Jesse Sanchez40 said:Is it finally time for Boston to actually pull off a win against someone?????
I’m looking at that 1.20 line for OKC playing Washington... honestly, I’m surprised they didn't set it at 1.10.
You make a fair point. You have the best-positioned squad in the league facing off against the absolute worst. One could easily argue a 10.5 spread would be more appropriate.😬
When LeBron was playing alongside Dwyane Wade, he averaged about 25.2 points per 40 minutes. Once you factor Wade out of the equation? That number jumps to 35.0 points per 40 minutes.
HOUSTON (AP) -- A charter flight carrying the Detroit Pistons to Houston for their matchup against the Rockets was forced to make an emergency landing at Hobby Airport on Monday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the team, Kevin Grigg, confirmed that all passengers remained safe and unharmed.
According to a representative from the Houston Airport System, the crew of the MD-80—which featured the Pistons' branding—reported technical issues with the hydraulic systems controlling the left-side landing gear and subsequently declared an emergency.
Joshua Agunag, a spokesperson for the airport, stated that the aircraft, carrying 44 individuals, touched down safely at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The plane successfully taxied to a private terminal, where the passengers disembarked.
The Pistons were traveling to face the Rockets on Tuesday night, following a 99-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Auburn Hills, Michigan, this past Sunday.
Phoenix Suns +9.5 Chris Bosh in his matchup against Griffin Griffin in his matchup against Dwight Howard Over James Under Jennings
As for Carlos Boozer, there is roughly a 50-50 chance he won't see any action in the final quarter. It all really comes down to the Chicago coach's mood—basically, how Gibson decides to play things. Luol Deng becomes the primary option for the team whenever Derrick Rose is off the floor.
Excellent pick. I actually went the opposite way because I was banking on Howard playing heavy minutes and Griffin getting some rest. But the second news broke that Williams and Paul were out for the Clippers, I knew exactly how the game was going to go 😁.
Yeah, it was a total mess. We found out about Rose just half an hour before tip-off, and I honestly have no clue when they made the call on Anthony. But then you look at Howard—you're supposed to be the focal point of this squad, yet you take two shots? Unbelievable.
Lawrence Castillo76 said:Word just surfaced that Rose might be sitting out today's game. We should have a definitive update on his status very shortly.
Derrick Rose is dealing with some toe issues. He mentioned that he jams it almost every single game because of his specific playing style and how much he pushes off. It’s clearly causing him pain. Honestly, my gut feeling is that he’ll be sidelined, though there hasn't been an official word from the team yet. #Bulls
Hmm.
Rose is sidelined. CJ will likely attempt to suit up despite the situation. Rip is also out. #Bulls
Lawrence Castillo76 said:I think it might be worth taking a shot on Memphis tonight. I was actually hoping for a better line, but since ml King is right here in Memphis, the home crowd always seems to spark something special. They tend to start strong, so I wouldn't be surprised if they pull off a win against a solid Chicago squad.
I don't know. If my memory serves me right, the last time they played at home against Chicago, they ended up dropping it. And Chicago was missing both Boozer and Noah—it was Rose's first triple-double, if I recall correctly 🤔. Plus, they lost by 40 points last time they met, so maybe that’s exactly why there will be some extra motivation tonight 🤷.
Memphis is playing without Randolph, and Chicago is without Hamilton and backup PG CJ Watson. Both teams have already adjusted to playing without them . Personally, I wouldn't put this on a serious parlay. I just tossed it onto a side slip as a fan bet.
Jesse Sanchez40 said:I am struggling to find any comments here that I can actually agree with. 😁
Two parlay bets with lines that feel a bit too tight have been set: Memphis vs Chicago and Toronto vs Atlanta.
Regarding Chicago, my assessment remains that they'll likely land under. However, looking at Toronto vs Atlanta, I think they could easily blow past that line without breaking a sweat.
I’d put my money on him hitting the 31+ mark before he doesn't. The guy is on a mission, and his whole objective right now is to aggressively attack every single ball that comes his way.
I wouldn't be shocked at all if we see something in the ballpark of 32 FGA and maybe 10 to 12 trips to the free throw line, especially considering he's facing a squad that absolutely humbled him—and I say "he" because let's be honest, they aren't the Lakers anymore, they're just Kobe Bryant's team.
Keith Moore21 said:Do you have any analysis planned for today? I'd rather we don't end up writing about the exact same matchup. 😬
I honestly don't know. There are just so many matchups being tossed around for "analysis" today that hitting on them all feels nearly impossible. But if I'm forced to make a call, I'm taking Oklahoma City.
Bradley Kern6, take a look at Chicago's previous matchups. It should probably make it much clearer to you why that line is set so low.
The way they are playing defense and offense right now, it’s going to be incredibly difficult to hit the over. 😳