The San Antonio Spurs aim to extend a six-game home winning streak as the Los Angeles Clippers roll into town riding a three-game winning streak themselves.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs will look to extend their six-game home winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night.
San Antonio has been strong against conference opponents this season, posting a 26-13 record against the West. The Spurs rank third in the conference with 16.5 fast-break points per game, a category led by sophomore guard Stephon Castle, who averages 2.9 fast-break points.
Los Angeles enters the matchup just 19-18 against Western Conference teams. The Clippers have leaned on their perimeter shooting, ranking fourth in the West by hitting 36.1% of their shots from 3-point range.
San Antonio’s offense has been among the league’s most productive. The Spurs average 118.2 points per game, 6.2 more than the 112.0 points the Clippers allow. Los Angeles counters with efficiency from the field, shooting 48.1% this season—3.1 percentage points higher than the 45% opponents have shot against San Antonio.
Last 10 games
The Spurs are 9-1 over their last 10 contests, averaging 121.3 points, 45.9 rebounds and 31.2 assists per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. San Antonio’s defense has also been sharp during that span, holding opponents to 106.8 points per game. Just once in their last 10 games did the Spurs not win by double-digits.
The Clippers are 6-4 in their last 10 games, averaging 113.0 points, 42.1 rebounds and 23.6 assists while shooting 48.9%. Their opponents have averaged 106.9 points.
How to watch
The game will be nationally televised on ESPN and locally on FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, with tipoff set for 8:30 p.m. CT. You can also listen to game action on WOAI 1200 and KXTN 1350.
Team stats leaders
- POINTS: Victor Wembanyama (23.7), De’Aaron Fox (18.6), Stephon Castle (16.5)
- REBOUNDS: Wembanyama (11.2), Luke Kornet (6.5), Julian Champagnie (5.8)
- ASSISTS: Castle (6.9), Fox (6.2), Dylan Harper (3.7)
- POINTS: Kawhi Leonard (27.9), Bennedict Mathurin (19.2), Ivica Zubac (14.4)
- REBOUNDS: Ivica Zubac (11.0), Kawhi Leonard (6.4), Bennedict Mathurin (6.3)
- ASSISTS: Kawhi Leonard (3.7), Kris Dunn (3.6), Ivica Zubac (2.2)
Injury report
- David Jones Garcia (out for season, ankle)
- Harrison Barnes (day to day, ankle)
- Mason Plumlee (day to day, reconditioning)
- Yanic Konan Niederhauser (out for season, foot)
- Bradley Beal (out for season, hip)
- John Collins (out, arm)
- Darius Garland (out, toe)