Our team of writers and handicappers hand out their NBA picks and predictions for Wednesday, March 4.
Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:05PM ET
LeBron James moved the Cleveland Cavaliers 35 games above .500 for the first time in franchise history by carrying them to a comeback victory.
Based on James' recent success against the Milwaukee Bucks, another high-water mark for the Cavaliers appears imminent.
James looks to continue his dominance of the Bucks and lead the Cavaliers to a season series sweep when the Central Division rivals meet Wednesday night in Cleveland.
Cleveland (47-12) trailed Miami by 11 points with less than eight minutes remaining Monday night before James rallied the Cavs. He combined with Mo Williams to score 25 of the team's 27 points over the final 7:14 of the 107-100 victory. Cleveland limited the Heat to nine points in that stretch.
NBA Free Pick: Milwaukee – Best Line: +13 Sports Interaction
Boston Celtics at New Jersey Nets, 7:35PM ET
The Boston Celtics aren't getting any healthier these days, but facing the New Jersey Nets gives them a good chance to get well on the basketball court.
Boston seeks to beat the Nets for the eighth consecutive time and avoid its third loss in four games overall Wednesday night when the Atlantic Division rivals meet in New Jersey.
The Celtics (47-14) had won 15 of 17 entering a game at Utah on Feb. 19. Kevin Garnett strained his right knee during the 90-85 loss and has not played since as the reigning NBA champions have gone 3-2 without him.
Though the star power forward appears to be making progress, there remains no target date for his return.
NBA Free Pick: Boston – Best Line: -6 Sports Interaction
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, 7:35PM ET
The New York Knicks lost their last game after contending with an annoyed opponent. They better hope the Atlanta Hawks don't have to deal with any more flight delays.
Coming off a late-game collapse, the Knicks look to bounce back Wednesday night as they face a Hawks team that won the opener of a three-game trip despite an irritating start.
New York (24-35) is trying to join Atlanta (34-26) in playoff position in the Eastern Conference, but games such as Saturday night's 120-115 loss to Miami won't help.
The Knicks had a 103-88 lead when forward Danilo Gallinari popped Heat star Dwyane Wade in the face with an elbow. No foul was called and it angered Wade, who had 15 points during the Heat's 19-0 run in the final nine minutes.
NBA Free Pick: Atlanta – Best Line: PK Sports Interaction