The San Antonio Spurs are near having their full roster because the preseason progresses. We’ll see Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama play collectively for the primary time after the duo missed the Spurs preseason opener. San Antonio dropped its first recreation to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
On Wednesday, the Spurs will host the Orlando Magic in what must be a greater take a look at a possible opening evening rotation. San Antonio shall be with out their backup bigs, Zach Collins and Charles Bassey, and Devin Vassell, who’s anticipated to overlook the beginning of the season. Aside from these three, the Spurs must be at full well being. Even in restricted minutes, we’ll get to see how the primary rotation gamers match collectively.
October 9, 2024 | 7 PM CT
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Spurs Accidents: Devin Vassell – Out (foot), Charles Bassey – Out (knee), Zach Collins – Out (relaxation/shoulder), David Duke Jr. – Out (undisclosed), Nathan Mensah – Out (undisclosed)
Magic Accidents: Wendell Carter Jr. – Questionable (ankle)
What to look at for
Who begins (for actual this time)?
The Spurs preseason opener was a weird recreation. Jeremy Sochan performed quite a lot of middle, and Gregg Popovich performed three level guards off the bench. Wednesday’s contest ought to give us a greater thought of the opening evening starters. There have been questions on who may change Devin Vassell within the first 5 – Julian Champagnie had solutions on Monday. The wing completed with 22 factors whereas capturing 6-13 from three. He would add priceless capturing alongside Paul, Harrison Barnes, Sochan, and Wembanyama in a protracted, defensive beginning unit.
CP3’s influence
It’s going to take a while to get used to seeing Paul don the Silver and Black. On Wednesday, we’ll see precisely what sort of influence the 39-year-old level guard has on this younger workforce. Already, the Spurs appeared higher within the drive and kick recreation, transferring the ball at breakneck speeds. But, they nonetheless turned it over 21 occasions within the preseason opener. Paul ought to present a relaxing presence that may get the Spurs beneath management, even when they’re taking part in quick.
We already noticed the veteran tutoring younger Spurs on the sidelines in the course of the preseason opener. We’ll get to see what his teaching seems to be like on the courtroom in opposition to Orlando.
Stephon Fort’s ball safety
Fort appeared bodily prepared for the NBA recreation in his debut, ending sturdy on the rim on an athletic dunk and a troublesome Eurostep layup. He made some superior reads, discovering shooters on skip passes. It’s the six turnovers that you just don’t wish to see. The rookie is rapidly studying he must have a tighter deal with and might’t power issues in opposition to NBA defenses. It’ll be a studying curve for Fort, however he’s proven indicators of being prepared for the problem. Wednesday evening is an opportunity for him to bounce again and minimize down on turnovers.
