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5 Predictions For San Antonio Spurs In December

5 Predictions For San Antonio Spurs In December

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The San Antonio Spurs are finding their way -- slowly. They’ve picked up the pace and are hoping to carry that momentum into the month of December. This will be a big month for the Spurs, since they are still missing some key players and Gregg Popovich looks to get healthy. Check out the five predictions for the Spurs in December.

5. Kawhi Leonard Will Set A New Career High

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5. Kawhi Leonard Will Set A New Career High

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This season is the biggest season of Kawhi Leonard’s young career. After wining the NBA Finals MVP, the expectations have been high and Leonard appears to be rising to the occasion. With that being said, expect Leonard to inadvertently set a career high in scoring against one of the premier Western Conference teams they’ll matchup with in December.

4. Kyle Anderson Will Get More Chances

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4. Kyle Anderson Will Get More Chances

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Kyle Anderson didn’t show much during his first seven appearances, only averaging .9 points per game. He was recently demoted to play with the NBA Developmental League Austin Spurs, which is normal for underperforming rookies. Since Patty Mills and Tiago Splitter are still hurt, look for Anderson to get a few more chances to prove himself in December.

3. Tiago Splitter Will Be Back

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3. Tiago Splitter Will Be Back

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The Spurs have sorely missed the help on Tiago Splitter because of a calf injury. San Antonio’s front line has managed without him, but could definitely use his rebounding and defensive presence. Since he has only played one game all season and has spent his time working to get back, expect to see him for the second time during December.

2. Tony Parker’s Shooting Percentage Will Drop

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2. Tony Parker’s Shooting Percentage Will Drop

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The NBA record for three-point shooting through 15 games (it’s a real record) belongs to Tony Parker. His 16-for-24 shooting from beyond the arc has baffled opponents, since the point guard hasn’t been known for his scoring ability for outside. This is great news for the Spurs, but they can’t expect this type of shooting to continue. He is a career 32.2 percent three-point shooter, so this hot streak will simmer down in December.

1. Spurs Will Win 13 games

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1. Spurs Will Win 13 games

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The December schedule for the Spurs is no joke. They will face the red hot Memphis Grizzlies three times, the Portland Trail Blazers twice, and a big Christmas Day game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. These game will test the Spurs, but every game on the schedule is winnable, and 13 wins is a realistic number for the reigning champions.

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