NBA Game Preview: Brooklyn Nets (0-2) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Arena: Frost Bank Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219

Tipoff: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT

Broadcast: YES Network (Brooklyn), FanDuel Sports Southwest (San Antonio), NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets:

Haywood Highsmith – out

Drake Powell – out

Danny Wolf – out

San Antonio Spurs:

De’Aaron Fox – out

Jeremy Sochan – out

Kelly Olynyk – out

Luke Kornet – out

Lindy Waters III – out

Team Recent Form

Brooklyn Nets:

Lost 136–117 to Charlotte, then 131–124 to Cleveland.

Offense: Averaging 120.5 PPG, led by Cam Thomas (28.5 PPG) and Michael Porter Jr. (26.0 PPG).

Defense: Allowing 133.5 PPG (last in NBA), opponents shooting 53% FG.

San Antonio Spurs:

Beat Dallas 125–92, then edged New Orleans 120–116 in OT.

Offense: Averaging 122.5 PPG, with Victor Wembanyama (34.5 PPG, 13 RPG, 6 BPG) dominating.

Defense: Holding opponents to 104.0 PPG, anchored by Wembanyama’s rim protection.

Key Player Matchups

Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs Nic Claxton (BKN): Wemby’s size and shot-blocking vs Claxton’s mobility inside.

Cam Thomas (BKN) vs Stephon Castle (SAS): Thomas’ scoring burst against Castle’s defensive length.

Michael Porter Jr. (BKN) vs Devin Vassell (SAS): Porter’s perimeter shooting vs Vassell’s two-way versatility.

Series History

2024–25 Season: Spurs won both meetings.

Last 5 Matchups: Spurs 3 wins, Nets 2 wins.

At San Antonio: Spurs have historically dominated Brooklyn at home.

Betting Trends

Brooklyn Nets:

0-2 ATS this season.

5 of last 6 games OVER 225 points.

2-8 in last 10 road games.

San Antonio Spurs:

2-0 ATS this season.

4 of last 5 games UNDER 230 points.

6-1 in last 7 home openers.

Game Odds

Brooklyn Nets                   227.5

San Antonio Spurs           – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, October 25, 2025

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