The San Antonio Spurs are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference showdown as part of NBA Cup group play.
San Antonio enters Friday’s game with a 12-5 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Wednesday night.
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San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4)© Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s victory over the Trail Blazers, De’Aaron Fox led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 37 points, six rebounds and eight assists while Devin Vassell added 23 points and six rebounds of his own.
Now San Antonio will try to grab their 13th victory of the season on Friday night in a tough road matchup against the Nuggets.
On the other side, Denver enters Friday’s contest with a 13-4 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Monday night.
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27)© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 29 points and eight assists while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up another victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Spurs Injury Report, Will Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle Play?
For the Spurs, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1).Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
San Antonio has ruled out Wembanyama as he continues recover from a left calf strain that has kept him out of their last five games.
With Wembanyama still sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely draw another start while Kelly Olynyk could continue to have an increased role off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5)Soobum Im-Imagn Images
The Spurs have also ruled out Jordan McLaughlin due to a left hamstring strain while Castle remains sidelined due to a left hip flexor strain.
With Castle sidelined, Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie could continue to have larger roles for the Spurs.
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Nuggets Injury Report, Will Aaron Gordon Play?
On the other side, the Nuggets also have three players listed on their injury report, including Aaron Gordon.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32)Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Denver has ruled out Gordon due to a right hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him fr at least a month.
With Gordon sidelined, Peyton Watson will likely continue to have a larger role while Spencer Jones and Zeke Nnaji could also see increased minutes.
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0).Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The Nuggets have also ruled out Christian Braun due to a left ankle sprain while Julain Strawther remains sidelined due to lower back injury management.
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Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Spurs and Nuggets from Denver at 9:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Nov 28, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.