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The Spurs are coming off their worst week of the season as they misplaced three video games by broad margins to the Grizzlies (twice) and the Warmth. That they had a couple of days off to journey and benefit from the great thing about France and Paris, some of the stunning cities on the earth. The sport nearly appears inappropriate, however the Pacers are one of many high groups within the East and are in fifth place, profitable 8 of their final 10 video games. They’re 2.5 video games forward of the Warmth within the standings, and the Spurs should play significantly better than they did in opposition to the Warmth to have a shot at profitable tonight’s (at present’s?) recreation.
The Pacers have a formidable lineup, with Tyrese Halliburton, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard, and Bennedict Mathurin beginning and T.J. McConnell main a robust bench group. Jeremy Sochan is listed as questionable for at present, which is an improve over his current standing, however I anticipate the Spurs to be cautious along with his damage and hold him out of at the very least one of many Paris video games, and my guess is that he’ll play of Saturday within the dwelling recreation at Accor Area.
Tonight’s recreation is technically a highway recreation, however the crowd must be firmly on the aspect of the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama, who’s even an even bigger star in France than he’s within the U.S. Don’t overlook Sidy Cissoko, who must be cheered by the French crowd if he manages to enter the sport. There can be a ton of distractions this week, and it must be fascinating to see if the groups will have the ability to consider basketball for 48 minutes at present. This recreation is in the course of the day, so in case you are at work, make certain and document the sport for watching later, or do like me and take a look at for a couple of hours to catch the motion. Allons-y Spurs!
Recreation Prediction:
In a shock transfer, Coach Mitch Johnson begins Sidy Cissoko, who performs 38 minutes and scores 30, to the delight of the French followers in attendance on the Accor Area.
One ultimate phrase:
Allez les éperons allez!!!
San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers (Paris)January 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM CT (8:00 PM native time)Streaming: League PassTV: NBA TV, KENS
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