The Spurs completed the 2025 Las Vegas Summer time League with a 96-84 win over the Detroit Pistons. Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant, and Riley Minix all sat, however David Jones-Garcia led the way in which with 23 factors as San Antonio cruised to a simple victory.
The primary quarter was shut, however the Summer time Spurs pulled away after that, with Jones-Garcia fueling their assault. After dropping 34 factors within the second body as a staff, it was easy crusing for a San Antonio squad that bought to play some guys that hadn’t gotten on the ground a lot, if in any respect, in prior video games. The Pistons additionally went deep into their bench to provide everybody a possibility to shine.
There have been some aggressive minutes within the third quarter, however the primary guys weren’t on the ground for lengthy. The ultimate interval was much more disjointed than most Summer time League video games sometimes are, however the Silver and Black held on to complete the match with a 4-1 report.
Jones-Garcia has finished every part proper and deserves a payday
In an excellent greater position than the one he had in earlier video games, Jones-Garcia continued to make the case for being the largest match standout. He confirmed off his scoring prowess from everywhere in the flooring once more, ending the primary half with 21 factors, earlier than going into distributor mode within the third quarter. He solely logged three assists however might have had extra, as he tried to maneuver the ball and discover teammates. DJG additionally continued to play arduous within the final sport, when it might have been simple to lose focus and coast. It was an ideal ending to a improbable Summer time League for the 23-year-old scorer.
There are rumors that Euroleague large Olympiakos is in talks with him, however an NBA staff may wish to signal him first. Certain, there are questions as to how his sport will translate to a smaller position wherein he doesn’t have the ball in his palms. The printed crew in contrast him to James Harden, and whereas correct in a Summer time League context, the comparability may do him extra hurt than good as NBA groups search for deep bench gamers who can complement what they have already got as a substitute of men who will want touches. However the expertise is there, his angle appears to be good, and his teammates like him.
Harrison Ingram won’t ever wow anybody, however he does the little issues
Ingram’s stats, like they’ve been for many of Summer time League, had been unimpressive. He completed with 5 factors, 4 rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes, which isn’t the kind of manufacturing that can make a second-year man stand out. He didn’t shoot threes, and he didn’t have any actual highlights, apart from a modest pump pretend into reverse layup combo that, whereas good, gained’t get him many new followers. He’s not notably massive or athletic, nor terribly expert. An NBA profession may not be within the playing cards for him until the three turns into a lethal weapon that rounds out his sport.
That stated, he’s somebody the followers of the little issues can recognize. Ingram rebounds. He can deal with the ball a bit. He’s an underrated passer who logged a number of assists in all however one Las Vegas sport regardless of not being the kind of menace that opponents key in on. He performs arduous and unselfishly, realizing his limitations. It could be comprehensible for the Spurs, who drafted him forty eighth within the 2024 draft, to half methods with him after a yr of no main leaps, however he does sufficient issues at an honest stage that one other two-way may very well be justifiable. At worst, he’ll give Austin a participant who helps others enhance by enjoying the suitable method.
The veterans did their job on the Summer time League squad
The Spurs went with older gamers on their roster, for probably the most half. The one guys 21 or youthful had been the rookies. Cam Carter, Jacksen Moni, and Ingram had been 22. Everybody else was older and neither tremendous athletic nor uber expert. The concept, it appears, was to not discover hidden gems however to construct a squad that knew what it was doing across the latest draft picks. Consequently, apart from Jones-Garcia, there have been no standouts outdoors of probably the most acquainted names.
Hopefully, the nice efficiency throughout the match by guys like Dexter Dennis (12 factors, three rebounds, two assists in opposition to Detroit) and Osayi Osifo (eight factors and 6 rebounds vs. the Pistons) will get them some gives from Europe, though it appears unlikely. Others additionally did nicely however may must return to the G League, which isn’t the worst situation for his or her profession. No matter what occurs sooner or later, they did their job by making the 2025 Summer time Spurs a stable and enjoyable squad.
