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In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away to defeat the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 128-116 at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday.
In a competitive duel against Victor Wembanyama, Croatian player Ivica Zubac delivered an impressive performance, achieving a double-double with 23 points and 21 rebounds, along with three assists and a steal in 33 minutes of play. Frenchman Nicolas Batum, contributing from the bench for 17 minutes, added 12 points, five rebounds, and a steal.
On the Spurs’ side, Wembanyama recorded 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and two steals. He expressed his disappointment over the loss, stating, “Losing feels awful but winning feels so great.” After their second consecutive defeat, leaving them with a record of 20-24 in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, he added, “It’s easy to forget about winning. It’s right next. So, we’ll get back to it.”
Among European players on the Spurs, Polish Jeremy Sochan contributed seven points, four assists, two steals, and a block, while Georgian Sandro Mamukelashvili had two points and three rebounds. French player Sidy Cissoko was out due to a concussion.
In the Capital One Arena, the Toronto Raptors, led by Serbian head coach Darko Rajakovic, secured their fifth consecutive victory, overcoming the Washington Wizards 106-82. Austrian Jakob Poeltl finished the game with 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals. “We’ve put in the work all season, and over the last eight to ten games, our defense has really solidified,” remarked the 29-year-old center. “It’s about maintaining that momentum, addressing our mistakes, and moving forward.”
On the other hand, Lithuanian Jonas Valanciunas, stepping in for the injured Frenchman Alex Sarr (left ankle sprain), contributed six points and 11 rebounds as a starter, while French Bilal Coulibaly added eight points, two rebounds, one steal, and one assist. Serbian Tristan Vukcevic, coming off the bench, recorded three points, two rebounds, and one assist.
Defeating a remarkable 52-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 116-109 at Chase Center. German Dennis Schroder, returning to a reserve role, amassed nine points, seven assists, four rebounds, and a steal, while Dutch player Quinten Post had a challenging debut with two turnovers and eight minutes of play.
For the Thunder, German Isaiah Hartenstein put up four points, along with 18 rebounds, six assists, and one block. French Ousmane Dieng contributed two rebounds and one assist, while Belgian Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) and Serbian Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) remained unavailable.
The Minnesota Timberwolves emerged victorious against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 121-113 at Footprint Center. French Rudy Gobert contributed four points, five rebounds, two blocks, one steal, and one assist, while Bosnian Luka Garza added three points. Bosnian Jusuf Nurkic was inactive for the Suns.
In other game results:
– Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets: 83-104
– Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons: 133-119
– Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: 82-106
– Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls: 122-100
– Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: 106-126
– New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets: 122-112
– Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings: 117-104
– New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks: 136-137
– San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: 116-128
– Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 113-121
– Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 116-109
Standings Overview:
Eastern Conference:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 38-9
2. Boston Celtics 33-15
3. New York Knicks 32-16
4. Milwaukee Bucks 26-19
5. Indiana Pacers 26-20
6. Orlando Magic 24-24
7. Miami Heat 23-23
8. Detroit Pistons 23-24
9. Atlanta Hawks 22-25
10. Chicago Bulls 20-28
11. Philadelphia 76ers 19-27
12. Toronto Raptors 15-32
13. Brooklyn Nets 15-33
14. Charlotte Hornets 12-32
15. Washington Wizards 6-40
Western Conference:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 37-9
2. Houston Rockets 32-14
3. Memphis Grizzlies 31-16
4. Denver Nuggets 28-19
5. Los Angeles Lakers 26-19
6. Los Angeles Clippers 27-20
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 26-21
8. Dallas Mavericks 26-22
9. Phoenix Suns 24-22
10. Sacramento Kings 24-23
11. Golden State Warriors 24-23
12. San Antonio Spurs 20-24
13. Portland Trail Blazers 18-29
14. New Orleans Pelicans 12-36
15. Utah Jazz 10-35
Note: The top six teams from each conference secure playoff spots, while those ranked seventh to tenth compete in the Play-Ins.
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