Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs

An NBA Western Conference matchup brings the San Antonio Spurs to Salt Lake City with a standout résumé. The franchise has claimed five NBA championships, owns the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises, and once strung together 18 consecutive 50-win seasons. That consistency has been powered by a stable organization, former head coach Gregg Popovich, and iconic players such as David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

Expect a disciplined, well-drilled opponent: San Antonio built its identity on defense and team play. The club’s roots go back to the original ABA, making the Spurs one of only two former ABA teams to win an NBA title. In San Antonio, the arena is regularly sold out, and title celebrations famously take to the River Walk for boat parades.