NBA picks is going to play on the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers to play under the total of 194 points in game 5 of their best of 7 NBA playoff series.
They tip off this huge game from Cleveland at 8PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on TNT TV.
I expect a grind out game as we are getting pretty deep into this playoff series. The focus for the Cavaliers will be their play on the defensive end and expect to see Lebron step up on Rondo. That will limit James a bit on the defensive side but a strong effort for the Cavaliers to play defense will keep this game in the 80′s.
NBA picks is playing Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers under 194 points
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NBA picks is on the side of the LA Lakers + 2 1/2 points in game 4 of their best of 7 NBA playoff series to be played on Monday night.
They tip this game off from Utah at 10:35PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on TNT TV.
The Lakers were able to get Ron Artest and Derrick Fisher going from the field and when they hit shots it opens up easier scoring opportunities for Kobe Bryant and the big men down low in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. We could start to finally see the Lakers begin playing at their peak when they can get offense from Artest and Fisher.
LA gets the cover in game 4.
NBA picks selects LA Lakers +2 1/2 points
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NBA picks is taking the Cleveland Cavaliers -2 points against the Boston Celtics in game 3 of their playoff series on Sunday afternoon. They start this playoff game from Boston and 3:30PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on ABC TV.
When the Cavaliers saw some trouble in this series they responded with a 29 point victory on the Celtics home court. The Celtics do not get enough consistant production from their rotation. Paul Pierce has not played well in this series. The Cavaliers do not want a 2-2 series here. The Cavs get it done in game 3.
NBA picks will select Cleveland Cavaliers -2
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NBA picks is on the side of the LA Lakers +4 1/2 points against the Utah Jazz from game 3 of their best of 7 Western conference playoffs to be played on Saturday night.
They tip off this game from Utah at 8PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on ABC TV.
The Lakers size advantage down low is making it very difficult for the Jazz to defend. With a possible running team in Phoenix a possible opponent in the Western conference finals the Lakers don’t want this series to extend very much and would be wise to close out Utah as fast as possible. Their last meeting in Utah resulted in a 96-81 victory by the Lakers without Kobe Bryant in the lineup. LA’s size and play in the middle is the difference.
NBA picks plays LA Lakers +4 1/2 points
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NBA picks is taking the side of the Boston Celtics +1 point against the Cleveland Cavaliers from game 3 of their best of 7 NBA playoff series. They start this one from Boston at 7PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on ESPN.
The Celtics have more options on the court than do the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron James is not 100% with the bad right elbow and I don’t believe his supporting cast can give Lebron the necessary help to get by the Celtics. We saw Mo Williams choke last year when the Cavaliers were up against it when they were eliminated by the Orlando Magic and this Boston Celtic team is right there with the Magic talent wise. At home Kevin Garnett is a possessed basketball player and the Celtics behind Garnett, Pierce, Allen and Rondo are well equipped to beat this Cavaliers team. Take Boston.
NBA picks selects Boston Celtics +1 point
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NBA picks is making a selection on the Orlando Magic -10 against the Atlanta Hawks in their game 2 of their best of 7 playoff series on Thursday night. They start this battle from Orlando at 8PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on ESPN.
The Orlando Magic have owned the Atlanta Hawks and as we saw in game 1 the Hawks have no answer for Dwight Howard in the middle. Al Horford lack size and help down low and if the Hawks double team down low they give up good looks to the Magic outstanding perimeter shooters. Another blowout in Orlando.
NBA picks selects Orlando Magic -10 points
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NBA picks likes the side of the San Antonio Spurs +3 points against the Phoenix Suns from game 2 of their best of 7 Western conference playoff series. This NBA game tips from Phoenix at 9PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on TNT.
Look for the San Antonio Spurs to make the adjustments in game 2 against the Suns. They will be more defensive minded in this spot. Steve Nash came off a monster game but the veteran had tons of rest prior to game 1 and will wheel back quickly off just 1 day’s rest for the second game of this series. Look for a more aggressive Richard Jefferson in this contest. Jason Richardson is a hot and cold player who can shoot his teams’ out of games. The Spurs adjust and cut down the space on the floor for the Suns. Take the road underdog.
NBA picks will play on San Antonio Spurs +3 points
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NBA picks is going to take the Orlando Magic -9 points against the Atlanta Hawks from game 1 of their best of 7 Eastern conference NBA playoff series on Tuesday night. They tip the opener from Orlando at 8PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on TNT.
Atlanta lacks alot of strength down low and Dwight Howard has had big games against the Hawks in recent meetings. The Magic have pounded the Hawks in their two home encounters this season. The Hawks can’t match up with Dwight Howard and when they go to double team the big man down low he will either slam it on the thin Hawks players or kick it out to a wide open perimeter shooter for a good open look. Magic come in with good rest and will pound Atlanta in game 1.
NBA picks selects Orlando Magic -9 points
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NBA picks is going to select the Boston Celtics +6 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers from game 2 of their playoff series. This NBA playoff game will begin from Cleveland at 8PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on TNT TV.
The Celtics were competitive in game 1 despite very little from Paul Pierce and Ray Allen from the field. Rajon Rondo is a tough match up for the Cavaliers and I expect him to create for the Celtics on the offensive end. Look for a focused Kevin Garnett under the basket as the Celtics will cover this 6 point spread in game they need very badly. Take the road underdog in game 2.
NBA picks selects Boston Celtics +6 points
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NBA picks is on the side of the LA Lakers -7 points against the Utah Jazz from game 1 of their best of 7 Western conference semifinal series. They tip off from Staples Center in Los Angeles at 3:30PM Eastern Time and you can watch it on ABC.
The injury to Deron Williams is huge for the Jazz as he was counted for much of the offense for the team. LA defeated Utah last season in the playoffs by double digits each time on their home court and this season during handled them pretty well. Take LA in game 1.
NBA picks will play on LA Lakers -7 points
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