In a significant NBA matchup, the San Antonio Spurs secured a victory against the Utah Jazz with a final score of 118-111, marking their second consecutive win. Devin Vassell led the Spurs with a game-high 31 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds, contributing significantly to the team's performance. Vassell's impressive stats included shooting 12 of 20 from the field, 4 of 8 from three-point range, and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. This victory improved the Spurs' record to 17-56 for the season, with nine games remaining. Despite the Jazz cutting the lead to single digits and having their largest lead of 19 points overcome, the Spurs held on. The Jazz, facing their seventh consecutive defeat, now stand at 29-44. Despite strong performances from Collin Sexton, with 26 points and 9 assists, and Lauri Markkanen with 25 points, the Jazz fell short. The Spurs' win also enhances their chances of avoiding the worst record in franchise history, needing only a 3-6 finish in their final nine games to tie the 1996-1997 team that won 20 games.
Spurs' final 9 games: 1. Knicks 2. Warriors 3. @ Nuggets 4. @ Pelicans 5. Sixers 6. @ Grizzlies 7. @ Thunder 8. Nuggets 9. Pistons https://t.co/aWuaY3eBkS
Devin Vassell tonight: 31 points 6 assists 4 rebounds 12/20 FG Crazy underrated. https://t.co/Yna4tqHrGZ
The Spurs now have an even better chance of avoiding the worst record in franchise history. The Spurs just need to go 3-6 in their final 9 games to tie the 1996-1997 team that won 20 games. https://t.co/7JFJY15U4O
The Jazz fall to San Antonio 118-111, their seventh consecutive defeat. Utah falls to 29-44 on the season. They get a great 26 and 9 game from Collin Sexton and 25 from Lauri Markkanen, but fall short. Houston next on Friday night
SPURS WIN!!!!
The Spurs win consecutive games for the first time since March 3 after defeating the Jazz by 7. The Spurs improve to... ...17-56 overall (9 games left) ...8-29 on the road ...11-34 vs the West https://t.co/psub8F4csE
Powered by Devin Vassell's game-high 31 points, the Spurs hold on to beat the Jazz 118-111 to improve to 17-56 with their second win in a row. Vassell hit 12 of 20 from the field, 4 of 8 from 3-point range and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. He also dished out six assists.
Entering crunch time: Jazz 14-14 (14th) Spurs 9-25 (28th)
Up to 30 now! https://t.co/odxrkODJBL
Vassell with his sixth 30-point game of the season.
30 point night for Devin Vassell
28 points for Devin Vassell. He's scored from every area on the floor: 12 points from three 8 paint points 6 points from mid-range 2 free throw points
5 Spurs players have 17 or more points in this game. Vassell 24 pts Wemby 18 pts Sochan/Champagnie/Branham 17 pts The Jazz entered last on defense in the league
Heading into the fourth quarter the @utahjazz trail the @spurs 88-79 Nine point third quarter from Brice Sensabaugh helped the Jazz cut the Spurs lead to single digits. #TakeNote https://t.co/cw5oKIXnVy
Devin Vassell is cooking tonight
Despite committing 15 turnovers, Spurs lead 59-48 at the break. They did a good job weathering a run that pulled the Jazz within 4 points.
Devin Vassell: a good shooter
15 point first half for Devin Vassell after he drills the corner 1-leg 3-pointer with time dying down
Halftime here in Utah!!! The Spurs lead the Jazz 59-48
13-2 run for the Jazz since the Spurs' largest lead of 19. Utah back within 8 of San Antonio
The Jazz trail the Spurs 29-15 heading into the second quarter
PHX's loss to a Wemby-less Spurs is bad under any circumstances, but especially disastrous considering their final 10 games... @ DEN, @ OKC, @ NOP, vs. CLE, vs. MIN, vs. NOP, vs. LAC, @ LAC (B2B), @ SAC, @ MIN. The Lakers have to handle their biz, but it's a potential opening. AK