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Spurs Dominate Clippers Without Wembanyama
3 Apr
Summary
- Spurs secured their 11th consecutive win, defeating the Clippers 118-99.
- Victor Wembanyama missed the game due to rest management for an ankle injury.
- Stephon Castle scored 10 crucial points in the fourth quarter.
The San Antonio Spurs achieved their eleventh consecutive victory, decisively beating the Los Angeles Clippers 118-99 on Thursday. This win occurred despite the absence of their star player, Victor Wembanyama, who was rested due to a right ankle injury. The Spurs established dominance early, leading 33-25 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 68-44 by halftime.
Although the Clippers managed to narrow the deficit to seven points in the fourth quarter, the Spurs responded with a significant 23-7 run to secure the win and complete a 3-0 season sweep. Key performances included Stephon Castle's 10 fourth-quarter points and strong play from De'Aaron Fox, who had 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in the first half. Dylan Harper also contributed off the bench with a half-court buzzer-beater at halftime and seven points in the fourth.
Other notable contributions came from Luke Kornet, who started in Wembanyama's place and provided a strong presence in the paint, Julian Champagnie's activity on the glass, and Keldon Johnson's efficient scoring, including a critical late three-pointer. Harrison Barnes added a first-quarter buzzer-beater, while Carter Bryant had a notable play against Kawhi Leonard.
