Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV: YES Network (Nets local), FDSSW (Spurs local), NBA League Pass (national/international)
Game Context
The Western Conference powerhouse Spurs visit the Eastern Conference basement dwellers Nets in what appears to be a mismatch on paper. San Antonio sits 2nd in the West and is chasing the top seed, riding a season-long 10-game winning streak (their longest since the Tim Duncan era). Brooklyn has dropped five straight since the All-Star break and is firmly in the lottery conversation, owning the 14th spot in the East. This is the second meeting of the season: the Spurs won the first matchup 118-107 in San Antonio on October 26, 2025.
Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs
- Out: David Jones Garcia (ankle – season-ending surgery), Mason Plumlee (reconditioning – missed recent games).
- Questionable: Keldon Johnson (left shoulder – exited Wednesday’s win vs. Toronto; status uncertain for back-to-back).
- Spurs’ injury report was not yet officially submitted for this contest as of the latest available data, but the above carried over from Wednesday.
Brooklyn Nets
- Out: Ben Saraf, Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, E.J. Liddell (all G League assignments).
- Available/Questionable: Josh Minott (G League evaluation – not injury-related; could be called up).
- Nets are otherwise healthy and relatively fresh (no back-to-back).
Probable Starting Lineups
San Antonio Spurs
- PG: De’Aaron Fox
- SG: Stephon Castle
- SF: Devin Vassell / Julian Champagnie (flex)
- PF: Julian Champagnie / Devin Vassell
- C: Victor Wembanyama
Brooklyn Nets
- PG: Egor Demin
- SG: Nolan Traore
- SF: Noah Clowney
- PF: Michael Porter Jr.
- C: Nic Claxton
(Bench pieces to watch: Spurs – Dylan Harper, Tre Jones, etc.; Nets – Cam Thomas if not starting, Day’Ron Sharpe, etc.)
Recent Team Form
Spurs: 10-0 in their last 10, 20-10 on the road. They just survived a gritty 110-107 road win over Toronto on Wednesday (Devin Vassell 21 pts, De’Aaron Fox 20 pts, Wembanyama 12 pts/8 reb/5 blk despite inefficient shooting). San Antonio is playing the second night of a back-to-back and has looked nearly unstoppable, winning by double digits in most recent victories before the close call in Toronto.
Nets: 2-8 in their last 10, 8-20 at home, on a 5-game losing skid. Most recent: 123-114 home loss to Dallas on Tuesday (Michael Porter Jr. 26 pts, Noah Clowney 22 pts). Brooklyn has been competitive in stretches post-All-Star but has failed to close games, allowing opponents to pull away late.
Season averages:
- Spurs: 118.3 PPG scored, 111.8 PPG allowed (+6.5 net)
- Nets: 106.9 PPG scored, 114.8 PPG allowed (-7.9 net)
Key Player Matchups
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) vs. Nic Claxton / Day’Ron Sharpe (Nets): The clear mismatch of the night. Wemby dominates the paint and rim protection; expect blocks, lob threats, and defensive versatility. Nets’ frontcourt will struggle to contain his length.
- Michael Porter Jr. (Nets) vs. Spurs perimeter defense: Porter has been a bright spot (26 pts Tuesday). He’ll test San Antonio’s wings, but the Spurs’ length and help defense (led by Wemby) usually limit spot-up shooters.
- De’Aaron Fox & Stephon Castle (Spurs backcourt) vs. Egor Demin & Nolan Traore (Nets young guards): Fox’s speed and playmaking (projected over 6.5 assists) should exploit Brooklyn’s youth and inconsistent perimeter D.
- Devin Vassell / Julian Champagnie vs. Noah Clowney: Wing scoring and rebounding battle; Clowney has shown flashes (22 pts Tuesday) but faces a deeper, more experienced Spurs frontcourt rotation.
Series History
Spurs lead the all-time series 77-29. San Antonio has won each of the last four meetings and took the lone 2025-26 matchup 118-107. The Nets have not beaten the Spurs since early 2024.
Betting Trends
- Over has hit in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- Over has cashed in 6 of Spurs’ last 10 and 6 of Nets’ last 9.
- Spurs are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10; Nets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10.
- Spurs are 20-10 on the road this season and have covered in most recent road wins during the streak.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs – 12.5
Brooklyn Nets 223.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 25, 2026
