Pistons vs Hawks (Slo's pick: Hawks)
Despite this being the Hawks' third game in four nights I still think they're going to win in Detroit. Looking at both rosters there's no reason to believe the Pistons will beat them. The only way the Pistons squeeze out a win here is if Ben Gordon has some ridiculous game and goes off for 50 points.
Raptors vs Suns (Slo's pick: Suns)
Expect no defense to be played here, both teams are very high scoring and believe that defense is some sort of sacrilegious practice to be avoided at all costs. The Raptors won't outscore the Suns for 48 minutes on any night. If the Raptors win this game I will be very impressed.
Clippers vs Grizzlies (Slo's pick: Grizzlies)
I still don't think the Grizzlies are as bad as their record indicates. I expect them to start turning their season around at some point, hopefully today.
Heat vs Celtics (Slo's pick: Celtics)
The Celtics looked like the Celtics of 07-08 in the fourth quarter of Friday night's game against the Raptors. The biggest difference for the Celtics this year has been their inability to go on game changing runs. In the past, the Celtics would be up by 4 to 7 points in about the third quarter where they would go on a 15-0 run and put the game away. If they play the way they ended Friday night's game this won't be close.
Knicks vs Magic (Slo's pick: Magic)
Against teams like the Knicks it doesn't matter that the Magic are playing on the road in the second half of back to back games. The Magic will win in a blowout in Madison Square Garden.
Spurs vs 76ers (Slo's pick: Spurs)
I'm taking the Spurs but don't be shocked to see the Sixers pull this one out. The Spurs always have trouble against up-tempo teams and the Sixers are definitely one of them. If the Sixers keep this a fast paced game they will be making life miserable for the Spurs.
Thunder vs Rockets (Slo's pick: Thunder)
As I predicted the Thunder are emerging as a contender for the final playoff spot in the West and the Rockets are flailing into mediocrity. The Thunder will win comfortably.
Nuggets vs T'Wolves (Slo's pick: Nuggets)
If the T'Wollves win this game it means that hell has indeed frozen over. I don't think they will come within 20 of the explosive Nuggets.
Kings vs Hornets (Slo's pick: Kings)
The Kings are a good young team and young teams are always dangerous at home. The Kings should be able to handle the Hornets somewhat easily.
Lakers vs Nets (Slo's pick: Lakers)
I wonder if the Nets' players will try to get Kobe's autograph after he shellacks them on his home floor.
Slo's record on the season: 153-80
Slo's record last night: 3-2
