[SAEN] 马刺在NBA杯关键战负于太阳的三点总结 ▶️

SAEN · 2024 年12 月 4 日 08:10

By Jeff McDonald, Staff writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2024-12-04 00:50:10

由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。

2024年12月3日，星期二，在菲尼克斯举行的NBA篮球比赛下半场，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋朱利安·尚帕尼(Julian Champagnie)被菲尼克斯太阳队后卫蒙特·莫里斯(Monte Morris)（23号）犯规。菲尼克斯以104-93获胜。(美联社照片/里克·斯库特里)

菲尼克斯——周二在足迹中心球馆，马刺队未能如愿取得胜利，这场胜利本可以将他们送入酋长杯NBA杯的四分之一决赛。

然而，他们确实获得了一种经验，这种经验可能——最终——会帮助他们在未来的更大目标上取得成功。

德文·布克(Devin Booker)砍下29分，带领菲尼克斯以104-93战胜马刺，使马刺在距离淘汰赛仅一步之遥的情况下被淘汰出NBA季中锦标赛。

“防守做得非常好，”马刺代理教练米奇·约翰逊(Mitch Johnson)说。“我们出现了失误。我们投丢了很多球。这两件事给你的防守带来了压力，我认为它顶住了压力。”

今晚比赛开始前，马刺的命运掌握在自己手中：赢球就晋级。

这是一种类似季后赛的局面，马刺年轻阵容中的许多成员从未经历过。

即使输球，马刺也希望这种经验能够在他们争夺实际季后赛席位时派上用场。

由于马刺的失利，俄克拉荷马城赢得了西部B组的冠军，并将晋级四分之一决赛。

马刺在小组赛中取得了2胜2负的成绩，比上赛季的0胜4负有所进步。

马刺后卫克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)——他是上赛季帮助 shaping 首届季中锦标赛的国家篮球运动员协会小组的成员之一——表示他为这次经历感到自豪。

“我认为每个人都（对锦标赛感到兴奋），”保罗说。“我想拍拍自己的后背，以及所有想出这个主意的人。球员们真的投入其中，看到这一幕真是令人兴奋。”

德文·瓦塞尔(Devin Vassell)替补出场砍下25分，领衔马刺，而维克多·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)则经历了一个艰难的夜晚，最终得到15分和13个篮板。

尽管球星前锋凯文·杜兰特(Kevin Durant)在上半场因脚踝扭伤而离场，太阳还是赢得了比赛。

进入第四节时，马刺以71-75落后，仍然很有可能争夺八强席位。

然而，马刺在最后一节的前5分23秒内没有投进任何运动战进球，一度落后18分。

尽管他们在最后六分钟奋起反击，但这个坑太大了，无法填补。

以下是周二失利的三点总结，这场失利使马刺的战绩变为11胜10负：

有时，真的只是投丢了球

几乎所有技术统计都显示马刺和太阳打了一场相当势均力敌的比赛。

马刺在内线得分上以46-40领先太阳。太阳在快攻得分上以21-19领先马刺。两队都出现了14次失误，太阳将失误转化为21分，而马刺则得到19分。

最大的差距在于：一支球队投进了球，而另一支球队没有。

“今晚的防守相当不错，”保罗说。“我们的进攻不行。”

马刺的投篮命中率为35%，100次出手命中35球。菲尼克斯78投38中。

与此同时，三分线简直是一场灾难。

在萨克拉门托的比赛中，马刺投进了23个三分球，命中率高达50%，创造了队史纪录。而周二在沙漠中，他们却找不到感觉。

马刺对阵菲尼克斯的比赛中，44次三分出手仅命中8球。太阳的三分命中率也并非特别出色，但相比之下却显得火热（32投11中）。

马刺回到圣安东尼奥，他们知道自己的防守足够好，足以赢得比赛。只是他们无法得分。

“菲尼克斯只得了104分，”前锋杰里米·索汉(Jeremy Sochan)说。“这真的很好。我们就是投不进球。”

文班在第三节发生了什么变化？

在萨克拉门托砍下34分三双的两天后，文班亚马在周二的前两节一分未得。

他上半场一直在投三分，三分球6投0中，总共8投0中。

然后是第三节。

文班亚马在下半场的前4分06秒内得到12分，帮助马刺重新回到比赛中。其中10分来自内线，包括接保罗传球完成的反手上篮，并造成布克犯规。

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— 圣安东尼奥马刺队 (@ spurs) 2024年12月4日

发生了什么变化？

“我认为他非常有意地在内线建立自己的位置，”约翰逊说。“这让他找到了感觉。”

至少在今晚，这不是文班亚马能够持续下去的状态。他最后又投进了一个球，一个比赛后期的三分球，使他的三分球9投1中。

索汉复出后状态良好

马刺相信索汉在一个月后的第一场比赛中体能可能不会成为问题，他们在很大程度上是正确的。

11月4日对阵洛杉矶快船的比赛中，索汉左拇指骨折，他在养伤期间能够保持跑步和体能训练计划。

这位21岁的前锋周二替补出场，为马刺提供了活力。他10投5中，得到14分，并拿下12个篮板。这是他本赛季的第二次两双。

2024年12月3日，亚利桑那州菲尼克斯：圣安东尼奥马刺队的杰里米·索汉(Jeremy Sochan)（10号）在与菲尼克斯太阳队的酋长杯NBA杯比赛下半场，在菲尼克斯的足迹中心球馆投篮得分后做出反应。

“期待着他能延续之前的状态，”约翰逊在赛前说。“这是很高的期望。显然，他之前的比赛打得非常好。”

最重要的是，索汉在周二的比赛后感觉良好。

“像往常一样，第一场比赛回来后感觉节奏有点快，”索汉说。“我一直保持着状态，所以我觉得还不错。”

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs claps during a time out during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a three point shot over Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up on Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up on Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns and Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs battle for a rebound during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against Royce O’Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Chris Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to Victor Wembanyama #1 during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against Royce O’Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Chris Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts to control a loose ball during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Interim head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs gestures at referee Nick Buchert #3 during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up on Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Booker scored his 15,000th career point on this play.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Mason Plumlee #22 of the Phoenix Suns battles for a rebound with Zach Collins #23 of the San Antonio Spurs and Stephon Castle #5 during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Oso Ighodaro #4 of the Phoenix Suns dunks over Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns pressures Chris Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots over Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. This was Booker’s 15,000th career point.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a foul call during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Chris Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns greets Chris Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs after scoring his 15,000th career point during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs dives for a loose ball against Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a dunk over Mason Plumlee #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Phoenix Suns gestures during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the San Antonio Spurs at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs battles for a rebound with Mason Plumlee #22 and Royce O’Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts with forward Kevin Durant after scoring his 1500th career point against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) drives around San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) shoots on San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale drives past San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant reacts after falling to the floor against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle gets fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker while driving between guard Bradley Beal (3) and forward Royce O’Neale (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie shoots over Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie and Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan and guard Devin Vassell (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives between Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro and guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal draws an offensive foul on San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) drives in between Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) drives between Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) and center Oso Ighodaro (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) shoots on Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) blocks the shot on San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives between Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro and guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

By Jeff McDonald, Staff writer, via San Antonio Express-News

SAEN · 2024 年12 月 4 日 08:11

点击查看原文：3 takeaways as Spurs fall to Suns in NBA Cup clincher

3 takeaways as Spurs fall to Suns in NBA Cup clincher

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie gets fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

PHOENIX — The Spurs did not get what they wanted most at the Footprint Center on Tuesday, a victory that would have sent them into the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup.

They did, however, gain an experience that might — eventually — help them with bigger goals down the road.

Devin Booker scored 29 points to lift Phoenix to a 104-93 victory that bounced the Spurs from the NBA’s In-Season Tournament one win shy of the knockout rounds.

“The defensive effort was really good,” Spurs acting coach Mitch Johnson said. “We turned the ball over. We missed a lot of shots. Those two things put pressure on your defense, and I thought it held up well.”

The Spurs came into the night controlling their own destiny: Win and they were in.

It was a playoff-like situation many members of the Spurs’ young roster had never before experienced.

Even in defeat, the Spurs are hopeful the experience will pay off down the road as they compete for actual playoff berths.

Thanks to the Spurs’ loss, Oklahoma City won West Group B and will advance to the quarterfinals.

The Spurs finished 2-2 in group play, an improvement from last season when they went 0-4.

Spurs guard Chris Paul — who was part of the National Basketball Players Association group that helped shape the inaugural In-Season tournament last season — said he was proud of the experience.

“I think everybody does (get excited for tournament games),” Paul said. “I’d like to pat myself on the back, and all the guys who came up with this thing. Players have really bought into it, and it’s exciting to see.”

Devin Vassell scored 25 points off the bench to lead the Spurs, while Victor Wembanyama fought through a rough night to finish with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

The Suns won despite losing star forward Kevin Durant to an ankle sprain in the first half.

The Spurs were within 75-71 heading into the fourth, very much in contention for a berth in the final eight.

Instead, the Spurs managed zero field goals over the first 5:23 of the final frame, falling into an 18-point hole at one point.

Though they would battle back over the final six minutes, it was too big of a hole to overcome.

Here are three takeaways from Tuesday’s loss, which dropped the Spurs to 11-10:

1. Sometimes, it really is just the missed shots

Almost every category of the box score shows the Spurs and Suns played a fairly even game.

The Spurs outscored the Suns in the paint 46-40. The Suns outscored the Spurs in transition 21-19. Both teams gave up 14 turnovers, with the Suns turning theirs into 21 points and the Spurs netting 19.

The biggest disparity: One team made shots, and the other did not.

“Defense was pretty good tonight,” Paul said. “Our offense was not.”

The Spurs shot 35% from the floor, making 35 of their 100 attempts. Phoenix was 38 of 78.

The 3-point line, meanwhile, was a disaster.

A game after setting a club record by making 23 3-pointers in Sacramento — and shooting 50% on them — the Spurs could find sand in the desert Tuesday.

The Spurs made 8 of their 44 attempts against Phoenix. The Suns didn’t exactly shoot the lights out of the place, but seemed sizzling by comparison (11 of 32).

The Spurs headed back to San Antonio knowing they played well enough defensively to win. They just couldn’t score.

“Phoenix only had 104 points,” forward Jeremy Sochan said. “That’s a really good thing. We just couldn’t make shots.”

2. What changed for Wemby in the third quarter?

Two nights after posting a 34-point triple-double in Sacramento, Wembanyama was scoreless through the first two quarters Tuesday.

He spent the first half launching 3-pointers, going 0 of 6 from beyond the arc and 0 of 8 overall before halftime.

Then came the third quarter.

Wembanyama scored 12 points in the opening 4:06 of the second half to help the Spurs climb back in the game. Ten of those points were in the paint, including a reverse alley-oop dunk off a pass from Paul that included a foul on Booker.

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What changed?

“I think he was very intentional about establishing himself in the paint,” Johnson said. “That got him going.”

At least on this night, it wasn’t something Wembanyama could sustain. He finished with one more basket, a late-game 3-pointer that put him at 1 of 9 from the arc.

3. Sochan moved well in his return

The Spurs believed Sochan’s conditioning likely wouldn’t be an issue in his first game in a month, and they were largely correct.

Nursing a fractured left thumb suffered Nov. 4 against the L.A. Clippers, Sochan was able to keep up a running and conditioning program during his time on the shelf.

The 21-year-old forward came off the bench Tuesday, and provided the Spurs a spark. He had 14 points, going 5 of 10 from the field, and added 12 rebounds.It was his second double-double of the season.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 03: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a basket during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

“Looking forward to kind of hoping he picks up where he left off,” Johnson said before the game. “It’s high expectations. Obviously he was playing very good basketball.”

Most importantly, Sochan came out of Tuesday’s game feeling good about things.

“Like always, that first game back things feel a little faster,” Sochan said. “I kept in shape, so I thought it was OK.”

老刺 · 2024 年12 月 4 日 10:07

自从亲眼见证了爵士队98年总决赛能铁出54分，其他打铁比赛没有啥不能接受的。某些夜晚上天就是使坏不让你赢。