By Jacob Douglas | Pounding The Rock (PtR), 2025-12-20 16:55:04
在这场圣安东尼奥马刺队正在经历的NBA漫长征途中，主场短暂迎战华盛顿奇才队的比赛感觉就像是海市蜃楼。自11月23日以来，马刺队已经辗转了10个不同的城市。在这一切之中，他们茁壮成长，接连克服了一个又一个挑战。你或许会认为，这支球队迟早会显露疲态。然而，紧接着对阵亚特兰大老鹰队的比赛证明这并非问题，马刺队在比赛的各个方面都占据了主导地位，以126-98大获全胜。
圣安东尼奥已经很久没有从开场跳球到终场哨响都全程碾压对手了。更令人印象深刻的是，他们是在背靠背的第二场比赛中，同时还在消化NBA杯赛失利的苦涩情绪下做到这一点的。这支球队的深度和韧性达到了近年来的顶峰。
这一点在过去一个月里表现得尤为明显，尤其是在最近几场比赛中。当维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 不在场上时，球队不仅能够维持局面，而且打得相当出色。而当他回归阵容后，他们就有资本宣称自己是NBA最顶尖的球队之一。当文班亚马登场时，老鹰队毫无机会。他在短短21分钟内就贡献了26分、12个篮板和2次盖帽。场上没有任何球员能够防守他，而且像往常一样，他彻底改变了老鹰队的进攻策略。
在他身后，是一群在各自角色上表现出色的球员。他们的后场三人组都为球队带来了不同但至关重要的东西。斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) 已经成为一名攻防猛兽，正在迈向明星之路。迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 经验尚浅，但在冲击篮筐和终结方面能力出众。德阿龙·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 则足够老练，知道何时需要挺身而出，何时应该放权。德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell) 作为第四选择表现优异。朱利安·尚帕尼 (Julian Champagnie) 和凯尔登·约翰逊 (Keldon Johnson) 是联盟中最好的替补侧翼球员。而在文班不在场时，卢克·科内特 (Luke Kornet) 的掩护、护筐和空接终结能力则能稳住局势。
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圣安东尼奥现在的战绩是20胜7负。上个赛季，他们花了42场比赛才赢到第20场。他们拥有全NBA第四好的战绩，距离西部头号种子仅差4.5个胜场。凭借这支球队的天赋和动力，天空才是他们的极限。人们很容易因为他们的年轻而给这支球队设限，但最近这段时间的表现表明，他们是真正的强者。成为一支精英球队的一部分，就是要搞定那些实力远逊于你的对手。周五晚上的这场大胜表明，他们正开始理解这一点。
几点观察：
- 再来对文班亚马抒情一番。在过去四场比赛中，他在如此短的时间里改变比赛走向的能力实在令人叹为观止。当马刺队完全解放他时，这支球队将实现更大幅度的飞跃。如果他能将这种表现保持在场均30分钟以上，他可能会重新进入MVP的讨论。
- 我喜欢看到瓦塞尔扮演这种无球角色。比赛一开始，他就以火热的三分手感开局。在过去几年里，马刺队需要他持球组织进攻，但效果好坏参半。而在卡斯尔、福克斯和哈珀身边打球，他能够拉开空间，并在机会出现时利用优势进行攻击。能将他作为首发阵容中的第四选择，是一种奢侈。
- 周五的比赛中，杰里米·索汉 (Jeremy Sochan) 的10分钟上场时间几乎完全是在垃圾时间。对于索汉来说，这是一个艰难的处境，他在角色被削弱后似乎有些格格不入。我仍然是索汉的信徒，认为他只需要一个合适的环境就能茁壮成长。至于这个环境是在圣安东尼奥还是其他地方，还有待观察。感觉他只是需要一个机会。
- 我们什么时候可以开始讨论KJ作为年度最佳第六人候选人的可能性？他在替补席上以多种方式影响着比赛。他得到13分，在篮板上表现积极，并打出了可圈可点的防守。马刺队的替补阵容是联盟中最好的之一，而他就是其领袖。当关于奖项的讨论开始时，他应该在考虑之列。
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。
点击查看原文：What we learned from the Spurs win against the Hawks
What we learned from the Spurs win against the Hawks
A short trip home against the Washington Wizards felt like a mirage on this NBA odyssey that the San Antonio Spurs have been going on. The Spurs had been in 10 different cities since November 23rd. Through it all, they have thrived, toppling challenge after challenge. You’d think that this team would be showing signs of fatigue at some point. A quick turnaround against the Atlanta Hawks proved to be no issue, as the Spurs dominated every aspect of the game for a 126-98 victory.
It’s been a while since San Antonio has steamrolled a team from tip-off to the final buzzer. Doing it on the second game of a back-to-back whilst dealing with the hangover of an NBA Cup loss is even more impressive. The depth and resilience of this team are the best it has been in years.
It’s been most evident in the last month, and especially the last few games. The team isn’t just able to tread water while Victor Wembanyama isn’t on the court, but plays admirably well. With him back in the fold, they have a claim to be one of the best teams in the NBA. The Hawks had no chance when Wembanyama checked into the game. He had 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks in just 21 minutes. There wasn’t a player on the court who could guard him, and as usual, he completely shifted the Hawks’ offensive gameplan.
He’s backed up by players who are elite in their roles. Their trio of guards all bring something different and important to the table. Stephon Castle has become a two-way beast who is on his way to being a star. Dylan Harper is inexperienced but elite at getting to the rim and finishing. De’Aaron Fox is savvy enough to know when he needs to turn it on and when he needs to defer. Devin Vassell has thrived as the fourth option. Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson are some of the best bench wings in the league. Luke Kornet’s screening, rim protection, and lob finishing hold the fort down while Wemby is out.
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San Antonio is now 20-7. It took them 42 games to win 2o last season. They have the fourth-best record in the NBA and are just 4.5 games back from the one seed in the Western Conference. With the talent and motivation this team has, the sky is the limit. It’s been easy to put restrictions on this team because of their youth, but this recent stretch has shown that they are for real. Part of being an elite team is taking care of business against the teams you’re much better than. Friday night’s blowout shows they are starting to understand that.
Takeaways:
- Just to wax poetic a bit more about Wembanyama. His game-changing ability in such a short spurt has been crazy to watch in the last four games. When the Spurs fully unleash him, this team is going to take an even greater leap. He could re-enter the MVP conversation if he keeps this level of play up over 30+ minutes.
- I love seeing Vassell in this off-ball role. The game started with him getting red-hot from three. In years past, the Spurs have needed him to play on the ball and create, and the results have been mixed. Playing off Castle, Fox, and Harper, he’s able to space the floor and attack advantages when they arise. It’s a luxury to have him as the fourth option in the starting five.
- Jeremy Sochan’s 10 minutes came almost entirely in garbage time on Friday. It’s a tough situation for Sochan, who seems just off in his reduced role. I’m still a Sochan believer and think he just needs the right situation to thrive. Whether that is in San Antonio or elsewhere remains to be seen. It feels like he just needs a chance.
- When can we start talking about KJ as a 6th man of the year candidate? He’s impacting the game in so many ways off the bench. He had 13 points, was active on the boards, and played some respectable defense. The Spurs bench is one of the best in the league, and he is its leader. He should be in the mix when awards conversations start.
By Jacob Douglas, via Pounding The Rock