Wins with out two of your greatest gamers are necessary, particularly for a younger crew not aware of playoff competition. On Tuesday, the Spurs dispatched the problem from the Memphis Grizzlies with De’Aaron Fox scoring a game-high 26 factors, and Harrison Barnes stepped up (as he normally does when the crew wants him) with 23 factors and dialing in 4-8 from downtown. Keldon Johnson continued main the bench mob with 18 factors and led the crew in rebounds with 7.
In what looks as if star-crossed superstars in Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox having a really small pattern measurement of enjoying collectively, the Spurs not less than can relish highlights like beneath the place Fox picks a pocket and takes it the opposite approach for the flush.
Fox averages nearly 1.5 steals per recreation in his profession, however hopefully that quantity nudges up when Wembanyama is patrolling the paint. Whether or not the Spurs play gradual or at a quick tempo, a simple steal for a neater bucket is all the time preferable.
It looks as if Barnes has been within the league ceaselessly (13 years the truth is), however the man is *solely* 33 years previous. In comparison with actually grizzly vets like LeBron James (39), Chris Paul (39), Al Horford (38), Mike Conley (37), and Steph Curry (37) to call just a few, Barnes appears very younger compared.This sick crossover and jam on the bucket would point out these knees nonetheless have hops.
Fox’s bodacious (phrases we have to carry again like cowabunga) spin and jumper fondly jogs my memory of Tony Parker’s strikes within the paint. Having this additional one-on-one dimension to any offense is a bonus, and relaxation assured Fox will bust a transfer that retains the offense thrilling, recent, and phat. Nineties slang is the perfect. You may’t persuade me in any other case.
KELLY OLYNYK, WELCOME TO THE SPURS! I do know he’s performed 5 video games already for the Silver and Black, however it’s value shouting out the Spurs’ latest huge man. In 18 stable minutes, Olynyk made an affect to the tune of 10 factors, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and a pair of steals. He additionally had 4 fouls, which suggests some aggressive protection. Both approach, it’s good to see Kelly O shoring up middle minutes from the bench.
”Busy fingers are higher than [a] babbling mouth.” On this case, Fox might do each with the steal and setup to Jeremy Sochan for the open three. Moreover, I didn’t know Fox’s nickname is “Swipa,” and that’s troubling for somebody who’s seen an excessive amount of Dora the Explorer in opposition to his will. I’ll depend this because the one new factor I realized at this time and stay blissfully and willfully ignorant to every part else.
Sending everybody out on a reminder that these (our) Spurs should stay vigilant in a season certain to have challenges, accidents, and the ball bouncing the opposite approach. However 10 wins by the primary 14 video games is nothing to scoff at. Onto the subsequent!
If you happen to missed the sport since you had been too busy taking in Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, listed below are the full-game highlights:
Subsequent up, the Spurs tackle the Atlanta Hawks on the Frost Heart on Thursday, November 19, 2025.
