The set-up: The 42-13 San Antonio Spurs clinched an NBA-record 20th consecutive winning season with their 42nd victory on Monday and now continue their annual "Rodeo Road Trip" in Orlando against the 21-36 Magic. You can be sure the Spurs remember that back on Nov. 29th, the Magic snapped a 10-game losing streak in the series with a 95-83 win at San Antonio' AT&T Center.

San Antonio: The Spurs are 3-2 on their current eight-game trip, coming off a 110-106 win at Indiana on Monday, which was preceded by a shocking 94-90 loss Sunday at MSG to the Knicks. All Star Kawhi Leonard (25.9 & 5.9) sat out the opener of the road trip at Memphis on Feb. 6 and had to watch his team manage only 74 points in the loss. He's averaged 33.0 PPG these last four games, including scoring 36 in that loss to the Knicks. Leonard's become one of the NBA's best (and most valuable) players plus the Spurs own as much quality depth as any team. They rank fifth in the NBA in offensive rating and post the best defensive rating in the league. They rank fifth in the NBA in offensive rating and own the best defensive rating in the league

Orlando: The Magic are going nowhere this year and on Tuesday dealt PF Serge Ibaka (15.1 & 6.8) to the Toronto Raptors for SF Terrence Ross (10.4) and a 2017 first-round pick. I'm not quite sure how this move improves the team? The Magic did snap a four-game slide on Monday and looked like a completely different team while ending Miami's 13-game winning streak with a 116-107 victory.. Tonight's contest begins a five-game homestand.

The pick: While the Spurs are gearing up for deep playoff run, the Magic are looking towards the future and I expect the Spurs to start a new winning streak against the Magic right here, with its No. 1 defense leading the way. The Under is a 10* play.