Does Spurs’ dizzying fall have an end? Lost in a bottomless pit of defeats, San Antonio has just suffered a 17th setback against Houston (93-82), with a sad record to boot: last year’s 16 consecutive defeats are now beaten. The Texan franchise, which believed itself to be strengthened by the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, faces difficulties which go beyond the sole talent of the Frenchman, still author of a solid match (15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks) although clumsy (1 out of 6 at three points, 5 ball losses), but no more than the rest of his team (35.6%, including 5 out of 41 for 12.2% from distance). It’s still stupid, for once the Spurs defended well…
“Our defense was solid, we have to keep that,” reacted the Frenchman. We have no choice but to continue moving forward. No one on the team doubts that in the long term, we will be winners. I hate losing but I stay focused on the long term. »
“My players got off their ass”
Gregg Popovich, for his part, refused to make any negative comments, so as not to shoot the ambulance. “My players really worked their asses off. I’m proud of them and at the same time, it’s hard when you miss so many shots. That made it very difficult for us. »