San Antonio were expected to win this game easily and holding the lead for 47 minutes of this matchup shows just that. San Antonio won nearly every statistic, as they won the rebounding, assisting, steals, blocks, turnovers, fastbreak points and points in the paint differentials. Bench production was huge as well, with the Spurs winning that battle, 37 - 13. Derrick Rose returned from a one - game absence to total 24 points, five rebounds and five assists. Wily Hernangomez matched those 24 points, also adding 13 rebounds en route to a double - double. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Spurs, as he accrued 29 points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Pau Gasol was huge off the bench, providing 19 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
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