The Wizards finally proved they could beat the Spurs, winning 101-93 at home last Jan. 13. That ended a 17-game losing streak to San Antonio.

Now Washington hosts San Antonio again - and I like the Wizards' chances. The timing is good for the Wizards catching the Spurs this early in the season and playing on the road for the third time in four days.

San Antonio is in transition right now. Roles have changed. There's an adjustment period going on with star newcomer LaMarcus Aldridge. The Spurs aren't a cohesive unit yet. Far from it. However, they've been fortunate to have played the Nets, Celtics and Knicks so they are on a three-game winning streak.

Now the Spurs are in a step-up situation. The Wizards should be ready. They have been idle since Saturday when they played horrible defense in a 117-110 home loss to the Knicks. The Wizards are itching to get back on the court to redeem themselves and now have the confidence knowing they beat the Spurs the last time they hosted them.

The Wizards have one of the best backcourts in the league with John Wall and Bradley Beal, who is very underrated. Marcin Gortat is an underrated big man.