The star center took exception to a cheap shot delivered by Ivica Zubac in a 128-116 loss that extended the Spurs' home losing streak to five games.
With a road heavy schedule ahead of them, the Spurs placed a lot of emphasis on putting together a successful three-game homestand. It did not get off to a good start. Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 27 points against his former team and four of his fellow starters had 21 or more points. including Norman Powell with 27 of his own, as the Clippers downed the Spurs 128-116 Wednesday night. It was the Spurs' fifth home loss in a row, including one in Paris against Indiana .
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox The Spurs, who are 20-24 overall and 12-12 at home, have lost eight of their last 10. After hosting Milwaukee on Friday and Miami on Saturday, they won't play at the Frost Bank Center again until March 2 when Oklahoma City comes to town.
As trade rumors swirl, it's business as usual for the Spurs 'I mean, logically you would think that would be part of it,' Johnson said. 'I think that margin is probably a lot more a reflection of everybody else than just Jeremy by himself, but for sure that is a fair point to bring up with the lineups.' Unless the Spurs make a move for a backup big before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, they'll have to live with their lack of frontcourt depth.
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