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San Antonio Spurs Rout Utah Jazz 119-97 Behind Harper’s Playmaking

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday at Frost Bank Center. Dylan Harper tallied 17 points and eight assists, while Victor Wembanyama secured 11 rebounds to lead the home victory.

Mateo Teague· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 3, 20262 min read

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November 2, 2026

Game Overview

The San Antonio Spurs improved their record to 5-2 with a decisive 119-97 victory over the Utah Jazz (1-6) at Frost Bank Center on Monday, November 2, 2026. The home crowd of 18,464 witnessed a performance defined by offensive efficiency and balanced scoring contributions from the Spurs' core players.

Scoring Breakdown

San Antonio established control early, opening with a 27-16 first quarter. The Jazz managed to stabilize slightly in the second period, outscoring the Spurs 33-32, but entered halftime trailing 49-59. The decisive stretch occurred in the third quarter, where San Antonio’s offense exploded for 35 points while holding Utah to 20, widening the gap significantly before the final period began.

The fourth quarter saw the Jazz attempt a comeback, outscoring the Spurs 28-25, but the deficit was too large to overcome. The final margin of 22 points reflected the disparity in second-half execution.

Key Performances

Dylan Harper was instrumental in the Spurs' offensive flow, recording 17 points and dishing out a game-high eight assists. His ability to facilitate plays allowed teammates to find open looks throughout the contest. Victor Wembanyama controlled the glass for San Antonio, grabbing 11 rebounds.

He also contributed scoring and finishing at the rim, including key layups and alley-oop dunks that helped sustain the team's leads during critical stretches.

For Utah, Lauri Markkanen led all scorers with 22 points and added eight rebounds. Darryn Peterson facilitated the Jazz offense with six assists. Despite their efforts, the Jazz struggled to maintain defensive consistency, particularly in the third quarter where they allowed 35 points.

Final Stats and Records

The Spurs' victory marks a solid start to their season, moving them to 5-2 overall. The loss drops the Utah Jazz to 1-6 on the year. Both teams will look to build on this result as the season progresses, with San Antonio continuing its home dominance and Utah seeking ways to correct defensive lapses.

Sources

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Mateo Teague· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Mateo Teague covers The Colony high school and area college sports.

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