Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Capped production continues
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Champagnie accumulated nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 129-115 loss to the Grizzlies.
Champagnie logged at least 20 minutes for the fourth time in the past six games, yet failed to produce anything of note. After a strong start to the season, Champagnie's role has reduced over the past month. He has averaged 27.0 minutes per game across the season, with that number falling to just 21.5 minutes per game over the last two weeks.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Hot shooting continues
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Champagnie had 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt) and four rebounds over 16 minutes during Monday's 114-110 loss to the Bulls.
Champagnie was highly efficient in only 16 minutes off the bench against the Bulls on Monday. He's done a decent job adjusting to a different role while continuing to be a force from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old is shooting a career-high 7.0 attempts per game from deep this season at 37.8 percent.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Leads bench with 15 points
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Champagnie recorded 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 111-106 loss to the 76ers.
Champagnie led San Antonio's bench in scoring Monday and connected on five three-pointers for the fourth time this season. He finished tied with Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell as the Spurs' second-leading scorer behind Victor Wembanyama (26). Champagnie started in the first 26 games of the regular season, but he's come off the bench in the Spurs' last three games as Vassell has been inserted into the starting lineup. Since and including Dec. 1, Champagnie has averaged 14.2 points and 5.2 rebounds over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Coming off bench Thursday
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Champagnie will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Hawks.
The 23-year-old will slide to the bench in favor of Devin Vassell on Thursday. Champagnie has started in all 26 of his regular-season appearances thus far, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 16.8 points and 4.6 rebounds across 31.0 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Drops 19 in Friday's win
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Champagnie accumulated 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 31 minutes during Friday's 118-116 victory over Portland.
The third-year wing continues to hold down a starting role for the Spurs, even with the rest of the roster getting healthier again. Champagnie has played over 30 minutes in eight of the last 10 games, averaging 15.7 points, 4.7 boards, 3.0 threes, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch in 31.9 minutes a contest.
Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Comes close to double-double
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Champagnie chipped in 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 victory over Sacramento.
Champagnie has been one of the standout performers for the Spurs this season, having a breakthrough year while settling well in a starting role. The eight boards tied a season-high mark for him, and he's also scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 appearances. The third-year forward out of St. John's is averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Goes for 18 points in loss
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Champagnie finished Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers with 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.
Champagnie has settled in well in a starting role this season, and he's been surprisingly productive despite not having a substantial role in the Spurs' offensive scheme. The former St. John's star has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine outings, averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 34.3 percent from deep in that span.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Posts 15 points in win
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Champagnie totaled 15 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 victory over Utah.
Champagnie's numbers have been a little rocky as an everyday starter with the Spurs, but he's shown an ability to consistently contribute in secondary categories. Over 18 games, the third-year pro is averaging 11.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Keeps production up in win
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Champagnie ended with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 win over the Thunder.
Champagnie's floor is a little shaky, but his rebound totals have been very consistent. He depends on shot volume to complete a fantasy-viable stat line, but he's shown the ability to pop on occasion. His highest scoring total for the year is 21 points, and he's recorded double-digit totals in eight of his last nine games.
Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Logs 13 points during victory
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Champagnie ended with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Monday's 116-96 win over the Kings.
Champagnie has successfully held off Devin Vassell for the first-unit role for now, but he could fade into the woodwork once Vassell's minutes ramp back up. Champagnie could conceivably take Harrison Barnes' current spot, and the situation should crystallize more in the coming weeks.
Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Goes for 21 points Monday
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Champagnie accumulated 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Clippers.
Champagnie posted his best scoring output of the season Monday. It was his first double-digit scoring effort since Oct. 26. Champagnie should remain in the starting lineup until Devin Vassell (foot) is cleared to return, but the former's upside will be reduced considerably once he returns to a bench role.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Racks up three steals Thursday
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Champagnie supplied six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, three steals and two assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 win over the Jazz.
Champagnie was fairly quiet from the field Thursday, though he was able to stuff the stat sheet and grab a season-high three steals in the win. The 23-year-old was impressive in the Spurs' first two regular-season games, but across the last three, he has averaged only 4.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 31.6 percent across 24.3 minutes per game.
Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
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Champagnie produced 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Mavericks.
With Devin Vassell (foot) sidelined, Champagnie got the start at shooting guard, and he was among the Spurs' top contributors in this season-opening loss, showing an accurate touch from beyond the arc but also making his presence felt in other categories. Vassell should reclaim his starting spot once he's healthy, but Champagnie might have done enough to keep his place in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future with this solid outing.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Starting in season opener Thursday
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Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Champagnie has impressed head coach Gregg Popovich enough to get a start in the season opener. He'll run with the first unit alongside Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama. Champagnie beat Malaki Branham and Stephon Castle for the starting nod.
