The 40-4 Golden State Warriors host the 38-6 San Antonio Spurs in a game between the two best teams in the Western Conference. The Spurs trail the Warriors in the West, but have won 13 straight games. San Antonio will be without one of their best players, and the Warriors haven't lost at home since last January. So who picks up the win tonight? Here's our preview and prediction.
Game Info:
When: 10:30 p.m. ET
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
TV: NBATV
Spread: Warriors by 5
What They're Saying About The Golden State Warriors:
Curry vs. Parker Is Matchup To Watch
Warriors And Spurs Ready For Mutually-Assured Destruction
Iguodala Says He's Weirded Out By Popovich
What They're Saying About The San Antonio Spurs:
Spurs-Warriors Is Best Offense-Defense Clash In History
Spurs' Bench Could Be A Playoff Team
Tim Duncan Out Against Warriors
Notable Storylines: No Duncan, Best Regular Season Matchup In History
Not having Duncan will hurt the Spurs, but they still have more than enough talent to compete with the Warriors. After all, Duncan has just the fifth most points on the team. David West will likely see more action with Duncan out, and LaMarcus Aldridge is still the top big on the team. For more on Tim Duncan's injury, download the Chat Sports Android and iPhone app.
This is the best regular season matchup in NBA history, and that's not hyperbole. The two teams have a combined .886 winning percentage, the highest of any two teams at least 40 games into the regular season. The Warriors and Spurs are great on both ends of the court and this should be a wonderful contest. Looking for more on the historic matchup? Download the Chat Sports Android and iPhone app.
Prediction: Warriors Win 107-103
It's a close contest, but the Warriors pull out the win at home. The home-court advantage and lack of Duncan gives the Warriors a slight edge. Stephen Curry has a great night, as an aging Tony Parker can't quite guard him well enough. Kawhi Leonard leads the Spurs, but his effort isn't enough. For more on the Warriors and Spurs, download the Chat Sports Android and iPhone app.