Despite 28 points from Tony Parker, the Spurs were beaten for the third time this season when receiving Pelicans (99-100) on Saturday night in Texas . The gigantic Anthony Davis was too strong.
The low early season Spurs not surprising. If sparkling collectively last year, the team of Gregg Popovich had largely dominated the last year (62 wins in 82 games) before winning the fifth title in the franchise against the Miami LeBron James (4-1) does trembling in the playoffs against Dallas as the first round. The third setback in five games, recorded Saturday night at home against the Pelicans (100-99), do not even worry the coach of San Antonio, with its comprehensive protection.
The champions were nevertheless remained alive in this meeting with Tony Parker (28 points in 11 successful launches of 18 attempted), and the shooters Manu Ginobili (17 units) and Danny Green (16 points). “ I think it’s more mental than anything else. When I talk to some older teammates, they tell me they are a bit fragile ” and loose the last player cited reports NBA.com . From its 38, Tim Duncan (11 points, 3 out of 10) has indeed failed to address, as Kawhi Leonard (14 units, 5 baskets on 13 shots), which missed an attempted before . the final buzzer
It is precisely Anthony Davis inside opponent, who was the big man of the night at the AT & amp; T Center. Author of a superb start to the season, the new star of New Orleans was once again unstoppable (27 points, 11 rebounds but 6 counters, all that before Tim Duncan), even scoring the last basket of the game 6.6 seconds left.
“ The game was supposed to be led by Jrue (Holiday) from the rear, but I was aggressive fashion when I had the ball. I just tried to give the best of myself “, welcomed the recent world champion 21 years. Its leader (15 points, 11 assists) and Tyreke Evans (18 points) have really helped during this third victory of Louisiana, who will confirm in the coming weeks to climb in the playoffs.
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