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Boston at New Orleans (8 p.m. EDT). The Celtics, winners of 14 of their past 15, look for a sweep of their five-game road trip against Chris Paul and the Southwest Division-leading Hornets.
STARS
-Mike Miller, Grizzlies, scored 34 points to lead Memphis to a 120-106 win over the New York Knicks.
-LaMarcus Aldridge, Blazers, had 22 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven assists in a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
TOPS
LeBron James passed Brad Daugherty as Cleveland's career scoring leader in the first quarter and finished with 29 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 90-83 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. It took Daugherty 548 games to amass 10,389 points. James, the NBA's leading scorer in his fifth pro season, has 10,414 points in just 380 games.
REELING
The Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 130-105 on Friday night, sending the SuperSonics to their 10th straight loss. ... The Los Angeles Clippers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 107-102 for their sixth straight loss.
I LOVE NEW YORK
The Memphis Grizzlies snapped an 18-game road losing streak Friday night with a 120-106 victory over the New York Knicks.
STREAKS
Danny Granger scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-113 Friday night for their fifth straight victory at Conseco Fieldhouse.
STRONG IN DEFEAT
Devin Harris had 16 points and 13 assists for the Nets in a 125-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
SPEAKING
``Welcome to Denver Nuggets land. We play so fast, sometimes it's good and sometimes it's dangerous.'' - Nuggets coach George Karl, after a 14-1 fourth-quarter spurt carried Denver to a 125-114 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night.
Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks
- The Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Rashard Lewis led the way with 18 points on Friday as the Magic got past the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 113-95.
The Magic easily covered the 5.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (205).
Joe Johnson led the way for Atlanta with a 24-point performance in their 125-117 loss to the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.
The Hawks had been favored by 2.5 points on the road in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the posted total (195.5).
Team records:
Orlando: 46-25 SU, 44-25-2 ATS
Atlanta: 29-39 SU, 32-36 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing San Antonio are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Orlando is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Next up:
Orlando home to San Antonio, Tuesday, March 25
Atlanta at Chicago, Tuesday, March 25
New Jersey Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Vince Carter poured in a game-high 32 points in New Jersey's 125-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
The Nuggets managed to cover the 5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (225.5).
Louis Williams had a team-high 18 points in Philadelphia's 113-95 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday.
The Magic easily covered the 5.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (205).
Team records:
New Jersey: 29-40 SU, 27-41-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 34-35 SU, 37-31-1 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Denver are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Next up:
New Jersey at New York, Monday, March 24
Philadelphia at Boston, Monday, March 24
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Bobcats
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Bobcats meet at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Bobby Jones had a team-high 15 points in Miami's 103-86 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
The Wizards managed to cover the 14-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (188).
Jason Richardson led the way for Charlotte with 20 points in their 102-95 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
The Pacers managed to cover the 5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (214).
Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Charlotte has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 12-56 SU, 24-43-1 ATS
Charlotte: 24-44 SU, 29-37-2 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-5
Before playing Utah are 1-6
After playing Indiana are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Charlotte
Miami is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Miami home to Milwaukee, Monday, March 24
Charlotte at Utah, Tuesday, March 25
Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- The Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at FedExForum.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Ron Artest tossed in a team-high 23 points in Sacramento's 102-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
The Spurs managed to cover the 12-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (194).
Mike Miller tossed in 34 points on Friday to lead the Grizzlies to a 120-106 road win over the New York Knicks.
The Knicks had been favored by 1.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the night's posted total (204.5).
Team records:
Sacramento: 31-37 SU, 35-32-1 ATS
Memphis: 17-51 SU, 29-39 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing San Antonio are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Denver are 4-6
After playing New York are 8-2
After a win are 0-10
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Sacramento is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Memphis
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Next up:
Sacramento at Houston, Monday, March 24
Memphis home to Denver, Monday, March 24
New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- The New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Target Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Timberwolves listed as 9-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Jamal Crawford led the Knicks with 22 points in their 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
The Knicks had been favored by 1.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the night's posted total (204.5).
Rashad McCants tossed in 22 points in Minnesota's 124-113 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
The Pacers managed to cover the 5.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (212).
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 19-49 SU, 30-37-1 ATS
Minnesota: 17-51 SU, 32-35-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing New Jersey are 2-8
After playing Memphis are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of New York's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
Next up:
New York home to New Jersey, Monday, March 24
Minnesota at Houston, Wednesday, March 26
Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Hornets
- The Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics outplayed the Mavericks in the fourth quarter and came away with a 94-90 win last time out. The Celtics won the game as 2.5-point underdogs on the road, while the 184 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Paul Pierce led the way with 22 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Hornets held the Rockets to just 10 points in the fourth quarter on Wednesday, as they ran away with a 90-69 win. The Hornets covered the 6-point spread, while the 159 points were UNDER the posted total of 187.
Chris Paul led the way with 21 points, four rebounds and 10 assists. Bonzi Wells tossed in a game-high 25 points in the win.
Current streak:
Boston has won 4 straight games.
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 55-13 SU, 42-24-2 ATS
New Orleans: 46-21 SU, 41-25-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a win are 9-1
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
Boston is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Boston home to Philadelphia, Monday, March 24
New Orleans at Indiana, Tuesday, March 25
Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls meet at United Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Danny Granger poured in 32 points on Friday to lead the Pacers to a 124-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Pacers managed to cover the 5.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (212).
The Bulls were thumped 102-80 by the Spurs last time out, as 4-point underdogs at home. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 189.5.
Luol Deng shot 6-for-13 from the field with 18 points and seven rebounds in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Indiana has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 28-41 SU, 32-35-2 ATS
Chicago: 27-41 SU, 30-38 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana's last 12 games
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to New Orleans, Tuesday, March 25
Chicago home to Atlanta, Tuesday, March 25
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bradley Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James tossed in 29 points on Friday to guide the Cavaliers to a 90-83 win over the Toronto Raptors.
The Cavs managed to cover the 5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the posted total (191).
The Bucks squandered a late lead and lost 112-106 to the Heat last time out. The Bucks were favored by 9.5-points in the contest, while the 218 points made it OVER the posted total of 202.
Michael Redd had a game-high 27 points for Milwaukee, and Mo Williams added 26 in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 40-30 SU, 34-36 ATS
Milwaukee: 23-44 SU, 29-37-1 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland home to New Orleans, Wednesday, March 26
Milwaukee at Miami, Monday, March 24
Seattle SuperSonics vs. Utah Jazz
- The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kevin Durant and Earl Watson each scored 20 points in Seattle's 130-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
The Lakers managed to cover the 17.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (220.5).
The Jazz lost 106-95 to the Lakers last time out, as 6-point favorites at home. The 201 points were UNDER the posted total of 216.5.
Deron Williams had 26 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 10 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 16-53 SU, 32-35-2 ATS
Utah: 45-25 SU, 37-33 ATS
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9
Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 4-3
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Seattle is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Utah
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Utah
Utah is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games at home
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Utah is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Seattle
Next up:
Seattle home to Portland, Monday, March 24
Utah home to Charlotte, Tuesday, March 25
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns
- The Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at US Airways Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Tracy McGrady poured in 26 points on Friday to lead the Rockets to a 109-106 road win over the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors had been listed as 4.5-point home favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (207).
Steve Nash scored 23 points and added 11 assists to help lift the Suns to a 110-98 win over the SuperSonics on Wednesday. The Suns could not cover the 12-point spread, and the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 228.
Amare Stoudemire tossed in a game-high 26 points, and Raja Bell added 20 in the victory.
Current streak:
Phoenix has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 47-22 SU, 40-27-2 ATS
Phoenix: 46-22 SU, 32-33-3 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 7-3
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a win are 9-1
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Houston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Houston is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
Houston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Phoenix is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Phoenix is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to Sacramento, Monday, March 24
Phoenix at Detroit, Monday, March 24
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
LaMarcus Aldridge poured in 22 points on Friday as the Blazers held on for a 107-102 win over the visiting Los Angeles Clipppers.
The Blazers failed to cover the 11.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (192).
Cuttino Mobley was good for 24 points in the Clippers' 107-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
The Blazers failed to cover the 11.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (192).
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 36-33 SU, 35-34 ATS
Los Angeles: 21-47 SU, 29-39 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 3-7
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 2-8
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 1-9
After playing Portland are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland's last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Portland's last 15 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 8 games at home
LA Clippers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Portland
LA Clippers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
Next up:
Portland at Seattle, Monday, March 24
LA Clippers at Dallas, Tuesday, March 25