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FINAL: Spurs defeat Pacers 118-111 in final scrimmage

The Spurs are set to take on the Indiana Pacers in the last of three scrimmages for the Silver & Black before the games count.

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FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich argues for a call against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Spurs will try to extend the longest active playoff streak in the four major pro sports without LaMarcus Aldridge and with a decent mathematical chance to sneak into the final postseason spot in the Western Conference. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Spurs are set to take on the Indiana Pacers in the last of three scrimmages for the Silver & Black before the games count.

Before the game, Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich spoke about the team's development goals with young players, specifically Keldon Johnson, Derrick White and Dejounte Murray.

RELATED: Coach Popovich speaks on developing Spurs' youth before scrimmage against Pacers

FINAL: 118-111

Rudy Gay scored 23 points to lead the Spurs, drilling three three-point shots in the contest. Keldon Johnson was right behind him with 21 points.

Lonnie's passing is low key sick

Keldon had 21 today https://t.co/enKUawx3NY
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Luka Samanic definitely needs more time.
— Evan Closky (@EvanClosky) July 28, 2020

Lonnie ran PnR, bounced it past Metu to Keldon in the corner, who drove and scored
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Spurs lead by 10 with 5 minutes to play

Quinndary, Lonnie, Keldon, Luka, Chimezie
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Look at Keldon, man. So inspirational.pic.twitter.com/Q28xffak48
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

“He’s wild and very energetic, very aggressive takes no prisoners, sticks his nose in, he likes contact.”

-Coach Pop on Keldon Johnson this afternoon
pic.twitter.com/jyDb5rTDsf
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

The Mustang Keldon Johnson swipes, dives on the floor, flips it ahead to DJ for a jam
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Third Quarter: Spurs lead 90-83

Rudy Gay has 19 points in 17 minutes of action tonight.
— Evan Closky (@EvanClosky) July 28, 2020

Love the aggression, decision and pass from Keldonpic.twitter.com/UX0MnmbY2F
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Derrick is wonderful in the pick and roll and Jak plays his part wellpic.twitter.com/W8KCxLYNFS
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Derrick with a Manu pass for Manu’s birthday pic.twitter.com/D7sRFKwgXi
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

MARCO JUST BROKE UP A 2 ON 1 BREAK AND THEN DRILLED A 3 WHAT IS HAPPENING
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

The Spurs have taken a 10-point lead, their largest lead in any of the three scrimmages.

This is a crispy start to the 3rd quarter for the Spurs. The defense still isn't perfect, but the offense is flowing and the passes are tremendous.
— Evan Closky (@EvanClosky) July 28, 2020

DeMar drives, sucks in the defense, kicks out to DJ

DJ drives, sucks in the defense, kicks out to Lonnie

Lonnie drills a corner three
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Lonnie has made the most of his opportunities from the corner

Really impressed with his shot selection in the bubble so farpic.twitter.com/gMmlkOJbvn
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Halftime: Spurs trail 60-59

Rudy Gay leads the Spurs with 14 points at the break, and Keldon Johnson isn't far behind with 9. Derrick White and Dejounte Murray have combined to shoot just 4-16 from the floor, but they've added 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals.

Rudy Gay leads the Spurs with 14 at the break, drilling triples.

I didn’t have that on my bingo card.pic.twitter.com/sFfBc392Kn
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Derrick White just took a charge off ball and I would die for him
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Lonnie is so good at these little drop off scoops while he’s hurtling toward the rimpic.twitter.com/L3YWkndty8
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Looks like he's alright!
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

“This looks like Timmy Duncan, with athleticism”

Sean plays too much 😭pic.twitter.com/jgJkhXCSHU
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Derrick White with no consciencepic.twitter.com/LFdk3SEr6J
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Keldon’s biggest area for improvement is this shot

He’s been pretty nice with it in Orlandopic.twitter.com/KP4pR5UxnV
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Lonnie, to Keldon, FOR THREEEE pic.twitter.com/jbyALsyRG5
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

First Quarter: Spurs trail 32-25

Quinndary is a springy, aggressive defenderpic.twitter.com/a27JWp92oW
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Quinndary is a solid playmaker

Rudy struggled to hit this all yearpic.twitter.com/d7tuL0xICe
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Q Weatherspoon checks in after missing the last game.

Drops a dime to Rudy, who knocks down the triple.
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Keldon and Marco hop in for Derrick and Lonnie.

Keldon catches, drives and kicks to Marco, who misses the 3.
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Lonnie catches, attacks, converts through contactpic.twitter.com/Vsmq0f7wBe
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Beautiful team defense from Lonnie, Derrick and Jak

Poeltl putback on the other endpic.twitter.com/4RMsjyrrH6
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Love to see Dejounte attack the rim like this pic.twitter.com/SOO2jBaiZe
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Victor Oladipo tried to eurostep and finish over Derrick White.

He wound up back on the ground with the ball still in his hand.
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Derrick White with the swat on Oladipo's Euro. DW is so much fun to watch defensively.
— Evan Closky (@EvanClosky) July 28, 2020

In the first few minutes we've got a Derrick block, two Jak blocks, and Dejounte attacking the basket
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Pre-Game:

Starters, again:

Dejounte
Derrick
Lonnie
DeMar
Jak
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 28, 2020

Y'all ready, #SpursFamily?

Tune in coming up at 3pm CT on @FOXSportsSW 📺 pic.twitter.com/yxOBdZtauS
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 28, 2020

Almost time for our third and final scrimmage!@SamsungMobileUS | Captured #withGalaxy S20+ 5G pic.twitter.com/6BvI5BFBkG
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 28, 2020