Tuesday, March 4th: Phoenix @ San Antonio:
Chris Says: This should be a good game to watch as the red-hot Spurs take on the not-so-hot Suns. The Spurs are 23-4 at home and have won 12 of their last 13 games. The Suns, on the other hand, are 10-20 on the road and have lost 7 of their last 9. This would be a much needed victory for the playoff hopeful Suns, led by Guard Stephon Marbury, averaging 23.2 points per game and 8.2 assists per game. Suns Forwards Shawn Marion and Amare Stoudemire will need to get a few extra boards to keep Spurs Forward Tim Duncan, averaging 23.3 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, from taking over the game. This isn’t very likely, however. The Spurs are just too big down low and are too hot right now to be stopped by the staggering Suns. Look for a Spurs victory.

Lucas Says: This should be pretty clear cut victory by the Spurs. The Suns don’t have an answer for Tim Duncan, who will have a huge game. Amare Stoudemire will have an off game against a very formidable SA frontcourt. Although the tandem of Shawn Marion and Stephon Marbury is excellent combination, there isn’t enough talent on this team to hang with one of the best in the NBA, which the Spurs are. It will be a big boost when the Suns have Anfernee Hardaway back, but let’s be realistic, that could never happen. All in all though, the Spurs have an answer for any weapon that Suns can throw at them: Starbury? Tony Parker. Amare Stoudemire? Tim Duncan. Shawn Marion? Bruce Bowen. And the list goes on and on. There is still David Robinson for the Suns to worry about and I have no idea who is going to stop him. DRob may be old, but he can still roll over the likes of Bo Outlaw or Tom Gugliotta. Also, the Spurs don’t tend to lose at home, while the Suns seem opposed to winning on the road. San Antonio should handle the Suns with no problem.

Overall: Unanimous - San Antonio Victory

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Tuesday, March 4th: Houston @ Detroit:
Chris Says: This should be a very close game as Houston has lost 8 of their last 12 and are 10-18 on the road. Detroit is 20-6 at home but have lost all 6 of their last 6, 1 of which was at home. This is a great match-up of the Centers as Yao Ming takes on a defensive juggernaut Ben Wallace. Houston has much harder competition in the West, so this will be a true test of Detroit’s record in the East. In their only meeting this season, Detroit won at Houston as Wallace had 18 boards and 3 blocks, holding Ming to 6 rebounds and 4 points. Both teams match up well, but I don’t see any reason why this outcome will be different than their previous meeting. Look for a Detroit victory.

Tom Says: Houston has not been so hot lately. They will have played Sunday night against San Antonio, which they will probably lose too. They will be looking to get back on track against the Detroit Pistons. Detroit has been in sort of a slump themselves. Although the game is being played in Detroit where the Pistons are very strong. They have a good home record and Houston does not have a very good away record. In fact they are below .500. Yoa Ming has not been putting up the numbers that everyone thought he would. It is his first year so maybe he will be able to put up better numbers next year. Detroit is just too strong of a team at home so look for a Detroit victory.

Overall: Unanimous - Detroit Victory

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Wednesday, March 5th: Minnesota @ Sacramento:
Lucas Says: The Kings are flat out the best team in the NBA. I don’t care about records; with the possible exception of the Lakers, no one could beat them in a seven game series. As well as just having absurd talent in their starting lineup, they are deeper than just about anyone else. Name any other team on which Bobby Jackson, Hedo Turkoglu, or Keon Clark would not start. There are very few. Conversely, the T-Wolves have no depth. All their talent is in their starting lineup. They have Kevin Garnett… hmm, I guess that’s it. So, I don’t think Kevin Garnett can beat the Kings by himself, which probably means a Kings W. This should be a great game, in that the KG vs. CWebb match up is one of the best in the NBA; however the Kings should cruise to an easy victory.

Tom Says: Kevin Garnett Has been putting up some very strong numbers and has the Timberwolves back into the playoff picture with the number 5 seed from the Western Conference. Minnesota has won six straight games and they play New York on Sunday night and Seattle on Tuesday night where they will probably extent their streak to eight games. Sacramento on the other hand has been a strong team all year. They got into a little bit of a slump being without Chris Weber. Weber is back and so are the Kings. The Kings have an impressive home record of 24-5 while Minnesota does not have a great road record at 13-16. Although the Timberwolves will probably come into this game with an eight game win streak, look for that streak to end Wednesday night against the Kings.

Overall: Unanimous - Sacramento Victory

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Wednesday, March 5th: Indiana @ LA Lakers:
Tom Says: Indiana is coming off a six game losing skid that ended last Friday night. The number 2 seed from the Eastern Conference is going to be coming into LA looking to get back on track with a win. LA has been playing pretty good basketball lately though and have been very tough to beat especially on their home court where these two teams will be playing on Wednesday night. In the beginning of the season the Lakers were considered doubtful about making the playoffs and they feel like they have something to prove now. They are going to come out and play aggressive ball. Indiana will not be able to beat the Lakers at home so the Lakers win this one.

Lucas Says: This promises to be a close game. Indiana is the best team in the East. They have a very solid lineup, both starting and coming off the bench. Assuming that Ron Artest doesn’t get himself suspended or anything before the game, the Pacers have one of the best starting fives in the game. Despite struggles this season, the Lakers are still the Lakers, which is bad for the Pacers. Shaq is Shaq, basically unstoppable. Kobe is just ridiculous. Over February, he averaged over 40 points per game! I don’t even know what to say about that, it is just obscene. No one has ever averaged that much in a calendar month. Problem is that, as of late, it has been Shaq and Kobe, or Kobe all himself. The other Lakers have done nothing but get in the way. Until I see some serious improvement from the other three Lakers on the court, I would not count on LA beating any good teams, which Indiana is. Expect a good game, but the Pacers should pull it out in the end.

Overall: Split Decision

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Thursday, March 6th: New Jersey @ San Antonio:
Lucas Says: New Jersey is good, second best in the East in fact, but that really doesn’t make any difference. The top five teams in the West are better than any in the East and, unfortunately for the nets, San Antonio is a top five team. This game could be different though. Jason Kidd is the best floor leader in the game and Kenyon Martin, while being a slightly above average offensive player, is an excellent defender. He could be the key to stopping Tim Duncan. If K-Mart is able to slow down or stop Duncan, the Nets will have an excellent chance at toppling the Spurs, who won’t really have an answer for JKidd, I just don’t think Tony Parker can match up at this point in his career. The other key should be whether Bruce Bowen (or Stephen Jackson) can contain Richard Jefferson. Also quite important will be the match up at center. Can David Robinson fight through age and nagging injuries to take advantage of the relatively inexperienced Jason Collins? I am saying no, I think Collins will have a big game and I think that the Nets pull off the upset. Nets win, but very close.

Chris Says: This could be a Championship preview as the #1 team in the East, New Jersey, takes on the #3 team in the much more competitive West. The Nets are 12-17 on the road and have lost 3 of their last 4. Looking to hold on to the #1 spot, Guard Jason Kidd, averaging 19.9 points and 8.5 assists per game, won’t go down without a fight. But size may prevail as Spurs “Twin Towers,” Tim Duncan and David Robinson should dominate the undersized Nets. The Spurs are 23-4 at home and have won 12 of their last 13 games. It should be a good game, but look for another Spurs victory.

Overall: Split Decision