The shorthanded San Antonio Spurs came back to earth in their double-digit loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, but they will look to put that behind them against a familiar foe. While this will be the second time they have faced the Miami Heat this season, the unfamiliar backdrop of Mexico City should make for an intriguing contest.
Head Coach Gregg Popovich will finally have his preferred starting lineup of Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, and Jakob Poeltl on hand for the first time in three weeks. But will that be enough to overcome the star power of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro?