17 December 2007

The Picksix: Finally winning a Portland game

What a wonderful Sunday. Celtics win. Celtics cover. The Blazers win their seventh straight, and for the first time we get a cover in one of those games. Kobe does suit up, and the Lakers cruise to victory. The Pistons put the bop down on G-State. A 4-0 day complete with Celtics victory. Life is good in Coverville.

Utah (-3.5) over ATLANTA – As competitive as the Hawks have been, the Jazz finally got a win this weekend (by 21 over Seattle), and they are too good to play bad basketball forever.

Milwaukee over CLEVELAND (-7.5) – That whole “watch out for the us when I get back” pep talk Bron gave the league last week seems to have worked, as the Nets and Sixers were certainly ready to play the Cavs over the weekend. Perhaps a bit too ready for Bron’s liking. We’ll take the point.

Minnesota over MIAMI (-9.5) – Too many points to give with a bad team.

Indiana (-3.5) over NEW YORK – The Pacers continue to battle to get over the .500 mark, while the Knicks come off a relatively good performance against the Nets – which makes another one rather doubtful.

Golden State (-4.5) over MEMPHIS – The runners and gunners from Oaktown should rebound well from a Sunday afternoon pummeling in Detroit.

SAN ANTONIO (-2.5) over Phoenix – The Spurs have long had the Suns’ number, and Phoenix isn’t playing particularly hot basketball right now in the first place. With TD back, the black and silver should take care of business.

Orlando over DALLAS (-6.5) – Neither team has been particularly hot of late, but this seems like too many points to give against a Magic team that should be looking to dig its way out of a recent 1-4 stretch.

PORTLAND over New Orleans (-1.5) – No ping pong balls to be found here.

Last night: 4-0
Season: 178-175

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