Sacramento at San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs showed why they were world champs in Game 1 as they handily defeated the Kings at home 122-88 - a 34 point margin of defeat. The Spring time is San Antonio time. They come to play for keeps in the playoffs. The Kings had beaten the Spurs on their own floor in the last game of the regular season and the Spurs in turn exacted revenge and didn't call of the assault late in the game as they normally do. Now, in game two, the Kings face even a tougher task as Ron Artest faces suspension as the Kings must play without their best defensive presence and will miss his post up abilities and inside game. Given that the Kings are 2-5 in their last 7 first round games now, the Spurs are 5-0 in their last 5 first round games and 15-6 as a home favorite of 11 points or more, let's ride the World Champs. They cannot and will not let down. They are just too good and disciplined. They will come out and play strong as they understand the importance of a 2-0 lead more than anyone else as they head into Sacremento - where the Kings play their best ball and will have Artest back for the remainder of the series. San Antonio at home in the playoffs versus an Artest-less Kings team? Easy pickin's.