The Texans win the home game against Orlando 123: 97, the Vienna Center contributes a double-double.
On top: Jakob Pöltl and his Spurs
Jakob Pöltl started the new season of the National Basketball Association on Wednesday (local time) with a double-double. The 26-year-old Viennese contributed twelve points and 13 rebounds to the sovereign 123: 97 of the completely renewed San Antonio Spurs against Orlando Magic. He also posted seven assists in 29:49 minutes. The center then spoke of a prelude, “as one imagines it”.
In the duel with Orlando there had only been four changes in leadership in the first quarter, once it was a draw. After that, the Spurs, led by Devin Vassell with 19 points, were always ahead. Pöltl was one of seven Texans players who scored double digits. In addition, he wrote double double digits for the 25th time in his NBA career in the regular season. The center stated that his team were able to “play to their full strengths”. In this regard, he cited “high speed, good ball movement and even distribution of points”.
A high hurdle is already waiting on Friday: The Spurs will make a guest appearance at the Denver Nuggets, who started with a 110-98 away win against the Phoenix Suns, NBA finalists last summer.
The fans experienced two extensions at the start of the season in Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics after 58 minutes of pure playing time with 138: 134.
