The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, December 13, at 9:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both teams are dealing with injuries that could affect rotations and matchups in this high-stakes contest.
San Antonio will likely have Victor Wembanyama available, listed as probable with a left calf strain, while G League two-way players Harrison Ingram and Riley Minix are out and David Jones García is questionable. Wembanyama leads the Spurs with 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game, and his availability is critical for San Antonio’s inside presence.
The Spurs also rely on De’Aaron Fox (24 points, 6.3 assists per game) and Devin Vassell (15.4 points per game) to carry the offensive load, particularly with limited bench depth. Harrison Barnes (13.5 points per game) and Stephon Castle (18.2 points, 7.3 assists) provide additional scoring and playmaking.
Oklahoma City will be without Isaiah Joe due to a left knee contusion, as well as Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic recovering from surgery. Joe, who averages 12.9 points per game, is a key perimeter option for the Thunder’s high-powered offense.
The Thunder will look to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, averaging 32.6 points and 6.5 assists, to lead the team alongside Chet Holmgren (18.8 points, 8 rebounds) and Jalen Williams (17.3 points, 6.2 assists). Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Ajay Mitchell provide depth scoring and defensive versatility.
San Antonio enters with a 2-game winning streak, including victories over the Lakers (132–119) and Pelicans (135–132), while the Thunder have won 16 straight games, most recently routing the Suns 138–89 and the Jazz 131–101.
