Spurs and 76ers clash in non-conference matchup

The Philadelphia 76ers will play against the San Antonio Spurs in a non-conference basketball game on Friday at 8 p.m. EDT. Both teams have struggled this season, with the 76ers at 23-46 and the Spurs at 29-39. San Antonio has performed well at home, winning 18 of 35 games there. They are also good at taking care of the ball, winning games where they have fewer turnovers than their rivals. The Spurs average 13.3 turnovers per game. On the other hand, the 76ers have had a tough time on the road, with an 11-24 record. They score a lot of points in the paint, thanks to player Tyrese Maxey, who averages 10.5 points in that area. However, Philadelphia has struggled with shooting, making 45.5% of their field goals. This is slightly lower than the 47.3% their opponents have shot this season. Top players to watch include Victor Wembanyama from the Spurs, who averages 24.3 points per game. For the 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr. contributes 15.1 points, along with nearly 6 rebounds. In their last 10 games, the Spurs have won 4 and lost 6, averaging 122.9 points per game. The 76ers have only won 2, averaging 114 points in that time. Injury reports show that both teams are dealing with several players out for the season. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox are among those unable to play. The 76ers have key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George also out for the season.