- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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On Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets (15-42) will host the San Antonio Spurs (41-16) at Barclays Center.
In their latest outing, the Spurs secured a victory against the Pistons with a score of 114-103. San Antonio committed 22 personal fouls, while Detroit had 19. The Spurs converted 7 of 36 attempts from the three-point line. The Pistons managed to shoot 84.2% from the free throw line, making 16 out of 19 attempts. Detroit also grabbed 55 rebounds, splitting them into 20 offensive and 35 defensive boards, along with 11 blocks. The Pistons delivered 21 assists and had 7 steals. On defense, San Antonio restricted their opponents to 37.7% shooting from the field on 40 of 106 attempts. They tallied 32 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals. The Spurs collected a total of 50 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards, while hitting 12 of 19 free throw attempts for a success rate of 63.2%. Ultimately, San Antonio finished the game with a shooting percentage of 41.6% (42 out of 101) and sank 18 of 40 shots from beyond the arc.
Devin Vassell was a standout player in this game, scoring 28 points on 10 of 14 shooting, while contributing 2 rebounds and 4 assists in 36 minutes of play. His efficiency was remarkable at 71.4% from the field.
The Spurs enter this matchup with a strong 41-16 record on the season. They average 118.5 points per game, ranking sixth in the league, with a field goal percentage of 47.8%. San Antonio’s three-point shooting stands at 35.0% (745 of 2,129) and they hit 78.4% of free throw attempts. The team averages 46.7 rebounds per game and has distributed 1,530 assists this season, placing them 14th in the league. They turn the ball over 13.8 times per game and commit 18.9 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Spurs force 13.5 turnovers per game while drawing 20.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc and rank 8th in points allowed per game (111.9). Their opponents shoot 45.3% from the field (2,350 of 5,190) while the Spurs yield an average of 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 10th in terms of assists allowed, having surrendered 1,512 assists this year.
In their last game, the Nets were edged out by the Mavericks, who took the win with a score of 123-114. Brooklyn allowed Dallas to collect a total of 44 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. The Nets shot 34.8% from beyond the arc (8 of 23) and managed 19 out of 24 from the free throw line (79.2%). The Mavericks shot an impressive 58.5% (48 of 82) from the field. Brooklyn’s shooting stats included 41 of 80 from the field, resulting in a conversion rate of 51.3%. They made 13 of 32 three-point shots (40.6%) and hit 19 free throws, totaling a 70.4% success rate. The Mavericks committed 19 fouls, leading the Nets to shoot 27 free throws. Brooklyn recorded 11 steals while allowing 11 turnovers and collected 28 total rebounds (23 defensive and 5 offensive).
Michael Porter Jr. played a pivotal role for the Nets, shooting 9 of 16 for a rate of 56.3% but did not manage to record a rebound. He contributed 26 points in 33 minutes, also adding 3 assists.
The Nets hold a record of 15-42 this season, committing 20.2 fouls per game and converting 77.0% from the charity stripe. They average 25.4 assists per game (19th in the league) while turning the ball over 15.5 times per game. Brooklyn has scored a total of 6,094 points this season, averaging 106.9 points per game, and pulls in 40.3 rebounds per game. In terms of overall shooting, the Nets rank last in the league at 44.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Nets rank 13th in points allowed per game, giving up 114.8. They force 14.0 turnovers per game and allow teams a shooting percentage of 49.3% from the field (29th in the NBA). Opponents shoot 37.4% from three-point range (703 of 1,880) and convert 78.4% from the charity stripe. They give up 27.2 assists and 43.1 rebounds per contest, ranking 21st and 10th in the league, respectively.
So, what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Recommendation: Bet on Brooklyn and the under on total points
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