Despite logging just eight minutes on the court in Game 3, San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant still left a clear mark on the contest.
Bryant injected energy into the offense during the second quarter, sinking both of his three-point attempts to help the Spurs sustain momentum during a critical stretch of the game.
“I think the biggest thing is just coming in and just doing my job,” Bryant said after the victory.
He also emphasized the importance of staying focused on contributing in other ways when his shot isn’t falling, particularly on the defensive end.
“Sometimes it calls for me to hit those two shots. Sometimes I miss those two shots, but I’m playing spectacular defense on the other end,” Bryant added. “So it’s just understanding you can’t allow yourself to get out of the game. Just something as simple as that.”
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