there is such a thing as frontloading. i know everything eventually evens out, but winning early -- done by the lakers thus far mostly at home -- establishes momentum and an intimidation factor that may carry through the entire season. i just think it's unfair for a team to be playing fewer road games than the rest of the league. i noticed san antonio has the next fewer road games at 6. who draws up these schedules, anwway? does stern have any hand at this?