Taking Dallas tonight...

SpreadSniper · 03-02-09, 01:12 PM

You read right...

Jeff Green-G/F-ThunderMar. 2 - 12:54 pm et Jeff Green has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks with a back injury.
Green had played in every game this year, but Nick Collison will start in his place tonight. Kevin Durant is also out with a sprained ankle, with Kyle Weaver likely to get the start in his place. Durant could be out for a while, but Green is listed as day-to-day with his injury. If you own Russell Westbrook or Thabo Sefolosha, make sure they're in your lineup tonight.

ASH0479 · 03-02-09, 01:18 PM

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Thanks for the confirmation~

I dont think OKC will have the horsepower to hang with Dallas without these two in the lineup

The General · 03-02-09, 01:40 PM

Dallas seems like a solid play tonight. Almost to good a play.

BOL

vassman86 · 03-02-09, 01:52 PM

With their two best players for the Thunder out of the line-up, I like the under as a play here. The spread for the Mavs at -6 is appealing as well.

The situation that OKC is in right now, without Durant AND Green, looks horrible to say the least. I don't have the data to back it up, but I don't think the Thunder have ever played a game with both of these two out.
With Durant out, the Thunder resemble the Wade-less Heat of last year.

I can't imagine how the heat will manage to play with both Durant and Green out of the line-up tonight

NBA Hero · 03-02-09, 02:11 PM

weaver, westbrook, kristic will carry the load which they havent done since ......college days for westbrook and green?

ASH0479 · 03-02-09, 02:17 PM

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Agreed I just don't think they can have anyone to make up the 45PPG they lose with these guys....their top two scorers....although Westbrook can go off, but I see him jacking up tons of shots tonight, hopefully they dont go in...with green out, not sure who they would have guarding Dirk

I like the under as well

stevek789 · 03-02-09, 02:29 PM

they should cover the 6 pts...

The_Kid · 03-02-09, 02:30 PM

First of all, Westbrook isn't a reliable shooter yet. Dallas just needs to sag off him and force him to beat them with his jumper. There is no way OKC can replace the production of Green or Durant. This might be a good opportunity for lesser named guys to step up but honestly, do you really see Kyle Weaver, Thabo Sefolosha, Earl Watson, or Damien Wilkins going off for 20-25 points tonight? If Dallas doesn't win tonight, the fix is in. This would be worse than watching Boston lose to the Clippers the other night. I think I'm going to throw in a little ML parlay with San Antonio and Dallas.

Magic62 · 03-02-09, 02:42 PM

Doesn't it bother any1 seeing line remained same despite absence of these 2 top scorers of OKC?it seems too good to be true.,,maybe a trap here,i would have thought line will be on the rise in light of these injuries.

NBA Hero · 03-02-09, 02:57 PM

collison and krystic will try to contain dirk. can you imagine dampier will have a field day, and if that doesnt work. they have bass and singleton of the bench who can score on the paint or by penetration.

okc now will feel the consequences of letting go of their players due to saving money

ASH0479 · 03-02-09, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by Magic62

Doesn't it bother any1 seeing line remained same despite absence of these 2 top scorers of OKC?it seems too good to be true.,,maybe a trap here,i would have thought line will be on the rise in light of these injuries.

I think its staying the same because its the second half of a back to back for Dallas, or maybe they want people to have something to think about...

dennisback · 03-02-09, 03:50 PM

yeah last 2 h2h were both more than close dallas won by 2(without Durant) / 4 @ home! last week dallas only won cause dirk shot well.
now okc wants revenge @ home so +6 is the right line.

ASH0479 · 03-02-09, 03:56 PM

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Agreed, but I am still on Dallas for this one, I can see OKC competing without Durant, but with Green out as well, I see Dallas winning by 9-11pts. BOL

csimmalavong · 03-02-09, 04:11 PM

dallas looks like the play

ICE-BLOOD · 03-02-09, 04:15 PM

should be an ez, big dallas win
jterry also now back for dallas

game is gonna be like starters vs backups

okcity not good even with their 2 best players
best okcity player tonite is now a pointguard rookie with no scorers to pass to

ryanXL977 · 03-02-09, 04:43 PM

how many road games has dallas won by 7+ this yr?
how many road games have they even covereD?
they arent good on the road
be careful
i like okc ml

ICE-BLOOD · 03-02-09, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by ryanXL977

how many road games has dallas won by 7+ this yr?
how many road games have they even covereD?
they arent good on the road
be careful
i like okc ml

'preciate the words of caution when going against a home dog, and yes, dallas road record aint that good, but already banged dallas ml for many extra units

okcity got their thrill already with no durant for 3 quarters against dallas and beat memphis

alukk · 03-02-09, 05:20 PM

if Dallas covered against the raptors yesterday, i cant see how OK covers tonight

csimmalavong · 03-02-09, 05:24 PM

thunder > craptors

redbull · 03-02-09, 05:49 PM

just be careful with injury / suspend team
- remember brawl nugget suspen ?
their bench beat wizard with arenas. and save the hdcp next game , next game.
- buck beat piston with bench players
- pacers save the hdcp with knicks
- and more more more

with +6 i like okl
play ML on dallas , +6 on Okl ==> dallas win but not clear 6

ryanXL977 · 03-02-09, 09:10 PM

i wish you guys would stop taking huge road faves
it makes no sense

NBA Hero · 03-02-09, 09:28 PM

mavs playing shit. getting out rebound and okc gets on the line more