NBA Game Preview: Golden State Warriors (6-6) vs. San Antonio Spurs (8-2)

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Venue & Timing

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

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Golden State Warriors:

Stephen Curry — probable (illness management, played vs. OKC on Nov. 11)

Al Horford — questionable (toe soreness)

De’Anthony Melton — OUT (ACL surgery)

San Antonio Spurs:

Devin Vassell — questionable (migraine, left last game early)

Dylan Harper — OUT (calf strain)

Luke Kornet — questionable (ankle/shoulder)

Player Matchups

Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs. Draymond Green / Al Horford (GSW)
Wembanyama is averaging 27.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 3.1 BPG, dominating both ends. Golden State must throw multiple looks to contain him.

De’Aaron Fox (SAS) vs. Stephen Curry (GSW)
Fox’s speed and playmaking (21 PPG, 7 APG) against Curry’s shooting gravity (25.8 PPG, 6.4 APG) is the marquee backcourt duel.

Stephon Castle (SAS) vs. Jimmy Butler (GSW)
Castle’s rookie poise (19 PPG, 11 APG last outing) faces Butler’s veteran toughness and two-way leadership.

Team Recent Form

San Antonio Spurs (8-2):

Won 3 straight, including comeback win vs. Chicago (121–117)

Top-10 in offensive rating (118.9) and defensive rating (109.7)

Wembanyama averaging nearly 30 points over last 5 games

GS Warriors (6-6):

Lost 3 of last 4, including tough loss to OKC on Nov. 11

Offense averaging 115.9 PPG, but defense inconsistent (allowing 116.8 PPG)

Curry’s availability critical; team struggles without him

Series History

Spurs lead season series 1-0 (early November win in San Francisco)

Warriors have historically dominated Spurs in recent years, but San Antonio’s new core has shifted momentum.

Spurs are 5-1 at home this season, Warriors just 2-4 on the road.

Betting Trends

Spurs: 7-3 ATS this season, covering in 3 straight

Warriors: 5-7 ATS, struggling on road spreads

Over has hit in 6 of last 8 Spurs games, while Warriors games have split evenly

Score Projection: Spurs 118 – Warriors 110

Summary: The Spurs’ youthful core led by Wembanyama and Fox is rolling, while Golden State faces fatigue and injury concerns. Curry’s presence keeps the Warriors competitive, but San Antonio’s depth and home-court advantage tilt the matchup.

Game Odds

Golden State Warriors                   232.5

San Antonio Spurs                           – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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