Spurs Skid Hits Double Digits After Loss vs. Raptors
The San Antonio Spurs' losing streak has officially hit double digits after a 112-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors north of the border.
The Spurs (14-41) fell behind double digits early in the first quarter and had to dig out of a hole early. Once the Raptors (26-30) took a lead with 4:40 left in the first quarter, they never relinquished it.
While the Spurs played well in the second quarter and cut the deficit to as few as three points by halftime, they got bombarded in the third quarter with a 25-11 Raptors run that knocked San Antonio out of the game completely.
Keldon Johnson scored a team-high 22 points, marking the ninth time in the last 11 games he has led the Spurs in scoring. Johnson was one of five Spurs to score in double figures.
Meanwhile, the Raptors were led by Pascal Siakam, who scored 37 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out seven assists.
With tonight's game marking the final contest before tomorrow's trade deadline, several Spurs could have put on their jersey for the final time. Among the notable trade targets include center Jakob Poeltl and shooting guard Josh Richardson, arguably the two likeliest Spurs to go.
The Spurs hope to snap their losing streak Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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