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Spurs Silence the Jazz with Late-Game Avalanche in Salt Lake City 126-107

The atmosphere inside the Delta Center is usually enough to rattle even the most seasoned NBA rosters. But on Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs walked into one of the league’s loudest arenas and systematically dismantled the Utah Jazz in the final frame, securing a decisive 126-109 victory.

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Spurs find their finish, pull away from Jazz 126–109

The San Antonio Spurs didn’t panic when the Utah Jazz erased a double-digit lead and turned Thursday night into a tight fourth quarter game. Instead, they responded with their best basketball of the night.

De'Aaron Fox News / Field Level Media / January 23

De’Aaron Fox (31) delivers in clutch as Spurs slow Jazz

De'Aaron Fox hit four threes in the fourth quarter and had a game-high 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a triple-double by Jusuf Nurkic and defeated the Utah Jazz 126-109 on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / January 22

San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs explode in fourth quarter to put Jazz away, 126-109

After blowing a 16-point lead and completely falling apart in Houston two nights ago likely left the Spurs with a bad taste in their mouths, they made sure it didn’t happen again against the Utah Jazz tonight, although they still made everyone sweat a little first.

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Julian Champagnie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Spurs’ Julian Champagnie gets real about personal success amid team struggles

The San Antonio Spurs’ recent shooting woes haven’t plagued Julian Champagnie. Coming off a night in which he knocked down 8/16 from three-point range, the third-year Spur has hit at least 40 percent from the field during a recent seven-game stint.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / January 22

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Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama puts fellow All-Stars on spot with challenge

Recently, San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama was named as a starter for the Western Conference All-Star team. The news came amid a season in which Wembanyama has continued his dominance when on the court, but is also looking to shake off some increasing injury concerns at this early stage of his career.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / January 22

Charles Barkley knows it’s ‘stupid,’ but anyway reiterates huge Victor Wembanyama doubt

Charles Barkley has once again expressed his doubts about Victor Wembanyama’s long-term physical durability and career trajectory. Even if the point sounds “stupid,” Barkley didn’t shy away from making this statement during a recent appearance on the Dan Le Batard Show.

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / January 22

Charles Barkley Raises Red Flag on Victor Wembanyama, Pushes Shaq Career Model

When Victor Wembanyama arrived in the NBA, there was a lot of skepticism about him adapting to the pro league. Two of those doubters have now turned believers: Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Spurs showing they can handle success, not just chase it

The question around the league has shifted with San Antonio. It is no longer about whether the Spurs are real. It is about whether they can keep this going.