The San Antonio Spurs prolonged their unbeaten begin to the Las Vegas Summer season League to 3 after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 90-85 in a Tuesday evening affair in Sin Metropolis.
In what was an in depth encounter right through, the Summer season Spurs made simply sufficient photographs late to stave off the pesky Pelicans.
With #4 General Choose Stephon Citadel out for the remainder of the week, the Silver & Black relied closely on a collective group method to tug themselves inside reaching distance of the Summer season League playoffs.
The Pelicans had a couple of notable names on their roster, with 2023 lottery choose and sharpshooter, Jordan Hawkins as their standout together with 2024 first rounder, Yves Missi. Additionally they had former Summer season Spur and Two-Method Austin Spur, Jordan Corridor of their beginning group.
Observations:
Jamaree ‘Clutch’ Bouyea continued his stellar summer season play with one other assortment of eye-popping photographs late within the recreation to assist the Spurs declare victory. The choose of the lot was when Bouyea hit a closely contested step again three with beneath one minute to play with the sport tied to present the Spurs a remaining lead which they wouldn’t give up.
Harrison Ingram had an excellent evening from the perimeter, burying three triples on 5 makes an attempt. Ingram is vying for one of many final Two-Method spots and his future as an NBA rotation participant will rely closely on if he can knock down the skin shot with some consistency.
The standout participant on the Spurs on this one was 6’7 Wing, Riley Minix. The undrafted participant out of Morehead State confirmed out with 16 factors which included 4 triples whereas doling out 4 assists with zero turnovers .
Riley Minix is a dude. No brainer two method for somebody. Has been completely excellent right here for San Antonio right here on this recreation. Superior shooter and resolution maker.
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) July 17, 2024
Yauhen Massalski has arguably been one of many extra constant gamers on the Spurs the previous few weeks together with his rebounding and inside scoring exhibiting up as soon as once more on this one. Massalski performed for the Austin Spurs in 23-24 and is showcasing himself properly for an additional run with the group in 2025. The 6’9 Ahead had 7 factors and 10 rebounds in simply 17 minutes of play.
It was a triple win for the Silver & Black on Tuesday evening, with not solely the Summer season Spurs transferring to 3-0 within the Las Vegas Summer season League, nevertheless it was introduced by way of Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania respectively, the Spurs have been bringing again each Sandro Mamukelashvilli and Charles Bassey to the group for the 2024/2025 season.
