Photos by Sam Hodde/NBAE via Getty Images The fireworks at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas The Spurs ended 2024 on New Year’s Eve with a decisive win over the Los Angeles Clippers. And just a couple of hours later, this video emerged. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Channel Cinco (@channelcincotv) If you’ve ever watch the fireworks from a high altitude vantage point — the Tower of the Americas offers 360 views of the entire city and on a clear night, much of the county — you know that in the Alamo City we love our fanfare. From downtown to Fiesta Texas and Sea World to Woodlawn Lake to the military bases, there is no shortage of spectacle on New Year’s Eve and Fourth of July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rafael Sanchez (@cap.rafasanchezn) But as you can tell from this video clip, the entire city was celebrating. This was more than just public displays. This aggregate of lights was city-wide, reminiscent of how the city celebrates when the Spurs have won their NBA championships. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruben Brew Hernandez (@retired_necio_brew) Considering that the Spurs ended the calendar year with a winning record for the first time in six years, or just how handily the Silver & Black handled their opponent, or perhaps the hope that has come with Victor Wembanyama, or the unforeseen potential of Stephon castle, or the leadership and dominance of Chris Paul, or the magnificence of Harrison Barnes, or the healthy return of Devin Vassell, or the aggressiveness of Jeremy Sochan, or the dependability of Tre Jones...whatever it is, the city is experiencing a resurgence in positivity that makes 2025 a time to once again raise our heads up and be proud of the team we’ve stood by through thick and thin. Happy 2025, y’all! Go Spurs Go! Welcome to The Thread. Join in the conversation, start your own discussion, and share your thoughts. This is the Spurs community, your Spurs community. Thanks for being here. Our community guidelines apply which should remind everyone to be cool, avoid personal attacks, do not troll and watch the language.