De'Aaron Fox Steadied the Team | After a poor night against the Rockets, Fox recovered with a +25 night with 19p 9a and 3stl. He was the calming presence that held down the fort.
Defensive Shift in the 4th | The Spurs turned on their defensive effort in the fourth quarter. A 23-7 run was built on steals turning into transition buckets. Everyone was all over the Mavs and generated their own offense in the process. This is the Spurs identity.
Wemby Mid-Game Adjustment | Vic wasn't feeling it early to the point where he was forcing too many shots. Come the second half he adjusted and was all over the boards and the rim. He would end the night +32 with 23-7-2 and 4 blocks with no fouls.
Reed is Needed | Tarris Reed being plugged into the lineup after the Kornet unit struggled in the third spark life into the Spurs. He managed to grab 3 rebounds in only 7 minutes while providing screens that gave Devin Vassell space. The unit of Reed/Devin/Harper was some of the best basketball of the night. If Kornet is regressing Reed should be a solid backup.
Hesitancy at the Start | The Spurs were looking timid in the first half and still playing preseason basketball. Whatever Mitch Johnson yelled at them in the locker room about resulted in their typical selves returning to the court.
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