The San Antonio Spurs visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Friday at 7:30 PM ET to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, with San Antonio holding a 15-6 record and Cleveland at 13-10. The Spurs are riding a two-game winning streak, while the Cavaliers are coming off a 122-110 loss to Portland.
San Antonio faces multiple absences, including Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Jordan McLaughlin, and G League players Harrison Ingram and Riley Minix. Luke Kornet is listed as questionable with a left ankle issue.
The Spurs will lean on De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson to manage scoring and playmaking duties.
Cleveland also contends with injuries, as Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Larry Nance Jr., Sam Merrill, Tyrese Proctor, Max Strus, and Jarrett Allen are sidelined.
Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley remain central to the Cavaliers’ rotation, with Mitchell averaging 30.7 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.0 rebounds, and Mobley contributing 19 points and 9 rebounds per game.
The Spurs’ top scorer, Wembanyama, averages 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks, but his absence leaves a gap in the paint and on defense. Fox is averaging 25 points and 6.3 assists, while Vassell provides 15.7 points per contest.
Cleveland’s supporting cast, including De’Andre Hunter and Jaylon Tyson, will need to step up with Garland out, providing 16.7 and 12.5 points per game respectively. Evan Mobley’s inside presence remains crucial as he pairs with Mitchell to lead the team offensively and defensively.
Friday’s matchup is the first meeting of the season between these teams.
