The 2025 NBA Paris Game kicks off with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Indiana Pacers. This article predicts a win for Myles Turner, highlighting his recent scoring streak and the Spurs' vulnerability against centers.
The 2025 NBA Paris Game (s) kick off on Thursday with an exciting matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena. This game presents a golden opportunity for Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to surpass his projected point total. Turner has been on a scoring tear, averaging 17.3 points over his last nine games, including at least 15 points in four straight and seven of nine.
His consistent scoring prowess extends throughout the season, with 15 or more points in 20 out of 40 games and 121 out of 179 appearances dating back to the 2022-23 campaign. Against the Spurs last season, Turner demonstrated his ability to exploit their defense, scoring 16 and 15 points in two matchups. The Spurs' recent struggles on defense, particularly against centers, further bolster Turner's chances of success. Over the last nine games, the Spurs have allowed the fourth-most points and the ninth-highest 3-point percentage to opponents, resulting in a defensive rating that has plummeted to 24th in the league. On the season, San Antonio has surrendered a staggering 25.4 points per game to opposing centers, ranking second-worst in the NBA. Moreover, over the last seven games, the Spurs have been particularly vulnerable to big men, allowing a whopping 32.4 points per game, the most in the NBA.With the Spurs' porous defense allowing centers to hit 1.2 triples per game overall and a concerning 2.8 over the last seven games, Turner possesses multiple scoring avenues. He can dominate in the paint, as the Spurs have allowed the 10th-most paint points on the season and the fifth-most over the last nine games. Additionally, Turner's ability to shoot from beyond the arc adds another dimension to his offensive arsenal. The Spurs are 22-19 to the Over, and the Pacers are 22-19-2 to the Over this season. Over the last nine, Indy has scored 117.2 points (eighth), and San Antonio has scored 113.4 (14th). This game will likely feel like a home game for San Antonio and Wemby, so I expect the Spurs’ offense to have a little extra juice. A matchup in Paris should be loose and free-flowing, and I expect plenty of scoring
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