By Tom Orsborn, Staff writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2025-01-14 01:42:18
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2025年1月13日，加利福尼亚州洛杉矶：在加密货币网体育馆下半场对阵洛杉矶湖人队的比赛中，圣安东尼奥马刺队的1号球员维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)正在扣篮。
洛杉矶——一些球迷将职业运动员视为英雄，但克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)在过去一周目睹了真正的英雄。
“我们看到消防员进进出出，轮班值守，”这位马刺队的控球后卫谈到住在球队市中心酒店的急救人员时说道。“看到这些真正的英雄。”
在野火持续肆虐，迫使保罗一家撤离家园之际，保罗在洛杉矶度过了一段情绪化的旅程，并以13分10助攻的两双数据帮助马刺队克服了第二节11分的落后，最终在周一以126-102击败湖人队。
“能稍微把心思从这件事上转移开，打打球，感觉很好，”保罗说道。
这是保罗自周四清晨与队友抵达洛杉矶以来首次公开发表评论，他表示，他的家人在经历了这次情绪化的经历后一切安好。
“我想部分原因是因为我在这里，”他说。“这就是上帝有时运作的方式。我在洛杉矶有很多亲戚。我已经在这里待了13年了，把这里当作我的家。所以，对每个人来说，这都是难忘的一周——我的家人，我的亲戚，以及洛杉矶的民众。”
比赛开始时，全场为在野火中丧生的20多人以及数千名失去家园或像保罗一家一样被迫逃离的人默哀。随后，湖人队建立了两位数的领先优势，并在半场结束时以62-53领先。
凭借新秀斯蒂芬·卡斯尔(Stephon Castle)在第三节砍下23分中的14分，以及哈里森·巴恩斯在第四节拿下17分中的10分，马刺队在下半场以73-40的比分赢得了比赛，终结了三连败，并将战绩扳平至19胜19负。
“他们在上半场投进了很多球，”马刺队代理教练米奇·约翰逊谈到湖人队时说道。“他们在进攻端打得非常好，但我认为我们只是坚持我们的比赛计划。我们做得很好，就是坚持下去，保持信任。”
文班亚马和德文·瓦塞尔也为马刺队贡献了23分。自从上周三在密尔沃基输球后，马刺队再次回到赛场，此前NBA推迟了他们周六晚上对阵湖人队的比赛。
“对球员们来说，待在这里却不知道是否要比赛，不知道到底发生了什么，这很艰难，”保罗说。“但我认为对我们和湖人来说，我们都很兴奋有机会打球，找到一些正常的感觉……这对我们这支年轻的球队来说是一场非常好的胜利。”
安东尼·戴维斯以30分和13个篮板的成绩领衔湖人队（20胜17负）。勒布朗·詹姆斯得到18分和13次助攻。
以下是马刺队在三场客场之旅的最后一场比赛中的三个要点，之后他们将在主场迎战孟菲斯灰熊队：
- 约翰逊在困境中获得高分
这位在格雷格·波波维奇手下学习多年的代理马刺队主教练，在马刺队在被许多专家称为美国历史上最严重火灾的城市度过的五天漫长日子里，他的一言一行都像一位名帅。
从周六表示马刺队在洛杉矶面临的任何挑战都“与野火受害者面临的挑战相比显得微不足道”，到他在周一比赛前的感人声明，他谈到了“这座伟大的城市中令人难以置信的破坏程度”，约翰逊的言辞都恰到好处。
马刺队在抵达洛杉矶的第一天就不得不更换球队酒店，然后又面临着是否在这座摇摇欲坠的城市进行比赛的不确定性，但约翰逊很好地处理了一切，包括在过去这个周末带领马刺队进行了两次训练和一次长时间的录像分析。与此同时，他经常提醒他们，他们正处于“比篮球重要得多”的事情之中，并确保每个人都团结在克里斯·保罗周围，因为他的家人被迫从家中撤离。
“他尽可能好地处理了事情，与我们沟通，应对不确定性，”保罗说。“你不知道该多努力地训练，多轻松地训练。但在这种不确定性下，情况已经尽可能好了。”
- 卡斯尔的出色表现提醒着人们未来可期
由于索汉背部紧张缺席，卡斯尔再次首发出场，他打出了一场令人印象深刻的进攻表现，同时也在防守端给湖人队制造了麻烦，包括两次抢断。
这位第四顺位新秀16投10中，这是他第22场得分上双的比赛，也是他第5场得分超过20分的比赛。
2025年1月13日，加利福尼亚州洛杉矶：在加密货币网体育馆下半场对阵洛杉矶湖人队的比赛中，圣安东尼奥马刺队的5号球员斯蒂芬·卡斯尔正在上篮，湖人队28号球员八村塁正在防守。
卡斯尔提供了三级得分，他在第三节7投6中得到14分，帮助马刺以36-27赢得了第三节。
卡斯尔可能不会赢得年度最佳新秀奖，但毫无疑问，马刺队可能从2024届新秀中获得了一份长期奖品。
“他真的有机会变得特别，而且他热爱篮球，”保罗说。“他喜欢打球，喜欢攻防两端都打，我很欣赏这一点。”
- 让索汉休息是明智之举
马刺队在比赛前大约一个小时将索汉的状态从“出战成疑”下调为“缺席”，确保他将缺席过去五场比赛中的第三场，也是连续第二场缺席。
索汉在过去这个周末参加了训练，但约翰逊表示，马刺队让他休息是为了预防。
“没有反复，只是背部紧张，”约翰逊说。“他正在好转，但我们不想操之过急，我们不想让他在比赛中出现问题，然后缺席一场比赛，诸如此类的事情。我们希望他完全康复。”
鉴于索汉正在经历一个职业生涯的最佳赛季，这是一个明智的举动。如果他们想要争取附加赛的席位，或者甚至直接获得季后赛的席位，他们就需要他始终保持在场上。
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass against Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, right, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) makes a layup against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (12) scores a basket and lands on top of San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bassey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Los Angeles Lakers Rui Hachimura (28) shoots a layup against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reach for a loose ball during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Dorian Finney-Smith #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a three-point basket during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) scores against Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) goes up for a layup against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for a shot against Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs signs autographs for Kai and Knox, children of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick after the game at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Max Christie #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against Charles Bassey #28 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Stephon Castle #5 and Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Spurs’ Chris Paul caps an emotional week in L.A. with a double-double
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES – Professional athletes are viewed as heroes by some fans, but Chris Paul witnessed real ones in action this past week.
“We’ve been seeing the firefighters coming in and out, rotating shifts,” the Spurs point guard said of the first responders staying at the team’s downtown hotel. “Just seeing those true heroes.”
Paul capped an emotional stay in Los Angeles with a 13-point, 10-assist double-double that helped the Spurs overcome an 11-point second quarter deficit to defeat the Lakers 126-102 on Monday while the wildfires that have devastated the area and forced his family to evacuate their home continued to rage.
“It was cool to get my mind off of it a little bit and play,” Paul said
In his first public comments since arriving in Los Angeles with his teammates early Thursday morning, Paul reported that his family is doing well after their emotional experience.
“I think part of it’s became I’m here,” he said. “That’s just the way God works sometimes. And I got a lot of extended family here in LA. I’ve been here for 13 years now, calling this place home. So, it’s been a week for everyone - my family, my extended family and just the people of LA.”
After the game began with a moment of silence for the more than 20 people who have died in the wildfires and the thousands that either lost their homes or were forced to flee like Paul’s family, the Lakers built their double-digit lead before settling for a 62-53 cushion at halftime.
With rookie Stephon Castle pumping in 14 of his 23 points in the third period and Harrison Barnes collecting 10 of his 17 in the fourth quarter, the Spurs won the second half, 73-40, to snap a three-game losing streak and even their record at 19-19.
“They made a ton of shots in the first half,” acting Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said of Los Angeles. “They were playing really well offensively, but I thought we kind of were just stubborn in our game plan. We did a good job of just staying with it and kind of trusting.”
Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell also scored 23 for the Spurs, who were back on the court for the first time since losing at Milwaukee last Wednesday after the NBA postponed their game against the Lakers on Saturday night.
“It has been tough for the guys just being here not knowing if you’re going to play, not knowing really what’s going on,” Paul said. “But I think for us and the Lakers, we were just excited to get a chance to hoop and play and have some sense of normalcy. … It was a really good win for our young team.”
Anthony Davis led the Lakers (20-17) with 30 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron James finished with 18 points and 13 assists.
Here are three takeaways from the final game of a three-game road before the Spurs play two at home against Memphis:
1. Johnson gets high marks for tough situation
In a manner befitting a coach who has studied under Gregg Popovich for several years, the acting Spurs head coach said and did all the right things during the Spurs’ five long days in a city plagued by what many experts are calling the worst conflagration in the nation’s history.
From saying Saturday that any challenge the Spurs faced in L.A. “paled in comparison” to what the victims of the wildfires faced to his heartfelt statement before Monday’s game in which he talked about “the unbelievable level of destruction in this great city,” Johnson hit all the right notes.
The Spurs had to change team hotels on their first day in L.A. and then faced the uncertainty of whether they would even play a game in the reeling city, but Johnson handled everything well, including putting the Spurs through two practices this past weekend and a lengthy film session. At the same time, he reminded them frequently they were in the midst of something “a lot bigger than basketball” and made sure everybody rallied around Chris Paul, whose family was forced to evacuate from their home.
“He handled things as well as you could, communicating with us, the uncertainty,” Paul said. “You’re not sure how hard to practice, how easy to practice. But it was as good as it could be with the uncertainty.”
2. Castle outing a reminder of what’s to come
Collecting another start with Jeremy Sochan out with a tight back, Castle had an impressive offensive performance while also pestering the Lakers with a strong defensive outing that included collecting a pair of steals.
The fourth overall pick connected on 10 of 16 from the field for his 22nd game of 10 or more points and his fifth with 20 or better.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for a shot against Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Providing three-level scoring, Castle helped the Spurs win the third quarter 36-27 by scoring 14 points on 6 for 7 from the floor.
Castle might not win the rookie of the year award, but there’s little doubt the Spurs might have snagged a long-term prize from the 2024 draft class.
“He really has a chance to be special and he loves it,” Paul said. “He loves to hoop, loves to play both sides of the ball, and I appreciate that.”
3. Resting Sochan a smart move
The Spurs downgraded Sochan from questionable to out about an hour before the game ensuring that he would miss his third game in the last five outings and second in a row.
Sochan practiced this past weekend, but Johnson indicated the Spurs held him out as a precaution.
“No setback, just a tight back,” Johnson said. “He’s getting better, but we don’t want to rush and we don’t want to deal with it where he is in a game, out for a game, things like that. We want him to be all the way right.”
With Sochan enjoying a career season, it’s a smart move. They’ll need him on the court consistently if they are going to make a push for a berth in the play-in tournament or maybe even an outright playoff berth.
By Tom Orsborn, Staff writer, via San Antonio Express-News