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Each groups in tonight’s recreation performed on the street final evening, the Path Blazers defeating the Pelicans 122-109 and the Spurs caring for the Pacers 123-113 with their trio of star guards scoring 65. The Blazers recreation began an hour later that the Spurs tip-off and the Spurs are enjoying at residence, so possibly that counts as a micro-rest benefit, however each groups are sure to be drained.
The harm report for the Spurs got here out and confirmed what most followers guessed already, which is that Victor Wembanyama can be held out for knee soreness after hyperextending his knee on New 12 months’s Eve in opposition to the Knicks. My guess can be that the following time you will note Victor enjoying gained’t be till January 7 in opposition to the Lakers, which is the second evening of a street/residence again to again which supplies Victor an additional restoration day in San Antonio for therapy. However understanding how the Spurs deal with accidents, it simply might be longer.
The lineup that gained the sport in Indiana ought to have adequate expertise to deal with the Blazers, though Portland has been bettering these days. If the Spurs can discover their taking pictures contact tonight, the sport gained’t be as shut as final evening’s rim clanging exhibition, the place the Spurs shot 13-46. Carter Bryant did his half, taking pictures 0-4, however he must preserve taking pictures when he’s open, as a result of some day, most likely not anytime quickly, these photographs are going to start out going via the ring as an alternative of crusing previous it. It’s gonna occur, I do know it.
The Path Blazers with Tiago Splitter on the helm know the Spurs system, and they are going to be a troublesome out for the house workforce. In the event that they keep focus the Spurs ought to preserve successful. Let’s watch and see if Mitch’s plan comes collectively, as a result of all of us prefer it when a plan comes collectively.
Stephon Fort will drive to the bucket and get gang tackled by all 5 Path Blazers gamers. It won’t be referred to as a foul.
San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Path BlazersJanuary 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM CT Streaming: NBA League PassTV: FanDuel Sports activities SouthwestReminder: It’s in opposition to web site coverage to put up hyperlinks to unlawful streams within the feedback.
