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Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Preview: Spurs Seek 3rd Straight Win in Home Opener vs Nets
The San Antonio Spurs look to continue their perfect start when they host the Brooklyn Nets at the Frost Bank Center on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.
The Spurs have opened the season 2-0 for the first time since 2019-20, led by a dominant Victor Wembanyama performance in Friday’s 120-116 overtime win over the Pelicans. Brooklyn, meanwhile, is still searching for its first victory under head coach Jordi Fernández after dropping consecutive games to Charlotte and Cleveland.
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The Spurs are heavy home favorites at -11.5, while the Nets are +11.5 underdogs. The total is set at 227.5 points, with early bettors leaning slightly toward the under due to San Antonio’s top-tier defense.
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Matchup Breakdown
San Antonio’s young core has shown impressive balance through two games. Victor Wembanyama nearly posted a triple-double against New Orleans, finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks before fouling out late in overtime. Devin Vassell added 23 points, and rookie Stephon Castle chipped in 16, while Luke Kornet contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
The Spurs currently lead the NBA in rebounds per game (54.5) and rank second in defensive efficiency, allowing only 104 points per game. Their paint protection, anchored by Wembanyama, has held opponents to just 40.6% shooting — best in the league.
Brooklyn enters this matchup 0-2 but showed flashes in Friday’s 131-124 loss to Cleveland. Cam Thomas exploded for 33 points and nine assists, while Michael Porter Jr. added 31 points and eight rebounds. The Nets knocked down 19 three-pointers, ranking fourth in the league in long-range makes per game (16.5).
Despite the shooting prowess, the Nets’ defense has struggled, allowing 133.5 points per game through two contests. Coach Fernández has emphasized effort and urgency, calling for his team to “clean up the small details” after back-to-back slow starts.
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Key Storylines
Wembanyama’s Dominance and Growth
Wembanyama continues to evolve into one of the NBA’s most impactful two-way forces. Through two games, he’s averaging 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 6.5 blocks, and his defensive awareness has elevated San Antonio’s team identity.
Nets’ Three-Point Volume vs Spurs’ Interior Defense
Brooklyn’s offense thrives on spacing and perimeter shooting. The Nets average 16.5 threes per game at 41% accuracy, but they’ll face the NBA’s best rim protection in Wembanyama and Kornet. The outcome may hinge on whether the Nets’ shooters can maintain efficiency from deep.
San Antonio’s Supporting Cast Maturity
While Wembanyama draws headlines, San Antonio’s depth has quietly powered their 2-0 start. Vassell’s perimeter scoring and Castle’s composure have solidified a balanced attack that could make the Spurs a playoff contender in the West.
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Injury Report
Brooklyn Nets
- Cameron Johnson (knee) – out
- Nic Claxton (ankle) – questionable
San Antonio Spurs
- Jeremy Sochan (hamstring) – day-to-day
- Charles Bassey (knee) – out
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Prediction
The Nets’ shooting depth gives them a puncher’s chance, but San Antonio’s interior control and defensive discipline make them tough to beat at home. Wembanyama should dominate the paint, while the Spurs’ balanced offense continues to develop.
Projected Score: San Antonio Spurs 118, Brooklyn Nets 112
Best Bet: Nets +11.5
Secondary Lean: Under 227.5
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