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While the NFL takes center stage on Sundays, we’re in for a big day of NBA action. We survived a solid seven-game Saturday night, but that only was to prepare us for an insane nine-game barage on Sunday, starting with the early game between the Knicks and Raptors.
We went a pedestrian 4-3 last night and hope for a better finish as we carry our 215-105 season record into Sunday’s NBA action:
Knicks @ Raptors
Carmelo Anthony is ready to go but the Knicks aren’t at full strength and they’re in Toronto, where the Raptors are 13-3 on the year. It’s not looking good for the Knicks, who have fallen to 5-24 on the year.
Pick: Raptors 108, Knicks 92
Grizzlies @ Cavaliers
Memphis will be without both Zach Randolph and Tony Allen when they head to Cleveland, which could sap some of their defense and scoring. That gives the Cavs a better shot at taking this one, while they already had a nice chance.
Pick: Cavs 105, Grizz 101
76ers @ Magic
Philly has been playing better basketball the past two weeks but are still just 2-8 over their last 10. Orlando hosts and will have a nice opportunity to snap a three-game skid here.
Pick: Magic 104, Sixers 102
Celtics @ Heat
Boston takes it to the court for the second time without Rajon Rondo, after winning their first game without him the other night. A visit to South Beach could prove to be a tad more difficult, however.
Pick: Heat 107, Celtics 103
Pistons @ Nets
Detroit has been a hot mess at 5-22 on the year, while they enter Brooklyn with three straight losses. The good news is both Deron Williams and Brook Lopez will be out, so Detroit has a nice shot at winning.
Pick: Pistons 104, Nets 101
Suns @ Wizards
Phoenix is finally at full strength and has won two straight, but they head to Washington tonight, where the Wiz are a ridiculous 13-2. It’s going to be tough sledding for the Suns.
Pick: Wiz 109, Suns 104
Lakers @ Kings
Kobe Bryant missed a game-winner the other night and will try to help his Lakers snap a minor two-game skid. DeMarcus Cousins has personally lifted his minutes limit and the Kings are at home, though, so Sac-town is tough to bet against tonight:
Pick: Kings 107, Lakers 106
Pacers @ Timberwolves
Indiana and Minnesota are both disaster teams right now, but Indy at least plays some defense and is slowly getting healthier. This one is a toss-up and Minnesota should have a chance at home, but the Pacers are the veteran squad and should get the win if they can find a way to bring their offense.
Pick: Pacers 97, T’Wolves 92
Pelicans @ Thunder
Anthony Davis heads to OKC to take on Russell Westbrook in a nice showdown that should probably be absent Kevin Durant. The Thunder probably take the cake at home, either way, however.
Pick: Thunder 108, Pellies 104
