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Devin Vassell urges Spurs to ramp up intensity against Kings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:57 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Devin Vassell urges Spurs to ramp up intensity against Kings

Summary

Devin Vassell called on the San Antonio Spurs to elevate their performance ahead of their game against the Sacramento Kings. With a current record of 1-2, Vassell criticized the team's lack of intensity after a loss to the Houston Rockets. He emphasized the need to revert to being 'the hunters' rather than resting on past laurels, referencing their success last season when they reached the NBA Finals. Teammate Julian Champagnie echoed Vassell’s sentiments, stressing that accountability among players is crucial for improvement. Coach Mitch Johnson also expressed concern over first-quarter defensive lapses in previous games.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs are 1-2 to start the season, including a loss to Houston.
•Vassell stresses urgency for improvement ahead of game against Sacramento.
•Champagnie highlights the need for player accountability on defense.
•Coach Johnson criticized the team's defensive performance in early games.

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8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Devin Vassell exhorts Spurs to 'become the hunters again'

What they're saying

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The seventh-year guard called on himself and his teammates to ramp up their intensity level beginning with Tuesday night's game against winless Sacramento.
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