The San Antonio Spurs will celebrate New Year’s Eve at home in a rematch against familiar foils James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers.
When the teams squared off back in November, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was all over the court, finishing the night with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 9 blocks even though the team suffered a deflating 104-113 loss.
After letting nine-time All-Star Paul George walk in free agency, the Clippers have exceeded expectations despite the extended absence of Kawhi Leonard due to a degenerative leg injury. Injuries remain a recurring theme for the Spurs, with Zach Collins, Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones recently sitting out with assorted ailments. Wembanyama has been playing through lower back pain while carrying a heavy load on both ends of the floor.
San Antonio received positive news prior to the holidays, though, in an unexpected update from head coach Gregg Popovich, who showcased his signature humor while describing himself as “less than coachable” in his continued recovery from a mild stroke.
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This article appears in Dec 26, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025.