The last time the San Antonio Spurs were this high up in the standings they played a mini-series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both of those games were resounding disappointments. The last time the Spurs played the Golden State Warriors it was also a resounding disappointment. This was a perfect opportunity for the team to redeem themselves. And redeem themselves they did.
Going into the game tonight the Spurs would be without two of their starters. LaMarcus Aldridge and Lonnie Walker IV. Although some might say that the lineup of Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, DeMar Derozan, Keldon Johnson, and Jakob Peoltl is an improvement, and as far as the eye test goes it sure was.