The Spurs face the Jazz tonight in their third NBA Cup game of the season. They’ve already played Utah three times, winning two matchups in San Antonio while losing a close one in Utah on November 9, 111-110. Tonight’s game could be their last meeting unless both teams land in the extra games scheduled for non-knockout round participants. The Spurs will play their final Cup game next Tuesday against the Suns, needing wins in both games and some help in the standings to advance to the knockout rounds starting December 10-11.
Even with two wins, the Spurs may need teams ahead of them in the wild card standings to lose or must overcome the Mavericks’ significant point differential advantage. The knockout semifinals and finals are scheduled for December 14 and 17, respectively, while teams not advancing will play during the same week.
Currently on a three-game winning streak, the Spurs could secure their first four-game streak since March 2022 with a victory tonight. Although the Jazz have struggled this season, with key players like Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen, they remain a threat if the Spurs don’t bring their best. As this is the first night of a back-to-back, with the Spurs facing the Lakers tomorrow, they’ll aim to finish strong early and rest starters ahead of the tougher matchup.
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