San Antonio Spurs Host Utah Jazz in Second Meeting of Season
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host the Utah Jazz on Monday at 8:30 p.m. EST in San Antonio. The Spurs enter the matchup with a 4-2 record and sit sixth in the Western Conference, while the Jazz sit at 1-5 and 14th in the conference standings. The two teams square off for the second time this season, following an overtime contest on Oct. 29.
Previous Overtime Matchup and Recent Form
The Spurs defeated the Jazz 117-111 in overtime during their first meeting of the season on Oct. 29. Wembanyama led San Antonio with 36 points in that game, while Keyonte George paced Utah with 31 points. San Antonio comes into Monday’s game following a 121-111 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a contest where Wembanyama scored 43 points. Last season, the Spurs finished 62-20 overall, going 36-16 in Western Conference play while averaging 28.1 assists per game on 43.4 made field goals. The Jazz finished the 2025-26 season with a 22-60 overall record, including a 12-40 mark in conference action.
Injury Report and Missing Personnel
Both teams face key roster absences due to injuries heading into Monday night. The Spurs will play without Jayden Quaintance, who is out with a knee injury, and Tobias Harris, who remains sidelined with a calf injury. The Jazz must navigate their rotation without Jusuf Nurkic, out due to a foot injury, and Jaren Jackson Jr., who is out with a knee injury.
Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs pulled away in overtime to beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.Wembanyama shot 14 of 25 from the field, including 4 of 10 from 3-point range, and added five… pic.twitter.com/Ks2LO44tac
Matchup Statistics
| Team | Record | Previous Season PPG | Key Scoring Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 4-2 | Not Listed | 28.1 assists per game average (prior season) |
| Utah Jazz | 1-5 | 117.6 | 52.7 points in paint, 18.0 off turnovers, 17.6 fast break |
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