Nickeil Alexander-Walker went off for a career-high 38 points and kept Atlanta in it all night, Jalen Johnson had 26, and the Hawks even fought back from 21 down to take a brief fourth-quarter lead.
But San Antonio — playing without Victor Wembanyama — closed the game on a series of huge plays from rookie David Jones Garcia, and the Hawks dropped their second straight.
Spurs Use Big Second-Quarter Run to Beat Hawks as Nickeil Alexander-Walker Drops Career-High 38
Rookie David Jones Garcia ignited a critical run, fueling a surprising Spurs victory despite missing key players.
Quin Snyder pointed to turnovers, defensive breakdowns and loss of focus in key moments. He also said the team has to keep finding its identity without Trae Young in the lineup.
So now it’s your turn:
What’s the biggest storyline coming out of this loss?
– Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s continued breakout?
– The team losing focus after rallying back?
– Defensive issues resurfacing?
– Missing Trae Young’s pick-and-roll creation?
– Something else entirely?
Drop your reaction below.