01Where the edges are
Spurs edges
- On defenseSan Antonio's defense cleans the defensive glass (1st) against a Chicago offense that rarely gets second chances (27th).
- On offenseSan Antonio's offense protects the ball (4th) against a Chicago defense that rarely forces turnovers (29th).
- On defenseSan Antonio's defense defends without fouling (1st) against a Chicago offense that rarely gets to the line (24th).
Bulls edges
No clear mismatch in Chicago's favor.
Using last season's numbers until both teams have played 10 games this season. Rosters may have changed.
02Tale of the tape
| SAS | Rank | Stat | Rank | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.5 | 4th | Offensive rating | 24th | 113.8 |
| 112.2 | 3rd | Defensive rating | 22nd | 118.9 |
| +8.4 | 2nd | Net rating | 22nd | -5.1 |
| 99.1 | 13th | Pace | 2nd | 101.9 |
| 55.9 | 6th | Effective FG % | 14th | 54.7 |
| 11.2 | 4th | Turnover % | 22nd | 12.7 |
| 26.2 | 10th | Offensive rebound % | 27th | 23.1 |
| 21.5 | 10th | Free throw rate | 24th | 19.1 |
| 52.2 | 3rd | Opponent eFG % | 20th | 55.3 |
| 11.0 | 26th | Forced turnover % | 29th | 10.6 |
| 77.3 | 1st | Defensive rebound % | 6th | 75.5 |
| 18.0 | 1st | Opponent FT rate | 7th | 19.0 |
Game plan
03Form and season series
Spurs
- L
- L
- W
- L
- L
- W
- W
- L
- W
- L
Bulls
- L
- L
- W
- W
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
