Charlotte is favorite by 7 points here, but I think the spread is too much for the team that owned the worst offensive record with 72,7 ppg. Starting point guard Raymond Felton is sloppy in these first games of the season with just one more assist than turnover 15-14. The injuries of Raja Bell and Flip Murray, make the back line very weak, plus the difficulties of new center Tyson Chandler to adapt his role on the team, makes me to believe that spread of -7 is huge.
New Jersey has his starting point guard Devin Harris out, with groin injury. But his replacement Rafer Alston is reliable point guard. The force of the team is the young center Brook Lopez, who can score and play good defense. Chinese forward Yi has the body to overcome smaller forwards and the ability to score three’s.
With these facts, New Jersey is my pick tonight.
New York lost two games in a row in over time. Nate Robinson is injured and that’s why Larry Hughes saw action two nights ago against Philly. Gallinari get the starting small forward spot, after netting 30 points in that game.
New Orleans made some changes in their rotation, sending Peja on the bench in favor of Julian Right. Chris Paul scores more, but pass the ball less. New center Emeca Okafor is solid on defense but will miss the flashy alley hoops that come with connection Paul-Chandler.
Difficult prediction here, but I think New York deserve their first win after their two last passion games.
Tonight is the debut of Allen Iverson with a Grizzlies uniform, against Sacramento. Only for this reason a shot on Memphis is necessary.
Utah and Houston continue their rivalry with the 25th game between them. The spread of 8 points is big for Utah, without Okur and Miles.
Also 8 points for the Clippers and that’s big number for team who never win a single game this year.
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