There left 4 -5 games to all teams in regular season and in west we have big fight for playoffs and better spots . In this fight are involved Houston and New Orleans. New Orleans are in really better situation they are 7th and with this win they can secure their playoffs spot , Houston are 9th and with win they will keep their chances alive , but In this situation I rate New Orleans as clear favorites. Houston played bad last match were they should win against poor Kings , but lost and now they have rally small chances for playoffs. They are 3 wins behind Memphis and if they wanna be in playoffs they should win all 4 remaining games including this one , and expect that memphis will loose 3 or all 4 remaining , I think Houston knows that they have almost no chances , and they will not be motivated as New Orleans who can reach 6th spot and won't play with Lakers or Spurs in playoffs. New Orleans played some nice basketball lately. Won against Blazers and Pacers . I think Hornets will "fly" away from this game as winners.
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