Wednesday, December 23, 2009

NBA Regular Season 12-23-09


Magic vs Rockets (Slo's pick: Magic)
This is a game where the Rockets are really going to miss Yao Ming, who is out for the season with a foot injury. Dwight Howard is going to have a field day en route to a blowout win for the Magic.

Pistons vs Raptors (Slo's pick: Raptors)
Given the Pistons injury problems, picking them tonight makes no sense. I'm going to stay away from the Pistons until they get either Ben Gordon or Richard Hamilton back in the lineup.

Heat vs Jazz (Slo's pick: Heat)
Miami is one of Carlos Boozer's desired destinations for next summer's free agent frenzy. I think Dwyane Wade is going to will his way to a win tonight and show Boozer what he could eventually be a part of.

Nets vs T'Wolves (Slo's pick: Nets)
The Nets are going to get their third win of the season tonight. If there's any team they have a good chance against it's the T'Wolves.

Hornets vs Warriors (Slo's pick: Hornets)
Chris Paul is back in full force, the Hornets will get the win tonight at home.

Bucks vs Wizards (Slo's pick: Wizards)
If the Wizards can get into a slow paced game they will win. Half court offense is their forte, if they play their style they should win tonight in Milwaukee.

Spurs vs Trailblazers (Slo's pick: Spurs)
To stay in the hunt, games like this are key for this aging Spurs team. They will get the win tonight in San Antonio.

Nuggets vs Hawks (Slo's pick: Nuggets)
This is a statement game for both sides. The Nuggets will get the win tonight behind their energy supplied by the Denver faithful. I fully expect this game to come down to the wire.

Suns vs Thunder (Slo's pick: Thunder)
Unlike most teams. the Thunder actually can run with the Suns for short periods of time. If they can get Kevin Durant into his scoring rhythm early they will give themselves a great shot tonight in Phoenix.

Kings vs Cavaliers (Slo's pick: Cavaliers)
The Cavs should win easily tonight in Sacramento, where LeBron James played his very first game as an NBA player.


Slo's record on the season: 254-126
Slo's record last night: 8-1