Five Games To Watch This Week 11/25 - 12/1

Grizzlies' Marc Gasol will be out indefinitely with an MCL
sprain, so this puts them at a disadvantage in this game.

5. Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Monday November 25, 2013 8pm

After a slow start to the season, the Grizzlies have begun to pick things up just a little. However, Marc Gasol is now out indefinitely so he will not suit up for this one. The Grizzlies could definitely use him against Dwight Howard. Now, they'll have to rely on some of the other bigs like Zach Randolph and Kosta Koufos. Depending on how the Grizzlies weather the storm with Gasol out, these two teams could be battling for supremacy in the Southwest Division and Western Conference.

Rockets' Dwight Howard and Spurs' Tim Duncan will
face off for the first time this season.

4. Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs
Saturday November 30, 2013 8:30pm

This will be the first time the Rockets face the Spurs this season. While the Rockets and Spurs have had some good battles over the years, the Spurs has been the team with the most success in this Texas rivalry. The acquisition of Dwight Howard makes the Rockets a contender out West, but they haven't locked in defensively like people expected. They're giving up over 105 points a game, which is second worst in the league. Both offenses are pretty potent, so this will be a show.

Warriors' Andre Iguodala hit the game-winner in the first meeting
in Oakland. The Thunder will be looking for revenge.

3. Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Friday November 29, 2013 8pm NBATV

When these two played in Oakland roughly two weeks ago, it was a very entertaining one which was won at the buzzer by Andre Iguodala. Iguodala is now suffering from a hamstring injury that has him out indefinitely, so who knows when he'll return. This game will still come down to what Stephen Curry and David Lee can provide. Klay Thompson is also very important, so if he's shooting the ball well, they can upset the Thunder. This also could be a playoff preview.

If you don't want to watch football this Sunday, catch this
entertaining matchup between two title contenders.

2. Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Sunday December 1, 2013 3:30pm

The Pacers are rolling, winning 12 of their first 13 games to start the season. The Clippers are sitting at 10-5, so they're off to a good start as well. Some people believe the Clippers have what it takes to reach the NBA Finals. The Pacers, with the best record in the Eastern Conference, also has what it takes to get to the NBA Finals. This could be an NBA Finals preview. Therefore, this should be a good one.

These two teams are the two best in the Western Confernce,
so expect to see them in the Western Conference Finals again.

1. San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Wednesday November 27, 2013 8pm

If it weren't for the injury to Russell Westbrook in the first round of last year's playoffs, these two teams probably would've seen each other for the second consecutive year in the Western Conference Finals. While many people believe the Rockets, Clippers and Warriors can challenge for the Western Conference crown, these two teams are still the best two teams in the conference until further notice. I expect these two teams to be back in the Western Conference Finals in May.