"SAN ANTONIO Facing the first of two matchups with San Antonio's 7-foot-5 unicorn Victor Wembanyama and staring down a seventh consecutive road loss, Steve Kerr promised a drastic lineup change for a team already doing some serious soul-searching after being obliterated in Oklahoma City on the first night of its back-to-back. Out was the inconsistent but talented Jonathan Kuminga and the slow-footed 7-footer Quinten Post, and in was steady forward Moses Moody and surprising second-round rookie Will Richard when the Warriors took the Frost Bank Center."
"Steph Curry bounced back from his 4 for 13 performance against OKC with a 46-point outburst, 22 of those coming in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Wembanyama put up a casual 31-point, 13-rebound, 10 assist triple-double. Jimmy Butler scored 26 as another Warrior who bounced back from a poor showing in Oklahoma City. The Warriors led by as many as six in the fourth quarter, but could not land the haymaker as the springy Spurs threw counterpunch after counterpunch until late."
Steve Kerr implemented a significant lineup change, inserting Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard while removing Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post. The Warriors won 125-120 in San Antonio, snapping a six-game road losing streak. Steph Curry scored 46 points, including 22 in the third quarter. Victor Wembanyama recorded a 31-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. Jimmy Butler added 26 points and urged collective sacrifices after the Oklahoma City loss. The Spurs rallied late and trimmed the Warriors' lead, but Golden State made key stops in the final moments to secure the victory. The teams meet again on Friday.
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