Clippers vs Spurs Live Stream: Start Time, Predicted Lineups & Betting Odds for Tonight’s Showdown

The LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs renew their Western Conference rivalry tonight at Frost Bank Center with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET Friday, March 6 (ESPN/FanDuel Sports Network regional feeds)​. Why it matters • Play-in push: Los Angeles (30-31) sits ninth in the West and is eager to solidify its play-in spot. • Home-court heater: San Antonio (45-17) has won six straight in its own building and is chasing the conference-leading Kings. • Star showcase: Kawhi Leonard returns to San Antonio averaging 27.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting, while Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama paces the Spurs with 23.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game​. How to watch and stream • TV: ESPN (national), FanDuel Sports Network SoCal & Southwest (local). • Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+, NBA League Pass blackout-free audio. • Radio: LA Clippers Radio AM 570 KLAC; Spurs Radio WOAI 1200. Betting odds (DraftKings, as of noon ET) • Spread: Spurs -7.5 • Total: 222.5 • Moneyline: LAC +225 / SAS -278​. Projected starting lineups Clippers: Darius Garland*, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins*, Ivica Zubac Spurs: Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama (*Garland toe, Collins neck—both listed OUT; Bogdan Bogdanovic illness GTD.) Key storylines 1. Pace vs patience: San Antonio ranks top-five in assist rate (27.1 per game) while the Clippers lean on Leonard’s isolation efficiency. Whoever controls tempo could dictate the result. 2. Boards battle: The Spurs’ +5.5 rebounding edge (46.5 to 41.0) is anchored by Wembanyama’s 11.2 rpg; limiting second-chance looks is critical for L.A. 3. Three-point variance: Los Angeles shoots 38.4 percent from deep in wins but just 32.7 percent in losses. The Spurs allow the league’s fourth-fewest corner threes. Recent form • Clippers: won three straight, most recently thrashing Indiana 130-107 behind Leonard’s 35-6-5 line. • Spurs: 4-1 last five; crushed Detroit 121-106 after Castle dished 12 assists. Prediction Expect a hostile crowd and plenty of Wembanyama highlights, but Leonard’s return plus L.A.’s improved perimeter defense make the underdog intriguing. Spurs 117, Clippers 111—San Antonio covers late at the line, total stays just under. Live updates Check back here after each quarter for score, highlights and post-game quotes, or follow @NBA on X for instant clips. SEO tags: Clippers vs Spurs live stream, start time, TV channel, odds, injury report, preview, Kawhi Leonard return to San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama highlights