The San Antonio Spurs have officially ruled out starting forward Devin Vassell for Monday night’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The team downgraded Vassell’s status from questionable to out following shootaround at the Mortgage Matchup Center, citing left adductor tightness. This development marks a significant hurdle for the red-hot Spurs, who enter the game riding an impressive eight-game winning streak.
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Vassell has been a vital component of San Antonio’s recent surge, averaging 30.0 minutes, 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over his first 10 games this season. His efficiency is notable, highlighted by a team-high 96.2% free-throw shooting percentage and a 35.6% mark from three-point range. In his last appearance on Saturday, the seventh-year pro contributed 15 points, three assists, and two steals in just 21 minutes during a 125-103 blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The injury news compounds the Spurs’ roster challenges, as forward Tobias Harris is also confirmed out for Monday’s contest. Harris, who signed a two-year, $31 million deal in the offseason, has yet to make his debut with San Antonio due to a calf injury sustained in the first week of training camp. With both key forwards sidelined, the Spurs will rely heavily on their bench depth to maintain their momentum against the Suns.
Source: Yahoo Sports
