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[Saba Sports News] The game between the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers was an early contender for the season’s strangest matchup.
The Spurs surged to a huge 40-14 lead by the end of the first quarter at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, marking their second-largest opening-quarter advantage in franchise history.
Victor Wembanyama posted an unprecedented stat line with 24 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a staggering 9 blocks, along with several jaw-dropping plays.
Despite a shaky start, the Clippers closed the game on a 99-64 run, not only erasing the deficit but securing a 113-104 win. This was the season’s biggest comeback so far, beating the prior 22-point recovery record.
The game had a strange energy throughout, highlighted by James Harden’s brief defensive stand, reminiscent of prime Kawhi Leonard, though he ended with a -12 rating.
The true hero was Amir Coffey, who scored 21 points on 8/10 shooting and posted a +34, leading the Clippers with his hot three-point shooting.