With Lopez done for the season with a broken foot injury, bad season just got worse for the Nets. It actually hurts a lot since it took away realistic chances of making some noise in the Eastern Conference play-offs if somehow the Nets would have got any kind of momentum at the end of the regular season. As of now they are outside the play-off spot anyway with a horrific 9-17 record.
Most of the struggles can be explained by injuries. They have missed all their key players during first two months of the season. But a lot of blame is on their new coach Jason Kidd who has got exactly nothing out of his players. Being as old as he is he probably would do a better work for the team dressing up as a player at the moment. Leaving out the cup-spilling incident and a fine for that there`s nothing there to remember.
That brings us to two key points why the Pacers will own the Nets tonight. First of all with Lopez out Indiana`s low-post strength will be just too much fo the Nets. Hibbert and West will have their way all 48 minutes. Secondly, Indiana`s coaching stuff and overall smartness is just different level compared to the Nets. Indiana`s is playing second night in a row, but they had an easy game against the Celtics so they should be fresh enough to secure another win. -6.0 points with 5/10 stakes.
With Lopez done for the season with a broken foot injury, bad season just got worse for the Nets. It actually hurts a lot since it took away realistic chances of making some noise in the Eastern Conference play-offs if somehow the Nets would have got any kind of momentum at the end of the regular season. As of now they are outside the play-off spot anyway with a horrific 9-17 record.
Most of the struggles can be explained by injuries. They have missed all their key players during first two months of the season. But a lot of blame is on their new coach Jason Kidd who has got exactly nothing out of his players. Being as old as he is he probably would do a better work for the team dressing up as a player at the moment. Leaving out the cup-spilling incident and a fine for that there`s nothing there to remember.
That brings us to two key points why the Pacers will own the Nets tonight. First of all with Lopez out Indiana`s low-post strength will be just too much fo the Nets. Hibbert and West will have their way all 48 minutes. Secondly, Indiana`s coaching stuff and overall smartness is just different level compared to the Nets. Indiana`s is playing second night in a row, but they had an easy game against the Celtics so they should be fresh enough to secure another win. -6.0 points with 5/10 stakes.
The defending champions are not given enough respect here since they are rated only 4.5 points favorites against the Warriors. Golden State probably wins the popularity contest here, because of the fun way they play basketball, but the Miami usually plays the ball in an effective way ... especially at home.
It is true that Miami has looked shaky at times over last couple of weeks. Still they have won 8 of their last 9 games. Last time the Heat lost in American Airlines Arena was on 3rd of December and they have 14-2 record at home. With Wade injuries (read: rest days) and groin pain and ankle issues for James, Miami has still got some nice wins against strong teams and proven their depth and collective effort not to take days off. James will play tonight, while Wade will be a game time decision.
Golden State has won 6 games in a row, which statistically makes them look hot. Their opponents (LAL, DEN, LAC, PHX, CLE and ORL) have not been anything close to the Heat level, so the worth of that winning streak will have a real test tonight. Miami is a tough team to beat at home, they pride themselves for their defense, so expect the Warriors at times dangerous offense to be taken care of. Miami to cover -4.5 points with 5/10 units at stake.
The defending champions are not given enough respect here since they are rated only 4.5 points favorites against the Warriors. Golden State probably wins the popularity contest here, because of the fun way they play basketball, but the Miami usually plays the ball in an effective way ... especially at home.
It is true that Miami has looked shaky at times over last couple of weeks. Still they have won 8 of their last 9 games. Last time the Heat lost in American Airlines Arena was on 3rd of December and they have 14-2 record at home. With Wade injuries (read: rest days) and groin pain and ankle issues for James, Miami has still got some nice wins against strong teams and proven their depth and collective effort not to take days off. James will play tonight, while Wade will be a game time decision.
Golden State has won 6 games in a row, which statistically makes them look hot. Their opponents (LAL, DEN, LAC, PHX, CLE and ORL) have not been anything close to the Heat level, so the worth of that winning streak will have a real test tonight. Miami is a tough team to beat at home, they pride themselves for their defense, so expect the Warriors at times dangerous offense to be taken care of. Miami to cover -4.5 points with 5/10 units at stake.
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