The Spurs got off to a great start in the game as Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd on the NBA's all-time steals list and San Antonio took an 10-point lead into the second quarter. As the score got closer in the second quarter,
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox addressed the expectations bestowed on him as he acclimates to his new surroundings in the Lone Star State. The veteran guard joins one of the youngest teams in the NBA. However, it isn't pressure he hasn't felt before, albeit at the collegiate level or during his time with the Kings.
The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a big win on Thursday night. On the same day that it was revealed that Victor Wembanyama is done for the year due to a concerning season-ending injury, his teammates stepped up to the plate to secure a 120-109 victory against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns .
De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.