A pregame nap turned into an unexpected setback for San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes, who broke his impressive consecutive games streak after waking up with ankle discomfort.
The veteran player’s remarkable run of 364 consecutive appearances came to a halt Thursday evening when the Spurs faced the Philadelphia 76ers. Barnes hadn’t missed a single game since December 4, 2021, during his time with the Sacramento Kings.
The injury news caught many by surprise, as Barnes was added to the team’s injury report at the last minute. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson explained that Barnes experienced discomfort in his left ankle upon waking from his rest and underwent treatment with the team’s medical personnel before the game.
Among active NBA players, only New York’s Mikal Bridges has played in more consecutive contests, with his current streak standing at 616 games. Since 2021, Barnes had appeared in 382 total games, ranking second only to Bridges in that category.
