Think of the Clippers-Grizzlies. I know that the home team always take the game but something about winning two in a row gives you the confidence going into the nextgame. It also say a lot about your game plan working.
NY Knicks -8.5
Boston have to replicate the same offense that worked in Game 4 to have a shot at covering the game. They also have to deal with JR Smith's return and how huge the ring is for Knicks players. Knicks closes this one out in a blow out. Boston took a huge lead in Game 4 only to see the Knicks take it back in the 4th.
Houston Rockets +8.5
Fatigue for Durant and too many points without Westbrook. Not to mention they were able to play the Thunder close in their home floor before. The win in Game 4 is huge for the young Rockets team's confidence. This game is for Chandler Parsons to win. Durant and Harden cancela each other out (also props to Francisco Garcia's game on Durant). Beverly cancels Jackson. And bench cancels the other.







