Dec

12

Warriors snap Spurs’ 5-Game Winning Streak 96-84

Posted by Stephen Rhodes under Main 

San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) guards Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson during the fourth period of their game, played Tuesday night. Golden State beat San Antonio 96-84.

The San Antonio Spurs had some issues to deal with prior to playing the Golden State Warriors: dealing with the loss of Tim Duncan (sprained ankle) and keeping their 5-game winning streak alive against a resurgent Warrior club that has caught fire since an 0-6 start. But poor shooting and 21 team turnovers doomed the Spurs as Golden State defeated San Antonio 96-84 in front of a full house at Oracle Arena.The Spurs led 25-23 after the first quarter, but began the 2nd with making only 1 of their first 9 shots and didn’t score their third point until Spurs guard Manu Ginobili made a free throw with 5:06 left in the half. Bruce Bowen’s jumper at the 4:23 mark was only the Spurs’ second basket of the quarter. Golden State forward Al Harrington made a dunk with 6:29 left in the half and Stephen Jackson made a 3-pointer on the Warriors’ next possession to give them a 38-27 lead.

San Antonio would commit 8 turnovers in the 2nd quarter, shot 4-of-17 from the floor, and as a result, trailed 53-37 at halftime. The Spurs cut the Warriors’ lead to 81-70 on San Antonio forward Matt Bonner’s basket with 9:21 left to play in the game; Bonner would hit a 3 that would make the Warriors’ lead 83-74. But Warriors guard Baron Davis would score a basket moments later as Golden State would cruise to the win.

Golden State had 5 players in double-digits, led by Jackson with 20 points and 4 steals; Davis would add 18 with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Matt Barnes and Kelenna Azubuike scored 16 each; Barnes added 8 boards and 4 assists while Azubuike cleared 9 boards. Andres Biedrins scored 14 points in only 18 minutes of floor time.

San Antonio was led by Matt Bonner with a strong game, scoring 25 points - including three 3-pointers - with 17 rebounds; Ginobili added 13 on 4-of-14 shooting, while Tony Parker had a subpar effort, scoring only 11 with 6 assists. Golden State (12-9) takes a short flight north to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, while San Antonio (17-4) flies south to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers Thursday night.



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