News Summary
In an intense battle, the San Antonio Spurs edged past the Golden State Warriors 90-88 at the California Classic Summer League. Despite missing their top lottery picks, the Spurs demonstrated resilience, featuring 21 lead changes and outstanding performances, particularly from David Jones-Garcia, who scored 25 points. The Spurs aim to maintain this momentum heading into their next game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team is strategically managing player health during this development phase, showcasing promising young talent.
San Antonio – The San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious against the Golden State Warriors, winning 90-88 in their second matchup at the California Classic Summer League on Sunday, despite being without both of their lottery draft picks. The game was marked by intense competition, featuring 21 lead changes and 11 ties, reflecting a tightly contested showdown between the teams.
The Spurs had previously lost their first game against the Miami Heat, finishing with a score of 82-69. In that opening match, rookie Carter Bryant, the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, contributed 7 points and 5 rebounds on 3-of-8 shooting. However, the Spurs opted to rest Bryant for the game against the Warriors to avoid back-to-back gameplay as part of a broader strategy for his development. He is anticipated to return for the upcoming match against the Los Angeles Lakers.
David Jones-Garcia had a standout performance in the victory over the Warriors, scoring 25 points with remarkable shooting efficiency of 9-of-14, which included 4-of-7 from three-point range. Other significant contributions came from Omari Moore with 13 points and Jameer Nelson Jr., who added 12 points and drew multiple fouls that allowed him to frequent the free-throw line. The Spurs demonstrated solid offensive capability, shooting 47.5% from the field and hitting 39.3% of their three-point attempts.
The absence of both Dylan Harper, who missed the game with a minor groin injury, and Carter Bryant did not dampen the Spurs’ performance against the Warriors. Harper, the Spurs’ other lottery selection, is not expected to participate in the remainder of the California Classic but aims to return for the Las Vegas Summer League starting July 10th. Harper’s situation reflects the Spurs’ strategy of carefully managing their young players’ health and development during the Summer League activities.
The competitive nature of the matchup against the Warriors showcased the Spurs’ depth and resilience, as they were able to galvanize their gaming skills and secure a narrow win. LJ Cryer led the Warriors with 19 points, while Isaiah Mobley added 16 points for Golden State. The battle was a riveting display of young talent trying to carve out their roles in the league.
Furthermore, the Spurs will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The outcome of this matchup will provide additional insights into the progress of the Spurs’ younger roster amidst the ongoing development phase in Summer League play.
As the league evolves, the performance of rookies like Bryant and Jones-Garcia will be pivotal for the Spurs’ future prospects. With an eye on upcoming events, coaching staff reflects a commitment to blending competitive gameplay with player development strategies.
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