San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes was held out with a sore left ankle, ending a lengthy stretch of availability that dated back to 2021.
Barnes, who had not missed a game in that span, woke up from a pregame nap with soreness in his left ankle and ultimately did not play. It marked his first missed contest in nearly three years, bringing his ironman streak to a halt.
A rare absence
Barnes has been a steady presence in the Spurs’ rotation, and his availability has been a defining part of his recent run. This game represented the first time since 2021 that he was unavailable to suit up.