Spurs Host Nets In Sixth Game Of Seven-Game Home Stand
The San Antonio Spurs play host to the Brooklyn Nets at AT&T Center on Friday evening.

This marks the sixth game of a seven-game home stand for the Spurs (17-28), where they have gone, 2-3, so far. They will look to stay on the right track after a win in their most recent contest, and continue building on their, 9-13, home record. Dejounte Murray leads the team, averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 2.0 steals, per game. Keldon Johnson is averaging 14.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl is averaging 12.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. The Spurs are averaging 110.6 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 110.9 points against.

Meanwhile, this marks the third game of a four-game road trip for the Nets (28-16), where they have gone, 1-1, with a loss in Cleveland followed by a win in Washington on Wednesday. They will look to build off the recent win and keep rolling for a chance to add to their, 16-5, road record. Kevin Durant (knee) and Joe Harris (ankle) will remain sidelined, while Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) and DeAndre' Bembry (back) are listed as questionable for action. On the bright side, James Harden has been playing well lately, averaging 23.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 11.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks, over the last five games. Kyrie Irving has been finding his groove and is averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals, over five gams played, so far. The Nets are averaging 111.8 points per game, and they are giving up an average of 109.4 points against.
Posted on: 1/20/2022 8:03 PM