Coming off of a loss to the Houston Rockets this previous Monday, the Spurs regarded to make an announcement in Oklahoma Metropolis with an upset win over the Thunder. With final night time’s recreation being their second nationally televised recreation of the season, the Spurs had the chance to point out the remainder of the league that they’re not the identical group as final 12 months. Sadly, OKC had different plans. The Spurs had been supremely careless with the basketball and had been lackadaisical in transition protection. They turned the ball over 22 instances, leading to 27 factors for OKC. OKC additionally drained 17 threes (most of them large open) and in the end resulted within the Spurs faltering 105-93.
Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 18 factors on 7 of 12 taking pictures, 4 rebounds, an help, and a steal. His veteran presence continues to be a shiny spot for this up-and-coming Spurs group. He’s now averaging 12 factors per recreation on 58% taking pictures.
Right here, Barnes runs the choose and roll with Chris Paul to perfection. Because of the good go from CP3, Barnes has a simple layup!
TAKE HIM BACK TO SCHOOL! Barnes breaks Chet Holmgren’s ankles as he speeds previous him and Jalen Williams for the flush!
Good protection, higher offense! Barnes goes to work within the isolation and finishes a tricky jumper over Isaiah Joe for 2.
Is that this Warriors Harrison Barnes? Barnes picks off the go for a breakaway dunk on the different finish!
Jeremy Sochan continues his robust begin to the season by dropping 17 factors, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal. Thus far Jeremy is enjoying like a sleeper Most Improved Participant candidate averaging 18.5 factors per recreation and 9 rebounds per recreation.
The footwork! Jeremy takes Alex Caruso to the paint and exhibits off the pump faux and pivots round for the robust end!
Landing Spurs! Off the rebound, CP3 throws an ideal go to Jeremy on the opposite facet of the courtroom for a transition bucket.
Persistence on show once more! Jeremy continues to point out the submit strikes by giving Holmgren the up and below for 2.
Chris Paul had a strong outing with 14 factors, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, a steal, and a rejection. Once you speak about veteran presence, CP3 has made an enormous distinction when it comes to pure playmaking. When he has the ball in his arms, you simply know he’s going to make the best play 99% of the time. He’s averaging a cool 9 factors per recreation and seven.2 assists per recreation to date.
He additionally had three triples on this recreation, together with this laser over Cason Wallace.
How a couple of pull-up three off the display screen? Too straightforward for CP3.
Zach Collins exhibits off his vary by draining a 3 on the high of the important thing. If he can turn out to be a constant three-point shooter, groups should respect his shot.
Whereas with regards to three-point taking pictures, Julian Champagnie splashes one from the nook. He’s taking pictures slightly below 37% from three early within the season, and should proceed to carry down the two-guard spot until Devin Vassell’s return.
Victor Wembanyama struggled on this recreation offensively after battling an ankle harm within the first half. He completed with a career-low six factors, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two assists. He’s going to must play extra aggressively if the Spurs are going to compete for the play-in this 12 months.
Lastly, listed below are the total recreation highlights.
The Spurs tackle the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake Metropolis tonight at 8:00 P.M. (CST) on FanDuel Sports activities Community.
