The San Antonio Spurs are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Indiana Pacers in an interconference matchup.
San Antonio enters Friday’s game with a 24-9 record after defeating the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday night.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30)© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s victory over the Knicks, Julian Champagnie led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 36 points and six rebounds while Victor Wembanyama added 31 points and 13 rebounds of his own.
Now San Antonio will try to grab another victory on the road on Friday as they face off against a struggling Pacers team.
On the other side, Indiana enters Friday’s contest with a 6-28 record after losing at home to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Magic in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 26 points and four rebounds while Bennedict Mathurin recorded 23 points and five rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Spurs Injury Report, Will Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell Play?
For the Spurs, they have two players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game against the Pacers.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1).Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
San Antonio has ruled out Wembanyama due to left knee soreness after he hyperextended his left knee in Wednesday’s victory over the Knicks.
The good news for the Spurs is that Wembanyama’s MRI results came back clean on Thursday, though he will not travel to Indiana with the team to face the Pacers on Friday.
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With Wembanyama sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely draw a start in his place while Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk could both have larger roles off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24)© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
The Spurs have also ruled out Devin Vassell due to a left adductor strain as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
With Vassell sidelined, Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will likely continue to have increased roles.
Pacers Injury Report, Will T.J. McConnell Play?
On the other side, the Pacers have four players listed on their injury report, including veteran guard T.J. McConnell.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9).© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Indiana has listed McConnell as probable and he is expected to play despite continuing to deal with right hamstring soreness.
The Pacers have ruled out Isaiah Jackson due to a concussion while Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Isaiah JacksonMike Watters-Imagn Images
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Spurs and Pacers from Indianapolis at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.