Spurs come up just short in Summer League opener against Heat
Pounding The Rock • • sports
Key Points:
- The Miami Heat narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 88-87 in the California Classic opener, with R.J. Davis missing a potential game-winning three-pointer for the Spurs.
- The Spurs' Summer League roster featured three active draft picks—Terris Reed Jr., Ja’Kobi Gillespie, and Maliq Brown—alongside two-way player Emanuel Miller and former Mavs two-way player Miles Kelly, who led the team with 16 points.
- Terris Reed showcased strong screening and physical play despite limited offensive production, finishing with 10 points and seven rebounds, while Gillespie struggled shooting but contributed 10 points, 8 assists, and solid defensive plays.
- Maliq Brown had a productive second half with 10 points and multiple three-pointers, and the game featured an interesting matchup between Reed and Heat two-way player Vladislav Goldin, both linked through recent college transfer history.
- The Spurs will continue their Summer League campaign against the Golden State Warriors and No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg on Sunday at 6:00 pm CST.
