Regardless of a disappointing season marked by a 25-game suspension of Paul George for violating the NBA’s anti-drug coverage and the questionable commerce of sharpshooter Jared McCain to Oklahoma Metropolis, the Philadelphia 76ers are nonetheless within the combine for the league’s Play-In Event.
And the Spurs now face the crew Monday on the Frost Financial institution Heart.
The Silver and Black routed the Sixers by 40 factors final month in Philadelphia, with rookie Dylan Harper and veteran Devin Vassell every contributing 22 factors. Harper has excelled in a reserve position for San Antonio this season, and not too long ago impressed with 24 factors in his first profession begin vs. the Indiana Pacers.
“We’re No. 2 within the West,” Harper instructed reporters following the win. “To me, we’re one of the best crew within the NBA, so only for me to get drafted to a company that’s so family-orientated, I believe any rookie no matter what position you’re in, you need to wish to come right here.”
After ending the longest playoff drought in franchise historical past, the Spurs now look to safe their spot atop the Western Convention.
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