Zach LaVine's 20 points weren't enough to save the Spurs from a 126-97 victory over the Kings.

October 18th - The Spurs defeated the Kings 126-97 . Harper scored 19 points and 4 assists, while Fox added 16 points, 6 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the Kings, LaVine had 20 points, 3 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Sabonis contributed 14 points , 10 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Spurs went on a 12-2 run. Simmons' layup ended the Kings' scoring drought, and LaVine hit another three-pointer. Fox continued to score with field goals and free throws, while Wabanjama added consecutive dunks, further extending the Spurs' lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 42-18 . In the second quarter, the Spurs' lead quickly surpassed 30 points. The Kings responded with a fast-break dunk from Achuwa, and Akaff also hit a three-pointer and scored on consecutive drives. At halftime, the Spurs led 71-37 .

After switching sides, the Kings went on an 11-0 run. In a crucial moment, Harper scored on a layup. The Kings relied on Sabonis's outside shooting, and Simmons also contributed points through free throws. After three quarters, the Spurs led 101-70 . In the final quarter, Achiuwa completed a dunk, and Clifford and Prowden hit consecutive three-pointers, narrowing the gap somewhat. However, the Spurs relied on Gillespie hitting consecutive three-pointers, and Brown completed a putback dunk, followed by a layup, to help the team widen the gap again. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Kings 126-97 .

Kings player stats

LaVine had 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Sabonis had 14 points , 10 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Simmons had 14 points , 8 rebounds , and 7 assists ; Akaff had 13 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Achiuwa had 13 points, 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; Prowden had 5 points; Clifford had 5 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Mogbo had 4 points and 5 rebounds; Murray had 3 points and 1 rebound; Sharp had 3 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists .

Spurs player statistics

Harper 19 points , 4 assists; Fox 16 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Johnson 15 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Viktor Axelsen 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Cassirer 13 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Vassell 12 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists; Gillespie 11 points, 1 assist; Champagne 9 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Bryant 5 points , 8 rebounds; Brown 4 points, 4 rebounds.

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