NBA Monday
1. The Hawks travel to Denver to battle the Nuggets (-6). The Over/Under is 202.5. I used to love betting Denver and the 'Over' at home, but this isn't the same Nugget team. They traded away their top two scorers (Billups and Anthony) and are still getting their new players incorporated into the offense. The Hawks slow tempo and tough defense should dictate a low scoring game. Only one Atlanta game has gone over 201 points this month, and it was a 97-105 loss at Phoenix. Let's go with the Under!!
2. The Suns (-2.5) are playing the new-look Nets tonight in New Jersey. The Over/Under is 205. The Suns have scored over 104 points in 9 of their last 10 games. The average Suns game totals over 210 points and the Nets have allowed over 99 a game this year. The Nets have allowed 229 points in the last two games since acquiring Deron Williams. Get on the Over!!!
**Inconsistent Teams to Avoid: Orlando Magic at Home, Boston Celtics on Road, G-State on Road, OKC Thunder w/o Perkins (1-3 weeks), Milwaukee Bucks scoring points anywhere.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
NBA Saturday
NBA Saturday
1. The Game of the Day is Chicago (-3.5) at Milwaukee. We really like Chicago to punish the Bucks. Noah is back in the middle for the Bulls and collected 8 boards while playing tremendous defense against Chris Bosh (1-18 shooting). The Bulls are much better defensively with Noah and seem like they are really coming together right now. The Bucks have lost seven of their last ten games and just lost at New York 114-108. The Bucks strength is defense and looked absolutely terrible against the Knicks. The same Knicks that just lost to the Cavs last night. The Bulls have won both matchups against the Bucks this year by an average of 11 points. Go big on the Bulls!!!
*Question for the Day- Why don't people use two gloves when playing golf? Baseball players use two batting gloves, why not golfers? I play golf and use two gloves and my friends trip out. Try it sometime. I'd like your feedback.
1. The Game of the Day is Chicago (-3.5) at Milwaukee. We really like Chicago to punish the Bucks. Noah is back in the middle for the Bulls and collected 8 boards while playing tremendous defense against Chris Bosh (1-18 shooting). The Bulls are much better defensively with Noah and seem like they are really coming together right now. The Bucks have lost seven of their last ten games and just lost at New York 114-108. The Bucks strength is defense and looked absolutely terrible against the Knicks. The same Knicks that just lost to the Cavs last night. The Bulls have won both matchups against the Bucks this year by an average of 11 points. Go big on the Bulls!!!
*Question for the Day- Why don't people use two gloves when playing golf? Baseball players use two batting gloves, why not golfers? I play golf and use two gloves and my friends trip out. Try it sometime. I'd like your feedback.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Congrats Bro & NBA Friday
Congrats to my bro and his family who had their second child last night. They had a baby boy, Ethan, and he is almost 9 pounds and very healthy. It was a great night.
NBA Friday
1. The Warriors (-2.5) host the Hawks tonight in the Bay Area. I have documented my hate for the Hawks, and they have lost five out of their last six games. Atlanta traded Mike Bibby away for Kirk Hinrich on Wednesday, and it could take him some time to get into the flow of things on offense. The Warriors have won seven of the last ten games and are 19-12 at home this year. Let's go with the Warriors!!
2. The OKC Thunder are visiting the Orlando Magic (-7) tonight. The Magic are 5-5 in their last ten games and are only 4-4 in their last eight home games, including terrible losses to league doormats Sacramento and Detroit. The Thunder haven't lost by 7 or more points since Jan. 1 at San Antonio. The Thunder are 14-5 against the East and have a better overall record than Orlando. Go with the Thunder and the points!!
3. The Hornets (-5.5) are on the road at Minnesota. Both teams have been struggling lately, with players missing games due to injury. The Hornets have been missing C Okafur and the Wolves have been without star forward Michael Beasley. Okafur is questionable to return tonight and Beasley returned to action on Tuesday with 21 points. Minnesota has also beaten New Orleans in both match ups this year, and each by over 12 points. In addition, Hornet forward David West might miss the game due to a death in the family. Check back before game time. If they are out, then go with the Wolves and take some points!!
NBA Friday
1. The Warriors (-2.5) host the Hawks tonight in the Bay Area. I have documented my hate for the Hawks, and they have lost five out of their last six games. Atlanta traded Mike Bibby away for Kirk Hinrich on Wednesday, and it could take him some time to get into the flow of things on offense. The Warriors have won seven of the last ten games and are 19-12 at home this year. Let's go with the Warriors!!
2. The OKC Thunder are visiting the Orlando Magic (-7) tonight. The Magic are 5-5 in their last ten games and are only 4-4 in their last eight home games, including terrible losses to league doormats Sacramento and Detroit. The Thunder haven't lost by 7 or more points since Jan. 1 at San Antonio. The Thunder are 14-5 against the East and have a better overall record than Orlando. Go with the Thunder and the points!!
3. The Hornets (-5.5) are on the road at Minnesota. Both teams have been struggling lately, with players missing games due to injury. The Hornets have been missing C Okafur and the Wolves have been without star forward Michael Beasley. Okafur is questionable to return tonight and Beasley returned to action on Tuesday with 21 points. Minnesota has also beaten New Orleans in both match ups this year, and each by over 12 points. In addition, Hornet forward David West might miss the game due to a death in the family. Check back before game time. If they are out, then go with the Wolves and take some points!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
NBA Thursday
NBA Thursday
1. Tonight's first game features the Heat (-3) at the Bulls with the Over/Under at 192. The Heat are playing their best basketball right now, they have won eleven of their last twelve games. They have been the NBA's best team since December began, but their one weakness has been on the road versus top teams. Seven of their last nine losses have come on the road, and they lost last month when they played the Bulls 99-96. The Bulls have lost once at home since mid-December and are 25-4 at home all season, including an impressive 109-99 victory over the Spurs in their last game. The Bulls play great defense, and the Heat lose when they struggle to score. Let's go with the Bulls!!
2. The Celtics (-5) travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets. Of course, this is the new look Nuggets that just traded away their two best players (Anthony & Billups) to the Knicks for a generous haul of talent and picks. The tough aspect will be working the new players into their offensive system, which should initially result in less points. Boston comes in winning three straight and are 16-9 on the road this season. The Celtics are very hard to figure out on the road, they have lost at Washington, Charlotte and Phoenix in the last month. The Over/Under is 204. Boston road games have gone under in 14 of the 25 games this season. Let's go Under!!
*Note--Clippers traded PG Baron Davis and a 1st round pick to Cleveland for PG Mo Williams, LAC Eric Bledsoe should benefit the most from the deal---pick him up
1. Tonight's first game features the Heat (-3) at the Bulls with the Over/Under at 192. The Heat are playing their best basketball right now, they have won eleven of their last twelve games. They have been the NBA's best team since December began, but their one weakness has been on the road versus top teams. Seven of their last nine losses have come on the road, and they lost last month when they played the Bulls 99-96. The Bulls have lost once at home since mid-December and are 25-4 at home all season, including an impressive 109-99 victory over the Spurs in their last game. The Bulls play great defense, and the Heat lose when they struggle to score. Let's go with the Bulls!!
2. The Celtics (-5) travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets. Of course, this is the new look Nuggets that just traded away their two best players (Anthony & Billups) to the Knicks for a generous haul of talent and picks. The tough aspect will be working the new players into their offensive system, which should initially result in less points. Boston comes in winning three straight and are 16-9 on the road this season. The Celtics are very hard to figure out on the road, they have lost at Washington, Charlotte and Phoenix in the last month. The Over/Under is 204. Boston road games have gone under in 14 of the 25 games this season. Let's go Under!!
*Note--Clippers traded PG Baron Davis and a 1st round pick to Cleveland for PG Mo Williams, LAC Eric Bledsoe should benefit the most from the deal---pick him up
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
NBA Today
NBA Today
First, let's briefly go over the trades from today.
1. Utah sends PG Deron Williams to the Nets for PG Devin Harris and F Derrick Favors
2. NO Hornets sends G Marcus Thornton to Sacramento for F Carl Landry
3. Nets trade Troy Murphy to Golden State for Brendan Wright and Dan Gadzuric
4. Knicks trade F Anthony Randolph to Minnesota for cash
Our Picks:
1. Let's start with Phoenix (-3) at home against the Hawks. I went to the Lakers vs Hawks game last night and it was ugly. Atlanta is 12-10 against the Western Conference this year and have problems scoring. They are 5-5 in their last ten games and it shouldn't get any easier tonight. The Suns are 7-3 in their last ten, and should benefit from fresh legs after a nice long break. Phoenix can score a lot of points, so go with the Suns!!
2. Dallas (-9) hosts the Jazz tonight, it would looks like a major mismatch. The Jazz will be without PGs Deron Williams and Devin Harris, and will have Earl Watson running the show. The Jazz have lost four straight, including a home loss to the Warriors 107-100 in their last game before the break. The team is in disarray and new Coach Tyron Corbin has yet to win a game. It won't come tonight at Dallas. The Mavs have won 13 of their last 14 games. Their one loss was at Denver 121-120 on a buzzer beater by Arron Affalo. They should roll tonight, get the Mavs!!
3. Finally, we have Orlando (-13.5) at home playing the Sacramento Kings. The Magic have won two straight and are 21-8 at home. They sould pound the Kings, who will be without star PG Tyreke Evans for at least three weeks. The Kings have lost their last three road games by 30, 16 and 20 points. They are a joke right now and should be treated accordingly. They have the second fewest wins on the season (Cavs) and their starting lineup is a horrific. Go with the Magic!!
First, let's briefly go over the trades from today.
1. Utah sends PG Deron Williams to the Nets for PG Devin Harris and F Derrick Favors
2. NO Hornets sends G Marcus Thornton to Sacramento for F Carl Landry
3. Nets trade Troy Murphy to Golden State for Brendan Wright and Dan Gadzuric
4. Knicks trade F Anthony Randolph to Minnesota for cash
Our Picks:
1. Let's start with Phoenix (-3) at home against the Hawks. I went to the Lakers vs Hawks game last night and it was ugly. Atlanta is 12-10 against the Western Conference this year and have problems scoring. They are 5-5 in their last ten games and it shouldn't get any easier tonight. The Suns are 7-3 in their last ten, and should benefit from fresh legs after a nice long break. Phoenix can score a lot of points, so go with the Suns!!
2. Dallas (-9) hosts the Jazz tonight, it would looks like a major mismatch. The Jazz will be without PGs Deron Williams and Devin Harris, and will have Earl Watson running the show. The Jazz have lost four straight, including a home loss to the Warriors 107-100 in their last game before the break. The team is in disarray and new Coach Tyron Corbin has yet to win a game. It won't come tonight at Dallas. The Mavs have won 13 of their last 14 games. Their one loss was at Denver 121-120 on a buzzer beater by Arron Affalo. They should roll tonight, get the Mavs!!
3. Finally, we have Orlando (-13.5) at home playing the Sacramento Kings. The Magic have won two straight and are 21-8 at home. They sould pound the Kings, who will be without star PG Tyreke Evans for at least three weeks. The Kings have lost their last three road games by 30, 16 and 20 points. They are a joke right now and should be treated accordingly. They have the second fewest wins on the season (Cavs) and their starting lineup is a horrific. Go with the Magic!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Lakers vs Hawks
Lakers vs Hawks
Just got back from the Lakers game tonight---wow, what a beat down (104-80). Great team victory. Kobe had 20 points and five assists in 26 minutes. Andrew Bynum had 15 boards and three block shots. The Lakers shot over 48% from the floor and 85% at the free throw line. On the other hand, the Hawks were absolutely putrid. The Hawks shot 36% and only scored 33 points in the first half. Besides Al Horford (6-9 FGs/6 Rebs), Atlanta looked completely lost on offense. They are not a good team and shoot way too many jump shots without working the ball inside the paint. They need a true center or at least somebody who can take the ball to the rim. Please avoid betting on them against anyone decent for right now. The Lakers needed this game more and it showed, they hit the glass hard and out-hustled the Hawks. It's so hard to tell which Laker team will show up on a consistent basis. The Lakers go to Portland tomorrow night and I am a little worried. The Lakers need Kobe to pass the ball and be more of a facilitator not just a scorer.
Just got back from the Lakers game tonight---wow, what a beat down (104-80). Great team victory. Kobe had 20 points and five assists in 26 minutes. Andrew Bynum had 15 boards and three block shots. The Lakers shot over 48% from the floor and 85% at the free throw line. On the other hand, the Hawks were absolutely putrid. The Hawks shot 36% and only scored 33 points in the first half. Besides Al Horford (6-9 FGs/6 Rebs), Atlanta looked completely lost on offense. They are not a good team and shoot way too many jump shots without working the ball inside the paint. They need a true center or at least somebody who can take the ball to the rim. Please avoid betting on them against anyone decent for right now. The Lakers needed this game more and it showed, they hit the glass hard and out-hustled the Hawks. It's so hard to tell which Laker team will show up on a consistent basis. The Lakers go to Portland tomorrow night and I am a little worried. The Lakers need Kobe to pass the ball and be more of a facilitator not just a scorer.
Monday, February 21, 2011
The Dunk Contest and the NBA Trade Deadline
NBA Dunk Contest
Our main man, Blake Griffin, took the 2011 contest after he pulled off a nice 360* jam in the first round, the Vince Carter Elbow Jam and much hyped final jam over the KIA with the choir singing "I Believe I Can Fly" in the background. The dunk contest was the most imaginative ever, here are our ratings:
Demar DeRozan- Fantastic performance. How many times can you remember a guy getting a 50 in the first round and not moving onto round 2? He would have advanced to the finals if his last name was Griffin. B+
Serge Ibaka- Guy jammed from the free throw line and got a 45--flat out robbery. I sensed some bitterness from Dr. J and others. His 2nd attempt with the doll would have been so much better if he would have made the first try. A-.
JaVale McGee- The two basket dunk would have been tremendous if he would have made one of the first ten attempts. The same thing with the 3-Ball Jam. He had nothing left for the finals and basically conceded to Griffin in the end. A-
Blake Griffin- I hope he comes back again next year, I want more out of him....really. He's a freak of nature and could easily do better. A
Conclusion: The NBA needs to go back to 2 or 3 dunk attempts per player. It's ridiculous watching a guy trying to dunk for two minutes. Please change that or change the scoring system reducing points earned for missed dunks.
NBA Trade Deadline
Done Deal: Denver sends Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups (plus 2 scrubs) to the NY Knicks for Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler, Timofey Mozgov and the Knicks’ 2014 first-round pick, and two second-round picks.
The Winners----The Denver Nuggets made out ridiculously. They got 4 young starters and picks for a guy that was gonna walk in a few months. Wow. The Cavs got nothing for Lebron and now they are the worst team in the NBA. The Nuggets rebuilt their team immediately and future got picks. Carmelo Anthony will prosper financially and in the fantasy world. Billups should also benefit by playing in Mike D'Antoni's high octane offense.
The Losers----The Knicks were really bidding against themselves (Anthony was never going to sign with NJ) and gave up the house for Anthony. They also will pay him more money now than if they waited until the off-season. Isiah Thomas somehow has to be involved, will this guy ever go away? All the players traded by the Knicks will now suffer as well. Hopefully, Felton will get dealt away soon. Ty Lawson and Felton would both see their stock sky rocket if the Nuggets can pull off another deal.
Potential Players on the Move: Andre Miller-Port, Devin Harris-NJ, Gerald Wallace-Char, Nene Hilario-Den, Ramon Sessions-Cleve, Troy Murphy-NJ, Stephen Jackson-Char, JR Smith-Den
Our main man, Blake Griffin, took the 2011 contest after he pulled off a nice 360* jam in the first round, the Vince Carter Elbow Jam and much hyped final jam over the KIA with the choir singing "I Believe I Can Fly" in the background. The dunk contest was the most imaginative ever, here are our ratings:
Demar DeRozan- Fantastic performance. How many times can you remember a guy getting a 50 in the first round and not moving onto round 2? He would have advanced to the finals if his last name was Griffin. B+
Serge Ibaka- Guy jammed from the free throw line and got a 45--flat out robbery. I sensed some bitterness from Dr. J and others. His 2nd attempt with the doll would have been so much better if he would have made the first try. A-.
JaVale McGee- The two basket dunk would have been tremendous if he would have made one of the first ten attempts. The same thing with the 3-Ball Jam. He had nothing left for the finals and basically conceded to Griffin in the end. A-
Blake Griffin- I hope he comes back again next year, I want more out of him....really. He's a freak of nature and could easily do better. A
Conclusion: The NBA needs to go back to 2 or 3 dunk attempts per player. It's ridiculous watching a guy trying to dunk for two minutes. Please change that or change the scoring system reducing points earned for missed dunks.
NBA Trade Deadline
Done Deal: Denver sends Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups (plus 2 scrubs) to the NY Knicks for Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler, Timofey Mozgov and the Knicks’ 2014 first-round pick, and two second-round picks.
The Winners----The Denver Nuggets made out ridiculously. They got 4 young starters and picks for a guy that was gonna walk in a few months. Wow. The Cavs got nothing for Lebron and now they are the worst team in the NBA. The Nuggets rebuilt their team immediately and future got picks. Carmelo Anthony will prosper financially and in the fantasy world. Billups should also benefit by playing in Mike D'Antoni's high octane offense.
The Losers----The Knicks were really bidding against themselves (Anthony was never going to sign with NJ) and gave up the house for Anthony. They also will pay him more money now than if they waited until the off-season. Isiah Thomas somehow has to be involved, will this guy ever go away? All the players traded by the Knicks will now suffer as well. Hopefully, Felton will get dealt away soon. Ty Lawson and Felton would both see their stock sky rocket if the Nuggets can pull off another deal.
Potential Players on the Move: Andre Miller-Port, Devin Harris-NJ, Gerald Wallace-Char, Nene Hilario-Den, Ramon Sessions-Cleve, Troy Murphy-NJ, Stephen Jackson-Char, JR Smith-Den
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