Little did guard Devin Vassell know a 27-foot three-pointer in the first quarter etched him into franchise history.
The San Antonio Spurs lost 121-105 on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks as the Bucks built a 26-point lead. The Spurs are 0-1 against the Bucks this regular season. Victor Wembanyama finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
NBA fans are often prone to overreaction, and a rough stretch of games from Devin Vassell has caused some fans to go as far as saying the San Antonio Spurs should trade him away. That is a strong overreaction, but the core of the argument is spot-on: Vassell simply hasn't been good enough this season, especially lately.
With a recent defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs face challenges in their offensive game and team chemistry. Key players like Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell are under the spotlight as the team struggles with physicality and hustle on the court.
Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105.
Damian Lillard scored 26 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 121-105 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Lillard also had eight assists,
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Chris Paul added 18 points, Harrison Barnes had 14 and Devin Vassell 11 ... 13 by the end of the third quarter. The Bucks led by 26 in the fourth. Milwaukee shot 19 for 42 on 3s.
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season on Wednesday night. Both team are hovering at the .
• Wembanyama is the first player this season with 100 3-pointers, 100 assists and 100 blocks, according to ESPN. He accomplished the feat in 31 games, the fastest anyone has reached those numbers since 1979-80, the start of the 3-point era in the NBA, per ESPN.
Chris Paul added 18 points, Harrison Barnes had 14 and Devin Vassell 11 ... 13 by the end of the third quarter. The Bucks led by 26 in the fourth. Milwaukee shot 19 for 42 on 3s.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 ... Chris Paul added 18 points, Harrison Barnes had 14 and Devin Vassell 11. Victor Wembanyama had 10 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks ...