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The short-handed Spurs got out to a strong start against the similarly short-handed but still defending champions Golden State Warriors, and Rudy Gay put an exclamation point on the the first quarter with a huge driving slam.
THROW IT DOWN, RUDY #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/pzpEB53yNy
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 19, 2018
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 19, 2018
The Spurs finished the first quarter 33-27 and lead 46-48 at the half.