Chicago at Los Angeles

Chicago is regrouping after opening against Indiana and defending champion New York. They've had two days off. Chicago is an underdog but swept Los Angeles in three games last season, 83-73, 92-78, and 90-86. Los Angeles has lost three in a row saddled by a defense that is ninth in the 13-team league in points surrendered (81.8 ppg). They come off an 82-73 loss at home to expansion Golden State as a 10-point favorite, turning it over 18 times. Play Chicago.