After going 2-4 at home in March, the Golden State Warriors are now preparing for a five-game homestand against a stretch of higher-ranked challengers. Tonight, Golden State will host the San Antonio Spurs at 10 p.m. ET. This is the first game of a back-to-back, with the next one coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
Not only is it a conference rivalry, but the Warriors and Spurs are also battling for key positions in the league standings. The Warriors hope to climb into the eighth seed, while the Spurs are trying to catch the Thunder at the top. While this game has major implications, it has a deeper meaning for what could come if the two teams meet in the first-round of the playoffs.
This is the fourth and final meeting between the two teams, with the Warriors winning two games in San Antonio. Steph Curry led the team in both games, scoring a combined 95 points in November. The Spurs got their revenge with a 126-113 win at Golden State on February 11, with De’Aaron Fox scoring a team-high 27 points.
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Odds
Moneyline: Spurs (-850) vs Clippers (+575)
Spread: Spurs 13.5 (-110) vs Clippers +13.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Spurs o226.5 (-107) vs Clippers u226.5 (-112)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Preview
San Antonio brings a nine-game winning streak into Golden State, including a 129–114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Victor Wembanyama pulled off one of the NBA’s rarest feats, recording the fastest double-double in league history.
He had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, along with four assists and three blocks. The French phenom notched 10 points and 10 rebounds within the first eight minutes and 31 seconds on the court, collecting his 10th rebound just 1:55 into the second quarter. It was only the third time this has happened since the 1997-98 season. The 22-year-old has already proven to be pivotal to the Spurs’ success and could become even more important if he wins MVP or leads the team to the promised land.
As for Golden State, they’ve had an up-and-down season but still have a chance to compete in the postseason. With a record of 36-39, the Warriors are two games behind ninth-place Portland Trail Blazers and 2.5 games behind eighth-place LA Clippers.
In their last game, the Warriors suffered a 116-93 blowout loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The team has struggled mightily on both ends, with poor offensive execution and defensive lapses. While the Warriors still have a chance to catch the Clippers in the standings, it’s crucial to pick up as many wins as possible with just seven games remaining in the regular season.
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Injury Reports
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The Spurs come into this matchup with a clean bill of health, with David Jones Garcia being the only absentee due to a season-ending ankle injury. This gives coach Mitch Johnson a full roster to choose from as they aim to even the series at 2-2.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The Warriors’ season has been thrown into turmoil after a series of significant injuries that have left Steve Kerr’s squad severely depleted. Jimmy Butler (ACL) and Moses Moody (knee) are out with season-ending injuries. Steph Curry (knee), Al Horford (hip strain), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Quinten Post (leg) are also sidelined.
With their roster stretched thin, the Warriors will have to rely on second-fiddle players stepping up in a big way if they hope to compete against a strong Spurs team.
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups
Spurs
PG: De’Aaron Fox | SG: Stephon Castle | SF: Devin Vassell | PF: Julian Champagnie | C: Victor Wembanyama
Warriors
PG: Brandin Podziemski | SG: De’Anthony Melton | SF: Gui Santos | PF: Gary Payton II | C: Draymond Green
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The bettors favor the Spurs to secure a road win and extend their winning streak to ten games. With the Warriors dealing with significant injury concerns, it’s wise to back Wembanyama and company to cover the spread in a game where the total is expected to stay under 227.5 points.
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