SAN ANTONIO SPURS NEWS

Spurs Defense Stifles Raptors In Lopsided Win The San Antonio Spurs took down the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night thanks to their stifling defense.

4 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

San Antonio faces Detroit on 3-game win streak

San Antonio comes into a matchup against Detroit as winners of three straight games

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrison Barnes - Quiet in blowout win Barnes totaled 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and three rebounds across 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 win over the Raptors.

Impact Barnes reached double digits in scoring for seventh time in his last eight appearances, but he didn't make a noteworthy impact in other areas of the stat sheet. The veteran forward has averaged 14.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.1 three-pointers while shooting 61.1 percent from the floor through his last eight games, but his lack of contributions across the board leaves him with minimal fantasy appeal outside of the points category.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Champagnie - Strong two-way effort off bench Champagnie had 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 win over the Raptors.

Impact Champagnie filled the box score Sunday, providing a spark on both ends of the floor off the bench. The St. John's product is shooting 46.9 percent from beyond the arc across his last six outings, during which he's averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 22.2 minutes as a solid source of swipes and triples for fantasy managers in category-based formats.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vassell - Game-high 25 points in rout Vassell finished with 25 points (11-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 win over Toronto.

Impact Vassell supplied a full stat line Sunday, leading all scorers with 25 points as well. It continues to be a strong March for Vassell, who's averaged 19.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.1 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 33.6 minutes over 13 games this month. The swingman has consistently functioned as San Antonio's go-to scoring option in the absence of Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) and De'Aaron Fox (finger).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raptors get pummelled at home by the Wemby-less San Antonio Spurs Losses are tolerated because they increase Toronto's draft lottery odds, but blowouts are inexcusable such as Sunday's shellacking to Spurs.

4 DAYS AGO • TORONTOSUN.COM

Devin Vassell, Spurs embarrass Raptors 123-89 Devin Vassell scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the visiting San Antonio Spurs dominated the Toronto Raptors 123-89 on Sun...

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spurs, Devin Vassell stay hot with dominant win in Toronto Devin Vassell scored 25 points, Julian Champagnie had 20 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight game by routing the Toronto Rapt...

4 DAYS AGO • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Vassell scores 25 as Spurs rout slumping Raptors 123-89 for third straight win, fifth in seven

Devin Vassell scored 25 points, Julian Champagnie had 20 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight game by routing the Toronto Raptors 123-89

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets expect Nikola Jokic to return to the lineup during upcoming 5-game homestand

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver lineup during the team’s upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bismack Biyombo - Receives starting nod Sunday Biyombo will start in Sunday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The veteran center will return to the starting five after receiving a DNP due to a coach's decision in Friday's win over the 76ers. He'll push Jeremy Sochan to the second unit. Over his last five outings (four starts), Biyombo has averaged 2.8 points and 3.6 rebounds across 16.0 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Sochan - Not starting Sunday Sochan won't start Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Sochan has made back-to-back starts but will come off the bench Sunday, as Bismack Biyombo is starting at center. Over his last six appearances (two starts), Sochan has averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spurs' Ball Movement Starting to Reflect 'Beautiful Game' Era Brilliance The San Antonio Spurs are a young team but are starting to figure things out.

5 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

San Antonio Spurs' 'Winning Player' Reveals Role and Mindset The San Antonio Spurs relied on Jeremy Sochan to lead their offensive attack, but he knows that chances like that will be rare.

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

One Necessity for Next Season Revealed to San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs have had a season full of learning rather than winning success, but one necessity has been revealed this year.

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Updated draft lottery standings for Sixers after road loss to Spurs Here is a look at the updated draft lottery standings for the Philadelphia 76ers following a loss to the San Antonio Spurs on the road.

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Spurs' Stephon Castle posts monster double-double in win over 76ers Stephon Castle finished with a rare stat line and registered his second double-double on Friday, helping the Spurs to a win over the 76ers.

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Jeremy Sochan - Comes close to double-double Sochan accumulated 23 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 128-120 victory over Philadelphia.

Impact Sochan had scored 10 points in his return to the first unit on Wednesday against the Knicks, and he upped that stat line with an even better outing in this one. The forward finished just one board shy of a double-double, and he also reached the 20-point mark for the first time since posting a 21-point effort against the Knicks back on Dec. 25. Sochan is averaging 13.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vassell - Solid two-way play Friday Vassell ended with 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 128-120 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Vassell filled the stat sheet admirably and made his presence felt on both ends of the court, but the most important outcome for fantasy managers was the fact that he reached the 20-point mark after two games where he didn't do so. Vassell is averaging a solid line of 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE