MANILA, Philippines – San Antonio Spurs another win again on the road against the second seeded for the East Toronto Raptors in a thrilling game at Air Canada with a final score of 108-106 on January 24, 2017 (Eastern Time).
San Antonio Spurs continues to shut down opponents without their key starters on their 3 consecutive games on the road Spurs, who had a big win on the road in overtime a couple days ago against the defending NBA champion Cavaliers without Pau Gasol and Tony Parker. Spurs also played last Monday against Brooklyn Nets on the road at the Barclays Center with a big win with 26pts margin (112-86) without Kawhi Leonard who had a sore left hand as stated in NBA website.
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Tonight the San Antonio Spurs played the Raptors without their 3 main starters and 1 bench contributor namely, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard and Jonathon Simmons.
Raptors also played 2 consecutive games without their all star representative DeMar DeRozan, who had suffered sprained right ankle after landing on the foot of his teammate Jonas Valanciunas in the final quarter of Sunday’s 115-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns. DeMar DeRozan will also probably miss against the Memphis Grizzlies tomorrow evening at FedExForum.
Shorthanded Spurs lead by LaMarcus Aldridge, who finished with 21pts, 7rebounds and 2assist. Patty Mills also added 18pts off the bench. Popovich, who started Dejounte Murray for the guard position replacing Tony Parker continue to impress the Spurs, who finished with 11pts including a crucial pull-up jumper under 2 minutes in the final quarter. Davis Bertans also finished with 12pts for San Antonio Spurs win on the road.
Raptors lead also by Kyle Lowry, who finished 30pts and 5rebounds, Patrick Paterson, Terrence Ross and Cory Joseph both finished in double figure who combined with 43pts off the bench.
Watch Dejounte Murray crucial jumper below
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Game Summary
Total Lead Changes: 9times
Total Deadlock: 7times
Biggest Lead: 13pts (55-42) Spurs
Biggest Lead: 4pts (102,98, 87-83, 85-81) Raptors
Quarter Scoring
First Quarter: Spurs (29-25)
Second Quarter: (32-29)
Third Quarter: (18-25)
Fourth Quarter: (29-27) Raptors
Total: 108-106
Source: NBATV
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