Riley Minix hits overtime game winner as the Spurs beat the Jazz
San Antonio drew up a play to get Bryant some revenge with a lob or give the ball to their second overall pick, Dylan Harper, who had sent the game to overtime with a game-tying layup at the end of regulation. With neither option open, the ball found the hands of undrafted free agent turned two-way player, Riley Minix. The Morehead State product quickly turned to the baseline and put up a prayer fadeaway that splashed in to secure a 93-91 win over the Jazz.
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With the win, the Spurs improved to 3-0 in the Las Vegas Summer League and have a +29 point differential. A win on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets would likely put San Antonio in the semi-finals with a chance to win the summer league championships.
They don't hang banners for summer league titles, but it's great to see the young squad competing at a high level. The communication, defensive effort, and resilience are exactly what you'd like to see from a group of young, hungry players.
Chief among those players is David Jones-Garcia, who had another great game for the Spurs. He finished with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists while shooting 5-11 from three. Jones-Garcia is having an unbelievable summer league run. Forget a two-way contract, he deserves a full-time roster spot. Whether it is in San Antonio or elsewhere. Typically, the 'too good for summer league' title is reserved for second-year players who are forced to play a few games before getting shut down. Jones-Garcia is the rare G Leaguer who is truly too good for this stage. He's ready for the NBA.
Harper was solid in his second summer league game. He had 16 points, but struggled with turnovers, coughing up the ball 5 times. Bryant's offensive woes continued as he finished with 5 points on 2-11 shooting from the field. He continues to shine on the defensive end and had two blocks in the win.
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This was a bounce-back game for Harrison Ingram, who has struggled a bit in the summer league. He made good passes and fought hard on the glass. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds while tossing 6 assists.
The Spurs will have a tough test ahead of them in the Hornets, who are also undefeated. Harper's status will be one to watch. He played 25 minutes, more than the 20-minute restriction San Antonio put him on in his first game. Either way, the Spurs should have plenty of exciting players to watch as the summer league comes to a close.
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