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#CavsSpurs Game Preview - March 27, 2017

Game Summary

The Cavaliers hit the road for the next two games, beginning on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Tipoff from the AT&T Center is at 8:00 p.m. (ET).

With Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards, the Wine and Gold are tied with the Boston Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with their 47-25 record.

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FSO, TNT

WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega

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Over the last four games, the Cavs are averaging 116.3 points on .520 shooting from the field, 22.8 assists (11.3 turnovers) and a .826 mark from the free throw line.

The Cavs have already made a franchise single season record 941 three-pointers in 2016-17. That is the 3rd-most triples hit by any NBA team in a single season, trailing only Golden State in 2015-16 (1,077 3FGM) and Houston this season (1,050 3FGM).

Monday's matchup against the Spurs will be the last Western Conference opponent that the Cavs will face this regular season.

Cleveland and San Antonio have split each of the last four meetings.

San Antonio enters Monday's contest on a four game winning streak and sitting just two games behind the Golden State Warriors for the top seed in the Western Conference with a 56-16 record.

The Spurs are led by their superstar forward, Kawhi Leonard, who leads San Antonio in scoring at 26.0 points per game to go along with 5.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

Where to Catch the Action

TV: FOX Sports Ohio, TNT

Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 La Mega

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Probable Starters/Status Update*

#2 - Kyrie Irving

#5 - J.R. Smith

#23 - LeBron James

#0 - Kevin Love

#13 - Tristan Thompson

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F

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#9 - Tony Parker

#14 - Danny Green

#2 - Kawhi Leonard

#12 - LaMarcus Aldridge

#3 - Dewayne Dedmon

Status Update: (Cavs) - None to Report

Status Update: (Spurs) - None to Report

*Subject to change.

Head-to-Head Matchup

As mentioned, the Cavs and Spurs have split their last four matchups.

The Wine and Gold have had some solid individual performances against the Spurs as of late.

Over his last six games against the Spurs, Kyrie Irving is averaging 27.8 points on .525 shooting, including .563 (18-32) from beyond the arc, .885 (23-26) from the charity stripe, 5.5 assists and 2.3 steals in 38.8 minutes. He scored a franchise-record 57 points (20-32 FG, 7-7 3FG, 10-10 FT) in a 128-125 overtime win at San Antonio on March 12, 2015.

Kevin Love has registered a double-double in three straight meetings against San Antonio, and in 15 of 21 career games versus the Spurs. In those 21 contests, he is averaging 17.0 points and 12.8 rebounds in 34.0 minutes.

Tristan Thompson had 14 points and 12 rebounds in the first meeting against the Spurs. He has scored in double figures in four straight games against San Antonio, averaging 13.5 points on .595 (22-37) shooting from the field and 10.5 rebounds in 34.5 minutes.

Monday's showdown will be the second and final matchup between the two teams this regular season.

On Deck

After Monday, it’s a Thursday night meeting with the Bulls in Chicago. The Cavaliers wrap up the month of March next Friday night at The Q against the Sixers. Cleveland has seven regular season games remaining in April – four at home and three on the road, wrapping up with Fan Appreciation Night on the 12th vs. Toronto. FIND SEATS | VIEW FULL SCHEDULE