Left to rest, Victor Wembanyama was able to admire the spectacle from the front row. Between a high-altitude dunk from Keldon Johnson and a counter followed by a counter-attack dunk from Sidy Cissoko, the Spurs put on a show during the Texan victory against the Jazz deprived of Lauri Markkanen (126-120). “ Our defense has been better these last two games [Orlando et Utah] that the first [Okhaloma City] “, summarizes Gregg Popovich.
Julian Champagnie and Sandro Mamukelashvili continue
With seven players with more than ten points, the Spurs, led by their new maestro, Chris Paul (8 assists), put in a great collective performance. Not always fair in their decision-making last year and still in the learning phase, Julian Champagnie and Sandro Mamukelashvili, both authors of fifteen points, confirmed their current good form and could well gain ground this season. Sharper since the start of the training campKeldon Johnson, the day after his 25th birthday, put on the costume of his team's top scorer (20 points) for his first friendly outing.
The Spurs, whose hierarchy needs to be rethought with the Wemby – CP3 duo at the head of the gondola, will find the Frost Bank Center in a fortnight for a first regular season match at home against the Rockets and a second Texan derby, after a debut with the Mavs.
Victorious in two of their first three friendly matches, the Texans will finish their preparation with the Heat and the Rockets. Victor Wembanyama, according to Coach Pop' at a press conference, should take part.
From our correspondent in San Antonio (United States).
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
