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The Spurs face the Hawks with Wembanyama and Fox aiming for a crucial victory in Atlanta.

The San Antonio Spurs are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 5, 2025. This matchup is crucial for the Spurs, who currently sit 12th in the Western Conference and are looking to turn their season around with the recent addition of De`Aaron Fox. The projected starting lineup for the Spurs features Chris Paul, De`Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, and Victor Wembanyama, who has been a standout performer for the team.

In their last encounter on December 19, 2024, the Spurs emerged victorious, defeating the Hawks by nine points. Victor Wembanyama was the star of that game, scoring an impressive 42 points, while Trae Young contributed 23 points and 16 assists for Atlanta. Historically, the Spurs have had the upper hand in their matchups against the Hawks, leading the series with 59 wins out of 105 regular-season games.

Key players to watch include Victor Wembanyama and De`Aaron Fox for the Spurs, while Trae Young and De`Andre Hunter are expected to be pivotal for the Hawks. The injury report indicates that Riley Minix is out for the season with a shoulder injury for the Spurs, while the Hawks are dealing with several game-time decisions, including Bogdan Bogdanovic and Clint Capela, with Jalen Johnson also out for the season.

Fans can catch the action starting at 70 PM ET on ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast, and FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest, with streaming options available on Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, and NBA League Pass. For more details, check out the match preview and highlights on YouTube.

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