Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs
· National Basketball AssociationJazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
Markkanen stayed in the game after landing directly on his left hip with 2:44 remaining. He was down on the court for a few minutes before being helped to his feet. The 7-footer was hobbling noticeably in the final minutes.
Jordan Clarkson had 16 points and John Collins scored 15 for Utah (2-7).
San Antonio rookie Stephon Castle had a career-high 23 points in his third NBA start. Wembanyama shot 6 for 9 on 3-pointers and Castle, also 20 years old, was 3 for 7.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell had 18 points in his season debut after missing seven months with a fractured right foot.
Spurs: After missing his first two shot attempts, Vassell was 8 for 11 in his first game since March 29. He finished 3 for 6 on 3-pointers. San Antonio (4-6) has been without a consistent second scoring option behind Wembanyama since Vassell injured his foot.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Matchup Prediction
Recent Plays
4th 0.0 | End of Game | 111 - 110 | |
4th 0.0 | End of the 4th Quarter | 111 - 110 | |
4th 0.0 | Devin Vassell makes 30-foot three point shot | 111 - 110 | |
4th 3.2 | Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2 | 111 - 107 | |
4th 3.2 | Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2 | 110 - 107 |
Statistics
UTAH | SA | |
---|---|---|
38-82 | FG | 38-85 |
46.3 | Field Goal % | 44.7 |
10-33 | 3PT | 17-47 |
30.3 | Three Point % | 36.2 |
25-35 | FT | 17-19 |
71.4 | Free Throw % | 89.5 |
45 | Rebounds | 37 |
9 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
36 | Defensive Rebounds | 31 |
23 | Assists | 29 |
13 | Steals | 8 |
4 | Blocks | 10 |
17 | Turnovers | 20 |
1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
18 | Total Turnovers | 20 |
0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
21 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 27 |
15 | Fast Break Points | 19 |
54 | Points in Paint | 34 |
20 | Fouls | 26 |
9 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Game Information
Location: San Antonio, TX
Attendance: 18,354 · Capacity:
2024-25 Northwest Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City | 23 | 5 | .821 | - | W8 |
Denver | 16 | 11 | .593 | 6.5 | W2 |
Minnesota | 14 | 14 | .500 | 9 | L3 |
Portland | 9 | 20 | .310 | 14.5 | L2 |
Utah | 7 | 21 | .250 | 16 | L1 |
2024-25 Southwest Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 20 | 9 | .690 | - | W3 |
Memphis | 20 | 10 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
Dallas | 19 | 10 | .655 | 1 | W2 |
San Antonio | 15 | 14 | .517 | 5 | L1 |
New Orleans | 5 | 25 | .167 | 15.5 | L7 |
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