What’s up gents. Slight profit on Sunday ending off another nice week in the association. I was impressed with a few things on Sunday. Apart from San An’s dominance which was foreseen, I was very impressed with New York. I can see why they are leading the league in points in the paint, Dantoni has implemented a lot of very nice screen and roll plays near the basket that compliment his players style. Amar’e and Felton are playing with great confidence and I am amazed at Landry Fields. By far the steal of the 2010/2011 NBA draft class. The additional assistance in the rotation Shawne Williams is providing, may be crucial to the Knicks future success. Another thing that stood out to me on Sunday’s slate was Blake Griffin. I stated this in my preseason threads but I reiterate; this guy is pronominal, something very special. Portland may join Detroit as my 2nd blacklisted team this year. It is very hard to cap this team. I have no faith in their bench being productive on the offensive end at all, but on paper this team screams brilliance. Their lack of consistency is very dangerous when betting for or against them, with the addition of Priz their bench looks very good defensively. If Rudy and Batum can provide 2nd unit scoring production and Roy continues to battle through the arthritic knee, this team is back.
Tonight I am going with a road dog and the home squad in a marquee matchup. I have backed Minny in their last 3 games but am hesitant to do so tonight due to Beasley’s status combined with the revenge factor. New York played impeccable ball yesterday and proved to me they are legit, they have a lot of heart and will be up for this game tonight. Despite that Minny in my eyes is too good to be +7 to NYC but due to the aforementioned facts I will pass on them tonight. I advise caution to all you backing Miami hard. If you feel a Heat victory then I implore you to just take it easy with the wager. Yes I as well think the Cavs game allowed them to pave a new path for themselves this season. Nevertheless, it will be very hard for the Heat to progress rapidly as a unit on the road due to the constant hostility they will face in visiting arenas. No matter what games you guys decide to play, I wish you the best of luck. Peace - - - MAK
CHICAGO BULLS – 3.0 (-120) - - - Finally, meaningful marquee matchups have returned to the United Center. Once home to some of the greatest games of all-time, Chicago has endured years of mediocrity. In my opinion this will be the first season since MJ that the Bulls host a 2nd round playoff series. This is really not the time I wished to back the Bulls, especially against a young talented group like the Thunder. I was hoping to wait a few weeks until Boozer gets acclimated in the system then start backing the Bulls to the bank. I just couldn’t help myself on today's particularly dull card to start backing the Bulls. Now, having said all that the Thunder could easily cover this spread, they could easily win this game outright. KD, R Dub and the Green Mile are as good as it gets as an offensive trio, I love Ibaka and Thabo and think their always improving bench is decent with Harden and Collison. However, this is Chicago’s time. Even if they lose this game by double digits I will continue to back these Bulls. I can’t remember the last time Chicago had a big man like Boozer before. Boozer is a big man that you can feed in the post for easy baskets, a big man down low who can draw fouls...does everyone realize what a rare commodity an automatic low post scorer is in the NBA? Boozer is that 2nd option that Chicago has been lacking ever since acquiring Rose. Deng was never going to legitimately be the “Robin” or as the Cleveland nation would say “Scottie Pippen.” Bulls needed someone else to take over and now they have it. This not only gives you a legit 20/10 all-star in your starting 5, it moves Taj Gibson to an already devastating 2nd unit. Gibson is a stud, he is the perfect matchup for Durant and Green. He is long, athletic, lean and has a very good vertical. His IQ and timing for rebounding make him a huge asset off the bench. Korver and Brewer are really starting to find their role, both players have played with Boozer and seem to compliment him well when out on the floor together. C.J Watson was my only concern, but after his outstanding 30+ point performance in place of an injured Rose, he now has the confidence to get it done night in and night out. Even Omer Asik and Kurt Thomas will be valuable big bodies in a long playoff series. Bulls have already proven themselves to be a formidable team in the East without Boozer. Coach Thib has his boys playing hard defense and grinding out victories. Chicago is currently #3 in the NBA in rebounds, #3 in blocked shots and # 7 in steals. This Bulls aren’t babies anymore baby. Their time is now.
4 UNITS B.J “RAPS FIRST OVERALL PICK” ARMSTRONG - - - 
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