Spurs Roll Past Jazz 119-97 for Fifth Straight Win Behind Dylan Harper and a Balanced Attack

Dylan Harper scored 17 points, Victor Wembanyama added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.

San Antonio (5-2) won the first two games of a three-game homestand. Utah (1-6) has lost five in a row, according to the Associated Press.

Jazz vs. Spurs: San Antonio never trailed after the first minute

Lauri Markkanen hit a 15-foot jumper in the opening minute for Utah’s only lead. The Spurs answered with an 18-2 run that began after rookie Darryn Peterson was called for a Flagrant 1 on his closeout of a Devin Vassell 3-point attempt, the AP reported.

The Jazz went 7 for 26 and scored 16 points in the first quarter, a season low for Utah and a season-best opening quarter for San Antonio’s defense. Utah regrouped in the second, hitting 5 of 11 3-pointers to cut the lead to 37-36, but never got back in front.

The third quarter settled it. San Antonio outscored Utah 35-20, with Wembanyama, Harper, Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox scoring six points apiece in the period as the lead grew to 25.

A balanced night instead of a Wemby show

Wembanyama had been carrying the scoring load during the streak, averaging 28.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.0 blocks over the five wins, per the AP. On Monday, he didn’t need to. Seven Spurs scored in double figures, the starters combined for 68 points, and San Antonio held an opponent under 100 points for the first time this season.

The Spurs also dominated the easy baskets, outscoring Utah 26-9 on fast-break points and 52-36 in the paint.

Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs match player stats

Spurs - Dylan Harper: 17 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds - Stephon Castle: 16 points - Keldon Johnson: 15 points - Victor Wembanyama: 12 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks - De’Aaron Fox: 12 points - Devin Vassell: 11 points

Jazz - Lauri Markkanen: 22 points, 8 rebounds - Darryn Peterson: 14 points

Utah shot 35.4% from the field, according to the box score, while San Antonio finished at 46.2%. The AP said the Spurs shot 60% during their 35-20 third quarter.

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