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Spurs vs. Thunder GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs play in the final game of the Las Vegas Summer League this evening. Here's a look at what you need to know.
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Spurs vs. Thunder GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds
Spurs vs. Thunder GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds

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The San Antonio Spurs (2-2) are wrapping up their Las Vegas Summer League showcase this evening against the Oklahoma City Thunder (2-2).

While this could have been a matchup between two of the league's potential rising stars in Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, neither will suit up in this finale. Instead, each team will feature some players expected to make an impact either in the G League or on two-way contracts.

The Thunder's last Summer League contest, a loss on Friday to the Washington Wizards, saw them play a slew of first-round picks, including last year's Ousmane Dieng and TyTy Washington, and this year's No. 10 overall selection Cason Wallace.

The Spurs are expected to trot out a few players of their own that should play at some point this season, including second-year pros Blake Wesley and Dominick Barlow, second-round pick Sidy Cissoko and two-way signee Sir'Jabari Rice.

Rice, who made his debut in Friday's loss against the Detroit Pistons, is looking to capitalize from his solid showing in his first appearance.

"He's definitely crafty," Spurs Summer League coach Matt Nielsen said about Rice. "He finds ways to put the defense under pressure. And he's a good teammate, very communicative. He was like that when he wasn't playing. He's a good all-around basketball player and a good teammate."

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Spurs vs. Thunder Broadcast Information

  • Date: Sunday, July 16
  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • TV Channel: NBA TV
  • Radio: n/a
  • Live Stream: ESPN+
  • Betting Odds: Spurs (+2.5)

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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