Originally posted on 12/03/2012:

Who are you expecting to show up for the Hornets? Austin Rivers? He's no superstar and certainly not able to carry Hornets on his shoulders.

Milwaukee's playing to maintain its standing which is almost virtually tied between 4th and 8th seed in the east. New Orleans is 2nd from last in the West with no A. Davis. As far as I can see the only reason I'm hearing to take New Orleans is "they're due" and "they're hungry" which is a weak argument at best, but if there is any other reason I'm sure we'd love to hear it.

Could New Orleans win it? No doubt. That goes for any game/ spread in the NBA. But there's more reasons for Milwaukee to take this game then for New Orleans.