers their first home loss of the season. The ABA tried to halt the Gervin deal, claiming it was detrimental to the league; however, a judge ruled in the Spurs' favor and Gervin made his Spurs debut on February 7, 1974. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. [94] Leonard was subsequently cleared to play by the Spurs medical staff, but he solicited a second opinion from his own doctors. Created by and portrayed for 21 years by Tim Derk,[153] Coyote is known for his slapstick humor, rehearsed skits and previous dance numbers with Spurs' cheerleaders, the Silver Dancers, who were replaced in 2018 after 26 years. [73] The Spurs would meet the defending champion Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. The Spurs acquired four-time All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge and veteran big man David West during the off-season. Croft, who was the first Canadian player to earn a scholarship to a major U.S. basketball college,[442] played one season for the Texas Chaparrals in the ABA. The team became a perennial playoff presence, although unable to advance further than the second round of the NBA playoffs under Brown's tutelage. On July 10, 2009, the Spurs signed Detroit Pistons power forward Antonio McDyess to a three-year deal worth approximately $15million in guaranteed money.[68]. 30 Teams in 30 Days: San Antonio Spurs After trading All-Star Dejounte Murray and missing the playoffs for 3rd straight season, San Antonio begins process of rebuilding for the future. The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. They also clinched 22 Division and 5 Conf. Some of the most notable moments of their rivalry include Charles Barkley's game-winning jump shot in the 1993 playoffs in the final game at the HemisFair Arena,[citation needed] Stephon Marbury's buzzer-beating three-pointer in Game 1 of the first round of the 2003 playoffs,[134] Robert Horry's hip check on Steve Nash in Game 4 of the 2007 playoffs,[135] Tim Duncan's game-tying three-pointer in Game 1 of the 2008 first round,[citation needed] and Goran Dragi's 23-point outburst in the fourth quarter of Game 3 in the West semifinals of the 2010 playoffs. Nov 28 @ ORL, SAS (13-3) beat ORL, 110-89, 17. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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Holt on Spurs Sports & Entertainment Board of Managers", "Former ABA teams, NBA and Spirits of St. Louis announce conditional settlement", "On this day in San Antonio history: The Spurs won their first NBA Championship 19 years ago", "Can Gregg Popovich Continue The Greatest Run In NBA History? The Spurs eventually finished the season with a record of 4735 and were defeated 41 by the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs went on to win 42 in the contentious and controversial series versus the Suns. In 2018, Former Spurs point guard Tony Parker expressed his gratitude for San Antonio while also conveying his appreciation for Popovich's leadership in his heartfelt letter for The Players' Tribune. The team was just as dominant in the playoffs, rolling through the Western Conference with a record of 111. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Winners receive: Free entry to the Spurs & AAS Nationals 2023 Tournament. In January the Spurs began to gel and seemed prepped to make a run, when they embarked on their annual Rodeo Road Trip, a nine-game road trip from January 25 to February 16. [62] The series moved back to San Antonio for game six, but the Spurs were unable to close out the series, setting up a deciding Game 7. [149] The Spurs reprised the "Fiesta" theme for the 202122 season, but mixed in a few elements from previous uniforms. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. Mar 28 @ DEN, SAS (56-16) beat DEN, 133-102, 74. In 201011, the Spurs finished 6121 to be the first seed, but an injury to Ginbili in the final regular season game took a toll on the team, and they were upset by the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. Jan 22, SAS (26-15) lost to MEM, 93-98, 42. Rasho Nesterovi and Hedo Trkolu were brought in to replace Robinson and Jackson, respectively. Dec 21, SAS (21-6) lost to OKC, 100-113, 29. [52] The Spurs christened the SBC Center in style on November 1, 2002, by defeating the Toronto Raptors 9172. Championship +450, Arena: They also continued to wear their camouflage-style uniforms as part of the "City" edition. Duncan was named the NBA Finals MVP. [80] The Spurs finished the 201516 season with a 6715 record, earning them the Southwest Division title. Mar 16, SAS (50-16) beat UTA, 122-104, 67. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Buford PTS/G: 105.4 (6th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 97.6 (6th of 30) SRS: 8.00 (1st of 30) Pace: 95.0 (10th of 30) Feb 26 @ SEA, SAS (6-7) lost to SEA, 82-92, 14. The Spurs began the 1990s with great optimism. Nov 15 @ UTA, SAS (9-1) beat UTA, 91-82, 12. Mar 26, SAS (55-16) beat DEN, 108-103, 72. In 1993, local businessman Peter M. Holt and a group of 22 investors purchased the Spurs from Red McCombs for $75million. In the first minutes of the OT, the Grizzlies held a 7-point lead before Tim Duncan answered the run with a 9-point run by himself. San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . During the 197778 season, Gervin battled David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets all year long for the NBA scoring title. The Spurs seemingly bottomed out in 198889 with a record of 2161, the worst in franchise history at the time. Find out more. Dec 25, SAS (22-7) lost to HOU, 98-111, 30. 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA Leonard then became the starting small forward. [145], At times throughout the season, the Spurs wear a jersey that says "Los Spurs" on the front, in recognition of Latino fans both at home and across the US and Latin America. Data Provided By In the NBA Finals, they faced the New York Knicks, who had made history by becoming the first eighth seed to ever make the NBA Finals. [13] From 19992000 to 201617, the Spurs won 50 games each season,[14] setting a record of 18 consecutive 50-win seasons. Mar 22 @ GSW, SAS (53-16) beat GSW, 99-90, 71. [86] In the third quarter of Game 1 of the 2017 Western Conference Finals, Leonard landed on Zaza Pachulia's foot after attempting a field goal and re-aggravated an existing ankle injury; he sat out the remainder of the series. Do you have a blog? Gervin and Silas took that style to heart, as the Spurs became an exciting fast-break team. Alamodome Overview. Apr 16, SAS (60-22) lost to DAL, 72-93, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. The Spurs reached the Western Conference Finals, but lost to the eventual NBA Champion Houston Rockets. In the second round, Tim Duncan surpassed Karl Malone for fifth place in NBA playoffs all-time points scored while the Spurs cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers in five games. Feb 20 @ DAL, SAS (37-17) lost to DAL, 87-95, 58. San Antonio Spurs, American professional basketball team established in 1967 that is based in San Antonio, Texas. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Nov 10 @ NYK, SAS (6-1) beat NYK, 120-89, 8. The 23-year-old big man was a four-year standout at Seton Hall, winning Big East Player of the Year as a senior. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. [93] In January 2018, after a brief comeback, he was ruled out for an indefinite period of time to continue his rehabilitation process from right quadriceps tendinopathy. This agreement placed particular financial pressure on the Spurs and the other three surviving former ABA teams. The Spurs finished the 199596 season under Hill at 5923 and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals. Dec 18 @ PHO, SAS (20-5) beat PHO, 108-101, 26. All rights reserved. Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls after the season, and helped the Bulls win three titles from 1996 to 1998. Feb 5 @ WAS, SAS (36-13) beat WAS, 125-118, 50. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Web About logos 2002-03 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record. All three of these teams have a championship history. The Spurs have won five NBA championships, all of them coming during the Tim Duncan era. Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. Def Rtg: 99.7 (3rd of 29) Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [138] In Game Five, all-star small forward Kawhi Leonard suffered an injury to his right ankle in the third quarter, resulting in him sitting out for the closing portions of the game. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Carlesimo (Fordham '71), Mike Budenholzer (Pomona College '93), Don Newman (Idaho '87), Brett Brown (Boston University. That night Gervin knew that he needed 58 points against the Jazz in New Orleans. [124], At the conclusion of the 20202021 season, the NBA held a play-in tournament. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. Southwest Division, PTS/G: With the acquisition of guard Brent Barry from Seattle, the Spurs would get off to a quick start, posting a 123 record in November. In 2014, the jerseys were sleeved. In the first round of the playoffs, the eighth-seeded Dallas Mavericks surprised the Spurs by taking the series to seven games, but the Spurs prevailed in convincing fashion in the deciding Game 7. Despite the shortened 66-game NBA season due to the NBA lockout, the Spurs won 50 games and tied the Chicago Bulls for the best record in the league. Throughout the season, and particularly in the playoffs, there appeared to be friction developing between Rodman and several Spurs' teammates, most notably Robinson. "Name*" includes combined statistics for the team from both the ABA and NBA. Event Coverage by Texas Basketball Scouts. Jan 11 @ MEM, SAS (28-11) lost to MEM, 98-101, 43. Web Top Moments. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Midway through the 199192 season, McCombs fired Brown and replaced him with Bob Bass for the remainder of the season. The Spurs won five National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014) during one of the most dominant stretches in NBA history. Attendance: San Antonio played the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, which marked the third straight appearance in the Western Conference Finals for the Spurs, and defeated them in six games to advance to the Finals for a second straight year for a rematch with the Miami Heat. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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After falling to the Mavericks in Game 1, the Spurs went on to avenge their 2009 defeat to Dallas by winning the series in six games.