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01/02 20:57 CST Spurs beat free-falling Pacers 123-113 without Wembanyama
Spurs beat free-falling Pacers 123-113 without Wembanyama
By MARK AMBROGI
Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --- De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs
won their first game since Victor Wembanyama injured his left knee, beating the
Indiana 123-113 on Friday night for the Pacers' 11th straight loss.
Wembanyama hyperextended his knee Wednesday night in a home victory over New
York. An MRI showed no ligament damage and the 7-foot-4 center stayed in San
Antonio to rehabilitate the injury.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama is day-to-day but wouldn't rule out
the possibility he could play against Portland on Saturday night in San
Antonio. The Spurs are 10-3 with Wembanyama doesn't play.
Dylan Harper added 22 points for the Spurs, and Stephon Castle had 19.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard had
19 points, and Micah Potter added 16 in his first start in five games with
Pacers.
The Pacers shot 51% while the Spurs made 44% overall. San Antonio made 22 of 28
free throws while Indiana was 13 of 15.
The Spurs scored the first six points of the third quarter to to make it 77-58.
The Pacers regrouped to cut it to 93-85 after three quarters. San Antonio
maintained control throughout the fourth quarter.
Up next
Spurs Host Portland on Saturday night.
Pacers: At Orlando on Sunday.
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