By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2025-02-08 23:09:42
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图片：圣安东尼奥马刺队中锋文班亚马（左）在2025年2月8日周六于佛罗里达州奥兰多举行的NBA篮球比赛上半场中，在奥兰多魔术队中锋温德尔·卡特(Wendell Carter Jr.)(34)的防守下传球。(美联社图片/John Raoux)
佛罗里达州奥兰多 - 马刺队可以告诉达龙·福克斯(De’Aaron Fox) 一件事：他们有能力打出不是到最后一秒才分胜负的比赛。
但这并不是这位本周早些时候从萨克拉门托交易而来后卫的体验。
三场比赛，三场惊险的比赛。
周六晚，马刺队连续第二个晚上在最后时刻的较量中失利，在起亚中心以112-111不敌奥兰多魔术队。
代理主教练米奇·约翰逊(Mitch Johnson)说：“关键时刻的执行力是我们必须提高的地方，因为这些比赛的胜负就在毫厘之间。”
保罗·班凯罗(Paolo Banchero)为奥兰多提供了制胜分，他在比赛还剩24.7秒时，在马刺队哈里森·巴恩斯(Harrison Barnes) 的严密防守下命中了一个转身跳投。
文班亚马有机会在蜂鸣器响起时为马刺队赢得比赛，但他投出的19英尺跳投击中了篮筐后沿。
这是马刺队连续第二个晚上以一分之差失利，此前他们在夏洛特以117-116输球，福克斯看似可以赢得比赛的三分球在终场哨响后0.2秒才出手。
马刺队在第三节还剩三分钟时领先魔术队13分，但在福克斯到来之前就已经出现的情况是，他们无法扩大这一优势。
“我们必须学习的一件事是，当我们取得领先时，如何保持领先？”福克斯说，他的球队在他的马刺队首秀中以126-125击败亚特兰大。“我们怎样才能领先17分，而不是在第四节只领先7分？我们必须弄清楚如何结束比赛。”
魔术队周六完成了这一壮举。
弗朗茨·瓦格纳(Franz Wagner) 以33分和12个篮板领先，而班凯罗贡献了17分。
马刺队挥霍了德文·瓦塞尔(Devin Vassell)的25分和哈里森·巴恩斯(Harrison Barnes)的21分，后者全部来自七个三分球。
文班亚马得到18分、9个篮板、4次盖帽和4次抢断。
马刺队在周一华盛顿的比赛中寻求结束Rodeo Road之旅连败的答案很简单。
“关键在于细节，”巴恩斯说。
以下是周六失利的三大要点，这场失利使马刺队的战绩降至22胜28负，并进一步退出了西部季后赛附加赛的争夺：
- 马刺队可以接受最后两次进攻
巴恩斯在班凯罗艰难的制胜球上尽了全力防守。值得称赞。
马刺队为文班亚马创造的制胜球机会，或许更值得商榷。
这次进攻最初是福克斯和文班亚马之间的二人配合。第一次尝试时，福克斯试图加速冲向篮筐。
福克斯知道奥兰多队可以犯规，他意识到自己可能走不了多远。他是对的。安东尼·布莱克(Anthony Black)在福克斯摆脱防守前抓住了他，让他犯规。
图片：奥兰多魔术队前锋弗朗茨·瓦格纳(22)在圣安东尼奥马刺队的NBA篮球比赛最后时刻，前锋保罗·班凯罗(5)投中制胜球后庆祝，2025年2月8日星期六，佛罗里达州奥兰多(美联社照片/John Raoux)
“我以为我快要摆脱防守了，但他抓住了我，”福克斯说。“这是比赛的一部分。你知道球队会这样做。”
在马刺队的下一次进攻中，福克斯和文班亚马打了一个挡拆外切，试图让这位7英尺3英寸的法国人在魔术队的防守下获得相对干净的出手空间。
“我告诉他，‘你在球场上选择你的位置，’”福克斯说。“没有人会盖掉你的投篮。你选择一个位置，然后做你最擅长的事情。”
文班亚马最终在弧顶附近拿到了球，布莱克防守他。他向左运球一步以获得空间，然后出手了一个20英尺的跳投，但偏了一点。
马刺队已经决定他们可以接受这个机会。
“他到了他的位置，”福克斯说。“在这个水平上，这就是你所能要求的全部。”
- 巴恩斯应该参加三分球大赛吗？
这是一个有些调侃的问题，一位记者（咳咳，就是我）在巴恩斯周六三分球10投7中后问了他的。
事实证明，巴恩斯也考虑过这个问题。
“我不知道标准是什么，”巴恩斯说。“有些人说你必须投出40%的命中率。有些人会说，三分球大赛中有四个人没有投出40%的命中率。但我不会评判。”
事实上，巴恩斯在周六的比赛前，三分球命中率为40.8%，追平了他的职业生涯最佳。
四位参赛者：金州勇士队的巴迪·希尔德(Buddy Hield)，密尔沃基雄鹿队的达米安·利拉德(Damian Lillard)，迈阿密热火队的泰勒·希罗(Tyler Herro)和底特律活塞队的凯德·坎宁安(Cade Cunningham)本赛季的三分球命中率远低于40%。另外两人至少接近这个水平——洛杉矶快船队的诺曼·鲍威尔(Norm Powell)为39.9%，纽约尼克斯队的杰伦·布伦森(Jalen Brunson)为39.2%。
巴恩斯周六命中了他本赛季最高的七个三分球，距离他的职业生涯最高纪录只差一个，从而提高了他的命中率。他在第一节命中了六个三分球，与马努·吉诺比利(Manu Ginobili)和布林·福布斯(Bryn Forbes)并列马刺队史上单节最多。
在那个火热的一节中，巴恩斯一度在马刺队的连续五次进攻中都命中了三分球。
马刺队的球的转移太棒了
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巴恩斯是否真的因为没有被邀请参加在旧金山举行的全明星三分球大赛而感到沮丧？
“我认为这会很有趣，”他说。“有很多因素决定了谁会被选中，但我很希望有机会参加。”
- 十天援兵即将到来
在夏洛特篮板球被彻底打爆之后，身材矮小的马刺队在周六又被身材更高的魔术队压制。
奥兰多队以45-34赢得了篮板球，抢到了12个进攻篮板，以20-6赢得了二次进攻，并在油漆区以56-34击败了马刺队。
随着扎克·科林斯(Zach Collins)现在在芝加哥，查尔斯·巴锡(Charles Bassey)进入伤病名单，马刺队可以使用一个更大的身体来支持文班亚马。
俾斯麦·比永博(Bismack Biyombo)将以10天合同的形式前来支援。
身高6英尺8英寸的比永博周六来到起亚中心，亲眼目睹了自己将要加入的球队的情况。
比永博已经打了13个NBA赛季，场均得到5.1分，5.9个篮板和1.3次盖帽。
由于这一举动在周六尚未正式宣布，因此马刺队的工作人员不得对比永博即将到来的加盟发表具体评论。
然而，巴恩斯说，球队陷入困境的锋线球员会欢迎所有能得到的帮助。
“在这个比赛中，传统中锋仍然有一席之地，”巴恩斯说。“这很有价值。任何时候我们都能增加这种深度，对我们来说都很重要。”
如果一切按计划进行，比永博预计将及时签署他的10天合同，以便参加周一在华盛顿举行的比赛。这对马刺队过度劳累的锋线来说，再及时不过了。
The Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner (22) and Paolo Banchero (5) celebrate after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Kia Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to shoot over San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) passes the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) looks for a way to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, loses control of the ball as he gets caught between San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie, back center, and guard De’Aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) fouls Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) dunks over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, left, and Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, front left, grabs a loose ball in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, left, makes a shot in front of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) looks for a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, left, and guard Stephon Castle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) passes the ball over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (0) shoots over Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) is fouled while going in for a shot against Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris, left, and center Wendell Carter Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black, back left, fouls San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) passes the ball around Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) drives past Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, right, makes a shot as he gets past Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) tries to slow down San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) as he goes to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, center, goes after a loose ball against, from left, San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40), guard Devin Vassell, center Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard De’Aaron Fox during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts after making the game winning shot in the closing moments of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, goes after a loose ball against San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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3 takeaways as Spurs drop another heartbreaker to Orlando Magic
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, left, passes the ball around Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Spurs can tell De’Aaron Fox this much. They are capable of playing games that don’t go down to the very last shot.
That hasn’t been the newly acquired guard’s experience since arriving in a trade with Sacramento earlier this week.
Three games, three nailbiters.
For the second night in a row Saturday, the Spurs were on the wrong end of another down-to-the-wire affair, falling 112-111 against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center.
“Crunch-time execution is something we have to improve upon,” acting coach Mitch Johnson said. “Because that’s how close these games are in the balance.”
Paolo Banchero provided the winning points for Orlando, sinking a turnaround jumper well-contested by the Spurs’ Harrison Barnes with 24.7 seconds remaining.
Victor Wembanyama had a chance to win the game for the Spurs at the buzzer, but his 19-footer hit back iron.
It was the Spurs’ second one-point defeat in as many nights, coming on the heels of a 117-116 defeat in Charlotte in which Fox’s apparent game-winning 3-pointer came two tenths of a second after the final horn.
The Spurs led the Magic by 13 points heading into the final three minutes of the third quarter but — in a turn of events that predates Fox — couldn’t extend that lead.
“One thing we have to learn is when we get a lead, how do we keep a lead?” said Fox, whose team won his Spurs debut in Atlanta 126-125. “How can we be up 17 instead of going into the fourth quarter up seven? We have to figure out how to finish a game.”
The Magic pulled off that trick Saturday.
Franz Wagner led the way with 33 points and 12 rebounds, while Banchero contributed 17 points.
The Spurs squandered 25 points from Devin Vassell and 21 from Harrison Barnes, all of which came courtesy of seven 3-pointers.
Wembanyama added 18 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and four steals.
The answer for the Spurs’ as they seek to break their Rodeo Road trip slide in Washington on Monday is simple.
“It’s in the details,” Barnes said.
Here are three takeaways from Saturday’s loss, which dropped the Spurs to 22-28 and further out of the Western Conference play-in race:
1. Spurs can live with final two possessions
Barnes was draped all over Banchero on his tough game-winner. Give him credit.
The look the Spurs got Wembanyama for the win is, perhaps, a little more debatable.
The possession started as a two-man game between Fox and Wembanyama. On the first attempt, Fox tried to get a head of steam toward the basket.
Knowing Orlando had a foul to give, Fox realized he probably wouldn’t get far. He was right. Anthony Black grabbed Fox to take a foul before the speedy guard could shake loose.
El alero del Magic de Orlando Franz Wagner (22) celebra después de que el alero Paolo Banchero (5) encestó el tiro de la victoria en los momentos finales de un partido de baloncesto de la NBA contra los Spurs de San Antonio, el sábado 8 de febrero de 2025, en Orlando, Florida (AP Foto/John Raoux)
“I thought I was about to get downhill, but he grabbed me,” Fox said. “That’s part of the game. You know teams are going to do that.”
On the Spurs’ next crack at it, Fox ran a pick-and-pop with Wembanyama to try and get the 7-foot-3 Frenchman a relatively clean look over the Magic defense.
“I told him, ‘You pick your spot on the court,’ “ Fox said. “Nobody’s going to block your shot. You pick a spot and you do what you do best.”
Wembanyama ended up with the ball near the top of the key with Black on him. He took a dribble to the left to gain separation, then let loose a 20-footer that was just off.
The Spurs have decided they will live with that look.
“He got to his spot,” Fox said. “At this level, that’s all you can ask for.”
2. Should Barnes be in the 3-point shootout?
It was a question some yahoo reporter (ahem, yours truly) asked Barnes partially in jest after his 7-for-10 performance from beyond the arc Saturday.
It turns out, Barnes has thought about it.
“I don’t know what the criteria is,” Barnes said. “Some people say you have to shoot 40%. Some people would say there are four people in the 3-point contest who don’t shoot 40%. But I’m not one to judge.”
Indeed, Barnes entered Saturday’s game hitting 40.8% from 3-point range, matching a career best.
Four contestants: Golden State’s Buddy Hield, Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard, Miami’s Tyler Herro and Detroit’s Cade Cunningham are shooting well below 40% this season. Two others are at least flirting with that mark — the Los Angeles Clippers’ Norm Powell at 39.9% and New York’s Jalen Brunson at 39.2%.
Barnes upped his percentage Saturday by hitting a season-best seven 3-pointers, one off his career high. He made six in the first quarter, matching Manu Ginobili and Bryn Forbes for most in a quarter in Spurs annals.
At one point in that sizzling frame, Barnes made 3-pointers on five consecutive Spurs possessions.
that Spurs ball movement
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Is Barnes seriously bummed about not being invited to the All-Star 3-point shootout in San Francisco?
“I think it would be fun,” he said “There’s a lot of things that go into who is selected here or there, but I would have loved a shot.”
3. Ten days of help is on the way
A night after being brutalized on the boards in Charlotte, the undersized Spurs were dominated by the bigger Magic on Saturday.
Orlando won the glass 45-34, grabbed 12 offensive boards to win the second-chance battle 20-6 and outscored the Spurs in the paint 56-34.
With Zach Collins now in Chicago and Charles Bassey on the injured list, the Spurs could use a bigger body to backup Wembanyama.
Help is on the way in the form of Bismack Biyombo.
With a 10-day contract in the offing, Biyombo was on hand at the Kia Center on Saturday to see exactly what he is getting into.
The 6-foot-8 Biyombo has played 13 NBA seasons, averaging 5.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.
Since the move was not official Saturday, Spurs personnel was not allowed to comment specifically on Biyombo’s impending addition.
Barnes, however, said the team’s beleaguered frontcourt would welcome all the help it could get.
“There’s still a place in this game for traditional centers,” Barnes said. “There’s value in that. Anytime we can add that depth, it’s important for us.”
If all goes to plan Biyombo is expected to sign his 10-day deal in time to be active for Monday’s game in Washington. None too soon for the Spurs’ overworked frontcourt.
By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer, via San Antonio Express-News