In numerous methods, the San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic are comparable groups on an analogous trajectory. After years of struggling precipitated (partially) by betrayal from earlier franchise gamers, they each discovered new ones with the highest total choose in consecutive years and have been constructing from there. As Victor Wembanyama and Paolo Banchero have grown into All-Stars, each have added veteran level guards who’re threats in and out to assist carry the load in De’Aaron Fox and Desmond Bane, respectively, and each groups have constructed up loads of depth behind them to maneuver again into the playoff race and, hopefully, title competition earlier than later.
One other similarity this season is that they’ve each discovered methods to maintain successful regardless of shedding these aforementioned franchise gamers to cussed accidents (Wemby’s calf and Banchero’s groin). Of their locations, the committees have stepped up, with veterans like Harrison Barnes, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson for the Spurs and Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs for the Magic filling in admirably whereas main every crew to win their respective teams within the NBA Cup.
Now, these two comparable groups conflict for the primary time this season, though the similarities finish at type of play. Can the Magic benefit from a giant relaxation benefit and the Spurs lacking the most effective paint defender within the league, or can the extra correct Spurs win it from three in opposition to one of many worst outdoors taking pictures groups within the league? Tune in to search out out!
San Antonio Spurs (14-6) at Orlando Magic (13-8)
December 3, 2025 | 6:00 PM CT
Watch: FanDuel SW | Hear: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Accidents: Not due till 1:30 PM, however we are able to assume at the very least Victor Wembanyama (calf), Stephon Fortress (hip) and Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) are out
Magic Accidents: Paolo Banchero — out (groin); Mortiz Wagner — out (knee); Colin Castleton — out (hand)
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