Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
The Spurs continue to operate as the Western Conference’s most consistent machine, closing in on a 60‑win season behind elite efficiency and a top‑five defense. Philadelphia enters the matchup fighting for playoff positioning in the East, but their recent form and injury issues create a steep challenge on the road.
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid — Out (knee)
Paul George — Out (knee)
De’Anthony Melton — Out (back)
Robert Covington — Out (knee)
San Antonio Spurs
No major injuries reported
Impact: Philadelphia is missing its top two scorers and primary defensive anchor, forcing a heavy usage load on Tyrese Maxey and a thin rotation.
Team Records & Recent Form
Philadelphia 76ers (43–35)
Last 10: 4–6
Season Averages: 113.3 PPG, 46.8% FG, 36.3% 3PT
Trend: Offense has dipped significantly without Embiid and George; defensive rebounding has become a major liability.
San Antonio Spurs (59–19)
Last 10: 7–3
Season Averages: 118.1 PPG, 49.2% FG, 38.1% 3PT
Trend: Spurs continue to dominate with pace, spacing, and elite ball movement; top‑tier home record.
Key Player Matchups
Tyrese Maxey (PHI) vs. Victor Wembanyama (SAS) — Cross‑Impact Matchup
Maxey must carry the Sixers’ offense (25+ PPG without Embiid/George).
Wembanyama’s rim protection and switchability directly counter Maxey’s downhill game.
Tobias Harris (PHI) vs. Jeremy Sochan (SAS)
Harris becomes Philadelphia’s secondary scorer by necessity.
Sochan’s physicality and defensive versatility give San Antonio a clear matchup edge.
Spurs Backcourt (Vassell/Jones) vs. Sixers Perimeter Depth
San Antonio’s guards thrive in transition and early‑clock threes.
Philadelphia’s depleted rotation struggles to defend multiple creators.
Series History
2025–26 Season: Spurs lead the season series 1–0
Jan 2026: Spurs defeated Sixers 124–108
Spurs have won four of the last five meetings overall.
Betting Trends
Philadelphia
18–20 on the road
4–6 ATS in last 10
Under has hit in 6 of last 8 due to offensive injuries
San Antonio
31–8 at home
7–3 ATS in last 10
Over has hit in 5 of last 7 due to elite offensive efficiency
Matchup‑Specific Trends
Spurs average +9.2 scoring margin at home
Sixers allow +6.8 more points per game without Embiid
Spurs rank top‑5 in fast‑break scoring; Sixers rank bottom‑10 in transition defense
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers 234.5
San Antonio Spurs – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 5, 2026
