San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds and Spread - November 19 | 2022-23 NBA Season
San Antonio Spurs will visit the Los Angeles Clippers for the second and final time this season on Saturday, November 19th.
The 6-10 Spurs will enter this matchup ranked 13th in the Western Conference. After a 5-2 start, San Antonio have lost eight of their last nine games, including their last three. The Spurs' struggles can largely be blamed on the NBA's worst defense, as they rank 30th in opponents points per game and 30th in defensive rating. Their offense has also struggled, however, ranking just 15th in points per game and 25th in offensive rating.
The Clippers entered this season among the championship favorites. Through 16 games, however, they are just 9-7. While the Spurs have been the NBA's worst defense, the Clippers have been the league's worst offense. They currently rank 30th in both points per game and offensive rating. Their defense, however, has kept them afloat, currently ranking second in opponents points per game and second in defensive rating.
The Spurs are 3-5 on the road, while the Clippers are 4-4 at home.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Match Details
Fixture: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers
Date and Time: Saturday, November 19, 10:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs have injury concerns for three of their five starters. Small forward Keldon Johnson is listed as probable with left ankle soreness, while shooting guard Devin Vassell and center Jakob Poeltl are listed as questionable with left ankle soreness and right knee soreness, respectively. Additionally, forward Doug McDermott is listed as probable with left calf tightness. Spurs will be without guard Romeo Langford, as he continues to recover from a bout of Covid. Rookie forward Malaki Branham is likely to return from a left ankle sprain, while Zach Collins and Blake Wesley are out with a left leg fracture and left MCL sprain, respectively.
The Los Angeles Clippers will be close to full strength. They will, however, be without guard Luke Kennard, who will miss his second consecutive game with a right calf strain.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds and Spread
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Starting 5s
Spurs - PG Tre Jones, SG Devin Vassell, SF Keldon Johnson, PF Jeremy Sochan, C Jakob Poeltl
Clippers - PG Reggie Jackson, SG Paul George, SF Kawhi Leonard, PF Marcus Morris, C Ivica Zubac
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Predictions
Los Angeles Clippers will be facing a San Antonio Spurs team that is battling injuries throughout their roster. While the Clippers offense has been awful at the start of the season, the Spurs defense cannot be said to have done any better. Look for the Clippers to take advantage of a banged-up roster and a poor defense to win this contest by at least ten points.
Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers -9 (-110)
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