- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The San Antonio Spurs (15-6) are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10) at Rocket Arena this Friday.
In their most recent outing, the Spurs faced off against the Magic, securing a narrow 114-112 victory. San Antonio showcased a shooting efficiency of 46.2% from the field (42 of 91) and made 13 of 38 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they converted 17 of 24 shots for a conversion rate of 70.8%. On the boards, the Spurs secured a total of 52 rebounds, 13 of which were offensive. They also registered 20 assists, forced 10 turnovers from the opposition, and had 5 steals. Defensively, San Antonio allowed their opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field, as Orlando converted 45 of 99 attempts. The Magic recorded 27 assists and 11 steals in the game, while collecting 48 rebounds (10 offensive, 38 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. Orlando finished the night with a 68.4% free throw rate, making 13 of 19 attempts, and hit 9 of their 27 attempts from three-point range. Both teams tallied similar personal fouls, with San Antonio at 20 and Orlando at 19.
De’Aaron Fox contributed significantly to the Spurs’ last victory, finishing with 31 points on 11 of 20 shooting. Playing for 29 minutes, he also recorded 5 rebounds and concluded with a shooting percentage of 55.0%, along with 5 assists.
As they approach this game, San Antonio boasts a record of 15-6 this season. The team is averaging 119.0 points per game (11th in the league) and has an impressive field goal percentage of 48.7%. From long range, the Spurs are hitting 36.2% (277 of 766) and they excel at the free throw line with a rate of 80.1%. Collectively, San Antonio grabs 45.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 540 assists this season, ranking 21st in the NBA in that category. They turn the ball over 14.8 times per game while committing 20.7 personal fouls on average.
Defensively, the Spurs force 14.6 turnovers per game while averaging 22.0 personal fouls. They rank 13th in the league for assists allowed with 560 given up this year. Opponents shoot 46.1% from the field (864 of 1,874), while San Antonio concedes 41.1 rebounds per game. Allowing 38.6% shooting from three-point range, they are ranked 8th in points allowed per game, giving up 113.8.
In their last game, Cleveland suffered a defeat against the Trail Blazers, ending with a score of 122-110. The Cavaliers secured 35 defensive rebounds along with 10 offensive boards for a total of 45 rebounds. They turned the ball over 7 times while recording 9 steals during the matchup. The Trail Blazers committed 21 fouls, giving the Cavaliers 24 opportunities at the free throw line, of which they converted 21 attempts at an 87.5% success rate. Cleveland’s three-point shooting was off the mark as they made just 13 of 52 attempts (25.0%). The final shooting line showed the Cavaliers converting 38 out of 94 field goals for an overall percentage of 40.4%. On defense, they allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 43.5% from the field, permitting them to hit 37 of 85 shots. The Cavaliers shot 41.2% from downtown, making 14 of 34 attempts, and finished 34 of 39 at the free throw line (87.2%). Cleveland allowed Portland to grab a total of 54 rebounds (12 on the offensive end).
Donovan Mitchell was pivotal for the Cavaliers in this match, scoring 33 points in 34 minutes of play while also providing 5 assists. Mitchell shot 12 of 26 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 46.2%, and secured 5 rebounds.
Cleveland holds a record of 13-10 for the season. The Cavaliers average 21.8 personal fouls per game and successfully convert 76.1% of their free throw attempts. With an average of 27.0 assists per game (11th in the NBA), they also incur 14.0 turnovers per game. Overall, Cleveland has scored 2,740 points this season (119.1 per game) while averaging 44.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they maintain a shooting percentage of 46.0%, ranking 21st in the league.
On the defensive side, the Cavaliers rank 15th in points allowed per game, averaging 116.0. They force 16.5 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field (12th in the league). Opposing teams convert 36.5% of their three-point attempts (294 of 805) and achieve an 80.0% success rate from the charity stripe. They allow an average of 26.6 assists and 45.0 rebounds per game, placing them 15th and 22nd in the league respectively.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Parlay’s Expert Prediction: Bet on Cleveland and the under on total points
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