The Golden State Warriors had a disastrous night against the San Antonio Spurs, suffering a 123-85 blowout that exposed their offensive struggles and inability to compete physically. Yaxel Lendeborg was completely shut down, finishing with just three points on 1-13 shooting, while Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton each contributed eight points.
Golden State shot just 33.3% from the field, managed only 23 assists, and scored a disappointing 28 points in the paint. Meanwhile, San Antonio dominated the glass 60-43, outscored the Warriors 56-28 inside, and generated 21 fast-break points compared to Golden State’s three.
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Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 32 points and six assists, while Keldon Johnson added 18 points off the bench. Victor Wembanyama contributed 12 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, helping San Antonio control virtually every aspect of the game.
LJ Cryer: B
Game Stats: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL, 7-17 FG, 6-11 3-PT FG, 24 MIN
Cryer was Golden State’s most explosive offensive player, scoring 20 points and knocking down six three-pointers. He also recorded six assists without committing a turnover. Although his overall shooting efficiency wasn’t perfect, Cryer provided the perimeter scoring and playmaking the Warriors desperately lacked elsewhere.
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Charles Bassey: C+
Game Stats: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 3 TOV, 5-7 FG, 1-2 FT, 20 MIN
Bassey was one of Golden State’s more productive interior scorers, finishing with 11 points on efficient shooting. His five rebounds and two assists helped, but three turnovers and four fouls kept him from a stronger overall performance.
Georges Niang: C
Game Stats: 5 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 2-4 FG, 1-2 3-PT FG, 15 MIN
Niang delivered a relatively efficient performance in limited minutes, knocking down a three-pointer and contributing two assists. He avoided turnovers, although his overall impact remained modest in a game where Golden State desperately needed scoring.
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De’Anthony Melton: C
Game Stats: 8 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 3-11 FG, 2-6 3-PT FG, 18 MIN
Melton contributed eight points, four rebounds, and three assists while avoiding turnovers. However, his shooting efficiency was poor, and Golden State needed more consistent offensive production from its guards. He showed some defensive activity but couldn’t meaningfully change the game’s direction.
Will Richard: C
Game Stats: 7 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 2 TOV, 2-4 FG, 1-2 3-PT FG, 2-2 FT, 30 MIN
Richard was one of Golden State’s more efficient players, shooting 50.0% from the field and converting both free throws. However, his seven points weren’t enough to provide meaningful offensive support, and four fouls limited his defensive impact.
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Gui Santos: C
Game Stats: 7 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK, 1 TOV, 3-8 FG, 1-3 3-PT FG, 0-1 FT, 21 MIN
Santos contributed seven points and four rebounds while adding a block. His offensive efficiency was limited, but he provided some versatility and defensive activity. Golden State needed more consistent production from its bench wings.
Malevy Leons: C
Game Stats: 5 PTS, 1 REB, 1-2 FG, 1-2 3-PT FG, 2-2 FT, 14 MIN
Leons was efficient offensively, converting his lone three-pointer and both free throws. He didn’t contribute much statistically beyond scoring, but his ability to capitalize on limited opportunities was a positive.
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Gary Payton II: C
Game Stats: 2 PTS, 2 REB, 1 TOV, 1-3 FG, 0-2 3-PT FG, 13 MIN
Payton struggled to make a meaningful offensive impact, finishing with two points. His energy and defensive instincts remained valuable, but the Warriors needed more production from their reserve guards.
Graham Ike: C-
Game Stats: 5 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TOV, 2-7 FG, 1-3 3-PT FG, 13 MIN
Ike provided some energy off the bench, contributing five points, three assists, and a steal. His shooting wasn’t particularly efficient, but he showed versatility and defensive activity during his limited playing time.
Brandin Podziemski: C-
Game Stats: 8 PTS, 3 REB, 1 BLK, 2-10 FG, 2-5 3-PT FG, 2-2 FT, 22 MIN
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Podziemski struggled to generate offense, finishing with eight points on 20.0% shooting. His two three-pointers and zero turnovers were encouraging, but the lack of efficiency and playmaking hurt Golden State. The Warriors needed significantly more production from their starting backcourt.
Draymond Green: C-
Game Stats: 4 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 2 TOV, 2-5 FG, 0-2 3-PT FG, 16 MIN
Green struggled to establish himself offensively, finishing with just four points in 16 minutes. His three assists and one steal provided some value, but two turnovers and three fouls limited his effectiveness. Golden State desperately needed more leadership and defensive intensity from its veteran cornerstone.
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Al Horford: C-
Game Stats: 3 REB, 1 AST, 0-2 FG, 0-1 3-PT FG, 10 MIN
Horford failed to score in limited action, although he contributed three rebounds and an assist. His zero turnovers were encouraging, but Golden State needed more interior production and defensive presence.
Yaxel Lendeborg: F
Game Stats: 3 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK, 3 TOV, 1-13 FG, 0-2 3-PT FG, 1-2 FT, 24 MIN
Lendeborg endured arguably his worst performance of the season, converting just one of 13 field-goal attempts. His seven rebounds and one block were positives, but the offensive struggles were impossible to overlook. San Antonio consistently disrupted his rhythm, and Lendeborg never found a way to recover. His -40 plus-minus reflected just how difficult his minutes were.
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