De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, and Keldon Johnson added 25 to propel the San Antonio Spurs to a 135-126 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs extended their win streak to three games despite missing Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.
San Antonio built a commanding lead early, sparked by rookie David Jones Garcia, who recorded season highs with 12 points, six assists, five rebounds, three steals, and a block. Jones Garcia fueled a 34-12 run in the second quarter, giving the Spurs a 62-46 advantage with over four minutes remaining in the half.
Atlanta kept pace behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored a career-high 38 points on 13-for-17 shooting, and Jalen Johnson, who added 26 points. The Hawks briefly took a 101-100 lead in the third quarter before San Antonio regained control.
Jones Garcia contributed again in the fourth, hitting a key rebound and firing a halfcourt assist to Julian Champagnie for a layup, igniting a decisive run. Champagnie finished with 20 points, while six Spurs players reached double figures.
Harrison Barnes scored 14 points to surpass 14,000 career points, highlighting a balanced scoring effort for San Antonio. The Spurs shot 53% overall, including 43% from three-point range, while Atlanta converted 56% from the field and 54% from beyond the arc.
The Spurs improve to 11-4, posting their best start after 15 games since the 2016-17 season, while the Hawks fall to 9-7, losing their second straight after a five-game winning streak. Both teams contended with injuries, including Atlanta’s Trae Young sidelined with an MCL sprain.
San Antonio will visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, and Atlanta heads to New Orleans on Saturday to close a five-game trip.
