Spurs Face Warriors in Western Conference Clash

The San Antonio Spurs (36-16), currently second in the Western Conference, are set to battle the Golden State Warriors (29-25), eighth in the same conference, in a highly anticipated matchup in San Francisco on Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST. This game follows a dominant performance by the Spurs, where Stephon Castle led the team to a 138-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks with a remarkable 40-point outing.

Warriors’ Western Conference Record

The Warriors boast a strong 19-15 record against fellow Western Conference opponents, demonstrating their competitive edge within the conference. They are currently second in the Western Conference in assists, averaging an impressive 28.7 per game, largely thanks to the playmaking of Draymond Green, who averages 5.1 assists. The Spurs, meanwhile, hold a solid 23-13 record against Western Conference teams.

Statistical Breakdown

San Antonio consistently outscores their opponents by an average of 5.8 points per game, scoring 118.0 points overall. Golden State is shooting 46.1% from the field this season, slightly higher than the 45.6% the Spurs typically allow. A key area to watch will be three-point shooting; the Spurs average 13.0 made three-pointers per game, 0.4 more than the Warriors concede.

Recent History

This will be the third meeting between these two teams this season. The Warriors secured a narrow 109-108 victory in their last encounter on November 15th. Stephen Curry was the star for Golden State, pouring in 49 points, while Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26.

Key Players to Watch

• Golden State Warriors: Moses Moody is a consistent scorer, averaging 11.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Gui Santos has been impactful recently, averaging 12.0 points and 4.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
• San Antonio Spurs: De’Aaron Fox is a driving force for the Spurs, averaging 19.5 points and 6.2 assists. Victor Wembanyama continues to impress, averaging 19.2 points and a dominant 10.8 rebounds while shooting 47.1% over his last 10 games.

Recent Form

Warriors (Last 10 Games): 4-6 record, averaging 110.8 points, 40.0 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 12.4 steals, and 4.3 blocks. Opponents average 114.4 points per game.

Spurs (Last 10 Games): 6-3 record, averaging 118.1 points, 47.2 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.4 steals, and 7.3 blocks. Opponents average 109.9 points per game.

Injury Report

Warriors: Jimmy Butler III (knee – out for season), Kristaps Porzingis (achilles – out), Will Richard (knee – day to day), Stephen Curry (knee – out), De’Anthony Melton (glute – day to day), Seth Curry (back – out).

Spurs: Lindy Waters III (knee – day to day).

This story was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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