San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1)
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during a game.
The San Antonio Spurs are at home on Saturday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup.
San Antonio enters Saturday’s game with a 25-9 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road on Friday night.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4)
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4)
In Friday’s victory over the Pacers, De’Aaron Fox led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists while Stephon Castle added 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists of his own.
Now San Antonio will return home on Saturday where they will try to grab another victory as they face off against the Trail Blazers on the second night of their back-to-back.
On the other side, Portland enters Saturday’s contest with a 15-20 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the road on Friday night.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) — Source: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Deni Avdija led the way for the Trail Blazers in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 34 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists while Shaedon Sharpe recorded 23 points and five rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Jerami Grant, Robert Williams III Play?
For the Trail Blazers, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant
Portland has ruled out Grant once again due to left Achilles tendonitis as he will miss his ninth consecutive game.
With Grant still sidelined, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko will likely continue to have larger roles.
The Trail Blazers have also ruled out Williams III due to left knee injury management as he will sit out the second game of their back-to-back.
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III.
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III.
Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley have also all been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Spurs Injury Report, Will Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell Play?
On the other side, the Spurs have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out both Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio has ruled out Wembanyama as he will miss his second consecutive contest after hyperextending his left knee in Wednesday’s victory over the New York Knicks.
With Wembanyama sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely draw another start in his place while Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk could also have increased roles.
The Spurs have also ruled out Vassell due to a left adductor strain as he will miss his third consecutive game.
Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell
Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson could be in line for larger roles with Vassell still sidelined.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Spurs from San Antonio at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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