Victor Wembanyama came one block away from a triple-double, but the Spurs couldn't tame the Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Gregg Popovich did not have to tell Mitch Johnson there would be days like this. Johnson already knew. The Spurs assistant coach, filling in for the second game in a row for his ailing Hall of Fame boss, watched his team amass a 26-point lead in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. He was not shocked when the Clippers eventually came roaring back. “It’s a long game,” Johnson said.
Spurs aim to play for ailing Popovich The Spurs got a monster stat line from Victor Wembanyama, who shrugged off a poor shooting night to play footsie with a triple-double. He finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and nine blocks. Julian Champagnie added 21 points and five 3-pointers for the Spurs, who led 40-14 after the first quarter. The Clippers chipped away and eventually took the lead with a fourth-quarter flurry that included four consecutive made 3-pointers.
With few details on Gregg Popovich's absence, key word is 'indefinite' There is another game coming Wednesday at Houston, against a Rockets team the Spurs are uber familiar with having played them three times already this season, including one preseason contest. The Spurs split a pair of regular-season games with the Rockets at the Frost Bank Center. Now the path to starting a new winning streak runs through Houston. 2.
Los Angeles Clippers Hall Of Fame Rockets Raptors NBA Wemby Mitch Johnson Ivica Zubac Sochan Norman Powell Gregg Popovich James Harden Julian Champagnie Amir Coffey Victor Stephon Castle D LOS ANGELES Houston Intuit Dome Frost Bank Center Toronto Defensive Castle
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Victor Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Dunk Went Viral In Spurs-Clippers GameVictor Wembanyama had a big highlight during Monday's game.
Read more »
Victor Wembanyama has second 5x5 game in Spurs' win vs. JazzVictor Wembanyama had the second 5x5 game of his career while leading the Spurs over the Jazz on Thursday night.
Read more »
NBA Champion Calls Out San Antonio Spurs Star Victor WembanyamaKendrick Perkins spoke about Victor Wembanyama.
Read more »
Victor Wembanyama's Move On Rudy Gobert Went Viral In Timberwolves-Spurs GameVictor Wembanyama had a fantastic move on Rudy Gobert.
Read more »
Video of Victor Wembanyama Juggling Tennis Balls Before Spurs Opener is MesmerizingVictor Wembanyama was locked in juggling tennis balls as part of his pregame warmup.
Read more »
Former 76ers Two-Way Player Outscores Victor Wembanyama for SpursJulian Champagnie had an impressive opener with the Spurs on Thursday night.
Read more »