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If anybody thought the Spurs would instantly develop into world beaters after the mid-season commerce that landed De’Aaron Fox, the final two video games in all probability have been a little bit disappointing. Fox has been a revelation, however the previous habits of poor defensive rotations, gradual begins and lack of urgency are nonetheless a giant a part of how this yr’s Spurs play basketball. Now that there are not any massive males obtainable to play when Wembanyama sits, the Spurs are pressured to play Jeremy Sochan out of place, the place he struggles to rebound and rating in opposition to taller gamers. The Spur might decide up one other massive off of waivers quickly, however for now, the roster is unbalanced and wing and guard heavy. Fox has been actually good within the clutch, however missed rotations have been expensive, particularly on the Hornet’s profitable shot final evening when Fortress dropped off his man to triple-team LaMelo Ball within the paint, after taking part in an nearly excellent sport for the primary 47 minutes and 53 seconds.
It’s the second evening of a back-to-back, and with Wemby nonetheless taking part in with much less power than ordinary, it is perhaps a tricky evening for the Silver and Black in opposition to the large and bodily Magic lineup. The Magic have been taking part in poorly recently, however groups all the time play their finest at residence in opposition to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. They’ll must have a greater effort tonight than they did in opposition to the Hornets to win, and it begins with avoiding the horrible begins which have develop into a Spurs trademark this yr.
Sport Prediction:
Stephon Fortress makes up for his defensive error within the final sport by scoring his profession excessive in blocked photographs.
One closing phrase:
GO SPURS GOOOO!!!
San Antonio Spurs at Orlando MagicFebruary 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM CT Streaming: League PassTV: Fan Duel Sports activities Southwest
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