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Spurs to Work on ‘Details’ in Visit to Wizards
The San Antonio Spurs look to snap a two-game skid when they face the Washington Wizards on Monday in the nation’s capital. Both teams have undergone roster changes since their first meeting, setting up an intriguing rematch.
Can the Spurs Close Out Games?
San Antonio (20-26) has suffered back-to-back heartbreaking one-point losses, most recently falling 112-111 to the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The Spurs led by seven points with just over three minutes remaining but were outscored 10-2 down the stretch.
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Devin Vassell led the way with 25 points, while Harrison Barnes contributed 21. Victor Wembanyama finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks. Newly acquired De’Aaron Fox struggled, scoring just nine points on 3-of-11 shooting in his third game with the team.
“Crunch time execution is just something that we have to continue to improve upon because that’s how close the games are in the balance,” Spurs acting coach Mitch Johnson said.
San Antonio has lost three of four games on its six-game road trip, dropping to a season-worst six games under .500.
“It comes down to the details,” Barnes added. “There are fundamental things that we are not doing that in game 50 we should be doing.”
Wizards Looking for Consistency
Washington (9-40) has struggled throughout the season but has shown some life, winning three games since Feb. 1. The Wizards enter Monday’s matchup after a 125-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Bub Carrington led the way with 23 points, while Jordan Poole added 21. Washington trimmed a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit to single digits but ultimately couldn’t complete the comeback.
“We’re playing a lot more together,” Carrington said. “We’ve had a lot of growth on (the defensive) end.”
Washington also made a notable trade at the deadline, bringing in former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to help stabilize the backcourt.
Can the Spurs Finally Close a Tight Game
or Will the Wizards Take Advantage?
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Who Has the Edge in This Rematch?
The Spurs won the first meeting 139-130 on Nov. 13, but both teams have undergone significant changes since then. Will San Antonio clean up its late-game execution, or can Washington take advantage of home court?
