You wouldn’t be able to tell from the scoreboard but the San Antonio Spurs first pre-season game of 2019 was a rather joyous affair. Happy to see some new faces, and returning ones, the Spurs were happy with rolling the ball out and letting the guys play for the first pre-season game.
That being said, building a winning momentum is key to starting off the season on the right foot. Expect to see San Antonio ramp up the intensity with every pre-season contest. The next opportunity comes tomorrow night against the Miami Heat.
Gregg Popovich gave many veterans and summer acquisitions the night off against Orlando but I’d expect that to change against the Heat.