The Spurs looked like they are poised to be one of the best teams in the Western Conference this season after destroying New Orleans last night. The Spurs made terrific off-season acquisitions with the additions of Antonio McDyess and Richard Jefferson, as well as drafting DeJuan Blair. However, the biggest difference this season is that the Spurs now have a healthy Manu Ginobli and Tony Parker. Meanwhile, Chicago does not have Ben Gordon this season, as he went to Detroit in the off-season. I think his absence will have an impact early on for the Bulls while they try to get in-sync with a new starting line-up. Derrick Rose is also banged up heading into this game, even though he is expected to start. San Antonio was able to rest their starters in the 4th quarter last night, so the back-to-back games won’t affect them at all, especially since it’s only the second game of the season. San Antonio has also been a good road team over the last few years. I feel that there is a significant difference between the better teams in the Western Conference and the mid-level teams in the Eastern Conference. Look for the Spurs to get a dominant road win tonight.
Evan Altemus 10/29
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