The 2014-15 NBA season is finally off and running and there will be two blockbuster games coming our way tonight. First off, the defending champion San Antonio Spurs look to preserve their perfect record when they face the Phoenix Suns. Later on, it is round 1 in the Battle of Los Angeles as the Clippers and the Lakers resume their fierce rivalry at Staples Center.
Read on below for our analysis of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the NBA game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings here.
[sc:MultiSportArticles ]San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns (10:00 PM ET)
Line: San Antonio Spurs (-1.5) at Phoenix Suns (+1.5); total: 206.0 – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]San Antonio opened their title defense in fine style with a nerve-wracking 101-100 win over Western Conference rivals Dallas at the AT&T Center. The Spurs’ big three of Parker, Duncan and Ginobili combined for 57 points as they led San Antonio to their fifth win in a row in games after a championship celebration.
They will look to make it back to back wins when they face the Phoenix Suns on the road later tonight. The Suns are coming off an emphatic 119-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers with Isaiah Thomas impressing in his Phoenix debut as he led all scorers with 23 points.
The Spurs are 4-1 in their last five meetings with the Suns at Phoenix.
You can read a complete preview of the game here.
Writer’s Prediction
The Spurs defeat the Suns, 97-88.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers – view all NBA lines
It’s safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers are in a whole lot of trouble after they crashed to their second consecutive defeat on Wednesday night, losing by 20 big points to the Phoenix Suns. Kobe Bryant was the top-scorer for Los Angeles with 31 points but that wasn’t enough for the Lakers who are still reeling with the news of top draft pick Julius Randle’s season-ending leg injury.
It won’t get any easier for the Lakers as they’ll face the Los Angeles Clippers next. The Clippers started the Steve Ballmer era with a win, although it was tougher than some would have expected. The Clippers found the Thunder a tough nut to crack even without superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, winning by just three points, 93-90.
The Lakers are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings with the Clippers at home.
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Writer’s Prediction
The Clippers hand the Lakers their third consecutive loss. Create a betting account now and cash in on these exciting NBA games.
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