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SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Portland at New York (7:30 p.m. EST). The Trail Blazers bring a four-game winning streak into Greg Oden’s first game as a pro at Madison Square Garden. U.S. Olympic assistant coaches Nate McMillan from Portland and Mike D’Antoni of New York will be on opposite benches.
STARS
Monday
— Dwyane Wade, Heat, had 37 points and 13 assists to help Miami pull off a wild 130-129 comeback win over Golden State in overtime.
— Emeka Okafor, Bobcats, had 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field and 6-for-6 at the foul line and added 10 rebounds in a 100-90 win over Minnesota.
— Paul Pierce, Celtics, scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter and Boston beat Orlando 107-88 for its ninth straight victory.
SEPARATE WAYS
Stephon Marbury was ordered to stay away from the New York Knicks while the team looks for a solution to its $21 million problem—one that has lingered since the preseason and was amplified last week when the team suspended Marbury for refusing to play and he retaliated with a series of inflammatory remarks about coach Mike D’Antoni. Marbury’s future was “not resolved” during a meeting with team president Donnie Walsh at the Knicks’ practice facility, according to the players’ association attorney representing him. The sides will continue to talk, but Marbury won’t be around in the meantime.
STILL STRUGGLING
Jamal Crawford missed a running jumper at the overtime buzzer and sprawled himself on the court in frustration after Golden State dropped its seventh straight game, 130-129 to Miami. Crawford scored six of his 40 points in overtime and dished out seven assists, but the Warriors fell short in a game they had in their grasp until the waning moments. Crawford is winless since joining Golden State in a trade from New York on Nov. 21 that sent Al Harrington to the Knicks.
LOOKING HEALTHY
Jason Richardson scored 25 points in another strong performance following arthroscopic knee surgery, helping Charlotte beat Minnesota 100-90. It was the third straight game of at least 21 points for Richardson since his return after sitting out seven contests following exploratory surgery on his right knee. He led an efficient offense that also featured Raymond Felton’s 14 assists with only one turnover.
SNAPPED
The Magic had their four-game winning streak stopped with a 107-88 loss at Boston. Orlando had won six straight road games, one short of the club record set at the start of last season.
SIDELINED
Houston star Tracy McGrady is expected to be out at least a week and his playing time will be restricted when he returns while he struggles with soreness in his left knee stemming from offseason surgery. McGrady, who has missed the last three games, will continue a rehabilitation program to help alleviate the soreness in his knee. The Rockets also will be without Brent Barry for a while as he recovers from a small muscle tear in his right leg. Barry has missed the last two games and will rest for two weeks before returning to practice. … Minnesota swingman Corey Brewer will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right knee. The team’s defensive specialist tore the anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday’s loss to Denver. An MRI revealed the extent of the damage, but a date for surgery had not been set.
INJURED
Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers was hospitalized after getting hurt while riding an all-terrain vehicle. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said Rogers was four-wheeling in the woods Saturday when he fell off the vehicle. A patrol spokesman said Rogers was taken by helicopter to Duke University Hospital. His condition wasn’t immediately known Monday night. Rogers spent 12 seasons in the NBA from 1993-2005 and won the league’s Sixth Man Award in 2000 with the Phoenix Suns. The 6-foot-7 forward played for seven teams during his career, averaging 10.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
SPEAKING
“I better be quiet before I get a technical.”—Celtics coach Doc Rivers after eight technical fouls were called in Boston’s 107-88 victory over the Orlando Magic, including four in the first half by referee Bob Delaney.
LA LAKERS vs. INDIANA
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
PORTLAND vs. NEW YORK
Portland is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing New York
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
WASHINGTON vs. NEW JERSEY
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
DETROIT vs. SAN ANTONIO
Detroit is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games on the road
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
San Antonio is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit
LA CLIPPERS vs. DALLAS
LA Clippers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHICAGO
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
TORONTO vs. DENVER
Toronto is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Denver
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Denver
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
UTAH vs. SACRAMENTO
Utah is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LAKERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Lakers are 7-0-1 SU in their last 8 games
LA Lakers are 5-0-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
MEMPHIS vs. ATLANTA
Memphis is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
MINNESOTA vs. ORLANDO
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
NEW YORK vs. CLEVELAND
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
New York is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CHARLOTTE
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
PORTLAND vs. WASHINGTON
Portland is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-11-1 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Tips and Trends
Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs
Pistons: Despite picking up Allen Iverson, Detroit has only managed to split 12 games since he joined the team. Iverson has averaged less than 31 minutes and 13.4 points over the last five games. Those numbers are more than 10 minutes and 14 points below his career averages. The Pistons have won four of six meetings with the Spurs, including both last season.
Pistons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
The UNDER is 14-3 in Detroit's last 17 games vs. Southwest Division.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 88 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)
Spurs (-4, O/U 184): Tim Duncan has been a bit off lately, averaging 15.5 points and 9.7 rebounds in the last six games while shooting 42.5 percent from the field. Manu Ginobili is averaging 13.0 points but has played less than 22 minutes per game since returning last Monday from ankle surgery. Saturday’s loss to Houston ended the Spurs four-game winning streak and marked the first time in 12 games they have given up 100 points.
Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 10-3 in San Antonio's last 13 road games.
Key Injuries - C Ian Mahinmi (ankle) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 92
Hot Teams
-- Lakers won their last seven games, are 5-0 vs spread on the road.
-- Knicks won five of their last seven home games. Portland won four in a row, covered eight of last eleven games.
-- Nets won seven of their last nine games- they're 8-1 vs spread when the game goes over the total, 2-5 when it doesn't.
-- Mavericks won six of their last seven home games.
-- Bulls won five of first seven home games; this is their first home game in 17 days.
-- Spurs won seven of their last nine games.
-- Nuggets won six of their last eight games.
Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost six of their last eight games.
-- Wizards lost eleven of their first thirteen games.
-- 76ers lost last four games, covered one of last six.
-- Clippers lost seven of last nine games.
-- Pistons lost four of their last seven games.
-- Toronto is 0-5 vs spread in last five games (2-3 vs spread).
-- Sacramento lost last nine games (covered two of last seven). Jazz lost six of their last nine games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Indiana games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine New York games went over the total; under is 4-0-1 in Portland's last five games.
-- Seven of last nine New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Clipper games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Denver games all went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Sacramento games stayed under the total.
LA LAKERS (14 - 1) at INDIANA (6 - 10)
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 180-141 ATS (+24.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 67-49 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 82-53 ATS (+23.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 37-13 ATS (+22.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND (12 - 6) at NEW YORK (8 - 8)
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 119-88 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
PORTLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (2 - 12) at NEW JERSEY (9 - 7)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS (3 - 13) at DALLAS (8 - 8)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA (7 - 10) at CHICAGO (8 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
CHICAGO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT (10 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (9 - 7)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 458-393 ATS (+25.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 98-65 ATS (+26.5 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 100-68 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 135-100 ATS (+25.0 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
DETROIT is 65-50 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-43 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-1 ATS (+14.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO (8 - 8) at DENVER (12 - 6)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UTAH (11 - 7) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 14)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA Lakers at Indiana
LA Lakers: 5-1 ATS after 4+ consecutive wins
Indiana: 10-0 ATS after allowing 110+ points in 2 straight
Portland at New York
Portland: 12-3 ATS in December
New York: 9-0 OVER at home off a home win
Washington at New Jersey
Washington: 12-3 ATS when playing with 2 days rest
New Jersey: 4-13 ATS on Tuesday
LA Clippers at Dallas
LA Clippers: 1-7 ATS off an win as a home underdog
Dallas: 3-0 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4
Philadelphia at Chicago
Philadelphia: 33-17 ATS AWAY after 3+ consecutive unders
Chicago: 2-14 ATS off an win as an underdog
Detroit at San Antonio
Detroit: 9-1 ATS against Southwest division
San Antonio: 1-4 ATS after consecutive overs
Toronto at Denver
Toronto: 7-12 ATS on Tuesday
Denver: 13-2 ATS after 4+ consecutive overs
Utah at Sacramento
Utah: 4-0 ATS against Pacific division
Sacramento: 1-6 ATS after consecutive unders