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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 3h

The (overtime) triple take: Spurs 134, Jazz 130

1. Dylan Harper's debut stole the show

2. Wemby sees value in living at the foul line

3. David Jones Garcia has a Las Vegas flashback

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Jones Garcia carried Spurs late vs. Jazz, but Harper's debut stole show

With the Spurs’ regulars resting for most of the second half, two-way player David Jones Garcia took over down the stretch. He scored all 20 of his points after the third quarter.

www.expressnews.com

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 6h

Guys, this is the exact opposite of what I demanded.

Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 6h

Petition for all preseason games to end after three periods. Who would complain?

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 6h

I agree with this.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 6h

They don't get a vote

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 6h

Petition for all preseason games to end after three periods. Who would complain?

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 7h

Wemby is back — and already in midseason form as both a shot-blocker and wordsmith.

On the latest episode of the Spurs Insider podcast, we discuss Victor Wembanyama’s return to the court.

Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/47q404P

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 7h

Spurs up 83-68 in the middle of the third. It's the point of a preseason game in which Mitch Johnson is going deep into the bench.

Doubt we see much of the regulars from here on out.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 7h

Spurs lead Jazz 72-55 at half. Victor Wembanyama up to 22 points.

Most interesting development: He's pressed the issue on offense and found his way to nine free throw attempts (making eight).

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 8h

Dylan Harper has ... made a difference in this first quarter

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 8h

Dylan Harper makes his preseason debut midway through the 1Q. Took him nine seconds to score on a backdoor layup

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 8h

Spurs' starters in preseason game no. 3 tonight vs. Utah:

Champagnie, Vassell, Wembanyama, Barnes, K Johnson

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 15h

Dylan Harper will be the only new addition to the active list for the Spurs tonight.

Everyone else who played Wednesday vs. Miami is expected to be available, including the 7-5 guy.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 15h

Having speedily recovered from thumb surgery last month, No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper is in line for a few minutes tonight against Utah.

More here:

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper cleared for preseason debut

Having recovered from offseason thumb surgery, the NBA's No. 2 pick is scheduled to play against Utah on Friday

www.expressnews.com

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 16h

Word at Spurs shootaround is that rookie Dylan Harper (thumb surgery) will make his preseason debut tonight vs. Utah. He will be on limited minutes.

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Mike Finger @mikefinger.bsky.social · 2d

Victor Wembanyama infuriates me the same way he must infuriate veteran NBA players, and this situation is becoming untenable.

If he keeps describing Spurs games better than I can describe Spurs games, he’s going to put me out of a job.

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Victor Wembanyama in midseason form as both shot-blocker and wordsmith

Victor Wembanyama had the audacity to make his return in midseason form, not only as a shot-blocker and a multifaceted offensive creator but also, maddeningly, as a wordsmith.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 3d

Victor's full eloquent answer can be found herein:

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

How Wembanyama looked in his return, Spurs win over Guangzhou Loong-Lions

The Spurs defeated Guangzhou Loong-Lions in preseason action, with Victor Wembanyama leading the way

www.expressnews.com

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 3d

Wemby tried only one 3-pointer last night. Pumped faked out of a few looks to drive and dish to open teammates.

Asked him about it after the game:

“Maybe I turned down a shot I could make with my eyes closed," he said. "But that was to get one of my teammates a shot he could make in his sleep.”

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

The (preseason) triple take: Spurs 119, Loong-Lions 88

1. Wemby wowed his coach with fundamentals

2. Jury still out on Spurs' 3-point shooting, but it was there tonight

3. Rookie's defense earns high praise from high places

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

How Wembanyama looked in his return, Spurs win over Guangzhou Loong-Lions

The Spurs defeated Guangzhou Loong-Lions in preseason action, with Victor Wembanyama leading the way

www.expressnews.com

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

Spurs lead Guangzhou 74-45 at half. Vic with nine points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

Julian Champagnie, Luke Kornet and Keldon Johnson with 16 points apiece. Frank Kaminsky -- yes, that Frank Kaminsky -- with 16 to lead the Lions.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

The seals it. Ready to pronounce Victor Wembanyama the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year in the Chinese League.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

Perhaps the most interesting Vic stat so far: He has yet to attempt a 3.

Pump-faked out of one just now, drove his man, then pitched to Champagnie for the open trey.

Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

Vic has eight rebounds and five turnovers after the first quarter.

Also six points, three assists and a block.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

Vic has eight rebounds and five turnovers after the first quarter.

Also six points, three assists and a block.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

It won't be this easy against NBA teams with NBA size ... but the Victor ---> Kornet two-man game is looking pretty nice so far.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 4d

Spurs' starters for this preseason opener against the Not Detroit Lions:

Waters III, Champagnie, Wembanyama, Barnes, K Johnson

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4d

The Spurs’ already lengthy injury list has a new addition:

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Spurs add Stephon Castle to injury list

The 2024-25 Rookie of the Year will miss Monday's preseason opener with a bruised knee and possibly two other games this week.

www.expressnews.com

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