Takeaways After Spurs Blow Double Digit Lead In Chicago
The loss is the second straight for San Antonio, who dropped to 10th place in the Western Conference.
CHICAGO — The San Antonio Spurs kicked off a four-game road trip in frustrating fashion as they blew a 19-point lead and would fall 114-110 to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Monday night.
The loss is the second straight for San Antonio, who dropped to 10th place in the Western Conference.
San Antonio came out of the game firing, getting out to a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter and led by 13 points going into the final 12 minutes. San Antonio would be outscored 32-15 in the fourth quarter as the Bulls rallied for the surprising win.
Here are three takeaways from the Spurs’ loss to Chicago:
(Lack of) Attention to detail
San Antonio’s lack of attention to detail is what cost the Spurs the win, according to Acting Head Coach Mitch Johnson. The Spurs turned the ball over — giving the Bulls more opportunity to get back into the game — and that caused their offense to be slowed.
