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Monday Feb. 24: Houston Rockets @ Boston Celtics: Chris Says: This should be a very interesting game. Houston (29-26) has lost 6 of their last 9 as All-Star Guard Steve Francis sat out the last game due to a sore back. But in his previous 4 games, Francis shot a miserable 20-63. Francis is questionable for this game. Yao Ming has been averaging a double-double with 10.4 rebounds and 16.4 points over his last 5 games, which should be a factor as Boston has no real contender at Center. Boston (31-24) has won 5 of their last 7, although 4 of the wins were against sub-.500 teams. Boston will be led by Guard Paul Pierce who has had a double-double in his last 3 games. Boston is coming off 3 days rest as this will be Houston’s 3rd game in 4 days. Houston won their last battle on January 13, 2003, as Francis had 26 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. This will be a tough game for Houston to win if Francis sits out. Especially since the Rockets are 9-16 on the road and the Celtics are 17-9 at home. Look for a Celtic victory. Lucas Says: Hard to say who wins this game. The Rockets should handle the Celtics, except that Steve Francis is a question mark for the game. Franchise missed the Rockets game Feb. 22 with a strained lower back and will be evaluated Feb. 24. If Stevie Franchise does play, expect the Rockets to overwhelm the Celts. The Celtics don't have an answer for Yao Ming and if Glen Rice can give another performance like he did the other day, knocking down seven three pointers, the Rockets should cruise to an easy victory. However, the Celtics do have Paul Pierce, who can flat out play the game.Pē is one of the best shooting guards in the East. They also have Antoine Walker, one of the more overrated players in the NBA, all he really does is: refuse to pass, stand around at the three point line waiting for someone to pass to him, and take up space. That is just about it as far as their players go. They had that combo of two shooting guards playing point guard, until the traded one and now they have only one unnatural point guard playing the position. In closing, the Rockets will definitely pull it out if Stevie Franchise plays, if he doesn't, they will lose the leadership they need and probably the game as well. Overall: Split Decision
Tuesday Feb. 25: Detroit Pistons @ Sacramento Kings: Lucas Says: The Kings are one of the best teams in the West and therefore in the League. Problem being, Detroit is the best team in the East. They have solid defense in most of their players, especially from Ben Wallace, arguably the best defensive big man in the game. They also have good offense with players such as Chauncey (that is seriously his name) Billups and Rip Hamilton, one of the most underrated players in the game. The Kings have an excellent team also, with Mike Bibby, Doug Christie, Peja Stojakavic, Chris Webber, and the list goes on. The problem is that Chris Webber just returned from injury and is probably not at 100% yet, plus they are still missing center Scot Pollard, a defensive key for the Kings. In the long run though, it just doesn't seem like the Pistons can match the Kings offensive juggernaut and depth, expect the Kings, but it'll be close, less than ten.
Wednesday Feb. 26: Indiana Pacers @ Boston Celtics: Tom Says: This will be yet another great game played this week. Paul Pierce has been a real threat to teams that play the Celtics. He averages about 26.4 points a game. Indiana hasn't been doing so hot lately either. They have lost three straight but will look to end that streak against Washington Tuesday. With this short losing streak they are only a half game out of first place in their league. They shouldn't be on this losing streak for very long. Boston will be ready for this game and they should be the ones that come out on top.
Tom Says: This is the match up of the two best teams in the west. Sacramento is good when they have Chris Webber. Chris will have just returned from the injured list so he might not even be 100% yet. Dallas is a very all around team. At times they seem almost unstoppable. They are playing at home where they have only lost a total of five games. Sacramento doesn't have an outstanding road record either. So without Webber being 100% and Sacramento playing Dallas at home where they have an outstanding record, Dallas wins this close game..
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*Note: Stats reflect those of the Saturday before the first game listed.. |
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