Following what ended up being a enjoyable contest between two groups coping with main accidents, the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks discover themselves head to head as soon as once more tonight. The aforementioned accidents are effectively documented at this level, however these interstate rivals are nonetheless competing exhausting though the outcomes aren’t all the time Ws. For the Spurs it’s primarily about getting by the remainder of the season unscathed, however with the franchise’s greatest offseason in years quick approaching, there’s certainly an “audition,” aspect at play as effectively. Some guys have underperformed at varied factors this season, and San Antonio may have quite a bit to think about as they give the impression of being to take their subsequent steps within the Victor Wembanyama period. For some, these ultimate 19 video games may imply every part.
San Antonio Spurs (26-37) vs Dallas Mavericks (33-33)
March 12 2025 | 7:00 PM CT
Watch: FDSS | Hear: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Accidents: Victor Wembanyama, OUT, Devin Vassell, wrist (questionable), Jeremy Sochan, knee (OUT), Charles Bassey, knee (OUT)
Mavericks Accidents: Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, PJ Washington, Kai Jones, Jaden Hardy, all OUT, Brandon Williams, hamstring (day after day), Dante Exum, questionable
What to observe for
Keldon Johnson was a part of a trio of 20-point scorers within the assembly on Monday night time, ending with 28 factors and 5 rebounds. 3 of these rebounds got here on the offensive finish in heavy site visitors, resulting in a formidable and-one within the course of. An excellent environment friendly 4/6 exhibiting from downtown helped his trigger on prime of his regular bully ball ways.
One has to marvel simply how a lot bother that damaged finger is giving De’Aaron Fox. He’s positively struggled since coming to San Antonio, however issues went south nearly instantly upon his arrival regarding the Victor Wembanyama harm. In a recreation the Spurs misplaced by simply 4 factors although, after coming into the interval tied with Dallas, they want Fox to be that dominant 4th quarter scorer that he’s constructed his status on these previous couple of years. With or with out Victor Wembanyama.
Being a lead man is certainly not what Klay Thompson had in thoughts when he selected Dallas this offseason, however right here he’s anyway. With Dallas dressing solely 8 gamers attributable to accidents, Thompson has discovered himself the point of interest of defenses lately. He shot the lights out from the sector Monday night time, going 8/14 from the ground and chipping in 28 factors. Averaging just below 15 a recreation this season, it’s the third time in his final 4 video games that he’s eclipsed the 20 level mark.
Spencer Dinwiddie led Dallas with 28 factors off the bench. At one level of his profession, he was a really keen shooter and succesful scorer. Just lately although, even with the accidents, he’s been reluctant to shoot the ball His 16 area purpose makes an attempt Monday night time have been his most since February tenth, whereas the 28 factors have been his most since scoring 28 in opposition to OKC again in late January. Dinwiddie has solely damaged double digit shot makes an attempt 7 occasions for the reason that starting of February.
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