After a 5 sport homestand the San Antonio Spurs head on the highway for a second evening of a back-to-back. Fortuitously, they received’t journey far, because the Silver & Black are set to face the Dallas Mavericks for the primary time since their season opening defeat.
Each groups are coming into the competition off nail-biting defeats. The Spurs fought arduous however fell late to the Lakers of their opening NBA Cup sport final evening, whereas the Mavs misplaced by the hands of the rebuilding Jazz in Utah two nights in the past.
San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks
November sixteenth, 2024 | 7:30 CT
Watch: KENS5/NBATV |Pay attention: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Accidents: Tre Jones – Out (Ankle) Jeremy Sochan – Out (Thumb)
Mavs Accidents: P.J Washington – Uncertain (Knee) Dante Exum – Out (Wrist)
What to observe for:
Who guards Luka?
Within the first matchup of the 12 months, which the Mavs received by 11, Jeremy Sochan had the duty of defending the reigning Western Convention Finals MVP, Luka Doncic. In that sport, Luka struggled for essentially the most half, taking pictures 5 of 15 when guarded by the Polish ahead. Sadly for the Silver & Black, Jeremy Sochan continues to be out with a thumb damage they usually might want to give you a brand new plan of assault for the Dallas celebrity. Previously, the Spurs have most well-liked to throw their younger gamers into the deep finish and see how they swim. In the event that they go along with that receipe it could appear that their #4 general decide Stephon Fort can be the first matchup in opposition to Doncic. Within the season opener, Fort had 10 possessions guarding Luka by which he gave up 4 factors all from the free throw line as he fouled Doncic twice on taking pictures fouls. An alternative choice could possibly be Julian Champagnie who they’ve trusted to protect scoring wings all through the season. A process which he has responded to fairly effectively. Whoever Mitch Johnson and the teaching workers go along with might be in for a troublesome evening as Luka is among the most dominant and expert offensive gamers in your entire league.
Wemby vs Physicality
Victor Wembanyama had one among his worst performances of the season within the opening affair in opposition to Dallas because the physicality of the 2 Mavericks bigs had a component to play. Wemby ended up with 17 factors on 5/18 taking pictures with 4 turnovers. Daniel Gafford and Dereck Full of life are one of many NBA’s finest 1-2 big-man tandems as they provide the Mavs a complete ton of vitality and bodily play on the 5 place. Each are glad to get into the chest of their opposing gamers and push them away from the ring in addition to each being wonderful rebounders. Wemby might want to use his pace and agility to counter the facility from the Mavs bigs if he’s to have success on this matchup. If he can get his shot to go like he has prior to now week that may be an enormous bonus as it could power the Mavs to have to protect him out on the perimeter the place Vic can have the benefit.
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