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Spurs Lean Into Three-Guard Starting Five for Season Opener
San Antonio will open with Fox, Castle and Harper alongside Vassell and Wembanyama against the Thunder
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Lineup Decision
The Spurs will begin the season with a three-guard starting lineup of De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper next to Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama. The group first appeared together during a preseason win over the Suns, finishing plus-10 across 11 minutes on the floor despite an early 1-of-10 shooting stretch. Wembanyama recorded 24 touches in that time and advanced the ball himself on five possessions.
Preseason Results
The trio combined to shoot 2 of 9 from three-point range while Vassell and Wembanyama missed all six of their attempts. San Antonio still secured a 13-11 rebounding edge. In a later first-quarter stretch against the Kings, the same three guards produced 19 points during a 42-18 run.
Past Minutes and Outlook
The three guards logged 69 minutes together last season, including 25 in the NBA Finals, and were outscored by 47 points in those minutes. Pairings posted strong net ratings when two of them shared the floor. The approach places San Antonio's top five players in the starting group from the outset.
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