On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs lost their third game in a row, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105. The Bucks held Victor Wembanyama to just ten points and ten rebounds, and the Spurs were led by Keldon Johnson's 24 bench points.
All good things come to an end. A four-game win streak the San Antonio Spurs went on in late November, for instance. The end of a blowout victory
In two consecutive fourth quarters, against Denver and Chicago, the Spurs got too complacent, too happy, and too nice, and they paid for it.
For the second time in as many games, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spurs fell to the Ja Morant -led team on Wednesday, losing a 12-point halftime lead, 129-115. Victor Wembanyama only scored 13 points in that game but offered eight blocks and two steals, so another defensive masterclass could be expected.
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The San Antonio Spurs must address their need to find a proper backup for star Victor Wembanyama ahead of the deadline.
Memphis faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.
Victor Wembanyama's All-Star candidacy got an expected endorsement from San Antonio Spurs teammate Chris Paul, a 12-time All-Star himself
Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points and eight rebounds ... Head coach Gregg Popovich was also out due to illness, and Jeremy Sochan was out due to back issues. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson assumed head coaching duties for the game.
Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell each scored 23 points ... Still, the Spurs escaped with a win. Jeremy Sochan missed the contest with a lingering back injury, and acting head coach Mitch Johnson elected to give Charles Bassey a substantial run off ...
Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle each scored 23 as San Antonio overcame an 11-point deficit for a 126-102 victory.
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