San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers: preview and player stats (Dec 15, 2026)

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San Antonio Spurs

Cleveland Cavaliers

Rocket Arena · Cleveland, OH

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Who wins?

SAS

Season leaders, per game

CLE

Victor WembanyamaF-C54.3 FG, 77.6 FT
SAS30.3PointsCLE22.8
Donovan MitchellG48.5 FG, 79.4 FT
Victor WembanyamaF-C9.0 DREB, 2.7 OREB
SAS11.7ReboundsCLE8.3
Jarrett AllenC6.0 DREB, 2.3 OREB
De'Aaron FoxG · Questionable2.3 TOV, 29.5 MIN
SAS6.2AssistsCLE5.6
James HardenG2.9 TOV, 32.7 MIN
Devin VassellG-F · Questionable10 games
SAS1.7StealsCLE1.3
Donovan MitchellG12 games
Victor WembanyamaF-C12 games
SAS4.3BlocksCLE1.7
Peyton WatsonG10 games

The teams side by side: San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers compared, with league ranks
SAS	Stat	CLE
10–2	Record	6–6
Offense
11.0(better), 3rd in the league	Net rating	12th in the league, 2.0
117.3(better), 3rd in the league	Offensive rating	10th in the league, 114.1
100.9, 20th in the league	Pace	18th in the league, 101.1
53.2, 17th in the league	eFG%	6th in the league, 55.0(better)
10.3(better), 1st in the league	TOV%	5th in the league, 11.5
29.3(better), 11th in the league	OREB%	24th in the league, 24.8
0.291(better), 13th in the league	FT rate	17th in the league, 0.279
Defense
106.3(better), 5th in the league	Defensive rating	17th in the league, 112.1
51.1(better), 6th in the league	Opp. eFG%	9th in the league, 52.2
12.2(better), 22nd in the league	Opp. TOV%	29th in the league, 10.8
75.9(better), 3rd in the league	DREB%	14th in the league, 73.3
0.235, 4th in the league	Opp. FT rate	3rd in the league, 0.234(better)

This season's meetings

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Injury report

San Antonio Spurs

Devin VassellQuestionable· back Nov 13Report updated · Nov 12, 6:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Adductor Tightness (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Vassell is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left adductor tightness. Vassell is trying to avoid a third consecutive absence with the issue. Julian Champagnie would likely draw a third straight start at power forward for the Spurs on Friday if Vassell is unable to play.
De'Aaron FoxQuestionable· back Nov 13Report updated · Nov 12, 6:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Hip Soreness (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Fox is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left hip soreness. Fox is in danger of missing his first game of the 2026-27 season after picking up a hip injury. He'll presumably be re-evaluated again at some point before tipoff to determine his availability for Friday. Jordan McLaughlin and Julian Champagnie could see more minutes if Fox is unable to suit up.
Tobias HarrisOut· back Nov 19Report updated · Oct 24, 2:40 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Calf Strain (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Harris (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. With Harris still sidelined, San Antonio will rely more on Julian Champagnie. Harris has yet to make his Spurs debut this season, so his absence continues to leave minutes available on the wing until he is cleared to return.
Jayden QuaintanceOut· back Dec 3
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Injury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-05): Quaintance has been around the team but has not yet been cleared for basketball activities, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports. The Spurs are expected to exercise extreme caution with the big man, as Quaintance suffered a torn ACL and meniscus with Arizona State in February 2025 before appearing in only four games with Kentucky last season due to severe complications and persistent swelling. The 19-year-old underwent a cleanup procedure on his meniscus in mid-July, and the Spurs will likely want him at 100 percent before ramping him up to basketball activities.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Evan MobleyOut· back Nov 14Report updated · Nov 12, 5:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Great Toe - Sprain (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Mobley (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Heat. The star big man took a hard fall late in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, and he's missing his first contest of the season Friday with a sprained toe. With Mobley sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and Mario Hezonja are each viable streaming options.
Sam MerrillOut· back Nov 16Report updated · Nov 10, 5:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Right Elbow Injury Management (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Merrill (elbow) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Merrill has battled a lingering elbow issue since the preseason. He will now miss a third consecutive contest, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Friday in Miami. While Merrill is sidelined, Craig Porter, Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor should see more minutes.
Nae'Qwan TomlinOutReport updated · Nov 12, 5:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Low Back Stress Reaction (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).
Ernest Udeh, Jr.OutReport updated · Nov 12, 5:05 PM
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).
Khalifa DiopOutReport updated · Nov 12, 5:05 PM
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).

Key players · SAS: San Antonio Spurs key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Dylan Harper	31.9	18.0	5.4	4.8
Devin Vassell	30.1	11.9	3.8	3.1
Victor Wembanyama	30.0	30.3	11.7	2.8
De'Aaron Fox	29.5	14.2	4.3	6.2
Stephon Castle	29.1	14.0	5.7	5.0

Key players · CLE: Cleveland Cavaliers key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Donovan Mitchell	33.0	22.8	5.0	5.5
James Harden	32.7	16.7	4.6	5.6
Evan Mobley	32.0	16.9	7.3	3.6
Peyton Watson	28.0	11.0	4.6	2.8
Jarrett Allen	25.4	12.9	8.3	1.4

Last five games

San Antonio Spurs: San Antonio Spurs: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 11	@ CHI	Won 124–119	−15.5, did not cover	237.5, went over
Nov 9	@ PHX	Won 122–96	−9.5, covered	224.5, went under
Nov 7	@ POR	Won 125–103	−5.5, covered	228.5, went under
Nov 6	@ SAC	Won 124–109	−17.5, did not cover	231.5, went over
Nov 4	vs DAL	Won 112–111	−12.5, did not cover	227.5, went under

Cleveland Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 11	@ NYK	Won 115–107	+4.5, covered	221.5, went over
Nov 9	@ CHA	Lost 112–124	−8.5, did not cover	215.5, went over
Nov 7	vs NYK	Lost 97–109	+4.5, did not cover	223.5, went under
Nov 6	vs PHI	Won 119–95	+2.5, covered	231.5, went under
Nov 4	@ OKC	Lost 116–124	+3.5, did not cover	226.5, went over