After Sunday night time’s loss to the Portland Path Blazers, the San Antonio Spurs are formally out of the NBA Playoffs race. With simply 4 video games left, the Spurs will look to complete the season with competitiveness, and possibly get extra of the younger guys concerned. They’ll face one of many hardest groups within the Western Convention – The Los Angeles Clippers.
For the primary time all season, the Spurs have activated each of their two-way gamers, Harrison Ingram and David Duke Jr. Riley Minix is out, coping with an damage. We possible see each of those gamers get spot minutes with out a play-in spot on the road.
Whereas a loss could be higher for the group’s lottery standings, anticipate the depleted Spurs to proceed competing as they’ve over the previous few weeks.
April eighth, 2025 | 9:30 PM CT
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Spurs Accidents: Jeremy Sochan – Out (low again), De’Aaron Fox – Out (finger), Riley Minix – Out (G League), Victor Wembanyama – Out (shoulder)
Clippers Accidents: Amir Coffey – Out (knee), Kawhi Leonard – Questionable (knee)
What to observe for:
Harrison Ingram watch
The Spurs’ different rookie will swimsuit up for the massive league squad on Tuesday. The second-round choose has been up and down within the G League this season. He’s averaged 12.8 factors, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists whereas capturing 42.8% from the sector and 28.3% from deep. The previous Tar Heel will possible be used sparingly, however it doesn’t harm to see how he competes in opposition to NBA expertise within the final 4 video games.
Stopping Zubac
Ivica Zubac is having a profession season for the Clippers. Zubac is averaging 16.5 factors and 12.5 rebounds, his profession finest in each classes. San Antonio is admittedly small proper now. A key to staying on this sport can be conserving Zubac off the glass and minimizing his affect within the paint. Bismack Biyombo and Charles Bassey can have their fingers full inside.
Devin Vassell’s consistency
Devin Vassell has shot the ball properly down the stretch of the season. He’s capturing 39.3% from deep after the All-Star break. The one drawback is it looks like his pictures are available spurts. Vassell has been scorching early in video games however has disappeared when the Spurs want him within the clutch. Search for Vassell to be a extra constant offensive contributor in opposition to the Clippers. His play is essential to San Antonio staying within the sport.
