The San Antonio Spurs aren't going to go quietly. Down 2-0 without Kawhi Leonard, they've put up a fight in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. But, the Golden State Warriors did go on a run near the end of the first half to take a 64-55 lead.
The bench has been huge for the Spurs. They have 26 points, with solid play from the likes of Davis Bertans and Dejounte Murray. The Warriors have just seven total bench points.
Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Davis Bertans! The put-back slam! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/5PfhEdyqmy
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 21, 2017
The #Spurs are up after the 1st, but David West did connect with Ian Clark on a full-court pass to beat the buzzer #DubNation pic.twitter.com/ESL3kX9hoI
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 21, 2017
JaVale McGee, of all players, has actually led the Warriors. He's racked up 16 points with Zaza Pachulia out with an injury.
JaVale McGee is playing great in the first quarter - he's already got 11 points. #DubNation pic.twitter.com/rhkRafun1j
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 21, 2017
Four others reached double-figures for the Warriors. Kevin Durant has 14 points and six boards, Stephen Curry has 10 points and four assists amid foul trouble. Klay Thompson has 10.
The Spurs lost another player, as David Lee left the game with a leg injury.
More bad news for the #Spurs: David Lee injured his leg and had to leave on a wheelchair. #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/mbbHrEQPJM
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 21, 2017
With no Kawhi Leonard, Jonathan Simmons is leading the way for the Spurs. He has 10 points, while Manu Ginobili has 13 off the bench. LaMarcus Aldridge has just four points.
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