Spurs escape with close victory in rollercoaster game against Clippers

Following a 5-1 home stand, the Spurs kicked off their road trip Monday night against a Kawhi-less Clippers team, narrowly escaping with a win. The Spurs got off to a sluggish start, falling behind 17-3 in just the first four minutes of the game.

Why the Spurs will face the Clippers with a depleted bench

LOS ANGELES - The Spurs will be without two key reserves when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night at Intuit Dome. Rookie guard Dylan Harper will miss his second game in a row with a bruised right calf.