Cease me should you’ve heard this earlier than. The Spurs performed properly sufficient to be aggressive for a lot of the first half, however fell aside after a fast begin and had been dominated within the second half by a crew that performed with extra aggression and power. Kel’el Ware got here up huge off the bench for the Warmth as they performed a giant lineup that flummoxed the Spurs on each ends of the courtroom and took over the sport within the third quarter as Miami streaked to a giant lead. The Spurs performed with slightly extra depth within the ultimate quarter, however the Warmth had been already scorching, they usually couldn’t get sufficient stops to make the sport aggressive because the Warmth gained
Maybe the Spurs had been already anticipating their journey to Paris, which begins proper after at present’s recreation, however the lack of focus and incapacity to play a whole recreation is regarding for a crew that’s had a foul week after a principally constructive first half of the 2024-2025 season. Immediately’s recreation was the forty first of the season for the Silver and Black, marking the midway level, and it’s been fairly constructive to date, however a 3 recreation loss streak, all blowouts has taken slightly of the gloss off of the Spurs enchancment because it confirmed that they nonetheless have a protracted strategy to go to grow to be a playoff crew. We should stay up for a greater exhibiting on Thursday and Saturday in Paris because the Spurs tackle the Pacers.
Observations
With the crew leaving for Paris after the sport and the early begin, I’m involved with the main target for the Spurs at present. Possibly I shouldn’t have nervous because the Spurs rushed out to a fast first quarter lead.
I don’t just like the current pattern of Wembanyama choosing up a foul within the first couple of mints of the sport.
Don’t go away Wembanyama on the perimeter. I can’t imagine groups nonetheless try this.
Charles Bassey has performed a lot bettter not too long ago. I’m not satisfied he’s the reply because the Spurs backup heart, however he’s executed a very good job holding up when Wemby has to relaxation in current video games.
The Spurs led 30-20 after the primary quarter, nevertheless it felt like they need to have had a much bigger lead, however misplaced alternatives from turnovers and sloppy play saved it from being a blowout.
Kel’el Ware is de facto good pickup by the Warmth. I feel he’s ultimately going to be a star on this league, He’s actually lengthy and expert on each ends of the courtroom.
The Spurs blew a 13 level lead within the second quarter after they went on one among their patented scoring droughts because the Warmth went on a 20-2 result in lead 46-41 on the half in a defensive battle. Wemby’s stint late within the second second quarter was fairly abysmal, which has been a pattern not too long ago when he comes again after a relaxation on the bench.
The Spurs had been sluggish popping out within the second half, and the Warmth added to their lead because the Spurs couldn’t discover the basket and took their first double digit lead of the sport. The funk continued because the Warmth lead swelled to 24 late within the third.
The excessive level of the third quarter for the Spurs was a Tre Jones dunk. I didn’t know he had that in his recreation.
Sandro Mamukelashvili obtained some prolonged run within the fourth quarter and perhaps earned some extra minutes together with his stable play.
The Warmth simply hit each three level shot they checked out within the fourth quarter, which blunted the Spurs comeback effort, which actually wanted some stops to have a shot at succeeding.
It was nice to see Cissoko get a hoop, even in rubbish time.
I’m 1-6 on recaps this yr. Possibly it’s time to retire.
The Spurs are headed to Paris for a two recreation collection in opposition to the Pacers, with the primary recreation on Thursday at 1:00 PM CT. It’s going to be superb to observe Victor Wembanyama and Sidy Cissoko play of their residence nation.
