The chase for the NBA Cup tips off for the Spurs this Friday night at the Frost Bank Center against LeBron James and the Lakers, winners of last season’s inaugural in-season tournament.
Rounding out the rest of West Group B are the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder, the last of which looked formidable in a 105-93 victory over the Spurs in October.
As San Antonio heads into the tournament, veteran point guard Chris Paul continues to settle into a familiar role with his new teammates.
“I missed a few games, Vic did, so these first few games have sort of been like training camp for us,” Paul told reporters after a signature win at home against the Timberwolves. “Like I keep saying, you want to win and learn at the same time, so that’s what we’re trying to do.”
Before losing starting forward Jeremy Sochan to a fractured left thumb, the Spurs ranked third in defensive rating and rebounds. Sochan was averaging a career-high 15 points and 7 rebounds prior to the injury.
$92 and up, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com, ESPN.
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This article appears in Nov 13-26, 2024.