Spurs Rally Past Jazz 119-97 Behind Harper’s 17 Points

Game Overview

The San Antonio Spurs secured a decisive 119-97 victory over the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center on Monday, November 2, 2026. The win improves the home team’s record to 5-2, while the visiting Jazz fall to 1-6 on the season. Dylan Harper was instrumental in the outcome, tallying 17 points and dishing out eight assists for San Antonio.

First Half Dynamics

San Antonio established early control, jumping out to a 27-16 lead after the first quarter. The Spurs’ offense found its rhythm with contributions from Victor Wembanyama, who made a driving layup assisted by Harper, and Stephon Castle, who hit an 11-foot pull-up jump shot also assisted by Harper. Utah managed to cut into the deficit in the second quarter, led by Lauri Markkanen’s scoring.

Markkanen drained multiple three-pointers, including one from 25 feet assisted by Darryn Peterson, and finished with a team-high 22 points along with eight rebounds. Despite the Jazz’s efforts to close the gap, San Antonio maintained its advantage, entering halftime with a commanding lead.

Third Quarter Expansion

The Spurs extended their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring Utah 35-20 in the period. Harper continued to orchestrate the offense, including a finger roll layup that highlighted his versatility. Victor Wembanyama controlled the glass with 11 rebounds and added key scores, including a driving layup and an alley-oop dunk assisted by De'Aaron Fox.

The Spurs’ defense held Utah to lower scoring outputs in this stretch, allowing San Antonio to build a substantial buffer. Julian Champagnie also contributed from beyond the arc, hitting a 25-foot three-pointer.

Fourth Quarter Conclusion

San Antonio closed out the game efficiently in the fourth quarter, winning the period 25-28 relative to Utah’s scoring but maintaining the overall margin. Harrison Barnes added scoring depth with a 29-foot three-pointer assisted by Wembanyama and later hit two flagrant free throws. The Spurs’ bench also provided energy, with Tarris Reed Jr. securing two late free throws to seal the victory.

For Utah, Darryn Peterson facilitated the offense with six assists, but the team could not overcome the early deficit. The final score of 119-97 reflects San Antonio’s comprehensive performance across all facets of the game.

Sources

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