Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: YES Network
The San Antonio Spurs (15-13) will be on the road this Friday, visiting the Barclays Center to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (11-17).
In their most recent game, the Spurs secured a decisive victory against the Trail Blazers, winning 114-94. In terms of fouls, San Antonio committed 12 while Portland had 15. From beyond the arc, the Spurs made 12 out of 43 attempts. The Trail Blazers converted 66.7% from the free throw line, successfully hitting 6 of 9 shots. Portland recorded a total of 44 rebounds—11 offensive and 33 defensive—and registered 13 blocks, in addition to 21 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, San Antonio permitted the Trail Blazers to achieve a shooting percentage of 39.6%, converting 38 of 96 shots. The Spurs facilitated 33 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and added 7 steals. On the boards, they collected 49 rebounds, with 12 offensive. At the line, the Spurs sank 16 of 18 attempts, good for an 88.9% success rate. Overall, San Antonio achieved a field goal percentage of 47.3%, hitting 44 of 93 shots, including 10 of 36 from three-point range.
Victor Wembanyama was a standout player in this match, scoring 30 points on 8 of 16 shooting. Playing for 30 minutes, he also grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 3 assists while shooting 50.0% from the field.
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Entering this matchup, San Antonio holds a record of 15-13 for the current season. They average 14.9 turnovers per game and commit 16.3 fouls per outing. As a collective unit, the Spurs secure 44.9 rebounds per game and have racked up 801 assists throughout the season, placing them 8th in the NBA for assist distribution. The team hits 34.6% of their three-point attempts (385 of 1,112) and registers 79.2% from the free throw line. Offensively, they score an average of 111.8 points per game, ranking 17th in the league, and shoot 45.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Spurs force 14.1 turnovers per game and draw 19.0 personal fouls. They allow 35.8% shooting from three-point range and rank 14th in points allowed per game (112.7). Their opponents have shot 46.3% against them (1,183 of 2,554), and they yield 44.5 rebounds per game. The Spurs are 13th in the NBA in assists allowed, with 720 given up so far this season.
In their last matchup, the Nets fell to the Jazz, losing by a score of 105-94. When it came to rebounding, Brooklyn permitted Utah to collect 45 total rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. The Nets hit 34.1% from three-point range, knocking down 14 of 41 attempts, and finished 9 of 17 at the free throw line for a 52.9% conversion rate. Utah shot 47.7%, converting 41 of 86 field goal attempts against Brooklyn’s defense. Ultimately, the Nets shot 40.4% from the field, sinking 38 of 94 shots, while making 7 of 40 three-pointers for a meager 17.5%. They managed to hit 11 free throws for a remarkable 91.7% success rate. The Jazz committed 16 fouls, allowing the Nets 12 free throw attempts. Brooklyn also turned the ball over 19 times while recording 9 steals and collecting 50 rebounds total, split between 34 defensive and 16 offensive.
Cameron Johnson played a crucial role for the Nets, contributing 18 points in 38 minutes, along with 5 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 46.7%, making 7 of 15 shots, while also grabbing 3 rebounds.
Brooklyn’s current record stands at 11-17 for the year. They average 22.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 81.0% from the free throw line. The Nets assist on 25.6 baskets per game (ranked 18th in the league) and record 15.3 turnovers per game. They have accumulated a total of 3,057 points this season (averaging 109.2 points per game) and grab 39.0 rebounds each game. In terms of shooting, the Nets have a field goal percentage of 45.6%, ranked 21st in the NBA.
Defensively, the Brooklyn Nets give up 37.3% shooting from three-point range (378 of 1,014), and their opponents convert 77.3% of their free throw attempts. Brooklyn allows an average of 27.0 assists and 42.5 rebounds per game, ranking 21st and 5th in the league, respectively. They are positioned 19th in the NBA, allowing 114.1 points per game. The Nets force 15.1 turnovers on average and permit opponents to shoot 48.7% from the field, placing them at the bottom of the league.
Free Prediction: Bet on San Antonio (-7.0)
