The San Antonio Spurs delivered a statement win Thursday night, outgunning the Atlanta Hawks 135-126 in a thrilling, fast-paced contest—despite missing superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama. The victory marks the Spurs’ third straight, pushing their record to an impressive 11-4 and sending a clear message to the rest of the NBA: this team is deeper and more dangerous than many expected.
Fox and Johnson Lead the Charge
With Wembanyama sidelined by a left calf strain, the Spurs turned to their new floor general,
De’Aaron Fox, who responded with a commanding 26 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Fox’s relentless pace and playmaking set the tone all night, keeping the Hawks’ defense on its heels.
Keldon Johnson was equally electric, pouring in 25 points on hyper-efficient 9-of-12 shooting (including 3-of-5 from deep) and grabbing 7 boards. The Spurs’ balanced attack saw six players finish in double figures, with
Julian Champagnie adding 20 points and
Harrison Barnes chipping in 14—enough to push him past the 14,000 career points milestone.
Alexander-Walker’s Career Night Not Enough
The Hawks, now 9-7 after dropping two straight, were powered by a breakout performance from
Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The guard erupted for a career-high 38 points, drilling 8 three-pointers on a blistering 13-for-17 shooting night.
Jalen Johnson contributed 26 points, but Atlanta’s offense couldn’t keep pace in the fourth quarter as the Spurs’ depth and energy took over.
Notably, Atlanta was without star point guard
Trae Young (right MCL sprain), a loss that forced Alexander-Walker into a starring role. Despite his heroics, the Hawks’ defense faltered down the stretch.
Key Moments and Turning Points
The game’s momentum swung in the fourth quarter after Alexander-Walker’s layup gave Atlanta a brief 101-100 lead. Spurs reserve
Jones Garcia made a series of hustle plays—snagging a tough rebound and firing a halfcourt pass to Champagnie for a go-ahead layup, then stripping Jalen Johnson to set up a Jeremy Sochan dunk. That sequence sparked a 10-0 Spurs run, effectively sealing the win.
What’s Next for Both Teams
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Hawks: Travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans on Saturday, hoping to snap their mini skid and get healthier.
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Spurs: Head to Phoenix for a Sunday matchup, with fans eagerly awaiting updates on Wembanyama’s status.
Expert Takeaway
This win underscores the Spurs’
depth and resilience. Even without their generational rookie, San Antonio’s mix of veterans and young talent is proving they can compete with anyone in the league. For Atlanta, Alexander-Walker’s emergence is a silver lining, but the Hawks need Trae Young back—and their defense to tighten up—if they want to stay in the Eastern Conference hunt.
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