Mak's Preseason October 10th

Wow, got bitch slapped by the books yesterday.  Only winning my Magic bet.  Officially in the red for the preseason, that is a no-no .  Gonna try and get it back with 3 on today's slate.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS@CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

The Cavs managed to beat the Cats despite playing 18 men a few nights ago.  Cavs are crazy deep, despite being on the road I still think they will pull off a close victory.  J.J Hickson looks much improved, another added big men who can rebound, defend and score is a deadly asset to have for the Cavs.  Once Powe returns in Feb. this team is going to have an amazing bench.  Anthony Parker has that starting 2 spot for this team, he will continue to do big things for the Cavs.  Too deep, too strong, Cavs win.

CAVS 5 UNITS

OKC THUNDER@NO HORNETS

I think the Byron Scott and the Hornets are about done being embarrassed in the preseason.  CP3 has been brilliant in the preseason but his team is just as poor as any star has in the league.  Despite that, I think some home cooking and an early Saturday start will allow them to bring a new swagger to the floor today.  I see CP3 & West playing a very solid 25 minutes and contributing quite a bit.  Posey, Wright and Peterson should all play better then they did the first two games.  Hopefully Hilton, Peja and Bobby Brown play as well to help this very shallow Hornets team out this afternoon.

HORNETS 5 UNITS 

CHICAGO BULLS@MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Bucks are a resilient team.  Always have been and I suspect this year to be the same.  Last year they were ATS leaders for quite some time.  I do think they have a  decent array of talent to compete however against solid 12 deep teams like Chicago they don't stand much of a chance.  I think the Bulls have the most underrated steals in the draft.  James Johnson and Taj Gibson continue to shine.  Long athletic forwards making a big splash in the preseason.  Deng is healthy along with sick pg Rose, scorig sg Salmons and bigs like Brand, Joakim and Tyrus, this Bulls team will continue their growth.

BULLS 5 UNITS

Best of luck gentleman.  Depending on results I may be back for the GS@PHX game tonight.  Peace out - - - MAK

 i got rocked too yesterday... we shoulda jus faded each other lOl 

....gl

JGLUNT - - - Read your posts, you seem to know your NBA ball my friend.  Hope you are consistent throughout the season.  Will look to you for input.  Good luck with your plays.

ENGLISH GENT - - - Yea it was a pretty weak effort on LA's part, but give it to Ellis and Randolph they are two young studs who lead GS to victory.  BOL to you as well good sir.

LADADDY - - - Good to see you back bro!  Gonna be a hell of a season, look forward to makin some dough with you ladaddy.  Peace.

ROD STEEL - - - Mr.Steel.  When you are this big, they call you Mr.  One of the most underrated NBA cappers on this forum....what you didn't think mak noticed?  I will most def be looking for your posts this season.  Thanks for the well wishes.  BOL to you this season.

ADDING WAGER

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS@PHOENIX SUNS

The Warriors will be without Jackson who was suspended for 2 exhibition games for conduct detrimental to the team.  He picked up 5 fouls and a tech in 9 mins of play vs LAL.  I say trade the man already, he is not even a good fit for this young developing team. 

With no Jack man, Randolph already played 40+ minutes last night.  Flight to PHX and an outdoor game = one massive fatigue for the Warriors.  I like what PHX has available.  Despite having one of the worst off-seasons a team can have basically trading Shaw for Sasha Pavlovic....yes that is basically what they have left + some cap room for 2010. 

Despite that I still think PHX will surprise this year.  Nash is ageless.  Amar'e is back with a comma in his name and a swagger to his game.  This PHX team is a "sleeper" in the West.

SUNS - 4.5
7 UNITS - - -