Spurs Injuries: David Duke Jr. – Out (G League), Harrison Ingram – Out (G League), Riley Minix – Out (G League) Clippers Injuries: Terance Mann - Out (finger), Kawhi Leonard - Out (swollen vagina), P.J. Tucker - Out (personal) The Clippers are on the 2nd night of a back-to-back with a close win over the Pelicans.

The San Antonio Spurs notched one of their most impressive wins of the season on Friday night by defeating the Denver Nuggets by a final score of 113-110. Playing on the road, the Spurs closed strong to improve their record to 18-16. The loss dropped the Nuggets to 19-14.

In the third quarter, the Spurs outscored the Timberwolves 20-6 to open the half — a run that ended with a pair of Keldon Johnson three-pointers to put the good guys up by 19 points. Minnesota rallied a couple times after that but the Spurs exhibited enough maturity to keep the momentum and cruise to victory. Stats: Spurs vs. Timberwolves

Have to open this extra early to give Spurs a fighting chance and test my streak. Both teams are healthy, everyone relevant is available. This is the big one. If we're to actually make the play-in, we'll have to win some games on the road. Games against serious teams, especially direct compe ors.

San Antonio Spurs Starting Lineup. With Jeremy Sochan likely to miss a second straight game with a lower back injury, interim head coach Mitch Johnson will likely go with Victor Wembanyama at center, Harrison Barnes at power forward, Julian Champagnie at small forward, Stephon Castle at shooting guard and Chris Paul at point guard.

The Spurs cannot give the veteran Clippers too many 2nd chances. And it’s going to be a big challenge for Sochan to help control the rebound. Coming from a disappointing 1-3 road trip, the Spurs need a homecoming win to welcome the new year! I’m counting on Harden staying out late at a strip club celebrating early. Spurs by 6pts. GSG!!!

The last time the Spurs played on Christmas Day was back in 2016. In that game, LaMarcus Aldridge led the way with 33 points on 15-for-20 shooting from the field. Kawhi Leonard chipped in 25 points, ten rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block. San Antonio Spurs Injury Update. The Spurs enter Christmas without any injured players.

The San Antonio Spurs will play their fourth and final game of a road trip tonight in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. The Spurs (16-15) and Timberwolves (16-14) are neck and neck in the Western Conference standings. Currently, Minnesota is the eighth seed and the Spurs are tied with the Golden State Warriors for the ninth seed.

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The Spurs are favored by four points and the over/under is 217.5 points. The Clippers are on a second game of a back-to-back in which they expended a lot of energy to beat the Pelicans in New Orleans. The Spurs, on the other hand, are rested. Add in the fact that San Antonio is at home and the smart money is on the Spurs to win by five or more ...