Overview
- Fox was listed out for the Dec. 27 game with left adductor tightness and illness, according to the NBA injury report.
- Victor Wembanyama was available under a firm minutes restriction and continued in a managed role that could include coming off the bench.
- San Antonio entered the matchup 23-7 and second in the West before losing to Utah on Saturday.
- Julian Champagnie started in Fox’s place and finished with four points on 2-of-10 shooting, missing all six of his three-point attempts.
- Utah navigated its own injuries, with Georges Niang out, rookie Ace Bailey dealing with a hip strain, and Walker Kessler sidelined for the season after shoulder surgery.