Lonzo Ball (10 points, 13 assists) spearheaded the Sacramento Kings into a fierce road effort and Marvin Bagley, III, was nearly so clutch enough at the basket (and at the free throw line) to defeat the Spurs on their home court. But then Dejounte Murray dunked clean over Richaun Holmes under defensive pressure, with 47s left to go in regulation.
After Evan Fournier buried two free throws to take a two-point lead, Andre Drummond got a highlight-worthy block on Bagley during Sacramento's last meaningful play, ensuring a tough victory after a tenuous test of will. The Spurs hit free throws to close it out from there.
Brandon Ingram led the Spurs with 18 points. Ingram also had two steals. Dejounte Murray dished 11 assists with 16 points, nabbing two steals of his own. Evan Fournier performed sharply for San Antone, finishing with 16 points. Fred VanVleet helped with 14 points & 8 assists as secondary playmaker, hitting two threes. Andre Drummond had only 8 points, but towered over the glass with 21 rebounds. P.J. Tucker combined with Alex Caruso for 18 points.
Meanwhile, Bagley, III, had 27 points & 11 rebounds. Lou Williams sparked Sac-Town's road rage with 17 points. Harrison Barnes combined with Furkan Korkmaz for 22 points.
