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The Spurs are participating in a Martin Luther King Day game today against the Utah Jazz for an unusual Monday afternoon game. The Jazz are missing Lauri Markkanen and several other rotation players. The Spurs roster will be missing Devin Vassell, who
has been out for a while with an adductor strain, but the hope is that he will return soon. Tonight’s game is the last of a three game home stand, and they could win all three with a victor tonight. The Spurs face the Rockets tomorrow night in Houston, and if the Spurs can put the Jazz away early today, it would be advantageous for the Spurs as they look to stay solidly in second place in the Western Conference stay among the top teams in the league.
The Spurs have struggled with putting teams away lately, blowing big leads on several occasions and barely holding on for a win against the Timberwolves on Saturday after taking a 25 point lead at the half. The next step in the Spurs evolution would be developing a killer instinct, and the Jazz game would be a good place to start, especially since Utah beat the Silver and Black 127-114 on December 27. Let’s GO SPURS!!
Game Prediction:
After the game, the Jazz offer to return their team name to New Orleans, and will adopt a name more appropriate to Salt Lake City. Suggestions in comments.
San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz
January 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM CT
Streaming: NBA League Pass
TV: FanDuel Sports Southwest
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