Spurs 96, Wizards 85: Box Score | Game Detail

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Washington Wizards, 96-85, in the NBA 2K24 Summer League at Thomas and Mack Center on Tuesday.

There were 13 ties and 14 lead changes in this close-fought battle and neither team led by more than 13 points. That was San Antonio late in the fourth quarter, riding a 30-20 fourth quarter to victory. Neither team led by more than eight points until midway through the final frame. San Antonio shot 38 percent from three-point range (9-for-24), while Washington connected on just 19 percent from long distance (5-for-26). The Spurs also outscored the Wizards in second-chance points, 14-10.

The Wizards (1-2) were led by Xavier Cooks, who collected 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals. Johnny Davis had 12 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Ryan Rollins registered 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks, while Bilal Coulibaly compiled 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks.

The Spurs (2-1) were led by Malaki Branham, who tallied 29 points and two rebounds. Blake Wesley finished with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists. Dominick Barlow totaled 20 points and seven boards, while Julian Champagnie accrued 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with San Antonio playing the Detroit Pistons and Washington facing the Oklahoma City Thunder.