No D-Wade dooms Heat’s chances in Portland The last thing Miami needed was to see its longtime linchpin go down with a handful of contests left. Dwayne Wade’s severe West Coast tumble, however, has suddenly created another major obstacle for the class of the Southeast Division.
Author: Brad Burns
Will Tar Heels tear apart Orange? Brimming with elite-level talent and experience, North Carolina was always supposed to be in Houston at this time. No. 10 seed Syracuse obviously took a far more circuitous route to the Final Four. In the end, though, ACC juggernauts simply find a way to meet up.
Can Nevada cut down CBI nets at home? Precious few squads get to end the college basketball campaign with a win. Nevada could well capture the CBI title – on its own floor, no less.
Will Raptors devour skidding Grizzlies? Toronto has hit the 50-win mark for the first time in franchise history. With an outside chance of chasing down Cleveland for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, though, why stop now?
James, Cavs to declaw Hawks? Barely 24 hours removed from passing one of the sport’s all-time offensive greats, LeBron James gets a chance to keep climbing the ladder tonight.
Bucks, Magic set for major shootout? Two suddenly scorching offensive attacks collide tonight, with an 8 p.m. ET tip in the Badger State between the Bucks and Magic.
Reds Win Total Prediction Having just suffered through a 98-loss season, the birthplace of professional baseball should probably steel itself for another historically inept summer in 2016.
Celtics to get lineup boost vs. Blazers? In the midst of a 4-5 stretch that has jeopardized home-court advantage come mid-April, Boston stands to get a much-needed jolt of energy for tonight’s crucial road test at Portland.
Can Crusaders stage Garden party? In the world’s most famous arena, a first-time NIT champion will be crowned tonight.
Thunder to beat up on thin Clippers? While stopping short of waving the white flag of surrender, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has no qualms about entering tonight’s battle with the Thunder in a decidedly undermanned state.