The San Antonio Spurs, currently 13th in the East, nearly completed a dramatic comeback against the Orlando Magic, who are 28th in the East, cutting a 25-point deficit down to just three points late in the game. Despite trailing 99-91 with five minutes left, the Spurs showed resilience, with Devin Vassell leading the scoring with 24 points, followed by Sochan with 18 points. However, the Spurs ultimately fell short, losing 108-98 at the Frost Bank Center. Their record now stands at 10-38 overall, with a 5-19 record at home and a 3-18 record against Eastern Conference teams, finishing January with a 5-11 record.
Wemby's lack of speed in space has been alarming tonight. Pelicans running around him
Vassell leads the Spurs with 22 points without taking a free throw. Of course, he averages just 3.1 per game. His four 3-pointers are two shy of matching his season and career high.
3Q: Spurs & Pelicans tied at 88. Pelicans win the 3Q by 7. Vassell 22 pts Wemby 16 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk Jones 14 pts Sochan 11 pts, 12 reb Zion/Ingram 19 pts each Jonas 18 pts CJ 15 pts 3s: Spurs +6 FTs: Pelicans +6
20 point night for Devin Vassell 12 points from three 4 paint points 4 points from mid-range
The Pelicans have erased the Spurs' 12 point lead Game reset at 81 all
Spurs by 12 early in the 3Q, their new largest lead 4 players have scored over 10 points for SA Wemby 16 Vassell 15 Jones 14 pts Sochan 11 pts
Half: Spurs by 7. Pels win the 2Q by 2. Wemby 14 pts, 6 reb, 1 blk Vassell 12 pts Jones 10 pts Champagnie 3 blks Zion 15 pts CJ/Jonas 14 pts each 2s: Spurs +8 3s: Spurs +3 FTs: Pelicans +4
10 point first half for Tre Jones 6 paint points 3 points from distance 1 point from the foul line SA by 7
Tre Jones is 6 of 8 from 3-point range over the last 5 games. He's hit at least one 3 in each of those outings.
11 point first half for Wemby 8 paint points after the dunk 2 points from mid-range 1 point from the foul line
1Q: Spurs by 9. Vassell 10 pts, 1 blk Sochan 6 pts, 5 reb Wemby 4 pts, 1 blk Champagnie 3 blks Jonas 6 pts Ingram 5 pts 2s: Spurs +6 3s: Spurs +6 FT line: Pels +3
Spurs kicking it up a notch the last couple minutes! Spurs lead 33-24 after 1
10 point first quarter for Devin Vassell 6 points from three 4 points from mid-range
The Spurs are pushing after every shot, Pelicans have lacked the transition defense discipline to start the game
Hot start so far for the Spurs
Starters for Spurs vs Pels: Jones vs McCollum Vassell vs Murphy III Champagnie vs Ingram Sochan vs Zion Wemby vs Jonas Pels favored by 8.5
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San Antonio reduced a 25-point deficit to three Wednesday night against the visiting Magic before Orlando pulled ahead for a 108-98 win. RECAP AND PHOTOS: https://t.co/NTrOQbggtH https://t.co/d9hneht8M5
Devin Vassell sums up the 3Q when the Spurs were outscored 34-21: "Too many turnovers, dry possessions, and we had them doing layup lines."
Back to back games with six 3-pointers for Mikal Bridges. He's got 48 made this month, tying a career-best for any month Nets are down 13
FINAL: Once down 23 points, the Spurs made it interesting late against the visiting Magic but couldn't pull off the comeback at Frost Bank Center. #PorVida https://t.co/YyZ1OmoThT
The Spurs ALMOST complete the 25-point comeback, but end up falling to the Magic by 10. The Spurs.... ...are 10-38 overall ...are 5-19 at home ...are 3-18 vs the East ...finish January with a 5-11 record https://t.co/EQvYZXWfKt
Suns are shooting 62% and have opened their largest lead at 94-81. Durant has joined Nurkic with 23 points after making the last two baskets.
Spurs now within 3 of the Magic after trailing by 25 in the second half Vassell 24 pts Sochan 18 pts 3:24 left...
Entering crunch time: Magic 13-11 (13th) Spurs 5-17 (28th)
Spurs are within 8 of the Magic after trailing by 25
Spurs on a 16-2 run after that Sochan 3! We got us a ball game with 5 to go, Spurs trail 99-91
21 point night for Devin Vassell The Spurs have cut the Magic 25 point lead down to 13 with 6.5 mins left