PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs (24-9) travel to face the Indiana Pacers (6-28) on Friday night, with the Spurs looking to extend their three-game road winning streak. San Antonio will be without Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell due to injury, forcing the team to lean on depth that has proven resilient all season. The backcourt pairing of De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle remains formidable, with Julian Champagnie coming off a 36-point explosion against the Knicks. Defensively, the Spurs rank second in limiting attacks at the rim while ranking third in rebounding, though they struggle significantly against three-point shooting, ranking 27th in perimeter defense. Indiana enters this matchup in free fall, sitting at 6-28 with the league's worst record and riding a 10-game losing streak. The Pacers excel at forcing opponents into few three-point attempts (ranking 3rd) and maintain solid defensive rebounding (2nd), but their offensive firepower ranks dead last in scoring frequency among NBA teams. Pascal Siakam continues shouldering the load with 23.5 points per game, yet his individual effort remains insufficient to spark a franchise in crisis. The Spurs have been equally dangerous on the road as at home, averaging over 120 points per contest while limiting opponents to just over 116, setting up a stark matchup between a confident visitor and a struggling home team.