Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers (-1, 201)
There’s never a dull moment with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Andrew Bynum became the latest Laker to find himself in coach Mike Brown’s doghouse after he put up an ugly trey attempt in Tuesday’s win over Golden State.
Bynum only played 5:17 in the second half after the miss and the Lakers ended up dropping the cash as 7-point favorites in the 104-101 win.
"I don't know what was bench-worthy about the shot, to be honest with you," Bynum told reporters after the game "I made one (vs. Memphis) and I wanted to make another one. I swear, that's it. I guess he took offense to it, so he put me on the bench."
Brown is obviously trying to put his stamp on the team and this tough love might be good for the Lakers down the road. However, they’ve covered only once over the last seven and it’s tough to back them here with the Thunder riding a four-game winning streak.
Pick: Thunder +++
New Orleans Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers (-8.5, 184.5)
While the Portland Trail Blazers are still hanging around in the playoff hunt, they’re still very much a work in progress.
Oklahoma City emphasized that with 109-95 blowout Tuesday night after jumping out to a quick start.
“A 32-point first quarter, a 33-point second quarter,” Portland coach Kaleb Canales told reporters of the Thunder’s early attack. “We didn’t bring our hard hats in the first half to defend, and Durant and Westbrook played like all-pros.”
The good news for the Blazers is that Raymond Felton is expected to return to the team after visiting with his mother while she underwent a heart procedure.
Portland has also covered the number in each of its last three meetings with the lowly Hornets.
Pick: Trail Blazers ---
SBRforum.com By: John Ryan
Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericksm pick: Take the Miami Heat +++
LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Pick: Take the Lakers ---
There’s never a dull moment with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Andrew Bynum became the latest Laker to find himself in coach Mike Brown’s doghouse after he put up an ugly trey attempt in Tuesday’s win over Golden State.
Bynum only played 5:17 in the second half after the miss and the Lakers ended up dropping the cash as 7-point favorites in the 104-101 win.
"I don't know what was bench-worthy about the shot, to be honest with you," Bynum told reporters after the game "I made one (vs. Memphis) and I wanted to make another one. I swear, that's it. I guess he took offense to it, so he put me on the bench."
Brown is obviously trying to put his stamp on the team and this tough love might be good for the Lakers down the road. However, they’ve covered only once over the last seven and it’s tough to back them here with the Thunder riding a four-game winning streak.
Pick: Thunder +++
New Orleans Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers (-8.5, 184.5)
While the Portland Trail Blazers are still hanging around in the playoff hunt, they’re still very much a work in progress.
Oklahoma City emphasized that with 109-95 blowout Tuesday night after jumping out to a quick start.
“A 32-point first quarter, a 33-point second quarter,” Portland coach Kaleb Canales told reporters of the Thunder’s early attack. “We didn’t bring our hard hats in the first half to defend, and Durant and Westbrook played like all-pros.”
The good news for the Blazers is that Raymond Felton is expected to return to the team after visiting with his mother while she underwent a heart procedure.
Portland has also covered the number in each of its last three meetings with the lowly Hornets.
Pick: Trail Blazers ---
SBRforum.com By: John Ryan
Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericksm pick: Take the Miami Heat +++
LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Pick: Take the Lakers ---
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