For the primary time in 2025, the Silver & Black gained two in a row. The primary was on a file setting night time for Sandro Mamukelashvili and the latter on an evening when Stephon Fort dished out a profession excessive fourteen assists.
For a Spurs rookie, essentially the most assists goes to Johnny Moore who tallied nineteen in a January 11, 1981 win towards the Washington Bullets. Moore’s file goes untouched so far, however Fort nonetheless etched his identify into the annals of Spurs historical past.
His fourteen assists ties Alvin Robertson’s rookie season November 17, 1984 sport. He hit the mark towards the Houston Rockets. Sadly, the Spurs weren’t victorious regardless of the spectacular output by Robertson.
Fort’s dimes had been sufficient to assist push the Spurs previous the debilitated Philadelphia 76ers. Each groups had been with out key gamers. The Spurs lacking Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox. The 76ers with out Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.
Along with Fort, six different Spurs scored in double figures together with Chris Paul who was crimson sizzling from past arc.
The youthful crew is taking an even bigger position because the season winds down. Repeatedly, they’re rising to the problem. If the final two video games are any trace of issues to return, with a wholesome roster, the Spurs will likely be future contenders.
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