Coming off an thrilling win versus the Orlando Magic, the Spurs traveled to Cleveland to tackle the Cavaliers. Earlier than the sport, the Spurs obtained the information that Luke Kornet can be out with ankle soreness. That meant that Bismack Biyombo would get the beginning at heart. After a outstanding first half that noticed Devin Vassell shoot the lights out with 25 factors on seven threes and an eight-point lead, the Spurs, as soon as once more, imploded within the third quarter. The Cavs outscored them 44-19. They’d try a comeback within the fourth, however couldn’t get again inside single digits. The Cavs finally defeated the Spurs 130-117.
Devin Vassell led the best way with 28 factors (7-13 3PT), three rebounds, three assists, and a block. Dev was scorching within the first half: he dropped 25 of his 28 factors within the first half alone. Nevertheless, he cooled off within the second half, solely scoring three factors. Though the consequence was not what he wished, Dev’s efficiency is an encouraging signal because the group continues to get wholesome.
Playmaker Dev! Dev fakes the jumper and as a substitute lobs it as much as Biyombo for the alley-oop connection!
AND ONE! Dev drains the deep three whereas getting fouled by Nae’Qwan Tomlin for the four-point play alternative!
He’s a flamethrower! Dev knocks down his fourth three of the primary quarter!
De’Aaron Fox dropped 25 factors, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, and a steal. D-Fox had one other stable recreation, scoring and dispensing assists, but in addition struggled with turnovers. He seemed gassed within the fourth, with a number of of his photographs falling brief on the rim. Nonetheless, D-Fox has stored this group afloat amidst the accidents. At this level, he’s now averaging 25 factors per recreation, 6.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals on capturing splits of 49% FG, 38% 3PT, and 84% FT.
Keldon Johnson dropped 14 factors, seven rebounds, two blocks, and a steal in 25 minutes off the bench. He as soon as once more introduced the spark plug power off the bench, however like the remainder of the group within the second half, he seemed gassed. Regardless, he made a number of hustle performs, together with making an attempt to save lots of the ball by diving into the scorer’s desk. KJ continues to trigger harm contained in the paint, together with placing Craig Porter Jr. on skates with a eurostep end!
Anytime you play three video games in 4 nights, fatigue turns into an element. Though the silver and black began scorching, not solely did their capturing cool off, however their protection faltered with out an inside presence. Though the result’s disappointing, that is the kind of loss you flush out instantly as a result of circumstances. This upcoming week is a large one, contemplating the prospect that Victor Wembanyama or Stephon Citadel might return from harm. The earlier the Spurs are at full power, the earlier the NBA may need to take discover.
Lastly, listed here are the total recreation highlights.
The Spurs proceed their street journey in New Orleans on Monday to tackle the Pelicans at 7:00 P.M. (CST) on FDSN-SW.
