Vassell (knee) tallied 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 21 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers. Vassell was back in action after missing the Spurs' last five games due to a left knee contusion.

Devin Vassell has stayed strong mentally, even while struggling to maintain his physical well-being. With the rare foot injury that cost him eight games late last season, the surgery he underwent ...