Injuries abounding

Due to the high volume of impact players whose health remains in doubt, the full slate of lines wasn't available until midday today.  Despite the trickery pulled by the Nets last night (read: they lit it up against Miami even without Devin Harris), these situations play heavily into tonight's picks.

PHILADELPHIA (-4.5) over Utah - Deron Williams remains doubtful, and Memo Okur qualifies for that distinction as well.  The line is low enough to give with Philly given the two likely absences.

Denver (-2.5) over CHARLOTTE - We like Larry Brown well enough, and we're not high on the Nugs, but this still seems a bit low.

Atlanta over CHICAGO (-2.5) - Even without Josh Smith, we'll ride undefeated Atlanta...at least until they roll into Boston on Wednesday.

New York over SAN ANTONIO (-4.5) - No questions about injuries here.  Just the knowledge that Manu and TP won't participate.  Much as this pains me, we want no part of giving with this Spurs.

CLEVELAND (-12.5) over Milwaukee - Michael Redd is questionable.  LeBron James isn't.

LA Lakers (-5.5) over DALLAS - These guys are really good.  We continue to emphasize this.

Detroit (-7.5) over SACRAMENTO - No Kevin Martin means not so much interest in the Kings for us.

Minnesota over GOLDEN STATE (-6.5) - Corey Maggette has missed a few games in a row, and he is questionable for this one.  Al Harrington is likely out as well.

Last night: 1-4

Season: 50-47