Spurs Battle Heat for Sixth Consecutive Victory
San Antonio visits Miami on Monday night aiming to push its five-game win streak to six. Spurs Battle Heat for Sixth Consecutive Victory is the clear storyline heading into the matchup.
Game details
The matchup is set for Monday at 7 p.m. EDT in Miami. This is the second meeting between the clubs this season.
Standings and records
San Antonio enters with a 53-18 record and sits second in the Western Conference. Miami is 38-33 and ninth in the Eastern Conference.
The Heat are 23-13 at home. The Spurs are 25-11 on the road.
Recent form
San Antonio has won five straight games and is 9-1 over its last 10. The Spurs averaged 123.9 points and shot 49.5 percent during that span.
Miami is 6-4 in its past 10 outings. The Heat averaged 123.2 points and shot 47.5 percent over those games.
Close games
The Spurs are 8-4 in contests decided by fewer than four points. Miami’s recent opponents have averaged 118.6 points per game.
Statistical matchup
San Antonio scores 119.0 points per game. Miami allows 117.2 points per contest.
The Heat shoot 46.5 percent from the field. That mark is 1.4 percentage points higher than the 45.1 percent opponents shoot against San Antonio.
Key players
- Victor Wembanyama: averaging 24.3 points, 11.1 rebounds and three blocks.
- Bam Adebayo: scoring 20.4 points with 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
- Tyler Herro: averaging 18.1 points and 5.0 rebounds, shooting 47.4 percent over his last 10 games.
- De’Aaron Fox: averaging 20.7 points and 6.6 assists over his last 10 games.
Previous meeting
The teams met on Oct. 31. San Antonio won that game 107-101. Wembanyama scored 27 points in the victory.
Injury reports
- Heat: Norman Powell (calf) is out, Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is out, Andrew Wiggins (toe) is out.
- Spurs: David Jones Garcia (ankle) is out for the season, Stephon Castle (hip) is out, Devin Vassell (hamstring) is out.
Filmogaz.com compiled this preview from available data and official reports. Expect a tight contest with playoff implications for both teams.