The Spurs won 117-111 in overtime at Utah on Wednesday and hold the West's No. 6 spot at 3-2. They host the Timberwolves on Saturday, Oct. 31, after two days off.
What did the Utah win say about this group?
It showed they can trail by 11 on the road, with no rest, and still close. San Antonio outscored Utah 12-6 in overtime, and the five starters scored 98 of the team's 117 points. Victor Wembanyama had 36 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and no turnovers in 39 minutes. The shooting didn't make the trip, though: the starters went 9 of 30 from three.
Is Tobias Harris back for Minnesota?
Not yet. He is still listed as out with the left calf problem, and his estimated return date is Oct. 31, the night Minnesota visits. An estimate is not a ruling. His status has flipped between day-to-day and out several times since mid-October, so it isn't settled until he is active. Jayden Quaintance's right knee keeps him out until an estimated Dec. 3.
Why is Devin Vassell getting the late possessions?
The closing groups answer that. Vassell played 38 minutes, was one of the five who finished regulation, scored four points in overtime and set up Wembanyama's dunk that made it 115-108. He finished with 21 points, three steals and a perfect night at the line, though he went 1 of 7 from deep. Over the last three games he has played about nine minutes more than his season average.
Can the guards find their shot during this homestand?
That is the open question. Dylan Harper went 4 of 17 and De'Aaron Fox went 5 of 12 in Utah. Harper still had eight assists, and Fox sealed overtime with a steal and a dunk. Three home games come in five days: Minnesota Saturday, Utah on Nov. 2 and Dallas on ESPN on Nov. 4. Utah could be short again. Lauri Markkanen is day-to-day with a right wrist issue, and Jackson and Jusuf Nurkic are out.
When do the Spurs play next?
The Spurs host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, Oct. 31. They then host Utah on Nov. 2 and Dallas on Nov. 4.
How did the Spurs beat the Jazz in overtime?
San Antonio rallied from 11 down and won 117-111 at Utah on Oct. 28, outscoring the Jazz 12-6 in the extra period. Victor Wembanyama led with 36 points and 14 rebounds.
