SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — The surging San Antonio Spurs, owners of the NBA’s second-best record, will look to avenge an early-season loss when they host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs (23-8) enter on a five-game winning streak, including a 117-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Christmas Day. They have been dominant, winning 10 of their last 11 contests. Their only loss in that stretch was a 130-117 defeat in Cleveland on Dec. 5, a game that will provide clear motivation for the rematch. San Antonio is powered by All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 20.8 points and 6.8 assists per game in December. He scored 29 points in the Christmas win and had 25 points and nine assists in the earlier loss to Cleveland. He forms a potent duo with reigning Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging a double-double. The Cavaliers (17-15) arrive after a hard-fought 126-124 road loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. Their season has been inconsistent, but they possess one of the league’s most explosive scorers in Donovan Mitchell. The guard is in the midst of a torrid stretch, averaging 31.2 points over his last 10 games. He torched the Spurs for 28 points and eight assists in the December meeting and dropped 48 points in a win over Washington on Dec. 12. Cleveland’s success often hinges on Mitchell’s backcourt partnership with Darius Garland, who had 20 points and 10 assists against New York, and the interior presence of Evan Mobley. Monday’s matchup features a stark contrast in recent trajectories. The Spurs have solidified themselves as Western Conference contenders, boasting a league-best 15-2 home record. The Cavaliers, hovering near .500, are seeking a signature road win to stabilize their standing. The point guard duel between Fox and Mitchell, a rematch of a high-scoring affair just over three weeks ago, will be the central focus. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CST. Following this game, San Antonio will host the New York Knicks on New Year’s Eve, while Cleveland returns home to face the Phoenix Suns.