In Friday's hardwood action I have a couple of games that I like. First of all as everybody already knows I like the Celtics to dismantle the Bulls, who have had the misfortune of playing two straight overtime games. One in Charlotte, then the next at home against the Clippers, and they are on one day's rest as well. The Celtics have absolutely owned the Bulls in ways that can only be compared to having a dog on a leash. I won't even go into the outcomes of their games, I'll let you do that.
Celtics-11.5 (bought a hook o get of of the key number)
Alright I am now filling in this space where the Cleveland pick once was with the pick of the Missus Styles, and now I am rocking with the Bobcats+4. Memphis has gotten better and so have the Bobcats. When Raja Bell takes two technicals and gets thrown out of a game, that has an effect on the other players around him. They see that he is serious about winning. That's got to rub off on the other players. Take into account that the Bobcats have a good point man in Felton and an emerging star in Augustin, and the Bobs have something cooking there. Holdovers Wallace and Okafor provide depth at needed positions. larry has had a little time to work with his revamped squad, and now it's just a matter of knocking down shots. The over is 4-1 in games where memphis is favored by 4 or less, so totals players you have my blessing on this one even in spite of the Bobcats record of going under the total. Memphis "wet tissue" zone defense is horrible to say the least. the public is all over the Grizzlies 86% to 14% so far on this game. that's sweet news to my ears.
Charlotte+4 with a one point buy if necessary(Style's Pick)
The mother of all blowouts is about to be under way when the Rockets take on the Sacramento Kings, Ron Artest's former team, and he would like nothing better than to destroy them in front of his new home crowd. Nothing like home cooking, and Houston is 10-0 straight up and 7-3 ats in games where they are favored by more than 8 points over their last 10 such contests. maybe they haven't done it as much this year, but they have not always had their full compliment of players together many times this year. Sacramento doesn't get that luck on their side in this game. Everybody's home. Sacramento gives up 106.1 points per game on average, and Houston gives up 93. Wow!
Houston-11.5
The Clips have been a covering machine, but now they face a team more desperate than they in what is their third road game of this eastern conference swing. The Pacers are too stupid to know when to stop shooting, and with Granger going berzerk lately, I don't see how they can't continue pouring points.They have averaged 122.5 points per game in their last two games, so you kind of get the feeling that it's bombs away in this one. But be careful totals players. The under is a perfect 5-0 in games betweenthese two teams in the Hoosier State.
Indiana-4.5 (projected)
Other notables
jamesrg has a solid point about the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have lost three straight games to the Jazz at home, and I am sure that Coach Curry has pointed this out to them. Apparently, Boozer will bring his rusty ass back into the lineup. he has caused ripples within the organization by taking his time off for recovery to come to the decision that he will opt out of his contract at the end of the season. I actually have Utah as winning this game by 1, but with Boozer coming back, he will mess up a precious few possessions, and therfore I believe that the Pistons get the win in a squeaker. I may or may not play this game, as i have put up plenty of consideration for the Celtics game.
Now let's get some handicapping done!
Celtics-11.5 (bought a hook o get of of the key number)
Alright I am now filling in this space where the Cleveland pick once was with the pick of the Missus Styles, and now I am rocking with the Bobcats+4. Memphis has gotten better and so have the Bobcats. When Raja Bell takes two technicals and gets thrown out of a game, that has an effect on the other players around him. They see that he is serious about winning. That's got to rub off on the other players. Take into account that the Bobcats have a good point man in Felton and an emerging star in Augustin, and the Bobs have something cooking there. Holdovers Wallace and Okafor provide depth at needed positions. larry has had a little time to work with his revamped squad, and now it's just a matter of knocking down shots. The over is 4-1 in games where memphis is favored by 4 or less, so totals players you have my blessing on this one even in spite of the Bobcats record of going under the total. Memphis "wet tissue" zone defense is horrible to say the least. the public is all over the Grizzlies 86% to 14% so far on this game. that's sweet news to my ears.
Charlotte+4 with a one point buy if necessary(Style's Pick)
The mother of all blowouts is about to be under way when the Rockets take on the Sacramento Kings, Ron Artest's former team, and he would like nothing better than to destroy them in front of his new home crowd. Nothing like home cooking, and Houston is 10-0 straight up and 7-3 ats in games where they are favored by more than 8 points over their last 10 such contests. maybe they haven't done it as much this year, but they have not always had their full compliment of players together many times this year. Sacramento doesn't get that luck on their side in this game. Everybody's home. Sacramento gives up 106.1 points per game on average, and Houston gives up 93. Wow!
Houston-11.5
The Clips have been a covering machine, but now they face a team more desperate than they in what is their third road game of this eastern conference swing. The Pacers are too stupid to know when to stop shooting, and with Granger going berzerk lately, I don't see how they can't continue pouring points.They have averaged 122.5 points per game in their last two games, so you kind of get the feeling that it's bombs away in this one. But be careful totals players. The under is a perfect 5-0 in games betweenthese two teams in the Hoosier State.
Indiana-4.5 (projected)
Other notables
jamesrg has a solid point about the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have lost three straight games to the Jazz at home, and I am sure that Coach Curry has pointed this out to them. Apparently, Boozer will bring his rusty ass back into the lineup. he has caused ripples within the organization by taking his time off for recovery to come to the decision that he will opt out of his contract at the end of the season. I actually have Utah as winning this game by 1, but with Boozer coming back, he will mess up a precious few possessions, and therfore I believe that the Pistons get the win in a squeaker. I may or may not play this game, as i have put up plenty of consideration for the Celtics game.
Now let's get some handicapping done!
no kidding... that crap's funny
it could be the difference between cashing it or getting burned by the books! 
right after that game, they've been a covering machine 7-0! now they're at home (7-4 su & ats) with 3 days rest (1-0 ats) of course dantoni continously working out the kinks with his players and what u have here is almost a no-brainer. i say almost as there is no such thing as a lock! 
they might have worked it out already having 1 day off, a tough loss in phi and their coach on their case right now but i still feel that knicks are gonna show up in this game like they did last time against detroit! which is why i think eager ny fans are anticipating their return at msg to see their budding knicks squad get a win for them this holiday! (knicks next home game is on 26th). and yeah, they'll need to try a lot harder to get a decisive win on this one as they'll play celtics next. 
