New Jersey Nets(3-31) @ Atlanta Hawks(21-12):-
Hawks will win. Atlanta is struggling right now and are on a four game losing streak. Nets come as a relief to them. Atlanta are too strong at home and Nets are well... very bad this season. Hawks will blow past Nets.
Washington Wizards(11-21) @ Cleveland Cavaliers(27-9):-
Cavaliers will win. Wizards got a win on the road at Philadelphia last night, thanks to a monster game from Jamison. But Cavs are playing too well right now, to lose to a subpar team like Wizards.
Toronto Raptors(17-18) @ Orlando Magic(24-10):-
Raptors will win. Toronto is playing well right now and are a well meshed team. Orlando is struggling and will want to destroy Toronto to prove that they are among the elite. But unless they keep feeding Dwight on the low post, Orlando can not win against Toronto.
Boston Celtics(24-8) @ Miami Heat(17-15):-
Heat will win. Celtics will be without Garnett. Rondo might also miss this game. Pierce might play for the first time in two weeks. Right now, Celtics are damaged with health issues. Heat will use this to their advantage and pull out this win. Wade will be special in this game.
Golden State Warriors(9-24) @ Minnesota Timberwolves(7-28):-
Warriors will win. Golden state is too fast for Timberwolves to handle. Timberwolves will fall for the running game and will not run the set plays.
New Orleans Hornets(16-16) @ Oklahoma City Thunder(19-15):-
Thunder will win. Hornets are not a good road team, and thunder is playing very well at home. Hornets dont have anyone that can guard Kevin Durant. Plus Thunder have green who can negate David West.
Detriot Pistons(11-22) @ San Antonio Spurs(20-12):-
Spurs will win. Pistons are on a 10 game losing streak and it will continue against a strong Spurs team. Pistons have a lot of matchup problems against Spurs.
Houston Rockets(20-15) @ Phoenix Suns(22-13):-
Suns will win. Both teams had games yesterday with Suns winning and Rockets losing. This game will be no different. Amare will have a field day against the under sized Rockets frontline.
Memphis Grizzlies(17-16) @ Utah Jazz(18-16):-
Jazz will win. Grizzlies are very hot right now and jazz are struggling. Jazz might also be without their star point guard, Deron Williams, who turned his ankles during the Hornets game on Monday. But jazz matchup better with the Grizzlies than any other team. The battle will be between Carlos Boozer and Zach Randolph.
Los Angeles Lakers(28-6) @ Los Angeles Clippers(15-18):-
Lakers will win. Lakers are too deep for Clippers to handle. And this can not be considered as a road game for the Lakers.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Thoughts on 5th Jan matches
I predicted five out of nine games wrong. I never thought Pacers would be able to defeat Magic. Very good performance by Roy Hibbert, added by Orlando's worst shooting. What a game by Jamison for Wizards. He is a very good player on a bad team. Hopefully wizards can put their offcourt issues on the back burner and concentrate on the games. But unfortunately, it is not that easy. Only time will tell.
It was tough loss for Golden state at Denver. It was a stupid foul by Monta Ellis. I cant believe he has played NBA for so long. Kings again fell short to a very good team. Kings' future looks bright. By the way, Grizzlies are the hottest team right now. Is this just fluke? I dont think so. They have a set rotation now and that is helping them a lot.
It was tough loss for Golden state at Denver. It was a stupid foul by Monta Ellis. I cant believe he has played NBA for so long. Kings again fell short to a very good team. Kings' future looks bright. By the way, Grizzlies are the hottest team right now. Is this just fluke? I dont think so. They have a set rotation now and that is helping them a lot.
Predictions for 5th Jan 2010
Chicago Bulls(14-18) @ Charlotte Bobcats(14-18):-
Bobcats will win. Both the teams have been playing good ball oflate. But Charlotte is very strong at home. Stephen Jackson has been playing well. For Chicago, everything depends on Derrick Rose. If he gets 30+ points, they can surely win this game.
Orlando Magic(24-9) @ Indiana Pacers(10-23):-
Magic will win. This should be easy win for the Magic, even if they are without Vince carter. Orlando is too deep for the injury hit Pacers to handle. For Pacers, they have been sliding at a alarming rate. Without Granger, this team doesn't go anywhere.
Washington Wizards(10-21) @ Philadelphia Nets(10-23):-
76ers will win. 76ers are very inconsistent, even on their home turf. But the offcourt issues with wizards will prevent them from concentrating on the game and eventually lead to their defeat today.
Milwaukee Bucks(13-18) @ New Jersey Nets(3-30):-
Nets will win. Michael Redd is finally healthy and has started playing well. Bucks are now depended on Redd and Bogut, with their rookie Jennings providing the spark. New Jersey have played better and they have their players back at their full strength. Brook Lopez negates Andrew Bogut and Harris can guard Jennings. If Yi has a good game against his former team (Bucks), Nets will ace this game. Bold prediction!!!
Detriot Pistons(11-21) @ Dallas Mavericks(23-11):-
Mavericks will win. Dallas was blown out by Lakers bench, in their last game and are looking to prove a point. Detriot is coming in with a NBA worst 9 game losing streak. Mavs are too deep for the once-proud-pistons too handle. These teams matchup very well, but no one from Detriot can guard Dirk.
Golden State Warriors(9-23) @ Denver Nuggets(21-13):-
Warriors will win. This is the best opportunity for the warriors to win in Denver. Warriors have lost their 11 out of their last 12 games in Denver. But Denver is struggling without Billups. Plus Denver could be without Carmelo, who is a game time decision and Birdman. Denver can not run with Golden state.
Memphis Grizzles(16-16) @ Portland Trailblazers(22-14):-
Grizzles will win. Memphis has been playing great basketball with Zach Randolph throwing in all-star numbers. Portland has a fragile front end, thanks to the injury bug. Portland is coming off a loss to the Clippers. Essentially Portland couldn't contain Clippers big man (Chris Kaman). There is no reason to believe that Portland can handle both Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. If Roy puts up a 40 point game again, Portland might win. But I am going with Grizzles.
Phoenix Suns(21-13) @ Sacramento Kings(14-19):-
Kings will win. Sacramento is coming off tough losses to Lakers. They have pushed Lakers to the brink, twice this season. But Sacramento has been unable to close out game. With Tyreke back, they have a huge advantage on the PG position. I am going with the underdogs on this one.
Houston Rockets(20-14) @ LA Lakers(27-6):-
Lakers will win. Battle of teams who switched players during the off season. Lakers bench finally came through and dominated against Mavs. Lakers will need a good showing from them again. Artest might miss this game, and Kobe will have his hands full with Battier and Ariza, pestering him on the defense. But Lakers big men are too much for the Rockets to handle, without Yao.
Bobcats will win. Both the teams have been playing good ball oflate. But Charlotte is very strong at home. Stephen Jackson has been playing well. For Chicago, everything depends on Derrick Rose. If he gets 30+ points, they can surely win this game.
Orlando Magic(24-9) @ Indiana Pacers(10-23):-
Magic will win. This should be easy win for the Magic, even if they are without Vince carter. Orlando is too deep for the injury hit Pacers to handle. For Pacers, they have been sliding at a alarming rate. Without Granger, this team doesn't go anywhere.
Washington Wizards(10-21) @ Philadelphia Nets(10-23):-
76ers will win. 76ers are very inconsistent, even on their home turf. But the offcourt issues with wizards will prevent them from concentrating on the game and eventually lead to their defeat today.
Milwaukee Bucks(13-18) @ New Jersey Nets(3-30):-
Nets will win. Michael Redd is finally healthy and has started playing well. Bucks are now depended on Redd and Bogut, with their rookie Jennings providing the spark. New Jersey have played better and they have their players back at their full strength. Brook Lopez negates Andrew Bogut and Harris can guard Jennings. If Yi has a good game against his former team (Bucks), Nets will ace this game. Bold prediction!!!
Detriot Pistons(11-21) @ Dallas Mavericks(23-11):-
Mavericks will win. Dallas was blown out by Lakers bench, in their last game and are looking to prove a point. Detriot is coming in with a NBA worst 9 game losing streak. Mavs are too deep for the once-proud-pistons too handle. These teams matchup very well, but no one from Detriot can guard Dirk.
Golden State Warriors(9-23) @ Denver Nuggets(21-13):-
Warriors will win. This is the best opportunity for the warriors to win in Denver. Warriors have lost their 11 out of their last 12 games in Denver. But Denver is struggling without Billups. Plus Denver could be without Carmelo, who is a game time decision and Birdman. Denver can not run with Golden state.
Memphis Grizzles(16-16) @ Portland Trailblazers(22-14):-
Grizzles will win. Memphis has been playing great basketball with Zach Randolph throwing in all-star numbers. Portland has a fragile front end, thanks to the injury bug. Portland is coming off a loss to the Clippers. Essentially Portland couldn't contain Clippers big man (Chris Kaman). There is no reason to believe that Portland can handle both Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. If Roy puts up a 40 point game again, Portland might win. But I am going with Grizzles.
Phoenix Suns(21-13) @ Sacramento Kings(14-19):-
Kings will win. Sacramento is coming off tough losses to Lakers. They have pushed Lakers to the brink, twice this season. But Sacramento has been unable to close out game. With Tyreke back, they have a huge advantage on the PG position. I am going with the underdogs on this one.
Houston Rockets(20-14) @ LA Lakers(27-6):-
Lakers will win. Battle of teams who switched players during the off season. Lakers bench finally came through and dominated against Mavs. Lakers will need a good showing from them again. Artest might miss this game, and Kobe will have his hands full with Battier and Ariza, pestering him on the defense. But Lakers big men are too much for the Rockets to handle, without Yao.
I am back
Hope everyone had a great new year. I couldnt write for five days because I was enjoying Hawaii. :-)
This is from one of my favorite NBA.com writers. DA knows what he is talking about.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/david_aldridge/01/04/morning.tip/index.html
This is from one of my favorite NBA.com writers. DA knows what he is talking about.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/david_aldridge/01/04/morning.tip/index.html
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