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The Spurs, coming off a satisfying almost-win* against the Dallas Mavericks, face the Brooklyn Nets tonight who have won 11 games in a row, and still have room for improvement. Beating the Nets in their home arena would be an improbable feat for the Silver and Black, with the superstar cast of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Patty Mills.