The Spurs aren't going home just yet.
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With broomsticks out of the closet, San Antonio entered today's 103-90 win over the Warriors down 3-0 in the series, but staved off elimination with stifling defense against one of the more high-octane offenses in the league.
LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Despite seeing double teams, Aldridge was able to create space for points while continuing to dominate the glass.
Rudy Gay, a new member of San Antonio's starting lineup, scored 14 points with seven rebounds, and Manu Ginobili scored 16 points off the bench.
The Spurs jumped out to a 14-point halftime lead, but quickly watched it evaporate in the third quarter. But they rebounded in the fourth quarter, outscoring the defending champions by seven points to secure their first win of the series.
Kevin Durant led the Warriors with 34 points and 13 rebounds. Draymond Green flirted with a triple-double, scoring nine points with 18 rebounds and nine assists, but Golden State shot just 38 percent from the floor.
Highlight:
Dejounte Murray found his shooting touch:
3 for 3 from deep for Dejounte Murray! 🎯🎯🎯 #GoSpursGo #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/en0bXYqjYz
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2018
What's Next:
Rockets (2-1) at Timberwolves (1-2) Tuesday at 10:00am AEST on ESPN and NBA League Pass— Houston looked poised for a sweep before dropping Game 3 on the road. James Harden has struggled with his shot at times this series. Chris Paul and Clint Capela have been in great form, but Houston needs Harden to perform up to his high standards. The young Timberwolves are tough to stop when clicking from beyond the arc as they were in Game 3.