The San Antonio Spurs couldn’t hold on to a 84-71 lead through three quarters. Instead of getting their first preseason win, the Spurs lost 97-94. New Spurs guard Ray McCallum missed a desperation 32-footer at the buzzer to tie the game.
Coach Gregg Popovich returned to the sidelines, and so did Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker, after they missed the preseason opener against Sacramento (rest). Boris Diaw didn’t suit up.
What are some of the biggest takeaways from the Spurs heartbreaking loss?