Barnes contributed 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to the Clippers. Barnes put together a solid all-around performance in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers,
Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is not happy with the referees, but doesn't want to make that his focus on the court.
Barnes finished with 25 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Saturday's 136-98 loss to Indiana. Barnes logged 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and finished as the club's leading scorer,
Following a tough loss to the Clippers, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson admitted a lineup change may have played a part in the outcome.
In a recent power ranking, The Athletic slotted the Spurs in at the 20th spot, up a single spot from the previous ranking, although it's clear that the Spurs are trending down.
Here's what Mitch Johnson, Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama had to say after the loss to the Clippers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 128-116 at home. Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 15, and Chris Paul had seven and seven assists.
1. The Clippers have out-rebounded their opponents in four straight games. 2. The Clippers are 7-0 on the road when leading after the third period. 3. The Clippers are 16-3 versus teams with a below .500 record. 4. The Spurs have lost four straight home games. 5. The Spurs have recorded more turnovers than their opponent in five straight games.
Clippers center Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama as the Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night.
If there was any fear about Victor Wembanyama's adjustment to the NBA, it had to do with his frame. Wembanyama is one of the NBA's tallest players at 7-foot-3, but he is very skinny for his height and will almost certainly bulk up with more time in San Antonio's strength and conditioning program.
The Phoenix Suns could pull off a mega four-team deal that would include the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.