Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Tip-off: 9:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Prime Video / local coverage (including DAZN-SAS options) and NBA League Pass.
This is an NBA Cup West Group stage matchup. The Spurs enter as one of the Western Conference’s strongest teams with a lengthy winning streak, while the Warriors are dealing with significant injury absences after a recent loss that snapped their own streak.
Recent Team Forms
Warriors: 8-4 overall. They rode an eight-game winning streak before falling 115-108 at Houston on Wednesday, where Stephen Curry exited early. Golden State averages around 119 PPG with strong three-point volume and assist numbers. Road form has been mixed (2-3 in some tallies).
Spurs: 10-2 overall and riding a 10-game winning streak (including a recent road win over Chicago). They average nearly identical scoring (~119 PPG) while holding opponents to about 108. Home performance has been solid, and they rank high in offensive rebounding led by Victor Wembanyama.
Injury Reports
Warriors:
G Stephen Curry — Out (right oblique abdominal tear; re-evaluated in two weeks, potentially longer absence closer to a month).
F Jimmy Butler III — Out (right ACL recovery; longer-term into early 2027).
C/F Kristaps Porzingis — Out (stepped away from team/illness-related).
G Moses Moody — Out (left patellar tendon recovery).
G Brandon Williams — Out (left hamstring strain; at least one week).
G Gary Payton II — Day-to-day/questionable (knee).
C Charles Bassey — Probable/GTD (toe soreness).
Spurs:
G/F Devin Vassell — Questionable/day-to-day (left adductor tightness).
G De’Aaron Fox — Questionable (left hip soreness in some reports).
F Tobias Harris — Out (left calf strain).
F Jayden Quaintance — Out (right knee surgery recovery).
Current Key Roster Contributors
Warriors: Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green, Yaxel Lendeborg (strong recent production including 25 points/10 rebounds in Curry’s absence), De’Anthony Melton, Al Horford, and available wings/guards filling multiple voids. The group emphasizes spacing, ball movement, and defensive versatility when healthy, but depth is tested.
Spurs: Victor Wembanyama (elite two-way force averaging ~30 PPG and strong rebounding/blocks), Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, available guards (Fox if cleared), Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie, Luke Kornet, and supporting cast. San Antonio features size, length, and balanced scoring.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Victor Wembanyama vs. Warriors frontcourt (Horford, Lendeborg, available bigs): Wembanyama’s scoring, rim protection, and rebounding against a depleted Golden State interior.
Brandin Podziemski / Yaxel Lendeborg / De’Anthony Melton vs. Spurs perimeter (Castle, Harper, Vassell if available): Creation and shooting without Curry against San Antonio’s length and switching defense.
Draymond Green’s playmaking and defense vs. Spurs ball-handlers: Green’s facilitation and help defense in a high-usage role.
Three-point volume and pace: Warriors’ historical strength from deep vs. Spurs’ ability to contest and rebound. Offensive rebounding and transition will be critical.
San Antonio’s size and health edge (even with some questionables) favor controlling the paint and tempo.
Series History
Recent meetings have been competitive, with both sides trading wins in prior seasons. The Spurs have shown strong home form in the series of late, while Golden State has pulled out close victories at times. Current form and injuries tilt the matchup toward San Antonio.
Betting Trends
Spurs have covered well during their streak and dominate at home against depleted opponents. Warriors struggle ATS without Curry and on the road in recent stretches. High totals reflect both teams’ scoring ability, though injuries may suppress Golden State’s output.
San Antonio’s winning streak, home advantage, and Victor Wembanyama’s dominance should overcome a Warriors team missing Curry and several other key pieces. Golden State can compete with pace and secondary scoring from Podziemski and Lendeborg, but sustained execution and rebounding favor the Spurs in this NBA Cup contest. Expect San Antonio to pull away in the second half.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors 219
San Antonio Spurs – 13
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, November 12, 2026
