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Austin Rivers: Spurs Didn’t Let Detroit’s Physicality Change Their Game Plan

NBC’s crew said San Antonio “handled the physicality” by staying emotional without “too emotional,” keeping pace, attacking the paint, and finding shooters they “were hitting tonight.” Rivers praised Wembanyama for leading despite “not his usual offensive night,” staying active and leaning into defense. Detroit shot 7-for-36 from three, and Cunningham went 5-for-26 as the Spurs’ rim protection took over.