The Spurs traded punches with Milwaukee for three-and-a-half quarters before pulling ahead down the stretch and putting away the Bucks, 102-93, for their second victory of the season. San Antonio finally executed in crunch time, relying on their stifling defense to get the job done.
Dejounte Murray paced the Silver and Black with 23 points and nine assists, closely followed by 17 points from Derrick White and 16 points from Bryn Forbes. Despite foul trouble and seven turnovers, Giannis led the shorthanded Bucks with 28 points and 13 rebounds.
Observations
- The Spurs were once again without resident sharpshooter Doug McDermott as the veteran nursed a nagging knee injury.