For the second time in a week, the San Antonio Spurs sent the message to a Western Conference contender that they are back. The Spurs shut down Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz in an 86-79 victory, remaining unbeaten at home and moving into a tie for first place in the Midwest Division. The Spurs took the lead for good in the first four minutes and led by as many as 19 points. Last week, the Spurs smothered the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers , 91-81, and have not allowed more than 79 points in three games since.
Any win is a huge win, especially at home.
It really gauges where we are early in the season. He scored just two points in the fourth quarter as the Jazz failed to muster a serious threat. A lot of them were close. I haven't shot well in our last three games and we lost two of them. Utah came in 3-0 on the road but lost its fourth consecutive visit to San Antonio.