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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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