Both teams played last night each winning. But prior to last night, the Wizards hadn't played in three days. They are the fresher team. The Spurs are playing for the third time on the road in four days. There's always the possibility of Gregg Popovich resting key players as he's done periodically this season

San Antonio expanded a lot energy in beating the Celtics last night. The Spurs have won eight in a row, but they aren't blowing anyone out. Of their last seven victories, six have been by six points or fewer.

The teams meet again in six days in San Antonio. So the Spurs have no reason to pour it on leaving the back-door open should the Wizards fall behind late.