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Markkanen Expected Back as Spurs Open With a Three-Big Look

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

The game thread says Lauri Markkanen should be back tonight, which would strengthen Utah's frontcourt rotation for this matchup with San Antonio.

It also says Mitch Johnson opened with Wembanyama, Reed, and Kornet together, answering earlier criticism of the Spurs' three-guard setup.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If Markkanen plays, Utah's rotation changes, while San Antonio's opening frontcourt alignment remains the clearest lineup clue from the thread.

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