Warriors vs. Spurs: Keys to Golden State Handing San Antonio 1st Home Loss

If any game epitomizes the changing of the guard in the West, it's Friday night's 8:30 ET matchup between the up-and-coming Golden State Warriors (4-1) and the entrenched but aging San Antonio Spurs (4-1).

The contest is a rematch from last year's Western Conference Semifinals and could conceivably be a preview of this year's playoffs as well. Here are the keys to the Warriors handing the Spurs their first home loss of the season.

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