The Spurs, coming off a blowout win in opposition to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, took them on in a rematch in Paris on Saturday. This time, the Pacers gave the impression to be extra targeted on each ends. After a 65-50 lead for Indiana at halftime, the Spurs battled again within the third to take their first lead of the sport. Nevertheless, when Wemby went to the bench, Tyrese Haliburton dropped 16 straight factors for the Pacers to get their lead again to double digits. Sadly, within the fourth quarter, the Spurs have been outscored 38-12, and fell to the Pacers 136 to 98.
Harrison Barnes had a powerful recreation with 25 factors, seven rebounds, and a dime. He was one of many solely Spurs who had a rhythm happening offense, but it surely merely wasn’t sufficient.
Bucket-getter! HB drains a 3 and drives his strategy to the opening for 2 robust buckets.
Nook specialist! knocks down one other triple early within the third!
Victor Wembanyama dropped a double-double: 20 factors and 12 rebounds. He additionally dropped two assists, two steals, and a block. He had his fair proportion of highlights, however Spurs followers would have appreciated to see extra touches for him within the fourth.
Wemby trois! Wemby knocks down his first three of the sport!
Double spotlight! Wemby almost posterizes Aaron Nesmith and drains a brand three off the glass!
Sandro Mamukelashvili obtained some early taking part in time and confirmed off the chemistry between him and Wemby on the alley-oop conection!
TOUGH. Wemby fights his means into the paint for the robust shot to finish the comeback within the third!
Stephon Fort had a number of spotlight performs whereas dropping 17 factors, six assists, six rebounds, and a steal. After a tough first half, Steph picked it up within the second half with spotlight dunks and dimes. Spurs followers must be counting down the times till the dunk contest.
Excuse me! Steph makes use of his fast first step on Pascal Siakam and floats within the air for the two-handed slam!
How about one other Steph slam? This time Steph places Ben Sheppard on a ferocious poster!
Chris Paul dropped 11 factors, eight assists, a steal, and a block. Right here, he reveals off the flashy behind-the-back cross to a wide-open Devin Vassell within the nook for 3!
Tre Jones dropped six factors, an help, and a rebound. Right here, he dribbles previous Bennedict Mathurin and finishes the robust and-one layup over Andrew Nembhard!
After a spectacular Act I, the Spurs have been outhustled in Act II. They confirmed grit combating again within the third, however like different video games up to now, one run is all it takes for a recreation to get out of hand. They’ll take the break up in Paris, and can take pleasure in a pleasant homestand.
Lastly, listed below are the total recreation highlights.
The Spurs tackle the Los Angeles Clippers this coming Wednesday on the Frost Financial institution Heart at 7:00 P.M. (CST) on FDSN-SW.
