Key Takeaways:
- De’Aaron Fox netted 31 points and hit six shots from beyond the arc as the Spurs overcame the Jazz
- Victor Wembanyama delivered 26 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks one game after shooting 5-of-21 against Houston
- Jusuf Nurkic registered his second consecutive triple-double for Utah, tallying 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds
Match Overview
On Thursday night in Salt Lake City, De’Aaron Fox led the San Antonio Spurs with 31 points as they overpowered the Utah Jazz 126-109. Fox was extremely efficient, converting 10 of his 13 field goal attempts and sinking six three-pointers. Victor Wembanyama contributed a notable double-double, finishing with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks while making nine of fourteen shots and four three-pointers. This performance marked a strong bounce-back from his previous 5-of-21 shooting effort in a loss to Houston.
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Key Players and Statistics
Keldon Johnson contributed 21 points for the Spurs, while Stephon Castle added 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. San Antonio secured their fourth win in the last five games with this result.
For Utah, Jusuf Nurkic made history by delivering 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds – his second triple-double in as many games and the third of his career. Nurkic’s back-to-back triple-double feat is the first for a Jazz player since Pete Maravich achieved the same in January 1975. Many of his career-high assists were produced from the high post, enabling teammates’ easy baskets, but the Jazz were unable to counter the Spurs defensively.
Ace Bailey secured a personal best of 25 points, and Keyonte George added 23 for the Jazz, but was kept scoreless in the final quarter. San Antonio closed the game on a commanding 27-10 run, handing the Jazz their fifth defeat in six games.
| Team | Key Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | De’Aaron Fox | 31 | 5 | 5 |
| San Antonio Spurs | Victor Wembanyama | 26 | 14 | 3 |
| Utah Jazz | Jusuf Nurkic | 17 | 11 | 14 |
| Utah Jazz | Ace Bailey | 25 | 6 | 2 |
| Utah Jazz | Keyonte George | 23 | 4 | 5 |
Game Flow and Statistical Breakdown
The opening period ended with the scores level at 31 apiece. Yet the Spurs seized the initiative at the start of the second quarter, launching a 17-2 run in just over three minutes, capped by Julian Champagnie’s fourth three-pointer of the half. Although the Jazz managed to equalise at 99 in the second half, the Spurs responded with ten straight points, extending the lead to 109-99 following a Fox three-pointer at the 6:54 mark of the final quarter.
San Antonio shot 50.6% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range and thoroughly dominated the fast-break battle, outscoring Utah 32-10. The Jazz, who permit an NBA-high average of 127.3 points, are now 1-11 when Lauri Markkanen is absent.
Upcoming Fixtures
- San Antonio will host New Orleans on Sunday
- Utah will welcome Miami on Saturday
