3/20 - Mavericks @
Kings: Pick Em!
I expect the Mavs to bring their A-game this sim when they come to Sacramento. The scheduling gawds had fun with this, as I play the division leaders 4 times in a little over a month to end the season, so not only am I fighting off the Lakers who are on my ass, I am also fighting off the Mavs for the coveted #1 seed in the West. Last game was a good ol' fashion shootout where we combined for 250 points in 4 quarters. I hope to slow things down when I play them in my home court.
3/22 -
Celtics @ Bucks: Pick Em!
Crazy sim since this is another division leader vs division leader (technically, but Raptors are tied with Bucks... where the Frye did they come from?). The Bucks have been consistent this season whereas the Celtics started off slow for their standards, but the Celtics have once again taken a hold of the #1 spot in the East. I think if there is one team that can "neutralize" Shaq, it's the Alonzo led Celtics. This game can go either way.
3/24 - Kings @
Grizzlies (+6.5)
I expect I get the win ultimately, but even I am unsure of that with how my team has played since Augmon got injured and reinserted back into the lineup. Grizzlies have a solid and young squad, and I think they keep this game close against me in VanMemphis. If I win, I think it will be very close. Defense has played too inconsistent and with Baron Davis back I don't feel this is good news for me.
3/26 - Pacers @ Suns: Total 195
Over/Under/Push
I'll take the over on this one. Suns have played fairly well against tough competition lately and have a good offense that is tough to beat in Phoenix. I'm expecting the Suns to control the pace and get this game over 200 points combined.
3/27 - Nets @ Rockets: Total 183
Over/Under/Push
I like the over on this one because 183 seems low for the Nets in a game. If rpf plays his D2D guys I think the frontcourt for both teams will have fun and put on a good offensive showing.
3/30 - Bucks @
Mavericks: Pick Em!
The Mavs are a very tough team to beat in Dallas, and OPenny loves being in Dallas. It will be a true battle of PG vs C as OPenny looks to feast against the defensively-retarded Rose and Shaq dominating the weak frontcourt of the Mavs. I don't think Rose will hold up on defense against OPenny, but maybe he can try to match his offensive game. In the end, Mavs are tough to beat in Dallas.
4/1 - Lakers @ Bulls: Total 178
Over/Under/Push
KG finna to eat on the Bulls. Looking for an easy blow out win for the Lakers here.