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San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 30 Dec 2025
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 101-113
26-25 29-24 23-27 23-37
Position#2
Record21-8
FormWWWWL
Points / game120.0
Allowed / game113.6
vs
Position#9
Record17-16
FormLWWLL
Points / game119.5
Allowed / game117.8
USANBA· Frost Bank Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · San Antonio Spurs v Cleveland Cavaliers
07 Apr 2027
SAS v CLE
upcoming
29 Dec 2025
SAS101
CLE113
04 Apr 2025
SAS113
CLE114
03 Feb 2024
SAS101
CLE117
12 Dec 2022
SAS112
CLE111
14 Jan 2022
SAS109
CLE114
05 Apr 2021
SAS101
CLE125
12 Dec 2019
SAS109
CLE117
28 Mar 2019
SAS116
CLE110
23 Jan 2018
SAS114
CLE102
27 Mar 2017
SAS103
CLE74
14 Jan 2016
SAS99
CLE95
12 Mar 2015
SAS125
CLE128
23 Nov 2013
SAS126
CLE96
16 Mar 2013
SAS119
CLE113
22 Apr 2012
SAS114
CLE98
20 Nov 2010
SAS116
CLE92
26 Mar 2010
SAS102
CLE97
27 Feb 2009
SAS86
CLE97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

San Antonio Spurs winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSpurs
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
126-119
126
119
+7
115avg 109
H03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
114-112
114
112
+2
104avg 109
A04/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
117-130
117
130
-13
104avg 109
A06/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
135-132
135
132
+3
126avg 109
A09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
119-94
119
94
+25
119avg 109
H19/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
126-98
126
98
+28
128avg 109
A20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
124-113
124
113
+11
114avg 109
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
130-110
130
110
+20
129avg 109
H24/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
117-102
117
102
+15
113avg 109
A25/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
114-127
114
127
-13
105avg 109
H28/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-32
27-27
34-39
29-21
31-29
27-20
28-30
28-33
35-30
37-34
19-44
26-22
35-25
42-32
23-45
35-30
34-27
23-26
34-22
28-19
32-19
36-25
34-28
24-26
26-28
43-21
29-37
26-27
31-29
27-31
29-22
43-28
41-36
28-24
26-19
22-23
40-32
20-38
27-28
27-29
235.9Avg total
122.2Scored
113.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)120.0113.6233.6+6.472%
Season at home (14)119.9111.5231.4+8.479%
Season away (15)120.1115.6235.7+4.567%
Last 10 (10)122.2113.7235.9+8.580%
Last 5 (5)122.2110.0232.2+12.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)88.089.0177.0-1.00%
vs Similar (4)126.8114.5241.2+12.2100%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)118.9113.5232.4+5.468%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
130-117
130
117
+13
133avg 112
H06/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
94-99
94
99
-5
74avg 112
H07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
130-126
130
126
+4
121avg 112
A13/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
111-119 OT
111
119
-8
99avg 112
H14/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
111-127
111
127
-16
104avg 112
A18/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
125-136
125
136
-11
117avg 112
H20/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
139-132
139
132
+7
138avg 112
H23/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
141-118
141
118
+23
142avg 112
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
124-126
124
126
-2
124avg 112
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
100-117
100
117
-17
85avg 112
A28/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-35
34-37
44-19
22-26
18-12
18-33
26-27
32-27
35-24
27-36
23-40
45-26
29-33
18-24
32-31
32-23
34-33
24-29
30-33
23-32
32-32
23-34
44-35
26-35
33-36
37-27
34-32
35-37
32-22
37-38
41-31
31-27
38-23
20-37
38-24
28-42
24-32
22-28
17-30
37-27
242.2Avg total
120.5Scored
121.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)119.5117.8237.3+1.852%
Season at home (19)118.1115.6233.7+2.558%
Season away (14)121.5120.6242.1+0.943%
Last 10 (10)120.5121.7242.2-1.240%
Last 5 (5)125.8125.8251.6+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)118.0116.0234.0+2.040%
vs Similar (14)114.2117.9232.1-3.729%
vs Weaker (11)126.9118.1245.0+8.882%
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +5.4+5.4Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: +3.2+3.2Q2: -6.3-6.3Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: +0.9+0.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +5.4+5.4Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: +3.2+3.2Q2: -6.3-6.3Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: +0.9+0.9
San Antonio SpursCleveland Cavaliers
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A04/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
72-64
72
64
+8
A06/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
77-57
77
57
+20
A09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
57-53
57
53
+4
H19/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
68-44
68
44
+24
A20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
69-49
69
49
+20
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H24/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
69-60
69
60
+9
A25/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
60-70
60
70
-10
H28/12
NBA
121.6Avg total
65.1Scored
56.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.955.8116.7+5.173%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.354.0113.3+5.380%-
Last 30 away (15)62.557.6120.1+4.967%-
Last 10 (10)65.156.5121.6+8.680%-
Last 5 (5)64.856.6121.4+8.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.042.089.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar (4)59.261.0120.2-1.850%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)61.755.5117.2+6.276%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
64-72
64
72
-8
H06/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
36-45
36
45
-9
H07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
62-60
62
60
+2
A13/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
47-57
47
57
-10
H14/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
58-62
58
62
-4
A18/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
55-66
55
66
-11
H20/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
70-63
70
63
+7
H23/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
69-60
69
60
+9
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
58-60
58
60
-2
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
46-60
46
60
-14
A28/12
NBA
117.0Avg total
56.5Scored
60.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.459.9117.3-2.537%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.459.8115.2-4.433%-
Last 30 away (12)60.360.0120.3+0.342%-
Last 10 (10)56.560.5117.0-4.030%-
Last 5 (5)59.661.8121.4-2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)59.261.2120.4-2.020%-
vs Similar (14)52.758.4111.1-5.621%-
vs Weaker (11)62.561.3123.7+1.264%-
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
San Antonio Spurstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

San Antonio Spurs: 122.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.630.8
56.4%
54.8%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.414.1
36.7%
35.8%42.3
🏀 Free throws24.018.3
76.2%
78.1%18.3
They take 93.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 120.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.730.5
55.8%
54.8%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.014.1
35.2%
35.8%42.3
🏀 Free throws20.717.2
83.1%
78.1%17.2
They take 94.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 30 Dec 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
San Antonio Spurs
LWWWWWWLWW
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLWWLLLWLW
#2
League position
#9
+8.3
Net rating
-1.1
119.2
Offensive rating
114.8
110.9
Defensive rating
115.9
55.9%
Effective FG%
54.5%
53.7%
Opp. effective FG%
56.3%
11.8%
Turnover %
13.0%
27.7%
Off. rebound %
27.3%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.22
36.7%
3-point %
35.2%
61.2%
Assist %
64.6%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence119.2 · 114.8Defence110.9 · 115.9Shooting55.9% · 54.5%3-point %36.7% · 35.2%Ball care11.8% · 13.0%Off. rebounds27.7% · 27.3%Free throws0.26 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)80% · 40%
■ San Antonio Spurs   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
28/12/25HUtah Jazz114-127
25/12/25AOklahoma City Thunder117-102
24/12/25HOklahoma City Thunder130-110
22/12/25AWashington Wizards124-113
20/12/25AAtlanta Hawks126-98
19/12/25HWashington Wizards119-94
09/12/25ANew Orleans Pelicans135-132
06/12/25ACleveland Cavaliers117-130
04/12/25AOrlando Magic114-112
03/12/25HMemphis Grizzlies126-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/12/25AHouston Rockets100-117
25/12/25ANew York Knicks124-126
24/12/25HNew Orleans Pelicans141-118
23/12/25HCharlotte Hornets139-132
20/12/25HChicago Bulls125-136
18/12/25AChicago Bulls111-127
14/12/25HCharlotte Hornets111-119 OT
13/12/25AWashington Wizards130-126
07/12/25HGolden State Warriors94-99
06/12/25HSan Antonio Spurs130-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL72%
HomeWWWWL79%
AwayLWWWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291415
Win %72%79%67%
Points / game120.0119.9120.1
Allowed / game113.6111.5115.6
Point differential+6.4+8.4+4.5
Avg total233.6231.4235.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%50%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)0% (2)83% (6)
Overtime %3%0%7%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL52%
HomeLLLWW58%
AwayWWLLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331914
Win %52%58%43%
Points / game119.5118.1121.5
Allowed / game117.8115.6120.6
Point differential+1.8+2.5+0.9
Avg total237.3233.7242.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%32%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)33% (3)33% (3)
Overtime %6%5%7%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder3026487%121.4107.7+13.7
2 Detroit Pistons3224875%118.8112.9+6.0
3 San Antonio Spurs2921872%120.0113.6+6.4
4 New York Knicks2920969%120.2113.9+6.3
5 Los Angeles Lakers2920969%117.1116.4+0.8
6 Denver Nuggets32221069%125.7118.5+7.2
7 Houston Rockets29191066%120.3111.7+8.6
8 Minnesota Timberwolves32201262%118.8114.7+4.1
9 Boston Celtics31191261%116.5110.5+6.0
10 Phoenix Suns31191261%116.0112.5+3.5
11 Toronto Raptors33201361%114.5112.6+2.0
12 Miami Heat32181456%121.4117.6+3.8
13 Orlando Magic31171455%116.6114.8+1.9
14 Philadelphia 76ers30161453%115.7115.6+0.0
15 Golden State Warriors33171652%115.1113.1+2.0
16 Cleveland Cavaliers33171652%119.5117.8+1.8
17 Chicago Bulls31151648%118.8122.0-3.2
18 Memphis Grizzlies32151747%115.2115.8-0.6
19 Atlanta Hawks33151845%118.8120.1-1.3
20 Milwaukee Bucks33141942%113.0115.9-2.9
21 Portland Trail Blazers32131941%116.6120.1-3.5
22 Utah Jazz31121939%120.5127.1-6.6
23 Dallas Mavericks33122136%113.5117.5-4.0
24 Charlotte Hornets32112134%115.5118.5-3.0
25 Brooklyn Nets30102033%109.7113.9-4.2
26 Los Angeles Clippers31102132%111.5114.8-3.3
27 Sacramento Kings3282425%111.7122.1-10.4
28 New Orleans Pelicans3382524%115.2122.6-7.3
29 Washington Wizards3172423%113.2125.0-11.9
30 Indiana Pacers3262619%109.8119.2-9.4
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San Antonio Spurs26292323101
Cleveland Cavaliers25242737113
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