The Spurs withstood a comeback bid by the Bulls and notched a much needed win. Jakob Poeltl led the team with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks while DeMar DeRozan contributed 17 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals. DeRozan, Derrick White, and Dejounte Murray each took turns running the offense and finding buckets for their teammates as seen by Derozan and White handing out seven assists each, and Murray with eight.
Jakob Poeltl did yeoman’s work all night with his interior defense and pick and roll duties. Here, he picked then rolled to the basket where DeMar DeRozan found him for a layup:
You wouldn’t like Poeltl when he’s angry.