Bold takeaway: a one-sided blowout can redefine a road trip into a statement win—the Spurs steamrolled the 76ers 131-91, turning a difficult stretch into a confident finish. And this is the part most people miss: the scoreline wasn’t a fluke; San Antonio clicked on offense and defense in harmony, showcasing depth, shooting, and disciplined execution.
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- The Spurs connected on 18 three-pointers and wrapped up their annual rodeo road trip with a 5-1 record. Prior to this game, they had a 11-game winning streak in general before losing to the Knicks on Sunday.
- Devin Vassell added 22 points with six 3-pointers for San Antonio. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 21 points, but the 76ers managed just 11 points in the entire third quarter.
- Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid due to a strained right oblique, marking the second of a scheduled three straight games he missed. They also faced absence from Paul George (suspended) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness), which left them shorthanded and overwhelmed from the start.
- The injury scene worsened for Philly when VJ Edgecombe exited after a hard fall on a 3-point attempt in the first half.
- The game doubled as NBC’s nostalgic throwback night, with Bob Costas, Doug Collins, and other familiar voices on hand to call the action.
- The Sixers would likely prefer to forget this one quickly.
- In the first half, Carter Bryant hit a 3-pointer to help push the lead to 60-36. Harper poured in 14 points in the half, helping San Antonio reach a 78-53 advantage at the break. This momentum was built despite Harrison Barnes being out due to a sore ankle that ended his 364-game consecutive games played streak after waking up from a nap.
Up next
- Spurs: Return home for the first time since February 21 to host Detroit on Thursday.
- 76ers: Welcome Utah on Wednesday.
Note: For additional game details and updates, see the AP NBA recap linked in the original coverage.
