The Spurs lost a close one Sunday with Cedi Osman, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Devonte' Graham stepping up to aid Victor Wembanyama.
DENVER - Four minutes into the second period of Sunday's 117-113 loss to Golden State, the Spurs executed one of their best fast breaks of the season. It began with Victor Wembanyama ripping down a rebound and quickly dribbling to near half court, where he zipped a pass to the other end to Devonte' Graham, who immediately found Sandro Mamukelashvili dashing through the lane for an uncontested two-hand slam that put the Spurs up by six.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox Down two starters and the sixth man due to injuries, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had to dig deep into his bench, and it nearly produced an improbable win. “I thought the group was fantastic,' Popovich said. 'That’s what I just told them. They were great. To have out and have the combinations we had out there with guys who hadn’t played too much, I’m just so proud of them.
Spurs' Jeremy Sochan could miss rest of season after suffering ankle injury 'I'm really happy I was able to go out there and do some good, good stuff,' said Osman, who logged a season-high 36 minutes. Popovich replaced Vassell with Malaki Branham, who scored 12 points on an inefficient 5 of 14 from the field, including 1 of 6 from distance, in a continuation of his roller-coaster ride of a season.
NBA fine for celebratory ball toss surprises Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Despite those strong understudy efforts and 32 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks from Wembanyama, the Spurs fell short in their bid to extend their winning streak to a season-best four games. The Warriors improved to 40-34 behind 33 points from Stephen Curry, who hit seven 3-pointers, and Draymond Green's 21 points, 11 assists and six steals.
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