SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The San Antonio Spurs secured a 134-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, with Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper each contributing 24 points.
The Spurs never trailed in the game, showcasing their dominance throughout.
San Antonio All-Star Victor Wembanyama added 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and five blocks to the winning effort. Harper shined in his first NBA start, shooting 9 for 13 from the field, while the Pacers extended their franchise-record losing streak to 16 games.
Pacers’ Struggles Continue
Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 25 points, and Jarace Walker contributed 21. Indiana’s record now stands at 15-56, placing them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference after a disappointing previous season, where they lost in seven games to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
Spurs’ Winning Streak
With this victory, the Spurs have now won 21 of their last 23 games, improving their overall record to 53-18. This marks their highest win total since the 2017 season, when they finished with a 61-21 record.
Injury Updates
The Pacers faced significant challenges, with three players sidelined and ten others listed as questionable due to various injuries. Despite the uncertainty, nine of the ten questionable players participated, with Ethan Thompson being the only exception as he is on a G League assignment.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell was ruled out shortly before the game due to hamstring tightness. Meanwhile, Wembanyama, who was initially listed as questionable, was upgraded to active status about 30 minutes prior to the game after completing his pregame warmups.
Wembanyama’s Performance
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson noted that Wembanyama has been dealing with a sore right ankle but displayed no signs of discomfort during his active 26 minutes on the court. Wembanyama’s defensive skills were evident, highlighted by a block against Pascal Siakam, followed by an alley-oop assist to Carter Bryant.
Shooting Efficiency
San Antonio demonstrated strong shooting performance, hitting 55% of their shots from the field and 38% from beyond the arc. This efficiency contributed significantly to their commanding victory over Indiana.
Upcoming Games
The Pacers will next face the Orlando Magic on Monday, while the Spurs are set to play against the Miami Heat on the same day.