Look, at this level within the season, it’s not in regards to the win. It’s not in regards to the playoffs (playoffs?!), it’s not even about apply (Follow. We’re speaking about apply?), and it’s positively not about (appears to be like round to see if anybody is listening) (whispers) “tanking.” It’s about vibes, man (and lady—we’re all simply vibing).
Russell Westbrook led all gamers with 30 factors, DeAndre Jordan had a double-double, and Chris Paul scored 17 factors—however it’s not 2016. The latter two gamers are usually not with the Los Angeles Clippers anymore, and if you’re a San Antonio Spurs fan that occurs to be studying this proper after waking up from being in a coma since 2017, Kawhi Leonard is now a Clipper! And James Harden is his teammate! And when you don’t need to be shocked again right into a coma, positively don’t try and learn the following sentence: In episode 4 of season 3 of “The White Lotus” . . . , the Dallas Mavericks commerce Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis (oh yeah, I suppose when you haven’t been awake since 2017, now is an effective time as any to inform you that LeBron James is now a Los Angeles Laker!)—the NBA is wild!
However on Wednesday within the yr of our franchise savior David Robinson, Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 20 factors, and rookie sensation Stephon Fort virtually notched a triple-double with a 15 level, 15 rebound, 9 help field rating.
I’ve mentioned it as soon as, I’ll say it once more till I’m silver and black within the face, however you simply don’t see many rookies with this kind of court docket IQ and consciousness: Stephon Fort subtly fakes a shot try solely to deftly flip the move to an open Sandro Mamukelashvili.
I don’t get to say “wily veteran” usually so it’s cromulent to say that wily veteran Harrison Barnes methodically labored his solution to the basket for this uncontested two. Will probably be fascinating to see the place Barnes suits in with the Spurs subsequent season with 2 extra years on his unique extension with the Sacramento Kings. He’s a worthwhile, wily veteran for a crew of children, however in some unspecified time in the future Jeremy Sochan must be absorbing the minutes that Barnes occupied for a lot of the season.
Malaki Branham busted out a candy crossover transfer (and between the legs!) to breeze previous his defender for the bucket. Branham for his half supplied a activate the bench with 13 factors on 6 – 15 taking pictures.
Certainly one of my favourite, however seldomly seen, basketball performs is the steal instantly after the opposite participant grabs a rebound. It’s 100% hustle and may present an prompt momentum enhance. On this play, I may virtually hear Jordan McLaughlin say “yoink!” as he swiped the board and instantly finds Barnes for the open three.
I might pay good cash to look at a Mamukelashvili/Fort doubles seashore volleyball match towards Maverick and Iceman (RIP Val Kilmer). Cash is on Mamu and Steph primarily based on pure top benefit and athleticism, however don’t underestimate Mav’s reckless and “harmful” type and Iceman’s clean, no errors recreation.
Should you missed the sport since you have been too busy watching “Willow,” “Tombstone,” and “The Ghost and the Darkness,” listed below are the full-game highlights:
Subsequent up, the Spurs head on residence to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, April 4, 2025.
