NBA News and Notes Wednesday 2/23

Wall and Wizards host Sixers
By: Adam Markowitz

The Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards are finally back after their long hiatus from NBA betting action due to the All-Star break, and they'll be facing off against one another at Wells Fargo Arena.

Wednesday's tip is set for 4:00 p.m. (PT) with Comcast providing local television coverage.

The Wizards are still working on that brutal 1-26 road mark this season, easily the worst in the league. However, if there is anything good for NBA wagering warriors to be proud of, it is that the wicked losing skid, which ended as the second longest in league history, is at least now gone.

This will be Washington's first road game of the second half of the season, but it does have to contend with the Indiana Pacers at home first on Tuesday night.

The sort of mix-and-match team that is the Wizards is starting to at least look like a club that is coming together. JaVale McGee showcased his skills in the Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend, while John Wall started for the rookies in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. Wall is rounding into his own in his rookie year, accounting for 15.0 PPG and 8.9 APG.

Andray Blatche and Nick Young are the two big-time scorers that are always seemingly forgotten when talking about Washington. The two are combining for 33.4 PPG this season and are Nos. 1 and 2 on the team in scoring. Rashard Lewis, acquired from the Orlando Magic just before Christmas, has only averaged 13.2 PPG and 6.7 RPG since coming over to our nation's capitol.

The headline in the Philadelphia Inquirer sort of said it all on Tuesday: "Sixers on the brink of winning record for first time in forever." Isn't that the truth? Philly is two games under .500 now, and it will be heavily favored in each of its next three against Washington and the Detroit Pistons at home, and the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road.

The team enters this stretch in the post-All Star Break having won 10 out of 14 SU and 11 out of 16 on the NBA odds.

Thoughts of trading Andre Iguodala, who had a triple-double in the final game before the All Star Break are still out there, but are highly unlikely. Iguodala is averaging 14.2 PPG this year, but he is largely underachieving. Elton Brand is doing well though, and he is staying healthy, something that hasn't been easy for him in his career. Brand is averaging 15.2 PPG and 8.7 RPG.

Washington is just 2-7-1 ATS over the course of the last 10 meetings in this series, but the road team is 6-2-1 ATS over the course of the last nine. The Sixers play well on Hump Day for whatever reason, going 8-1 ATS in their last nine in the middle of the work week, while the Wiz are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 against the Atlantic Division.

Philly has covered all three meetings with the Wizards this season, but Washington holds the 2-1 SU lead. The first two meetings came in November, and both just barely went to the Wizards in OT. They came up on top by margins of 116-115 and 116-114.

However, in January, the 76ers got their revenge, scoring a 109-97 victory in relatively dominant fashion here at Wells Fargo Arena.

Carmelo Anthony, Knicks host Bucks
By: Michael Robinson

The New York Knicks host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night in what should be the much anticipated debut of superstar Carmelo Anthony. This is a back-to-back game for Milwaukee.

The Knicks (28-26 straight-up, 33-19-2 against the spread) have shown solid improvement after going 29-53 SU last season and missing the playoffs. They added free agent big man Amare Stoudemire in the offseason, but wanted another big piece.

That left the door open for Anthony. The native New Yorker led Syracuse to a national title and his contract was expiring at the end of the season. He made it clear to Denver execs that he would only sign an extension with the Knicks and the trade was finally consummated Monday night.

The final tally had Denver receiving Timofey Mozgov, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, draft picks and cash. Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman came in return. New York also sent forward Anthony Randolph to Minnesota for swingman Corey Brewer.

Anthony and the rest of the new acquisitions should make their debut on Wednesday. That’s pending the passing of physicals and final league approval. Ticket prices are already soaring at resellers.

The new starting lineup should have Billups at point guard replacing Felton. Landry Fields stays at shooting guard. Anthony and Stoudemire form the potent ‘three and four’ combination that should put up around 50 PPG. Ronny Turiaf should start at center with Mozgov gone (try to say that five times fast).

New York is second in the league in scoring (106.2 PPG) and second-worst in defense (105.8 PPG). Coach Mike D’Antoni doesn’t require much ‘D’ normally in his up-tempo system and Anthony never helps much on that end of the court anyhow.

Wednesday’s game could have the feel of an All-Star Game with New York having just a few plays with the new guys and fast-breaking at every opportunity. There will also be several celebrities in the crowd, giving it an electric feel.

The Bucks (21-34 SU, 25-28-2 ATS) are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, remarkably just 3.5 games behind Indiana (24-30 SU) for the final playoff spot. Ninth-place Charlotte (24-32 SU) is one game back of Indiana.

The Bucks will host Minnesota on Tuesday (result still pending) before traveling for Wednesday night’s game. They limped into the All-Star break at 2-8 SU (4-6 ATS) in their last 10 games.

Milwaukee has a mishmash of a roster, with no All-Stars and guard Brandon Jennings the leading scorer at 15.6 PPG. Jennings, center Andrew Bogut (12.9 PPG, 11.5 RPG) and shooting guard John Salmons (13.7 PPG) are the three main guys.

Injuries have played a big part in the inconsistent lineups. Not one player has played every game, with Jennings (19 games missed) and forward Carlos Delfino (32 games missed) two of the biggest losses. That doesn’t even include shooting guard Michael Redd (knee), who hasn’t played yet this year.

The team should have everyone healthy Wednesday besides Redd and reserve power forward Drew Gooden (foot).

Coach Scott Skiles desperately needs to set a rotation down the stretch. That should help the offensive woes some. The team is last in the league in both scoring (91.3 PPG) and field goal shooting (42.4 percent).

The ‘under’ is 8-1 in Milwaukee last nine games and 34-21 on the year.

Milwaukee is 8-21 SU and 14-15 ATS on the road. However, it’s 20-4-2 ATS in its last 26 games against the Atlantic Division.

The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings with the Knicks and 4-0 ATS in the last four in the Big Apple. However, it’s hard to extrapolate any handicapping information involving the Knicks with their total roster makeover.

Tip-off from historic Madison Square Garden will be 4:30 p.m. (PT).

NBA RoundUp for 2/23
by Dan Bebe

Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers (-8.5) with a total of 196.5
Washington won both home games over Philly in nailbiting fashion, and Philly came back with a home win (and cover) in early January. Interestingly, Philadelphia has actually covered all 3 meetings, which makes me think this line might actually settle a tiny bit higher than the opening mark. As far as the total goes, these teams have played to 3 Overs this year, though the final score of the most recent meeting was considerably lower than the previous 2 (partially due to a lack of overtime). I can't expect a clean sweep, and I lean WASHINGTON to stay within the number in a rather ugly tilt that goes UNDER.

Chicago Bulls (-8.5) @ Toronto Raptors with a total of 199
Toronto is playing a back-to-back tonight in a series that has been completely, positively controlled by the Bulls. Chicago has won the 2 meetings this year by 17 and 20, once at each venue. It's almost impossible for me to back the Raptors given how little energy they exert on defense and how few easy buckets they collect, but at the same time, Chicago has Miami on the docket tomorrow (on TNT), which makes this game a potential look-ahead. And considering it's the only event separating the All Star Break from that Miami game, it's also something of a sandwich affair. I hate to say it, but I lean TORONTO and if Chicago's not focused, that means less defense, so OVER.

Detroit Pistons @ Indiana Pacers (-7.5) with a total of 203
Here we have both teams on the second half of a back-to-back, though the total is already a tad on the high side because of the large number of points these teams put up in Detroit's Overtime win just before the Break. I would argue that this line is about where it should be. Indiana was a 1.5-point road favorite in a game that, in truth, ended in a tie, and now they're favored by 6 more points. Given you have to think Indiana is considering this a revenge game, and Detroit has been less than stellar in back-to-backs, the first look has to be to Indy. Is it enough for me to call it a lean? I suppose, though Detroit is in "fight for its life" mode, and how they appear to play on Tuesday will go a long way towards whether I can trust them moving forward. Small lean to the PACERS and the OVER.

Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers with a total of N/A
Houston heads to Cleveland off a game in Detroit, but off the All Star Break, I don't think a back-to-back is going to be as exhausting as it might have been in the middle of January. Cleveland returns to the court after a hiatus that followed an emotional revenge win over the Lakers. Can Cleveland put together a rare 2-game win streak? I'm not that confident, but at the same time, there aren't really angles that push me in either team's direction. Cleveland is on revenge, but they're on revenge against everyone, so...itsy bitsy CLEVELAND lean on the side, and totals lean to the UNDER.

Sacramento Kings @ Orlando Magic with a total of N/A
Orlando gets to pick over the carcass the Heat are leaving behind, and that's all you really need to know. This is definitely not a game where I'd want to back the Kings, regardless of how the game in Miami goes. We've seen time and again that teams forced to play the Heat and Magic back-to-back get bashed in one of the two games, at least. Dallas and Utah are the exceptions to the rule. There are no other scheduling quirks, no revenge angles, no situational notes to assess, so if we're just going on the notion that the Kings could be tired, I suppose that means small lean to ORLANDO, though I expect the line to be too rich for my blood, and the UNDER.

Milwaukee Bucks @ New York Knicks with a total of N/A
The story of the night, for sure, as New York gets a chunk of Denver in uniform for the first time (most likely). How do we approach it? Well, for one, we can basically ignore any other situational or scheduling notes. Milwaukee creamed the Knicks a few months back, but that doesn't really matter. The Bucks are playing a back-to-back, but that doesn't really matter to me, either. The big issue is how the new Knicks fit into the D'Antoni system. Can they understand the movement, the tempo, and can they completely abandon defense? We know Carmelo can, since I've really yet to see him try on defense, but I'm more concerned about how the ball can STOP when it hits his hands. I'm inclined to say that we should treat the Knicks now like we did the Heat at the beginning of the year, and fade/Under-train the team until they figure it out. Lean to MILWAUKEE and the UNDER.

Memphis Grizzlies (-3) @ Minnesota Timberwolves with a total of 205
Two more teams on back-to-back, with the Grizz coming to town from Denver (a return to sea level) and the Wolves coming home from Milwaukee. I suppose that means we should start by considering the Over and see if we can talk ourselves out of it. And honestly, a quick assessment tells me that I can't, really. The Grizzlies can play some defense when they want to, but we've also seen them get pulled into high-scoring shootouts. The loss of Rudy Gay might hurt them in that regard, since Tony Allen is a defensive-minded replacement, but if the back-to-back has any impact, it would probably be on defense. Memphis has destroyed Minnesota twice so far this year, and neither game was ever really close, but something about this one feels a little different. If Minnesota is to compete, they'll need to keep Memphis from locking down in the paint, and that means leans to MINNESOTA and the OVER.

Los Angeles Clippers @ New Orleans Hornets with a total of N/A
I can't help but wonder if Chris Paul is seeing all the wheeling and dealing in the NBA and is getting a little misty. He hasn't looked like himself the last couple weeks, and it's either mental (not enjoying himself, perhaps missing Okafor to throw the ball to near the rim), or physical (persistent ankle injuries). We'll know soon, since his ankle should have improved over the Break, and Okafor is due back any day now. The Clippers have split 2 games with the Hornets this season, and this is the penultimate game on their 11-game road trip, ending back at "road-home" against the Lakers. Are the Clippers going to look forward to getting back to SoCal? That's about all we've got to go on, so tiny lean to NEW ORLEANS and the UNDER.

Oklahoma City Thunder @ San Antonio Spurs (-7) with a total of 206
San Antonio just seems to have the Thunder's number. And yes, that rhyme was just a byproduct of me typing without thinking ahead. In any case, the Spurs have won 5 in a row against the Thunder dating back to mid-2009, and that, to some degree, explains this line. The line also jumped a couple points because the Thunder are playing a back-to-back, so we're left to decide whether we think the Spurs dominance continues, or if the Thunder finally get their act together and overcome what has become something of a nemesis. I almost tend to think that having played last night is actually a good thing for the Thunder, since they'll have the rust off, while the Spurs might take some time to get into their sets. The older Spurs probably don't mind the time off, but something tells me this game is closer than the last few, and I lean THUNDER and just slightly to the OVER.

Utah Jazz @ Dallas Mavericks with a total of N/A
Dallas has, not too surprisingly, won both meetings so far this year, and I can't help but think they're about to win another. I know double revenge is a pretty strong factor, and truth be told, that's probably enough to keep me off this side altogether, but with the way the Jazz are playing, backing them has to occur in only the most specific and specialized spots, kind of like how we had the home-and-home with Phoenix. It will help Utah's cause to get Raja Bell and Andrei Kirilenko back, but I'm not sure it's going to be enough if Deron Williams continues his recent shooting funk. Let's wait and see where this line comes out, though I wouldn't be surprised to see something in the 7 range given Utah's slump and Dallas's hot play. Leaning to a PASS on the side, or perhaps a tiny look at Dallas, and the UNDER.

Atlanta Hawks @ Phoenix Suns (-2.5) with a total of 200.5
This is a pretty tough spot for Atlanta, and one that might get overlooked by some. They're not heading into altitude, but they are losing an hour on start time, and playing a team that hasn't hit the court in a week. My only concern is that Atlanta is busy getting throttled by the Lakers, and they might be a little irked (and not as tired) if the starters are only playing 25 minutes of basketball in LA. So, all I can hope is that Atlanta makes a valiant second half comeback and gives us a potential fade candidate. Phoenix played decent ball heading into the break, aside from one poor game with Sacramento, so they should be able to take care of business against a rather crummy road team. Let's have a wait-and-see approach, but for those that desperately need an early lean, it is to PHOENIX and the UNDER.

Los Angeles Lakers @ Portland Trailblazers with a total of N/A
I'm actually a little afraid of the Lakers right now - this is a time of year when they get things together, and you know darn well LA was not happy with the way they went into the Break. Of course, in the same vein, the Lakers tend to have some issues with the Rose Garden, and LA is playing a back-to-back with some decent travel against a rested Blazer team that might be getting some key pieces back (which could be good and bad, depending on chemistry). The question is whether LA is going to want to dominate, or whether Portland wants to get a small measure of revenge from an early-November clobbering. I really want to try to find a way to back the Blazers, so I guess you could say I lean to PORTLAND and the UNDER, but the Lakers, as noted up front, scare me a little as an opponent right now.

Wednesday NBA Tips
By Kevin Rogers

The news revolving around the All-Star Weekend was the future of Carmelo Anthony and whether or not he would finish the season as a member of the Nuggets, Knicks, or Nets. Following Monday night's trade of the former Syracuse star from Denver to New York in a 12-player deal, the Knicks will be another storyline in the already drama-filled Eastern Conference. The Knicks roll out the red carpet for 'Melo and Chauncey Billups' debut against the unrested Bucks to highlight the Wednesday card.

Bucks at Knicks

Never before have fans been more excited to see Milwaukee invade Madison Square Garden than they will on Wednesday. It's not exactly for Eryan Ilyasova or Earl Boykins, as the Bucks play the second end of a back-to-back against the retooled Knicks. New York introduces its new squad, seeking its third consecutive victory after beating the Nets and Hawks to wrap up the first half.

The odds have changed for both the Nuggets and Knicks after Anthony's move to Manhattan, as the oddsmakers pushed New York up the charts. Mike Pierce of Sportsbook.com notes that the Knicks have gone from 20/1 to 10/1 to win the Eastern Conference, while moving from 40/1 to 20/1 to win the NBA title. On the flip side, the Nuggets fell down the Western Conference ladder by dropping from 20/1 to 80/1 to claim the conference title. The odds to win the NBA Title virtually went out the window for the Nuggets as they are listed at 200/1 after being 40/1 prior to the trade.

Pierce says the odds on MVP haven't changed despite the trade, "We haven't adjusted MVP odds at all. Carmelo is 50/1 to win the award. Amare Stoudemire is just 2/1 to win MVP because he has helped the Knicks improve significantly, while Carmelo didn't." Stoudemire and the Knicks are just 4-4 ATS and 5-3 SU the last eight games as a home favorite coming into Wednesday's action.

VegasInsider.com's Chris David believes that the Knicks may not be a team to back moving forward, "Anthony's exposure will help New York and the NBA as a whole, but from a betting standpoint, the value with this team is gone. So far, gamblers following the Knicks have watched them go 13-14 straight up on the road and only two of the losses were by double-digits. New York has been a very competitive squad away from home and it's translated into a league-best 19-7 record against the spread. "

Meanwhile, the Bucks have been up and down recently with a 5-8 SU and 7-6 ATS since January 26, as Milwaukee looks to duplicate its second half run from last season. Scott Skiles' squad went 22-8 the final 30 games of 2009-10 following a 24-28 start with the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference still up for grabs. Milwaukee is a profitable 11-9 ATS as a road underdog, while picking up covers in losses at Golden State and Memphis this month.

Thunder at Spurs

These two division leaders in the Western Conference meet for the third time this season as San Antonio looks to trip up Oklahoma City again. The Spurs return home following the 6-3 SU/ATS Rodeo trip, playing at the AT&T Center for the first time since January 29. The Thunder has won five of seven since losing at home to the Heat on January 30, but Oklahoma City tries to improve on a 2-5 ATS mark as a road underdog over the last two months.

San Antonio has taken care of business in each of the first two meetings against the Northwest Division leaders, while beating Oklahoma City each of the last five times since last season. The Spurs won at the Ford Center in mid-November, 117-104 as 2 ½-point underdogs, while San Antonio overcame a five-point halftime deficit. Matt Bonner drilled all seven of his three-point attempts as the Spurs knocked down 34 of 38 free-throw attempts.

Gregg Popovich's club blew away the Thunder on New Year's Day, 101-74 at the AT&T Center as 6 ½-point 'chalk.' The game was never in doubt as the Spurs built a 14-point lead after the first quarter, while limiting Oklahoma City to just 33% shooting from the floor. In this five-game winning streak over the Thunder, the Spurs are a perfect 5-0 ATS, while the two meetings in Texas have finished 'under' the total.

The Thunder busted out of the second-half gate with a 111-88 blowout of the Clippers on Tuesday, easily cashing as 8 ½-point favorites. Oklahoma City is just 2-4 ATS the last six games with no rest, including the 27-point beatdown on January 1 at San Antonio. The Thunder has shined as an underdog of at least five points by compiling a 4-1 ATS ledger this season.

Lakers at Blazers

Los Angeles ended a three-game skid in style by dumping Atlanta on Tuesday night, as the Lakers head up the West Coast to battle the surging Blazers. Portland is riding a six-game winning streak following last Wednesday's comeback victory over New Orleans. The Blazers look to avenge a 25-point whipping at Staples Center back in early November.

Portland fell behind by 22 points at the half of a 121-96 setback to Los Angeles as the Lakers cruised to a cover as 7 ½-point favorites. All five Lakers' starters finished in double-figures, while Shannon Brown and Matt Barnes combined for 28 points off the bench. The key was shutting down Brandon Roy, who was held to eight points on just one made field goal.

Four of the last five meetings at the Rose Garden have gone to the Blazers, even though the Lakers dumped Portland without Kobe Bryant last February, 99-82. Since a 10-point loss to Boston on January 27, the Blazers have pulled off home victories over the Spurs, Bulls, and Hornets. Portland has cashed the 'over' in four of the last five games following a six-game 'under' streak from late January through early February.

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Tips and Trends

Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs

THUNDER: Oklahoma City has been playing consistent basketball, and it's led them to the top of the Northwest Division. The Thunder are 35-19 SU and 27-27 ATS overall this season. Oklahoma City currently has a 4 game lead over Portland in the Northwest division. The Thunder are 16-11 SU and 13-14 ATS in road contests this season. Oklahoma City is 9-6 ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Thunder would like nothing more than to beat the Spurs tonight, considering they've lost the first 2 meetings this season. F Kevin Durant is leading the NBA in scoring this season, as he's averaging 28.9 PPG. Durant is also averaging 7 RPG this year, as he's becoming a more complete all around player. PG Russell Westbrook is averaging 22.2 PPG and a team high 8.6 APG this year. The Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the NBA Southwest. Oklahoma City is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog of 5 to 10.5 points. The Thunder are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.

Thunder are 2-5 ATS last 7 games as a road underdog.
Under is 10-1 last 11 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - C Nenad Krstic (wrist) is probable.

Projected Score: 105

SPURS: (-7.5, O/U 206) San Antonio has been the best team in the NBA all season long. San Antonio is 46-10 SU, as they have a 6 game lead over their closest pursuer in the Western Conference. The Spurs are also an extremely profitable team, as they are 34-20-2 ATS this season. San Antonio is 25-2 SU and 15-11 ATS in home games this year. San Antonio is 8-3 ATS as a home favorite between 6.5 and 9 PTS this season. The Spurs have beaten Oklahoma City in each of their past 5 meetings, including twice this season already. San Antonio is averaging 103.5 PPG this season, 6th most in the NBA. G Manu Ginobli is averaging a team high 17.9 PPG this year. G Tony Parker is averaging 17.4 PPG and a team high 6.7 APG this season. The Spurs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600.% San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. The Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the Western Conference. San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. The Spurs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

Spurs are 11-1 ATS last 12 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 15-3 last 18 games as a home favorite.

Key Injuries - G Tony Parker (knee) is probable.

Projected Score: 110 (OVER-Total of the Day)

Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Hornets

CLIPPERS: The buzz surrounding Los Angeles and F Blake Griffin is at an all time high. Quite simply, it's cool to be a Clippers fan again. This 2nd half of the season is arguably the most important in Clippers history. Los Angeles is 21-35 SU and 27-28-1 ATS overall this season. The Clippers are just 5-21 SU and 11-14 ATS in road games this year. Los Angeles has been a great underdog all season long, and they will look to keep that going post All-Star Break. Griffin just won the Slam Dunk Contest, and he will attempt to show the rest of the world that he's more than just a jumping specimen. Griffin is averaging 22.8 PPG and a team high 12.6 RPG this season. PG Baron Davis is showing flashes of his old self, as he appears to be revitalized this season thanks to the Clippers success. Davis is averaging 13.1 PPG and a team high 7 APG this year. The Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Los Angeles is 16-37 ATS in their last 53 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against the Western Conference.

Clippers are 3-9-1 ATS last 13 road games.
Over is 5-2 last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.

Key Injuries - G Eric Gordon (wrist) is out.

Projected Score: 98 (SIDE of the Day)

HORNETS: (-6, O/U 191) New Orleans was one of the teams most in need of some time away, as they looked liked a tired bunch heading towards the All Star Break. The Hornets have lost their past 3 games SU, and 8 of their last 10 SU. Despite their recent struggles, the Hornets are still battling for a playoff berth in the competitive Western Conference. New Orleans is 33-25 SU and 27-30-1 ATS overall this year. The Hornets are 20-8 SU and 13-15 ATS at home this season. New Orleans lost the last time they faced the Clippers, as they fell 95-99 SU in Los Angeles. Defensively, New Orleans is allowing just 92.9 PPG this year, 4th fewest in the NBA. F David West is averaging a Hornets best 19 PPG this season, as well as 7.7 RPG. PG Chris Paul is averaging 16.2 PPG and a team high 9.6 APG this year. The Hornets are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games against the Western Conference. New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. The Hornets are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall. New Orleans is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400%. The Hornets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Hornets are 5-0 ATS last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 14-6 last 20 home games.

Key Injuries - G Trevor Ariza (ankle) is probable.

Projected Score: 96