Play preview: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clipper

After the defeat on Sunday evening against the Portland Trail Blazers, the San Antonio Spurs officially come from the NBA playoffs race. With only four games, the Spurs will try to end the season with competitiveness and probably end more of young people. You will be confronted with one of the toughest teams in the Western Conference – the Los Angeles Clippe.

For the first time the entire season, the Spurs have activated their two two-way players, Harrison Ingram and David Duke Jr. Riley Minix, who has to do with an injury. We probably see that these two players will find a point without a game in the line.

A loss would be better for the team’s lottery rating, you expect the exhausted Spurs to continue to compete, as you have done in the past few weeks.

April 8, 2025 | 9:30 p.m. CT

Clock: Fan Duel Southwest | Listen: Woai (1200 p.m.)

Spores injuries: Jeremy Soschan – Out (lower back), de’aaron fox – out (finger), riley minix – out (g league), Victor Wembanyama – out (shoulder)

Clipper’s injuries: Amir Coffey – Out (knee), Kawhi Leonard – questionable (knee)

What you should pay attention to:

Harrison Ingram clock

The other rookie of the Spurs is suitable for the Big League squad on Tuesday. The second round was up and down in the G-Liga this season. He achieved an average of 12.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists, while he shot 42.8% from the field and 28.3% of Deep. The former tar sales are probably used sparingly, but it doesn’t hurt to see how he competes against NBA talents in the last four games.

Stopping Zubac

Ivica Zubac has a career season for the Clippers. Zubac achieves an average of 16.5 points and 12.5 rebounds, his career best in both categories. San Antonio is currently very small. A key to stay in this game will keep Zubac away from the glass and minimize its effects on the color. Bismack Biyombo and Charles Bassey will have their hands full.

Devin Vassell’s consistency

Devin Vassell shot the ball well in the season section. After the All-Star break, he shoots 39.3% from the depth. The only problem is that his shots come in batches. Vassell was hot in games early, but it disappeared when the Spurs need him in the clutch. Search for Vassell as a consistent offensive against the Clipper. His piece is the key to San Antonio who stays in the game.