both teams without their leading big men and both seemed to have adjusted well but i like MIL simply because they have a lot more players who can score consistently.
was -1
carmelo and amare are both out for the knicks and i don't think Lin would be able to continue with his heroics. this should be a statement game for john wall as i don't think he would let himself be outclassed. he has been ridiculed enough on his own.
mia -3
orl is due for a breakdown anytime.
spurs +3
i'm going to receive a lot of flak for this pick but i really like the spurs in this game. elton brand is out and hawes is still bothered by injury. that leaves a large hole in the middle which duncan and jefferson could exploit. i expect(or hope) iguodala to be in foul trouble with his efforts to cope up defensively. or atleast burn out in the end.
ind +3.5
i never believed in the hawks. johnson and smith are ultimate chokers. i'll take IND in this game anytime even if they were the ones laying points.







