Spurs vs Cavaliers
Mon, Dec 29
Final
Spurs
Spurs
(23 - 8)
101
-
113
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(17 - 16)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs | 26 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 101 |
| Cavaliers | 25 | 24 | 27 | 37 | 113 |
Venue: Frost Bank Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Victor Wembanyama
SAS | #1 | F/C
26
14
3
Jarrett Allen
CLE | #31 | C
27
10
0
Smart Game Analysis
San Antonio Spurs has a 64% chance of winning the game
The Spurs are poised to capitalize on their strong home court advantage and top-tier defense to avenge an earlier season loss against a slumping Cavaliers squad.
Key Analysis
- • The Cavaliers are significantly hampered by the absence of Max Strus and Larry Nance Jr., while the Spurs could see the return of star guard De'Aaron Fox.
- • San Antonio's defense ranks 7th in the league allowing only 113.6 points per game, a stark contrast to Cleveland's 21st-ranked defense.
- • Victor Wembanyama presents a massive mismatch in the paint that the Cavaliers' frontcourt will struggle to contain without fouling.
- • Cleveland enters this contest in poor form, having lost four of their last five games and three consecutive matchups on the road.
- • The Cavaliers possess the league's worst record against the spread (11-22), consistently failing to meet betting market expectations.
- • Cleveland's only path to victory involves Donovan Mitchell dominating the scoring load to overcome their defensive deficiencies.
