Scouting report: Tim Duncan averaged 24.5 points in four games against the Clippers last season. The Spurs held the Clippers to an average of 75.3 points last year. Malik Rose averaged 12.5 points during the preseason, second on the team behind Duncan.

Injuries: Tony Parker (slightly strained groin) is probable. Mark Bryant (strained right hamstring) and Charles Smith (left patella tendinitis) are on the injured list. Scouting report: The Clippers have lost 14 straight to the Spurs, their longest current streak against any team. Alvin Gentry helped guide the Clippers to 31 wins last season, their most since 1996-97. Lamar Odom was the only player in the NBA last season to lead his team in points, rebounds, steals, blocks and minutes per game.

Injuries: Harold Jamison (left shin bruise) is on the injured list.