San Antonio Spurs annihilate Philadelphia 76ers with jaw-dropping 41-point Summer League blowout
The San Antonio Spurs left no doubt about their dominance on the Summer League stage, dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers in a 111-70 rout that showed a total team effort. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Spurs executed with precision, attacking from all areas of the floor and making the Sixers pay for every defensive misstep.
San Antonio's shooting, depth, and defensive presence overwhelmed a 76ers squad that struggled to find any rhythm or identity throughout the night.
San Antonio Spurs light it up as Philadelphia Sixers fall apart on both ends
The San Antonio Spurs' offense was nothing short of electric. They shot an impressive 56.5% from the field, going 39-for-69, and buried the 76ers from deep, connecting on 19-of-37 three-point attempts for a scorching 51.4% clip. At the free-throw line, they stayed solid, hitting 14-of-20 for 70%.
The man leading the charge was David Jones Garcia, who delivered a monster outing with 24 points on 75% shooting, including a blistering 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. In just 18 minutes, he also tallied 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals, putting together one of the best all-around stat lines of the Summer League so far.
Riley Minix added to the offensive fireworks with 14 points while shooting 50% from the floor. Dexter Dennis was flawless from long range, going 4-of-4 from three to also contribute 14 points.
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The Spurs' bench added strong support, Kyle Mangas dropped 11 points, and Ozayi Orifo had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Jameer Nelson Jr. didn't score in bunches, but he was perfect at the free-throw line, going 5-for-5 to help maintain momentum.
The defense matched the energy on the offensive end. San Antonio grabbed 52 total rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and shared the ball exceptionally well with 26 assists.
They added 8 steals and 5 blocks, keeping Philadelphia off-balance the entire game. Despite a few flaws—16 turnovers and 25 team fouls—the Spurs' execution and pace controlled every aspect of the matchup.
Philadelphia, on the other hand, struggled from the opening quarter. The Sixers managed just 37.3% shooting from the field and made only 7 of their 22 three-point attempts (31.8%). Keve Aluma's 12 points and Mark Armstrong's 10 off the bench were among the few bright spots. Judah Mintz added 9 points, but needed 11 shots to get there. Philadelphia also committed 14 turnovers and missed 8 free throws, further sealing their fate.
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The lopsided loss revealed a lack of chemistry and consistency among the Sixers' young core. Defensive breakdowns and poor ball movement made it difficult for them to mount any sort of comeback.
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