WCSF: Spurs blow out Jazz in Game 2, 90-120. (2-0)

The Jazz were arguably out of the running after one quarter tonight, going down big 14-37 after the 1st. They won the second quarter, 30-25, but lost the second half, 25-27 & 21-31.

In defeat, Rudy Gobert had 21 rebounds & 17 points. Ed Davis looked nice with 9 rebounds & 8 points. Donovan Mitchell almost got going for 17 points, 8-17 overall. Mike Conley tried to spark a comeback with 21 points, but the Spurs were too strong tonight, allowing only four three-pointers made by Utah.

In the blowout win, Brandon Ingram scored 28 points & 11 rebounds. Dejounte Murray commanded the offense with 22 points & 7 assists, hitting two 3PT shots. Kent Bazemore chipped in 17, hitting three from deep & Andre Drummond yanked down 20 rebounds with 4 blocks & 13 points. Fred VanVleet scored 11 points with Joe Harris contributing 10.

WCSF: Spurs defeat Jazz in Game 1, 89-102. (1-0)

The Spurs came ready for a fight against the team who last year took them to 7 games, and cost them Brandon Ingram for that seventh game due to injury, but tonight the Slender-Man took charge for 24 points. The Jazz stayed close, but lost the 1st Quarter 14-24 then the 3rd Quarter, 20-33.

Kent Bazemore looked sharp with 16 points & 7 assists, hitting four threes. Dejounte Murray dished 6 assists to go with 14 points, and Thomas Bryan had 11 points off the bench. Andre Drummond had a quiet 7 points, 9 rebounds, but 6 mighty blocks against the Jazz tonight. Luka Samanic combined with P.J. Tucker & Fred VanVleet for 25 points as a trio.

Rudy Gobert looked great tonight, scoring 27 points & 27 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell had a chilly outing, spoiling what could've been a Game 1 upset, going 8-22 and 1-8 from 3PT territory for 18 points. Mike Conley had a rough night with four turnovers, scoring 14 points & 8 assists. Bojan Bogdanovic had 10 points, but shot just 5-12 and went scoreless from the perimeter.

WCQF: Spurs finish off Suns in Game 4, 109-93. (4-0)

DeAndre Ayton played his heart out in this series, and much should be said for the Phoenix Suns improving so much over last season and fighting their way into the playoffs, even going so far as to defeat the history-making 77-5 San Antonio Spurs on the way there. Getting swept comes with a sting unlike any other pain, but the Suns should be very proud and look forward to next season with their heads high.

They stood pat with the Spurs in the 1st Quarter, 24-24, but lost footing in the second, 33-23, then badly got beaten in the 3rd, 38-19, which all but quieted the home crowd, reality setting in for this young team.

Phoenix sparked a big-time run in the 4th Quarter, winning that 27-14, but it was still too late. The Suns had eleven turnovers, to only four by the Spurs. Ayton had 27 points, 15 rebounds, looking amazing for the future of this team. Devin Booker, however, scored 14 points and hit only half of his shots, book-ending a bad series for him. Khris Dunn shot 2-11, not giving Ricky Rubio much to work with (4 assists). Mikal Bridges shot 2-7 and Kelly Oubre, Jr. went 0-3 from deep.

For the Spurs, Fred VanVleet scored 17 points. Dejounte Murray notched 16 points, and Kent Bazemore scored 12. Brandon Ingram had a quiet night with 11 points, going 5-14. PJ Tucker scored 11 solid points, hitting three from long range. Joe Harris hit three, for good measure.

WCQF: Spurs obliterate Suns in Game 3, 104-88. (3-0)

Returning home did not cure Phoenix's woes, as they got squashed in the 1st Quarter by the road squad, 35-18, then 25-20 in the 2nd Quarter, facing a 60-38 deficit at halftime.

DeAndre Ayton looked bright again for the Suns, scoring 27 points & 15 rebounds but again had little support. Devin Booker scored only 12 points this time around, going 1-5 from long range and 5-11 overall. Ricky Rubio had 8 assists, 7 rebounds & 10 points but shot just 3-11 and 0-3 from long range. Khris Dunn went 1-7.

For the Spurs, Andre Drummond had 21 points & 15 rebounds. Dejounte Murray scored a strong 18 points, and so did Brandon Ingram to go with 11 rebounds. Fred VanVleet scored 14 points, hitting four 3PT daggers. Trey Lyles scored ten for the Spurs tonight.

WCQF: Spurs down Suns in Game 2 as Booker struggles, 94-104. (2-0)

A close first half set the tone for Game 2, with the Spurs losing the 1st Quarter (27-24) and winning the second, 23-27. It took three quarters, but the Spurs finally outscored the Suns (31-18) to seize a commanding lead, ultimately winning by ten points. Brandon Ingram was sensational with 29 points. Dejounte Murray finally overcame his demons against the Suns this year, going on to have a strong outing with 19 poins & 10 assists. Kent Bazemore contributed 19 points, hitting 4 threes, with 11 points & 11 assists backing him up from Fred VanVleet. Meanwhile, Andre Drummond crushed the glass with 28 dominant rebounds.

For the Suns, Devin Booker had a cold night on his hands with just 9 points, shooting 0-5 from long range and 4-13 overall. DeAndre Ayton managed 24 points, 19 rebounds with 5 impressive blocks. Dario Saric helped him with 19 points, but the Suns just didn't have enough tonight to stick with the home team. Ricky Rubio shot 3-10, Mikal Bridges went 2-6 & Kelly Oubre, Jr. only hit on 2 of his 7 shots.

The Spurs led by as many as 19 points.