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Spurs at Lakers. 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video: We’re all hoping for a surprise return by Victor Wembanyama; more realistically, he might have a chance to play in Vegas, if San Antonio gets there. The Lakers have done this before and would love to add more prize money.
Who should carry the Spurs? De’Aaron Fox. His second-highest career scoring average (24.4) is against the Lakers. He’ll need to start the attack to get himself going and set up teammates.
Who should carry the Lakers? Luka Dončić. He could set the tone early with a 20-point first quarter and leave the Spurs’ perimeter defense scrambling as Austin Reaves gets going later.
Who is the X-Factor for both teams? Let’s go with Stephon Castle. His activity on both ends needs to disrupt the Lakers’ perimeter attack. And then LeBron James for the Lakers. If he looks like his old self, that’s too much for a Wemby-less Spurs team.
Who needs this trip to Vegas more? San Antonio could use this as a young core to keep momentum going.
Who wins? I’ll take the Lakers in their quest for a second Cup.
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