Coming off of a detailed loss to the Denver Nuggets this previous Tuesday, the Spurs continued their street journey trying to play spoiler to some playoff-bound groups. Friday evening, they took on the New Orleans Pelicans with out Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram because of their accidents. The Spurs had been additionally injured closely with Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, and Dominick Barlow all out. The Spurs trailed early however saved tempo with the Pelicans all through the primary half, and solely discovered themselves down by 10 at halftime. The Spurs then outscored the Pelicans 35-25 within the third, and located themselves again within the ball recreation. The fourth quarter was a see-saw affair, with each groups battling. Within the ultimate seconds, the Spurs held a one-point lead. Victor Wembanyama blocked Herb Jones’ shot try to clinch the sport. The Spurs received 111-109.
Talking of Wemby, he as soon as once more confirmed why he’s the Rookie of the 12 months with one other all-around efficiency. He dropped 17 factors, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, three blocks, and a steal. Despite the fact that it was not the best scoring/taking pictures evening as New Orleans doubled him at each alternative, his teammates stepped up in each which method.
SPLASH! Victor drains the three after bringing the ball up the court docket.
PLAY OF THE GAME: Wemby stays poised and rejects Herb Jones to seal the upset!
Devonte’ Graham revenge recreation? The reply is unequivocally sure! In his return to NOLA, Devonte’ made essentially the most of his enjoying time by main the staff in scoring with 20 off the bench! He additionally dropped 5 dimes to associate with three steals and a board. Spurs followers have been clamoring for him to get enjoying time all season. To see Devonte’ flourish and be skilled as a real vet ought to, is nothing however particular.
Lefty lay for Devonte’! Devonte’ drives to the opening with no resistance behind.
Right here Devonte’ exhibits CJ McCollum his stepback three and it swishes!
How about one other? After the Collins’ steal, Devonte’ drains the wide-open three on the different finish!
ANOTHER ONE. This time Matt Ryan is the sufferer of Devonte’s stepback three!
Sandro Mamukelashvili made essentially the most of his begin by dropping 15 factors, 5 rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block. Despite the fact that he has not obtained a lot enjoying time this season, one would hope he’s within the rotation subsequent season. Mamu has that “for the staff” perspective and embodies every thing of what a Spur is.
MAMU! He will get the Spurs began offensively with the and-one end over Jones.
A 7’4” PG? Wemby finds Mamu on the lob and he finishes it!
Zach Collins had an environment friendly scoring evening off the bench with 17 factors on 7 for 11 taking pictures and he additionally had seven rebounds with three assists. Right here, he splashes house the open three with ease!
ZACH POSTER! Zach drives into the paint and finishes previous Dyson Daniels for the slam!
Tre Jones had a good recreation with 14 factors, 4 assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Despite the fact that he’s identified for playmaking, right here he’s the recipient of staff ball motion. He drains the three!
Julian Champagnie had a strong recreation with 15 factors, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, and a steal. Right here, he exhibits the vary from deep on the prime of the important thing!
OKAY JULIAN! Julian catches the lob from Tre and posterizes Trey Murphy III! No mercy!
Malaki Branham dropped 14 factors, two assists, a rebound, and a steal whereas nailing this key bucket within the fourth to take the lead!
And eventually, listed here are the total recreation highlights.
The Spurs host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday @ 6:00 P.M.
