The near-triple-double has always been a favorite of mine. To that end, props to Brandon Roy, who managed to go for 26 points, 8 boards and 9 dimes last night, which included the crucial lay-up to put the Blazers up for good in their overtime victory over the Bucks last night in Portland. Of course, Roy probably never puts up numbers that high – and we get a cover – if the Blazers don’t blow a lead that was eight points heading into the fourth quarter, but hey, it happens. A new slate of games for Monday night is a new chance for wagering heartbreak.
ORLANDO (-8.5) over Atlanta – D-Ho and the boys have had since Friday night to stew over a loss to the Pacers at home. Pencil Dwight in for something in the range of a quintuple-double this evening.
PHILADELPHIA over Houston (-7.5) – This Rockets team is just confusing. Losing by double-digits to a banged up Toronto team while having both stars healthy makes no sense. Against a Philadelphia team that has been scrapping hard lately, this inconsistent bunch could have its hands full until the end.
Dallas (-7.5) over NEW YORK – After they got wiped out in both ends of a home-and-home with the Sixers, the Knicks aren’t engendering too much enthusiasm from us.
PHOENIX (-10.5) over Miami – As Acks points out, it took a Herculean effort (35 points, 10 dimes) from Dwyane Wade for the Heat to nab a six-point victory over the Clips this weekend. Coming off a loss to the Timberwolves, the Suns could be a tad tougher.
Milwaukee over SACRAMENTO (-3.5) – The Kings without Kevin Martin aren’t a group with which we’re looking to give points too often. Tonight is no exception.
Last night: 3-4
Season: 153-147
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