Through 3 Quarters
We've seen some fireworks three quarters in as the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz have combined for 196 points. It's anybody's game, but San Antonio is ahead 100-96.
The Spurs have been riding high on the performance of small forward Keldon Johnson, who has 19 points in addition to seven boards. One thing to keep an eye out for is Drew Eubanks' foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Utah has been relying on center Rudy Gobert, who has posted a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds along with two blocks, and shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who has 20 points along with four rebounds. This makes it eight consecutive games in which Gobert has had at least ten rebounds.
The Jazz have been used to carrying a lead into the fourth quarter lately, so we'll see how they respond to the deficit.
Who's Playing
San Antonio @ Utah
Current Records: San Antonio 10-17; Utah 20-7
What to Know
The San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the Utah Jazz at 9 p.m. ET on Friday at Vivint Arena. San Antonio hasn't won a contest against Utah since Aug. 7 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought.
The Spurs ended up a good deal behind the Charlotte Hornets when they played on Wednesday, losing 131-115. San Antonio was down 110-82 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Shooting guard Bryn Forbes put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 25 points.
A well-balanced attack led Utah over the Los Angeles Clippers every single quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. Utah made easy work of Los Angeles and carried off a 124-103 win. The Jazz's success was spearheaded by the efforts of center Rudy Gobert, who posted a double-double on 20 points and 17 rebounds, and shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who had 27 points and six assists.
The Spurs have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 11.50 point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 9-3 against the spread when expected to lose.
San Antonio is now 10-17 while Utah sits at 20-7. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: San Antonio ranks fourth in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, with 46.70% on the season. But Utah is even better: they enter the matchup with a 48.20% field goal percentage, which is the best in the league. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Vivint Arena -- Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV: ATTSN Rocky Mountain
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $21.40
Odds
The Jazz are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Spurs, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 11.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Utah and San Antonio both have 11 wins in their last 22 games.
- May 05, 2021 - Utah 126 vs. San Antonio 94
- May 03, 2021 - Utah 110 vs. San Antonio 99
- Jan 03, 2021 - Utah 130 vs. San Antonio 109
- Aug 13, 2020 - Utah 118 vs. San Antonio 112
- Aug 07, 2020 - San Antonio 119 vs. Utah 111
- Feb 21, 2020 - San Antonio 113 vs. Utah 104
- Jan 29, 2020 - San Antonio 127 vs. Utah 120
- Feb 09, 2019 - Utah 125 vs. San Antonio 105
- Dec 09, 2018 - San Antonio 110 vs. Utah 97
- Dec 04, 2018 - Utah 139 vs. San Antonio 105
- Mar 23, 2018 - San Antonio 124 vs. Utah 120
- Feb 12, 2018 - Utah 101 vs. San Antonio 99
- Feb 03, 2018 - Utah 120 vs. San Antonio 111
- Dec 21, 2017 - Utah 100 vs. San Antonio 89
- Apr 12, 2017 - Utah 101 vs. San Antonio 97
- Apr 02, 2017 - San Antonio 109 vs. Utah 103
- Nov 04, 2016 - San Antonio 100 vs. Utah 86
- Nov 01, 2016 - Utah 106 vs. San Antonio 91
- Apr 05, 2016 - San Antonio 88 vs. Utah 86
- Feb 25, 2016 - San Antonio 96 vs. Utah 78
- Jan 06, 2016 - San Antonio 123 vs. Utah 98
- Dec 14, 2015 - San Antonio 118 vs. Utah 81
Injury Report for Utah
- Jared Butler: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- Udoka Azubuike: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for San Antonio
- Zach Collins: Out (Ankle)
