Knicks play Spurs Wednesday, both missing key players

The San Antonio Spurs are set to host the New York Knicks in a non-conference basketball game on Wednesday at 8 p.m. EDT. The Knicks currently have a record of 43 wins and 24 losses, holding the third position in the Eastern Conference. The Spurs have 28 wins and 38 losses, placing them 13th in the Western Conference. At home, the Spurs have a balanced record of 17 wins and 17 losses. They are known for their strong offensive rebounding, averaging 11 per game, with Jeremy Sochan leading the team with 2.4 per game. The Knicks, with a road record of 21 wins and 13 losses, have an 18-18 record against teams with winning records. Offensively, the Spurs score an average of 114.1 points per game, while the Knicks allow an average of 112.2 points. The Knicks have a shooting percentage of 48.8%, which is slightly higher than the 47.4% opponents shoot against the Spurs. Key players in the matchup include Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs, who averages 24.3 points, and Josh Hart for the Knicks, who contributes 14.2 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game. Both teams are coming off various injuries, with several players out for the season. The Spurs have a recent record of 4 wins and 5 losses in their last ten games, scoring an average of 123.9 points. The Knicks have a better record of 6 wins and 4 losses, with an average of 110.3 points scored during that stretch.