Derrick White had 19 points in his return from a five-game absence, Dejounte Murray added 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 101-94 on Saturday night to snap a five-game skid.
Amir Coffey had 20 points, and Marcus Morris Sr. added 15 points for the Clippers. They have lost two straight after a two-game winning streak.
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Derrick White had 19 points in his return from a five-game absence, Dejounte Murray added 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 101-94 on Saturday night to snap a five-game skid.
White was 7 for 11 from the field after sitting out in the NBAs health and safety protocols. San Antonio had seven players score in double figures as they return to health after having seven players in the league’s health and safety protocols earlier this month.
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San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray (5) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris, Sr. (8) and Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
With San Antonio leading 97-94, Murray deflected and stole an outlet pass after missing a 14-foot jumper with 2:28 remaining. The play enabled the Spurs to take a 101-94 lead that they maintained for the victory.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
White was 7 for 11 from the field after sitting out in the NBAs health and safety protocols. San Antonio had seven players score in double figures as they return to health after having seven players in the league’s health and safety protocols earlier this month.
The Clippers were without injured stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George along with Luke Kennard. Los Angeles’ starting lineup struggled without them, leaving the bench to key a late rally.
After trailing by as many as 16 points, the Clippers took an 88-85 lead with 10:21 remaining following an 18-3 run bridging the third and fourth quarters. After being held scoreless in the first half, Serge Ibaka scored 10 points in the run.
San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Eric Bledsoe, left, and Isaiah Hartenstein during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
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Clippers: George missed his 12th consecutive game with an elbow injury. … Los Angeles is 17-74 in San Antonio … Kennard missed his eighth game while in the league’s health and safety protocols. … Morris was averaging 19.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in his previous 10 games for Los Angeles.
Spurs: San Antonio is 10-1 when holding opponents under 100 points. … The Spurs are 5-13 in back-to-back games, including a 4-5 record in the second game. … Jock Landale, a 26-year-old rookie from Australia, made his first career NBA start. Landale finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds. … Tre Jones remains the lone player still in the league’s health and safety protocols due to COVID-19. … The Spurs are 9-16 against Western Conference teams. … Bryn Forbes was averaging 2.3 3-pointers in his previous 10 games. …
San Antonio Spurs' Jock Landale, right, shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
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Clippers: Host Indiana on Monday.
Spurs: Host Phoenix on Monday night.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue looks to his bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray (5) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris, Sr. (8) and Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP PhotoDarren Abate)