The San Antonio Spurs suffered a heavy defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 83-123. The Clippers were favored by 8.5 points and dominated the game from the start. The Spurs struggled with turnovers, committing a season-high 25 turnovers, which resulted in 34 points for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 21 points, while Victor Wembanyama had 9 points for the Spurs. This loss brings the Spurs' record to 1-2 for the season.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama gets FIRST win as an NBA player after shaking off slow start against rival Rockets with flurry of late highlights to push game to OT and finish with a double-double https://t.co/xJkJjasjuk https://t.co/JLkmNfr8QI
.@kendrickperkins says Victor Wembanyama needs to be more involved in the Spurs' offense moving forward. https://t.co/18kFlHI7TA
The Spurs are navigating how to handle the increased attention Victor Wembanyama has brought to the team 👀 @_Andrew_Lopez https://t.co/ETTqqw3Doj
Road rookie: Leonard and George school Wembanyama in 1st away game, Clippers rout Spurs 123-83. https://t.co/9fhep6R13z
What We Learned from the Spurs loss to the Clippers https://t.co/9Ajxkhf2ab
Spurs notebook: In wake of humbling loss, Victor Wembanyama leans on #Spurs’ famed credo for perspective…Pop touts second-round pick Sidy Cissoko as a future “elite defender” if he follows path blazed by a former Spur. https://t.co/QKgeJfHI6Y
The Spurs past and present collided when Victor Wembanyama faced off against Kawhi Leonard over the weekend. Afterwards, Leonard had high praise for Wemby. "He's just going to get more and more confident." @LawMurrayTheNU has more from the matchup ⤵️ https://t.co/Vn5by810ys https://t.co/ecz6hiCw46
As he faces his idols, the #Spurs' Victor Wembanyama seeks to maintain an edge. "They're my idols, but they're still my opponent," he said. That philosophy will be put to the test Tuesday night when he squares off with Kevin Durant. https://t.co/CzWoJTwmKA
The Spurs dropped their first road game this season in sloppy fashion https://t.co/1dO4rJ0oqP
"The LA Clippers demolished the San Antonio Spurs 123-83. The Spurs have lost nine games by at least 35 points over the last two seasons. No other team has recorded more than two such losses in that span." via @jkubatko's Statitudes https://t.co/mvbbEQUkcw
Sloppy Spurs get steamrolled by Clippers in blowout loss https://t.co/XyGGidXcFm
Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs obliterated by Clippers #LosAngelesClippers #SanAntonioSpurs #VictorWembanyama https://t.co/qgQJr9jYLj
Clippers roll to easy win over Spurs, Victor Wembanyama https://t.co/SSkELRTtGu https://t.co/mFobJhM3UJ
Wemby on the Spurs using tonight's loss as a lesson in pounding the rock: https://t.co/ODfIddwThR
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on idolizing various NBA stars, but trying to now prepare against them as opponents https://t.co/wC6Z6ixj4Q
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on the team’s “Pounding the Rock” mantra during adversity https://t.co/F6mjb1yNkD
Final: Spurs 83, Clippers 123 https://t.co/pb40MSaGnK
San Antonio vs. Los Angeles, Final Score: Spurs fall behind early, get blown out by Clippers 83-123 https://t.co/HJBOq2trSh
The Spurs fall to 1-2 on the season after the 40 point loss to the Clippers. Turnovers doomed San Antonio from the beginning. New season high 25 turnovers for Spurs = 34 points for the Clippers
Spurs fans watching the Clippers game https://t.co/A7l9bSIWJv
3Q: Clippers by 33. LAC takes the 3Q 37-23. Spurs 20 turnovers = 30 points for Clippers Vassell 14 pts Osman 12 pts Wemby 9 pts, 3 reb, 1ast, 1 stl, 1 blk Kawhi 21 pts PG 19 pts Russ 19 pts Zubac 16 pts Norm 10 pts
After three quarters, the Clippers are rolling, lead Spurs 93-60. Kawhi has 21 pts, Russ and PG each have 19 pts.
Clips up on the Spurs by 28 https://t.co/CNKPCTC3XH
9-0 run to start the 3rd for the Clippers. Spurs up to 15 turnovers on the night
Half: Spurs 37, Clippers 56 https://t.co/KkTdwcxBVu
Half: Clips by 19. LAC takes the 2Q 33-20 15 turnovers for the Spurs with the Clips scoring 22 points off those turnovers Vassell 12 pts Cedi 10 pts Wemby 4 pts, 1 reb, 1ast, 1stl, 1 blk Kawhi 13 pts PG 12 pts Russ 10 pts
Spurs finish half with 37 points on 55 trips. Committed 15 turnovers. That was awful.
At the Crypt for Spurs at Clippers and Wembanyama's first road game. Clips' vets dominating the youngsters so far. https://t.co/LPNLHUt2I8
Spurs have turned it over 14 times
The Spurs are facing their first 15-point deficit of the season
Three minutes into the second quarter, the Spurs are shooting 29.2% with 10 turnovers.
1Q: Clippers by 6. SA gets back score close after trailing by 14. Osman with 6 pts off bench Wemby 2 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk Clips winning paint by 10 (mainly off fast break when Spurs were turning it over early)
5 turnovers for the Spurs now. Clips with 12 points in the paint, most of those on the break. LAC by 9 Wemby's first make came off the high-low with Collins. Collins threw the ball up, Wemby tapped it in on the oop
Clippers, who entered favored by 9, currently lead by 7. Spurs shooting 1/5 with 3 turnovers to begin the game.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama working on his post-ups and mid-range jumpers https://t.co/BbUAJv7Sms
After picking up his first career NBA win on Friday, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs take on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers TONIGHT 🍿🍿 📺 Spurs/Clippers, 9pm/et on NBA TV https://t.co/LfP2bOlg0s
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The Clippers are favored by 8.5 tonight against the Spurs
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