After the first six games of the 2024-25 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs are doing a bit better than expected. With losses to the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and Oklahoma City Thunder and a win over the Utah Jazz and Rockets, the Spurs entered their latest matchup on Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves at a predictable 2-3. However, they would topple Anthony Edwards and company 113-103, pushing them to .
500 with an early statement win. The Spurs shot only 31 percent from 3-point range in the win, but their incredibly 32 assists and only 11 turnovers made sure they got plenty of quality looks by the basket, highlighted by their 73 percent shooting inside the arc. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Chris Paul recorded his second straight double-double and a season-high 13 assists, and the Spurs benefited heavily from having a true, elite floor general on the court.
The connection between Paul and Victor Wembanyama and Paul and Jeremy Sochan made attacking the basket, even in traffic, easy. Going up against Rudy Gobert was no issue for the Spurs, as they had plenty of open looks at the rim. "Jeremy has impacted the floor in so many areas, just in those 5-6 games," said Wembanayma.
"Things are going well. Right now, we can pick up a good momentum. We've got to use it.
" Wembanyama scored 17 points, but let his defense do most of the talking. He made only one of his seven shots from behind the arc, but still seems to think becoming a perimeter scorer is viable, and wil.