3 THINGS TO LOOK FOR

2. San Antonio's offense hasn't been up to their usual championship standards this season. They're just 21st in offensive rating, 11th in FG%, 16th in 3P%, 27th in FTA, and 12th in assists. However their defense has been very good and that's what's allowed them to stay successful. This is not an easy team to score on, and even though they're not up to their usual standards offensively, they can still turn it on, especially if you don't pressure them.

MATCHUP OF THE GAME

Leonard is San Antonio's star of the future, and it's as much because of what he can do on the defensive end as the offensive end. Leonard is an incredibly versatile player, although he's struggled with his outside shot so far this season, making just 28% of his threes to date. As of the time of this writing it's unclear whether or not Rudy Gay will be able to play, but if he can't, it will be up to Omri Casspi to step up to the challenge. Casspi has made most of his living this year by attacking the basket, which will be a tough prospect against Leonard's quickness and length.

PREGAME LIMERICK

Yesterday was a day full of turkey,
and now we face a team that's rather quirky.
They're the champs,
not a bunch of gramps,
and our odds of winning are kinda murky.

PREDICTION

Kings 95, Spurs 89 after Popovich decides to give his whole team the day off after a big Thanksgiving dinner. He still manages to coach the ball boys and selected VIP fans to an almost victory.