The retooled San Antonio Spurs fell to the second-place Chicago Bulls as DeMar DeRozan racked up 40 points while showcasing his all-too-familiar crunchtime heroics. Despite dropping another close contest, head coach Gregg Popovich and crew now look to get back on track while continuing their cross-country traverse on the Rodeo Road Trip.
Next up for the Silver and Black is a date with the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, a winnable tilt that could bring them within striking distance of claiming a spot within the play-in tournament. OKC might be without a pair of their leading scorers on Wednesday night, but they have a talented troupe of youngsters led by Josh Giddey and Tre Mann.