Coming off a win versus the Portland Path Blazers, the Spurs had been trying to construct on their win streak versus the Philadelphia 76ers. What adopted was a wild sport! Within the second quarter, Andre Drummond was ejected, however then his ejection was rescinded after referees decided that it was an overreaction to a flop by Victor Wembanyama. Joel Embiid was then ejected for arguing with a ref. Regardless of this, the Spurs couldn’t go on a run to take the lead till late within the fourth. After the Spurs went on an 11-2 run to chop the result in one, the sport was a back-and-forth affair between the Spurs and Tyrese Maxey. Maxey was matching every clutch Spurs shot with considered one of his personal, however the Spurs really had the ball up by one with simply over a minute remaining. Nevertheless, Julian Champagnie threw a lazy go to Chris Paul that bought intercepted by Maxey. Maxey proceeded to posterize Champagnie for the and-one. Despite the fact that Maxey missed the free throw, Champagnie bought the rebound and fell asleep assessing who to go the ball to as Guerschon Yabusele stole the ball. Maxey hit a clutch dagger three over Jeremy Sochan, and the Spurs by no means recovered. The Spurs finally misplaced 121-116.
Victor Wembanyama had a close to triple-double with 26 factors, 9 rebounds, and eight blocks. He additionally had 4 assists. Despite the fact that he had a terrific sport, you wish to see him assault the paint when the 76ers’ two facilities are unavailable.
Considered one of Wemby’s eight blocks got here within the first quarter which led to improbable Spurs ball motion leading to a Wemby help to Jeremy for 2!
Coast to coast! Wemby grabs the board and arms it off to Stephon Fort who feeds him on the alley-oop SLAM!
How about closing out the quarter by swatting two pictures in three seconds? The victims: Kyle Lowry and identified San Antonio hater Caleb Martin.
Wemby to Sochan Half 1: Driving into the paint, Wemby lobs to Sochan for the simple dunk!
Wemby drained six threes within the sport, together with this bullseye from the nook!
Wemby to Sochan Half 2: No, this isn’t the identical clip. Wemby lobs this unhealthy boy from the highest key for Sochan the Destroyer once more!
Stephon Fort had a stable sport with 17 factors, three rebounds, an help, and a steal in 13 minutes. Along with his scorching begin, you clearly would like to see him get extra enjoying time with this new rotation. Nevertheless, foul bother performed a component.
Let’s revisit that Wemby alley-oop slam from Fort. Speak about proper place, proper time!
AND-ONE! Fort exhibits the persistence stepping into the paint and attracts the foul on KJ Martin for the and-one end!
Jeremy Sochan dropped 15 factors, eight rebounds, and three assists.
Jeremy fills his spot on the fastbreak and is the recipient of fantastic Spurs ball motion!
Revisited Half 1: You shouldn’t go away Jeremy this large open underneath the rim.
Revisited Half 2: the Sixers fell asleep on Jeremy AGAIN. Shifting with out the ball needs to be considered one of Jeremy’s finest expertise.
Julian Champagnie dropped 15 on 5 threes, eight rebounds, an help, and a block. All of his threes got here within the fourth, together with this laser after getting Kelly Oubre Jr. to chew on the pump faux!
Chris Paul dropped 12 factors, eight assists, 4 rebounds, and a steal. Right here, he owns Paul George by recovering and nailing the clutch shot to beat the shot clock buzzer!
Keldon Johnson dropped 4 factors, two assists, and a rebound. Two of his factors got here on a POSTER SLAM on Andre Drummond!
This was a wild sport that resulted in a disappointing loss. The Spurs confirmed resilience by coming again within the fourth and taking the lead, however late-game miscues will separate the good groups from the striving to be nice groups. Particularly contemplating the Sixers’ finest participant was ejected within the second quarter, this one undoubtedly bought away from the Silver and Black.
Lastly, listed below are the total sport highlights.
The Spurs tackle the New York Knicks in Madison Sq. Backyard on Christmas Day at 11 AM (CST) on ESPN/ABC.
