- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC
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The San Antonio Spurs (43-17) are headed to Xfinity Mobile Arena this Tuesday to challenge the Philadelphia 76ers (33-27).
In their previous game, the Spurs faced off against the Knicks, ultimately falling by a score of 114-89. San Antonio committed 21 personal fouls, while New York recorded 19. From three-point territory, the Spurs were 17 of 48. New York, meanwhile, made 11 of 19 free throws, achieving a 57.9% success rate. They dominated the boards, grabbing 54 rebounds (18 offensive, 36 defensive) and recording 5 blocks. The Knicks distributed 27 assists and secured 13 steals. Defensively, San Antonio allowed their opponent a 44.3% shooting rate from the field (43 of 97), while managing to generate 15 turnovers and achieve 7 steals. The Spurs secured 41 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, San Antonio successfully converted 16 of 22 attempts, for a conversion rate of 72.7%. Overall, they concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 41.6% (32 of 77) while making 9 of their 34 three-point attempts.
Victor Wembanyama played a pivotal role in the last matchup. He shot 47.1% from the field, contributed 2 assists, played 34 minutes, and gathered 13 rebounds, finishing with 25 points on 8 of 17 shooting.
The Spurs will enter this contest with a season record of 43-17. They average 13.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 fouls per matchup. On the boards, San Antonio is grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game and accumulating 1,619 assists this season, ranking 12th in the league. The Spurs hit 35.1% of their three-point attempts (788 of 2,245) and 78.1% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 118.0 points per game (6th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 47.7%.
On the defensive front, the Spurs force an average of 13.6 turnovers and draw 20.7 fouls per game. They rank 11th in the NBA for assists allowed, having yielded 1,582 assists this season. The defense allows a field goal percentage of 45.2% (2,472 of 5,466) and a total of 43.5 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc, and the Spurs rank 7th in points allowed per game at 111.8.
In their most recent outing, the 76ers suffered a defeat with a score of 114-98 against the Celtics. Philadelphia managed to collect 27 defensive rebounds along with 10 offensive boards for a total of 37. They turned the ball over 6 times while achieving 10 steals. The Celtics committed 19 personal fouls, giving the 76ers 22 free-throw attempts, converting 16 for a rate of 72.7%. From deep, Philadelphia shot 12 of 31 (38.7%). Overall, they finished the game shooting 35 of 88 from the floor, which translates to 39.8%. Defensively, the 76ers allowed Boston to shoot 40 of 91 for 44.0%. Philadelphia connected on 16 of 49 three-point attempts (32.7%) and were successful on 18 of 21 free throws (85.7%). However, Boston dominated the glass, collecting 59 rebounds (19 offensive).
Tyrese Maxey was a standout for the 76ers, scoring 33 points in 43 minutes on the floor, while also contributing 6 assists. He shot 12 of 34 from the field (35.3%) and secured 3 rebounds.
Philadelphia currently holds a season record of 33-27. They commit 20.5 fouls each game and shoot 81.5% from the free-throw line. Averaging 24.7 assists per game (27th in the league), they turn the ball over 13.7 times per contest. The 76ers have scored 6,983 points this season (116.4 points per game) and capture 43.4 rebounds per game. In terms of shooting efficiency, the 76ers are hitting 46.0% from the field, ranking 25th in the NBA.
Defensively, the 76ers rank 18th in the league for points allowed, with an average of 115.9 per game. They force 15.7 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (15th in the NBA). Defensively, they permit a 35.5% success rate on three-pointers (787 of 2,214) and opponents are converting 78.1% of their free throws. The 76ers average yielding 27.5 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 20th in the league respectively.
Which team will cover the spread tonight?
Prediction: Back Philadelphia
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