Clippers vs Bulls (Slo's pick: Bulls)
The Bulls are still on the easy half of their long road trip. After last game's sluggish performance Bulls' guard Derrick Rose vowed to come out with more energy tonight. The Bulls are going to get a big win tonight against a team that closely resembles them in style and talent.
Pistons vs Celtics (Slo's pick: Celtics)
The Celtics are going to get this win to stop their mini slide. They've lost two in a row to the Bulls and more recently the Mavericks, both games were in Boston. The Celtics are going to leave Detroit tonight with a win.
Hawks vs Kings (Slo's pick: Hawks)
The Kings are struggling badly right now and as a young team that could spell doom for the rest of their season. They need the leadership to keep the team focused in this tough stretch and keep their eyes on the big picture. Most likely their going to get dismantled tonight in Atlanta.
Magic vs Pacers (Slo's pick: Magic)
The Magic are going to get an easy win tonight against the Pacers who got blown out last night in Miami.
76ers vs Trailblazers (Slo's pick: Trailblazers)
Both of these teams have been killing me all year. I think the Blazers are going to win based on their record in comparison to the Sixers' record. However the Blazers appear to have a personal vendetta against me because they lose every time I pick them.
Wizards vs Mavericks (Slo's pick: Mavericks)
I always have a hard time taking the Wizards because they're so inconsistent. There's no way I can justify taking them tonight over the high powered offense of the Mavericks.
Bobcats vs Heat (Slo's pick: Heat)
The Bobcats are ripe for a loss, they're not good enough to keep winning at this clip. Someone's going to beat them soon, why not the Heat?
Hornets vs Grizzlies (Slo's pick: Grizzlies)
Before the season I felt that the Grizzlies were talented enough to contend for a playoff spot in the West. They went through a rough start but now they're playing like I knew they could, I expect them to keep winning. This game would be a huge win against a team who's likely to be another contender to that 8th and final playoff spot.
Bucks vs Raptors (Slo's pick: Bucks)
If Brandon Jennings plays well the Bucks will win. If I was coach Skiles I would be going to Andrew Bogut in the paint all night. Chris Bosh is not a well disciplined defender, Bogut can get him in foul trouble easily.
T'Wolves vs Thunder (Slo's pick: Thunder)
The Thunder are going to win in a blowout tonight. Games like this are good because it allows you to rest your best players. Most people don't really understand how much of a grind being a professional athlete is. If you play in Chicago one night and then you have to play in LA the next night, you're going to be very tired. That's what these players have to go through for at least 82 games a year.
Suns vs Nets (Slo's pick: Suns)
Suns. No question.
Spurs vs Jazz (Slo's pick: Jazz)
The Jazz are starting to emerge as a serious threat in the Western Conference. This would be a great statement win on the road in San Antonio. The reason why I think the Jazz are going to win is because they can run on the Spurs as much as they want. If they want this game bad enough they will win.
Warriors vs Nuggets (Slo's pick: Nuggets)
The Warriors are coming off a good win against what at the time was a streaking Bulls team. I hope they enjoyed it because tonight they're going to lose badly to the Nuggets. The Nuggets have established themselves as the second best team in the Western Conference and I don't see them dropping lower than second for the rest of the season.
Slo's record on the season: 338-178
Slo's record last night: 2-0
