LA Times · Feb 17, 2016
Lakers: Predictions for Week 17
Bulls forward Pau Gasol and Lakers forward Kobe Bryant look on late in the 2016 NBA All-Star game at the Air Canada Centre.The Lakers lost both their games in Week 16 and have won just 11 of their first 55 games.
They'll play another two through Week 17, hosting the San Antonio Spurs (45-8) and visiting the Chicago Bulls (27-25).
Friday vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs are the second-best team in the league by record, just 3 1/2 games behind the Golden State Warriors (48-4).
While Manu Ginobili is out with a groin issue, the Spurs are otherwise healthy and should be rested by Friday, although Tony Parker (ankle) and Matt Bonner (calf) have been sidelined recently.