San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz

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San Antonio Spurs

2-3, 1-2 Away

Final
106 - 88

Utah Jazz

0-5, 0-4 Home

Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over Jazz

Wembanyama drops a 5x5 in Spurs' win over Jazz

Wembanyama also had seven assists, five steals, and five blocks, getting at least five in five categories for the second time in his career. Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds for the Spurs.

Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 16 points, and John Collins added 14 points and 11 rebounds. Utah played without starting forward Lauri Markkanen who was out with back spasms.

Patty Mills made three straight 3-pointers to power a 13-0 run that gave Utah a 30-19 lead going into the second quarter. The Jazz did not trail again before halftime.

San Antonio erased a double-digit deficit twice and went ahead for good midway through the third behind a 12-0 run. Julian Champagine and Keldon Johnson combined for three baskets off steals over four possessions to cap the run and give the Spurs a 63-55 lead.

The Spurs led by 20 points in the fourth quarter.

Takeaways Spurs: Wembanyama and Paul made all the difference in blowing open a close game with their ability to make plays all over the court.

Jazz: Generating consistent offense in Markkanen’s absence was a chore at times for Utah. The Jazz had too many empty possessions at critical junctures.

Key moment After the Jazz cut the deficit to 73-67 when Brice Sensabaugh drove for a layup, Utah scored just two baskets over the next 6 minutes. San Antonio pulled away for good behind a 19-6 run capped by three baskets by Paul.

Key stat Keyonte George committed a career-high seven turnovers. The Jazz finished with 26 turnovers overall, leading to 35 points for San Antonio.

Up next The Spurs host Minnesota on Saturday while the Jazz visit Denver.

Regular Season Series

SA leads series 1-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0	End of Game	106 - 88
4th 0.0	End of the 4th Quarter	106 - 88
4th 13.1	Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2	106 - 88
4th 13.1	Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2	106 - 87
4th 13.1	Sidy Cissoko shooting foul	106 - 86

Statistics

SA		UTAH
38-92	FG	32-82
41.3	Field Goal %	39.0
12-43	3PT	7-32
27.9	Three Point %	21.9
18-23	FT	17-19
78.3	Free Throw %	89.5
42	Rebounds	53
11	Offensive Rebounds	15
31	Defensive Rebounds	38
25	Assists	19
17	Steals	6
7	Blocks	6
11	Turnovers	26
0	Team Turnovers	0
11	Total Turnovers	26
0	Technical Fouls	0
0	Total Technical Fouls	0
0	Flagrant Fouls	0
7	Points Conceded Off Turnovers	35
24	Fast Break Points	10
48	Points in Paint	48
17	Fouls	19
20	Largest Lead	11

Utah Jazz Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
John Tonje, F	Day-To-Day	Jul 12
Brice Sensabaugh, F	Day-To-Day	Jul 12
Walter Clayton Jr., G	Day-To-Day	Jul 12
Ace Bailey, G	Day-To-Day	Jul 12
KJ Martin, F	Day-To-Day	Jul 3

San Antonio Spurs Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Dylan Harper, G	Day-To-Day	Jul 10
Kelly Olynyk, PF	Day-To-Day	Jul 8
Victor Wembanyama, C	Day-To-Day	Jul 3
Devin Vassell, SG	Day-To-Day	Jul 3
Jeremy Sochan, F	Day-To-Day	Jul 3