Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NBA match.
San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs continue to slide into the abyss with 17 consecutive losses, setting a franchise record. Gregg Popovich has already abandoned his main experiment of playing Sohan as a point guard, but so far, it hasn't worked. The only bright spot is Wembanyama, who has noticeably improved his chances of making the All-Defensive Team in the last 2 games, playing as a centre.
Los Angeles Lakers
Many expected that after winning the in-season tournament, the Lakers would give their leaders some rest. However, in yesterday's match against Dallas, both Davis and LeBron played. It didn't bring them a victory, but there's no question about the dedication of the leaders – they scored a total of 70 points.
San Antonio Spurs – Los Angeles Lakers
The teams' positions ahead of the match are vastly different. The Lakers have become the first champions of the in-season tournament, while the Spurs are among the leaders in the race for the 1st pick.
San Antonio are currently facing numerous on-court problems, but among them, I would highlight their performance in the 3-second area ahead of the upcoming match. The Lakers have enough performers capable of making an impact there. The Spurs cannot boast the same, and most likely, they will lose the battle for rebounds. Therefore, the California team should not have trouble scoring, and consequently, hitting the total.
