Before flying to Paris, where they will play two games against the Pacers, the Spurs first moved to Miamiwhere Jimmy Butler was still in uniform. Victor Wembanyamawho is preparing to experience a very busy week in the media and emotionally, in any case did not manage to shine enormously (21 points, 10 rebounds), unlike the rookie Kel'el Warewho continued to shine (25 points, 8 rebounds).
Especially since the Heat could also count on Duncan Robinson (21 points), Terry Rozier (20 points, 5 passes), Tyler Herro (18 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds), Nikola Jovic (14 points, 5 assists) or Jaime Jaquez Jr. (12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 interceptions) to cause collective suffering Saint Anthony.
Victor Wembanyama set off on attack, the Spurs started strong and quickly took a ten-point lead, as the Heat struggled to find success at 3-points. It is then that things balance out thanks to the activity under the panels of Kel'el Ware. A 20-2 completely turns the tide, because the Floridians (the Duncan Robinson – Terry Rozier tandem, more particularly…) line up as many prize-winning baskets as offensive rebounds and therefore second chance points. The Texans are in a difficult situation collectively and half-time comes at the right time (46-41).
San Antonio continues to break its teeth on the Florida defense after the break. It must be said that the Bam Adebayo association – Kel'el Ware works wonderfully to limit the influence of Victor Wembanyama and, around her, Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro enjoy the spaces by pushing the pace. The gap is growing without stopping and Devin Vassell alone can't do much about it in front of the 3-point insolence of Robinson and all of Miami. After three quarters, the mass seems already said (92-68).
Despite a slight burst of pride at the start of the last act, the Spurs must face the facts: they are flying to Paris with a new defeat in their bag (128-107) and doubts which are taking hold. more in their heads.
TO REMEMBER
– Miami's reaction. Spanked by the Nuggets two days ago, the Heat had to bounce back and, despite a failed start, Erik Spoelstra's men managed to offer a successful collective performance on each side. Particularly during the second and third quarters, which saw the Floridians inflict a… 72-38 on the Spurs! Between a newfound 3-point skill, a dominated interior battle and a mastery of the tempo of the match, everything was going well in South Beach where we almost forgot – for one evening at least – the Jimmy Butler soap opera…
-– “Super” Ware comes out of its box. If Terry Rozier and Nikola Jovic also impressed off the bench, it is impossible not to mention the rookie's contribution Kel'el Ware coming off the bench. His size and mobility did damage on either side, with Erik Spoelstra not hesitating to start him next to Bam Adebayo after the break, when he saw how he was the one who put Miami back on track. in the first half. “Twin Towers” tactic pays off against Spurs’ “Eiffel Tower” and we will now see if it will be reproduced more often.
– A trip to Paris to revive San Antonio ? Defeated six times in their last seven games, the Spurs are experiencing their first real slump of the season. Suffice to say that their week in France will do them a lot of good, since it will allow them to breathe after these multiple outings without relief since the transition to 2025. The desire to play has disappeared and the “play-in” zone » walks away, while Mitch Johnson seems to run out of ideas on his bench to reverse the trend.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
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