In reality, they looked very much like a straight swap for a prior option grant that was, at the time, miserably underwater (exercise price far in excess of stock price).

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It was 81-72 with 3:55 left in the third, and the Spurs looked like they would enter the final quarter very much within striking distance.

WSJ: Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons

It was 81-72 midway with 3:55 left in the third, and the Spurs looked like they would enter the final quarter very much within striking distance.

WSJ: Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons