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Spurs’ Dylan Harper makes ‘sky’s the limit’ declaration despite NBA Cup loss to Knicks
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The San Antonio Spurs ran out of gas in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks , absorbing a 124-113 defeat in the NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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After a nip-and-tuck affair for the majority of the contest, the Spurs were outscored by the Knicks in the closing frame, 35-19.
Despite the loss, the Spurs showed that they are not to be messed with , especially with Victor Wembanyama back in action and Stephon Castle , De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell , and Dylan Harper meshing well in the backcourt.
When asked about their ceiling , Harper did not bite his lip.
"The sky is the limit," said the rookie guard, as quoted by ESPN's Tim Bontemps.
Seven players scored in double digits for San Antonio , led by Harper with 21 points in 28 minutes off the bench. He shot 50% from the field, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds.
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Wembanyama, whose unique pregame outfit grabbed attention , also came off the bench for the second straight game since his return from a calf injury, tallying 18 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 25 minutes.
The Spurs advanced to the ultimate round of the in-season tournament after upsetting the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals.
San Antonio was in control of the game until New York went on a 13-1 run late in the third quarter. The Knicks sustained the momentum en route to the victory.
The Spurs will have a short rest before returning to action on Thursday against the Washington Wizards .
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