San Antonio Spurs will face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, looking to extend their current four-game winning streak. This matchup marks the second encounter between the two teams this season, with the Spurs having secured a victory in the previous game, winning 123-113.
Currently, the Spurs hold an impressive home record of 27-7, while the Pacers have struggled with a 5-30 record in away games. In terms of conference standings, San Antonio ranks second in the Western Conference with a 52-18 record, compared to Indiana”s 15-55 mark, placing them last in the Eastern Conference.
The Spurs have been particularly effective on fast breaks, averaging 16.1 points per game in this category, with Devin Vassell contributing an average of 2.7 fast break points. In contrast, the Pacers have faced challenges against teams with winning records, holding a 7-35 record against opponents above .500.
In terms of shooting efficiency, San Antonio has a field goal percentage of 48.0%, slightly lower than the 49.0% allowed by the Pacers. Additionally, Indiana averages 13.0 made three-pointers per game, marginally higher than the Spurs” defensive allowance.
The last matchup on January 3 featured standout performances, with De”Aaron Fox leading the Spurs with 24 points, while Pascal Siakam scored 23 points for the Pacers.
In recent performances, Victor Wembanyama has been a key player for the Spurs, averaging 24.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Fox has also been productive, scoring an average of 20.4 points and grabbing 4.1 rebounds while shooting at a rate of 53.0% over the last ten games. For the Pacers, Siakam continues to shine with averages of 24 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.
The Spurs” last ten games have seen them excel with a 9-1 record, averaging 123.6 points per game, while the Pacers have struggled, losing all ten of their recent games and averaging 110.2 points.
Injuries may play a significant role in the upcoming contest. The Spurs will be without David Jones Garcia for the season due to an ankle injury, while Stephon Castle is listed as day to day with a hip issue. The Pacers have several players on the injury report, including Siakam, who is day to day with a knee concern, and Tyrese Haliburton, who is out for the season with an Achilles injury.
