Coming off a wild win versus the New York Knicks, the Spurs traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to tackle the Pacers. Devin Vassell missed his second straight recreation with an adductor harm, and Victor Wembanyama was out as a result of a minor hyperextension of his knee from Wednesday’s recreation. Nonetheless, the Spurs had been in a good battle with the Pacers till the second quarter. After going into the quarter trailing by one, the Spurs outscored the Pacers 41-27, and took a 13-point lead into the half. After an unpleasant third, the Spurs’ lead was lower to eight. The silver and black had been capable of present additional cushion for the lead as they in the end gained 123-113.
De’Aaron Fox led the way in which with 24 factors, seven rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal. D-Fox continues his sizzling capturing from Wednesday by going 10-19 from the sector. He additionally had key buckets within the fourth quarter that helped make sure the Spurs would come out on high. If he retains at this tempo, a second all-star bid could also be in his future.
Pure scorer. D-Fox goes to work on Pascal Siakam and nails the stepback midrange jumper!
Quick as his identify! D-Fox makes a pointy lower to the basket for a wide-open jam!
Dylan Harper was sensational off the bench with 22 factors (9-15 FG), two rebounds, two steals, an help, and a block. Dyl was uber-efficient from the sector and slashed his means with ease in opposition to this Pacer protection. He exercised endurance and ability with dribble strikes a savvy vet would make. He performed in key moments within the fourth, which may very well be an indication that followers would possibly see the guard trio closeout lineup because the season carries on.
Rise up then! Dyl picks off the lazy cross and finishes a wide-open fastbreak jam with ferocity!
Ankle breaker! Dyl catches the ball from Stephon Fort and does a fast crossover on Aaron Nesmith for the simple end!
Stephon Fort dropped 19 factors, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. After a tough recreation versus the Knicks, Steph bounced again with a close to triple-double efficiency. Steph discovered his teammates in the correct spots in all places on the ground: from lobs to dribble hand-offs, and to open shooters. No matter his passing, don’t forget Steph nearly gained a dunk contest final 12 months!
Keldon Johnson dropped 16 factors (6-9 FG, 3-3 3PT), six rebounds, an help, and a steal. KJ continues his 6MOTY marketing campaign with one other environment friendly recreation. It’s such a pleasure to see KJ excel in a task that has allowed him to showcase his coronary heart and soul with each minute he’s on the ground. The spark plug power he brings is difficult to match throughout different bench gamers throughout the league.
Proper place, proper time! Carter Bryant makes the high-IQ play and finds a chopping KJ below the basket for 2!
K3LDON! KJ knocks down one his three threes from the nook!
Kelly Olynyk dropped 10 factors (4-6 FG), 5 rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block. Kelly obtained additional taking part in time as a result of Wemby’s harm, and he made probably the most of his minutes. He supplied strong dimes, strong board play, and sneaky spotlight performs. Kelly has at all times been a strong stretch huge all through his profession, and he was strong for the silver and black in opposition to Indy.
K3LLY! After Steph attracts a number of defenders within the paint, Kelly steps into the open three in transition!
KELLY PUTBACK POSTER! Kelly cleans up the missed Steph layup with a one-handed poster over Micah Potter!
Luke Kornet dropped 9 factors (3-3 FG), 5 rebounds, and three assists. Luke crammed in for Wemby on the beginning middle place and picked up proper the place he left off. He completed lobs, grabbed robust boards, and did the soiled work on each ends. Luke continues to be probably the most underrated signing of all the offseason. Additionally, typically when he catches lobs, it comes with a poster! Poor Nesmith.
Right here’s one other angle as Luke factors at Kelly for his earlier poster!
All in all, this was a strong win with out two key starters. Though it was in opposition to one of many worst groups within the league, the Spurs may have faltered and crumbled below stress. However with the assistance of their star guard trio plus just a few spark plugs, they took care of enterprise. Now they face a fast turnaround for a SEGABABA versus the Path Blazers at house. Will Devin and Wemby play? Followers will discover out quickly sufficient.
Lastly, listed here are the complete recreation highlights.
The Spurs return house to tackle the Portland Path Blazers on a SEGABABA at 7:00 P.M. (CST) on FDSN-SW.
