On the second leg of a back-to-back, the Golden State Warriors go from facing league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a potential future MVP in Victor Wembanyama. Losers of their last six road games, the Warriors face the daunting task of walking out of San Antonio with a victory and reigniting that championship drive. The Spurs enter at 8-2, led by Wembanyama’s stellar averages of 25.7 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. Golden State must set the tone defensively, limit the damage from San Antonio’s supporting cast, and execute efficiently from beyond the arc.

Containing Wembanyama and company

Wembanyama is, respectfully, a freak of nature. The 39-year-old Al Horford will have his hands full trying to slow down the young phenom while also pulling him out of the paint to create driving lane

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