THE WEEK AHEAD: The Spurs get something this upcoming week that any team, in any sport, would relish — three straight home games. The Spurs begin their homestand on Monday, Jan. 10, against the Detroit Pistons before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves two nights later at the AT&T Center. The Spurs then finish things out with a home date against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Jan. 14. Of those three teams, only Detroit reached the playoffs last season.

THE 210 TAKE: Aside from a tough Detroit team, this week should be a breeze for the Spurs.

THE 210 PREDICTION: 3-0