Spurs Beat the Jazz 119-97 for a Fifth Straight Win Behind Harper's 17 and a Balanced Attack
All five starters scored in double figures, the third quarter ended the argument 35-20, and San Antonio is 5-2 - while Utah's losing streak reached five.
The San Antonio Spurs completed the win their live file was tracking, beating the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday night at Frost Bank Center for their fifth straight victory. San Antonio led 27-16 after the first quarter, 59-49 at halftime and 94-69 after a 35-20 third quarter, according to the Associated Press report read this cycle, and the starters were on the bench early in the fourth.
Dylan Harper led a balanced attack with 17 points, the AP reported, with Stephon Castle scoring 16, Keldon Johnson 15 off the bench, and Victor Wembanyama adding 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks on a quiet offensive night by his standards. All five Spurs starters scored in double figures and seven Spurs in all reached double figures, and San Antonio held an opponent under 100 points for the first time this season.
Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 22 points and eight rebounds, but the Jazz - 1-6 after their fifth straight loss - were outscored 26-9 on fast-break points. The Spurs, now 5-2, host Dallas on Wednesday night; Utah plays at New Orleans on Wednesday.
