They arrived very happy Houston Rockets from Usman Garuba in San Antonio after beating the Philadelphia 76ers after two overtimes on Monday (132-123) in James Harden’s return to the field, but the effect of such a prestigious victory was diluted last night on the field of the san antonio spurs (118-109), in the duel for the Western Conference red lantern, now shared by both franchises with a balance of 7-18. Garuba went without scoring in the 10 minutes he played off the bench after missing his two shots from the field but contributed 4 rebounds and 1 steal.
“No one will feel sorry for us. No one will hold hands or cuddle us. This is the NBA.” it couldn’t be clearer KellyJohnson, The young 23-year-old forward was the architect of Spurs’ victory with his 32 points (14/21 shooting). The team of Greg Popovich They had an 11-game losing streak after a more than decent start (6-7) and someone needed to raise their voice to end the Texan team’s depression.
Garuba battles with a ball with Alize Johnson, of the Spurs
Three Jonesesanother of Popovich’s ‘puppies’ who is proposing a good level this season, he beat Johnson with 26 points (10/16 in TCs), while the best game of the number 3 in the draft since he began his career in the NBA , Jabari Smith Jr. (23 points and 9/13 shooting), was barren for Houston, in which Alperen Sengun he posted a new double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Green (14) and Kevin Porter Jr. (12) didn’t aim very accurately last night, shooting 5/17 and 5/16.
Johnson is one of the essential pieces in the reconstruction of San Antonio, slowed down with the departure of Dejounte Murray to the Falcons. Spurs, eliminated in last season’s play-ins, see their heyday far behind with 2014 ring as the last of the dynasty Tim Duncan – Tony Parker – Manu Ginóbili and the franchise and now needs, more than ever, young people with the talent and, last but not least, the character of Keldon Johnson.
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