PROTECT THE PAINT

Tonight’s match up between the Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs is the must watch game of the week. It airs tonight at 8:00 PM EST on TNT.

Derrick Rose will try to build upon his mercurial rise during last season’s playoffs, and it will not be easy for him to do so tonight, facing off against Tony Parker and the solid defensive minded Spurs.

Rose's second campaign begins with a true test. (Credit: picapp.com)

It will be interesting to see who picks up the scoring gaps that departed Ben Gordon took with him to the Pistons.

The Spurs manhandled the New Orleans Hornets last night, but we will have to see how well Tony Parker fairs after his hard ribcage-first landing last night. Reports claim he just had the wind knocked out of him, but by gauging by the sound of the thud from the impact, he might be a step slow starting things off.

The rest of the Spurs should be ready tonight as they were able to rest early after blowing out the Hornets by the end of the 3^rd quarter.  You know you’re in good shape for game 2 of a back to back if Matt Bonner leads the team with 29 minutes played the previous night.

Manu Ginobili dusted his first summer off for hoops in a few minutes. After a couple bizarre shots,  he was lights out the rest of the way. He looked like his former self last night.

No more tailored suits and sidelines for Manu. (Credit: picapp.com)

Richard Jefferson was solid during his Spurs debut. Look for him to explode soon once he adjusts.

Tonight’s highlights to look forward to will be seeing if Derrick Rose can lead his team past a revamped Spurs roster. It will be interesting to see how the Bulls and Spurs match ups play out.

The thing I am most looking forward to is seeing DeJuan Blair perform in his second NBA game. His first game was nothing less than amazing.

Will anyone in Chicago’s frontcourt can stop him?

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