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Despite returning to practice, superstar center Victor Wembanyama will miss the Spurs' NBA Cup showdown against the Lakers.
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A healthy, evolving Spurs team should scare the rest of the NBA
The Spurs survived and in some ways improved despite big absences. Now they could level up as they get to full strength.
The San Antonio Spurs have undoubtedly been one of the best stories of the NBA season so far. After Victor Wembanyama went down with a calf injury, it was unclear if they could stay afloat in a grueling Western Conference. However, they have maintained a top-five spot in the West and have a 8-3 record without Wemby.
Victor Wembanyama has missed the last 11 games for the Spurs with a calf injury, and a new injury update on his status for the NBA Cup.
Marcus Smart is set to return from a back injury for the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. After missing
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Spurs vs. Pelicans odds, prediction, line, time: 2025 NBA picks for December 8 from proven model
Western Conference teams that are missing their biggest star meet in the nightcap on Monday when the San Antonio Spurs travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Spurs are 15-7 overall, while the Pelicans are 3-21 and have dropped six straight.
Check out the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs' quarterfinal game prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury reports for Dec 10
Dylan Harper is growing up quickly before our very eyes as he leads the Spurs to a victory over the plucky Pelicans.