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Clash at Frost Bank Center: San Antonio Spurs Host Miami Heat

As the San Antonio Spurs gear up to face the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Spurs, coming off a high-scoring affair against the Oklahoma City Thunder, look to capitalize on their offensive momentum despite falling short by just one point in their last outing.


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The Spurs showcased an impressive offensive display with 121 points and a true shooting percentage of 57 percent. Their ability to spread the floor was evident as they knocked down 37 percent from beyond the arc and maintained a solid field goal percentage of 46. The team's bench depth was also on full display, contributing a significant 65 points to their total score.


Defensively, there is room for improvement; they allowed 122 points against the Thunder and had an efficiency game score of 103. With an almost even defensive rating (111) compared to their offensive rating (109), it's clear that tightening up on defense could be key in securing victories moving forward.


Rebounding has been another strong suit for the Spurs as they grabbed a total of 61 rebounds last game, with both defensive and offensive boards contributing evenly. This rebounding prowess will need to continue if they want to control the pace against Miami.


The venue itself may offer some advantage for San Antonio; playing at home in front of their fans at Frost Bank Center could provide that extra boost needed during critical moments of the game.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for October 13th at half past six PM Central Time. It will be broadcast nationally on TNT (channel number not repeated), ensuring that no one misses out on what promises to be an engaging battle between these two teams.

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