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The Spurs are 5-point road underdogs in Game 3. (USA Today)
The Spurs are 5-point road underdogs in Game 3. (USA Today)Some wacky scheduling in the NBA has lead to three days off for the Spurs and Grizzlies going into Game 3. Our Covers Experts debate whether the downtime is beneficial or not. Full Story »

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2 Kevin Durant 28.1
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