A depleted depth chart finally caught up to the San Antonio Spurs as they suffered a massive blowout to the long-limbed Toronto Raptors in the first loss of their four-game homestand. Live-ball turnovers and lousy shooting tormented the youngsters, and they will seek to leave that performance in the rearview mirror as the Los Angeles Clippers come to town.
The Silver and Black are underdogs again, but that designation has meant almost nothing this season. With Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell in the lineup and Kawhi Leonard out of commission, head coach Gregg Popovich and crew have all the resources to take the lead in the first of four games between these Western Conference competitors this season.