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Five things to watch: Spurs v. Raptors

Can the Spurs extend their winning streak to three games today against the Raptors?

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (3-2) will host the Toronto Raptors (2-4) today. The Spurs and Raptors meet for the first time this season. San Antonio is on a two-game win streak.

GAME REWIND

The Spurs are coming off a convincing road win versus the Suns, 132-121.

Victor Wembanyama had his best game as a pro with 38 points, and 10 rebounds while Devin Vassell finished with 17 points before exiting the game at halftime with a groin injury. Keldon Johnson finished with seven points while Zach Collins had 19 points and eight rebounds in the win. Tre Jones had 12 points and 10 assists.

"The most important thing: communication. Just wanting it and that’s the energy we’re coming with. It’s 48 minutes; there’s going to be ups and downs and we’re playing against two really good players and a really good team so they’re going to come back from whatever the score was." Jeremy Sochan said. "At least we stayed composed and got the win at the end.”

RELATED: Spurs 132, Suns 121: What they said after the game

INJURY REPORT

The Spurs list Devin Vasseel as out for the game. 

THE UNIFORMS

The Spurs will be in their Statement Edition jerseys today.

FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

1. The Spurs are on a five-game losing skid against the Raptors.

2. The Spurs have recorded more blocks than their opponents in five straight games.

3. The Spurs are 2-0 when they connect on more three-pointers than their opponent.

4. The Raptors are 0-2 when trailing at halftime this season.

5. The Raptors are 0-2 on the road this season and are averaging 101.0 points per game in the losses.

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