Spurs Beat Bucks 90‑80 in Summer League, Showcasing Four Former Vols

Game Recap and Key Performances

San Antonio dominated Milwaukee 90‑80 in an NBA Summer League showdown at Las Vegas’s Cox Pavilion. The Spurs built a comfortable cushion early and maintained it through the final buzzer. Four former Tennessee Volunteers stepped onto the floor, contributing to both the victory and the squad’s overall depth.

Nate Ament logged 25 minutes for the Bucks, registering seven points on 3‑of‑7 shooting, including a 1‑of‑2 mark from three‑point range. He also pulled down five rebounds, showing solid fundamentals for his summer league debut. The 2026 draft’s 13th pick started in the backcourt and recorded a clean defensive performance.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the Spurs offense with 13 points in 27 minutes. He complemented his scoring with four rebounds, a single assist, and two steals, highlighting his versatility on both ends. Gillespie’s play was a highlight for the team’s lineup.

Igor Milicic Jr. added 10 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes, rounding out the frontcourt rotation. He also contributed a single assist and a steal, showing the defensive tenacity expected from the former Volunteer. Milicic’s consistency helped San Antonio sustain pressure on the boards.

Former Volunteers Stand Out

Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Igor Milicic Jr., and Zakai Zeigler all started the contest for the Spurs. Gillespie’s offensive output was the most pronounced, while Milicic provided interior presence and Zeigler logged four minutes with a single assist, emphasizing their ability to contribute immediately.

On the Milwaukee side, Nate Ament became the focal point for the Bucks, delivering his first Summer League statistics after being drafted and later traded from Miami. His performance included a solid rebounding game and reliable shooting from mid‑range.

Collectively, the four former Volunteers displayed the kind of immediate impact that makes them attractive for NBA roster spots heading into the regular season.

Next Steps for Bucks and Spurs

Milwaukee will face the Phoenix Suns Monday night, with tip‑off set for 10 p.m. EDT on Prime Video. The Bucks look to build on Ament’s promising debut and fine‑tune their rotation before the preseason.

San Antonio will continue its summer league schedule Wednesday night against Utah, tip‑off at 9:30 p.m. EDT on Prime Video. The Spurs will aim to capitalize on Gillespie’s and Milicic’s strong performances as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

The NBA Summer League concludes July 19, providing a final window for these prospects to impress scouts and agents before the next phase of professional basketball begins.

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