Through 1 Quarter
The Philadelphia 76ers are flexing their muscles against the San Antonio Spurs, showing why they were favored to win all along. The 76ers are way out in front after one quarter with a 39-19 lead over San Antonio.
Philadelphia has been relying on shooting guard Seth Curry, who has 13 points in addition to three rebounds, and center Joel Embiid, who has 11 points and five assists along with three boards. San Antonio hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to five points or fewer.
Philadelphia’s lead is the biggest they have had this year going into the second quarter.
Who’s Playing
San Antonio @ Philadelphia
Current Records: San Antonio 15-22; Philadelphia 21-16
What to Know
The San Antonio Spurs haven’t won a contest against the Philadelphia 76ers since Dec. 17 of 2018, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Friday. The Spurs’ road trip will continue as they head to Wells Fargo Center at 7 p.m. ET to face off against Philadelphia. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
San Antonio came out on top in a nail-biter against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, sneaking past 99-97. It was another big night for San Antonio’s point guard Dejounte Murray, who almost dropped a triple-double on 22 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds. That’s the third consecutive game in which Murray has had at least 12 assists.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia picked up a 116-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Philadelphia can attribute much of their success to shooting guard Seth Curry, who posted a double-double on 20 points and 12 dimes in addition to seven boards, and center Joel Embiid, who had 31 points along with five rebounds. The matchup made it Embiid’s fifth in a row with at least 31 points.
The Spurs are expected to lose this next one by 8.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 13-5 against the spread when expected to lose.
The wins brought San Antonio up to 15-22 and the 76ers to 21-16. San Antonio is 5-9 after wins this year, Philadelphia 11-9.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: Bally Sports – Southwest
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $25.31
Odds
The 76ers are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Spurs, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the 76ers as a 5.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Philadelphia have won seven out of their last 12 games against San Antonio.
- May 02, 2021 – Philadelphia 113 vs. San Antonio 111
- Mar 14, 2021 – Philadelphia 134 vs. San Antonio 99
- Aug 03, 2020 – Philadelphia 132 vs. San Antonio 130
- Nov 22, 2019 – Philadelphia 115 vs. San Antonio 104
- Jan 23, 2019 – Philadelphia 122 vs. San Antonio 120
- Dec 17, 2018 – San Antonio 123 vs. Philadelphia 96
- Jan 26, 2018 – Philadelphia 97 vs. San Antonio 78
- Jan 03, 2018 – Philadelphia 112 vs. San Antonio 106
- Feb 08, 2017 – San Antonio 111 vs. Philadelphia 103
- Feb 02, 2017 – San Antonio 102 vs. Philadelphia 86
- Dec 07, 2015 – San Antonio 119 vs. Philadelphia 68
- Nov 14, 2015 – San Antonio 92 vs. Philadelphia 83
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Shake Milton: Out (Back)
- Paul Reed: Out (Covid-19)
- Isaiah Joe: Out (Back)
- Tyrese Maxey: Out (Covid-19)
- Jaden Springer: Out (Covid-19)
Injury Report for San Antonio
- Doug McDermott: Out (Covid-19)
- Zach Collins: Out (Ankle)
- Thaddeus Young: Out (Covid-19)
- Derrick White: Out (Covid-19)
- Tre Jones: Out (Covid-19)
- Devin Vassell: Out (Covid-19)
- Keldon Johnson: Out (Covid-19)
