NBA Fans Erupt After Spurs Beat Jazz At The Buzzer At Summer League

The San Antonio Spurs emerge victorious after a hard-fought battle against the Utah Jazz. With a buzzer-beater sealing one of the most exciting games at the Las Vegas Summer League, fans couldn't hold back their reactions.

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The San Antonio Spurs‘ Summer League campaign continues to impress as they rolled to another win on Monday night. Coming off a dramatic 91-89 overtime win against the Utah Jazz, the Spurs improve to a tournament-best record of 3-0. 

The Spurs vs. Jazz game was one of the most exciting games in this year’s edition of the tournament. With the game headed down to the wire after a miraculous dunk by Kyle Filipowski to tie the game in OT, Spurs forward Riley Minix came up with the shot to put an end to matters.

Off an inbounds pass by Harrison Ingram, Minix turned over his left shoulder to knock down a smooth contested fadeaway from the baseline to win it all.

After a steady back-and-forth over four quarters, the Spurs nearly edged out the Jazz to secure the victory, and fans couldn’t get enough of it. With adrenaline rushing through their veins after watching the buzzer-beating game-winner, several fans took to social media to share their reactions to the game.

“Bruh, that ending was wild,” said one fan.

Another fan chimed along by repeating, “Oh my, what an ending.”

One fan made a very detailed observation of the players’ reactions and said, “You can see the pure joy and relief on their faces.”

Meanwhile, another fan was quite critical of the Spurs’ performance, saying, That was such a summer league ending to a game. Spurs were lucky to have a shot at winning it; their D completely collapsed on the previous play, and it could easily have been a 3 instead of a dunk.

“Looks like Ray Allen against the Spurs in the Finals,” added another fan, bringing up a sad memory for Spurs fans.

“That was wild! You never know what to expect in those final moments,” said another fan, cheering along.

“Nasty for the dub,” added another.

One fan shared an interesting conspiracy and said, “That finish was straight-up chaos. Spurs-Jazz delivered all the drama—NBA scriptwriters working overtime!”

Another fan just showed pure love for the game and commented, SL guys hooping like it’s GM7 of the finals. Peak basketball.”

“Gotta love summer hoops,” claimed another fan.

The game saw some impressive performances by the talented young players. No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper led the Spurs’ starting lineup in scoring with 16 points, two rebounds, and two assists. He was closely supported by Ingram and Minix, who had 15 points and 13 points, respectively.

Carter Bryant, San Antonio’s newest defensive stopper, had a low-scoring game of only five points. But with two blocks and a steal, he continued to make an impact on the floor.

Utah saw some truly spectacular outings today. Playing without Ace Bailey, the Jazz saw No. 32 overall pick Kyle Filipowski take over yet again. The Jazz big man is having a generational run at Summer League as he added another solid performance to his tally, notching 35 points and 11 rebounds for the game.

Although Utah had more balanced scoring from their starting rotation, they saw virtually no contributions from their bench. Meanwhile, San Antonio saw David Jones-Garcia step up to the plate once again, as he recorded 28 points, six rebounds, and four assists on the night.

After this win, the Spurs are third in the tournament, coming up behind the Charlotte Hornets and the Sacramento Kings. With an unbeaten record and an immensely gifted core, San Antonio will hope to continue their winning streak in their next game against the Hornets on Thursday.

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Siddhant Gupta is a basketball columnist at Fadeaway World, based out of Mumbai, India. He combines firsthand playing experience with thoughtful analysis to report on the NBA's ever-evolving world. A lifelong athlete, Siddhant's perspective is rooted in years on the court, giving his work a unique edge that resonates with both casual fans and seasoned ones.Before joining Fadeaway World, he spent two formative years at Sportskeeda, where he sharpened his skills and had the opportunity to interview NBA legend Ray Allen during his time in India. A diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan since 2008, Siddhant doesn't just report on the game—he lives it. Beyond his work, he is a student of the game, constantly learning, debating, and engaging with the local and global basketball communities.
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