The San Antonio spurs are at home on Saturday night as they host the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.
San Antonio enters Saturday’s game with a 23-7 record after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on Thursday night in their Christmas Day matchup.
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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard De’Aaron Fox (4)© Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
In Thursday’s victory over the Thunder, De’Aaron Fox led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 29 points and four rebounds while Victor Wembanyama added 19 points and 11 rebounds of his own off the bench.
Now San Antonio will try to grab another victory at home on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Jazz team.
On the other side, Utah enters Saturday’s contest with an 11-19 record after defeating the Detroit Pistons at home on Friday night.
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3), forward Lauri Markkanen (23), and forward Taylor Hendricks (0)Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Keyonte George led the way for the Jazz in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 31 points, seven rebounds and eight assists while Lauri Markkanen recorded 30 points, four rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Ace Bailey Play?
For the Jazz, they have four players listed on their injury report, including rookie guard Ace Bailey.
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Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19)Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
Utah has ruled out Bailey due to a left hip flexor sprain that he suffered in Friday’s victory over the Pistons.
With Bailey sidelined, Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks could be in line for larger roles.
Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love (42)Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Jazz have also ruled out Kevin Love due to rest while Walker Kessler and Georges Niang remains sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Spurs Injury Report, Will De’Aaron Fox Play?
On the other side, the Spurs have one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Fox.
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San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4)© Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
San Antonio has ruled out Fox due to left adductor tightness as he will miss his first game since November 7.
With Fox sidelined, Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie would be the top candidates to replace him in the starting lineup alongside Stephon Castle in the backcourt.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Jazz and Spurs from San Antonio at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.