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Expect OKC to drop the hammer on Phoenix.

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Hawks expected to cover the spread.

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Boston’s dominance at the Garden speaks for itself.

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What can Brown do for you?! Quite a lot, actually.

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Atlanta looks to come out swinging.

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The way of (Dean) Wade.

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Cavs given solid chance to prevail.

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Computer picks for tonight's Game 1 clash.

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Joker keeps the visiting T-wolves in check.

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