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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons Preview and Predictions 10-23-2018 in NBA
NBA Previews 22nd October 2018 by Gracenote
76ers vs. Pistons Preview and Predictions
by Gracenote on 10/22/2018
The Detroit Pistons look to open the campaign with their third straight victory when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Forward Blake Griffin averaged 29.5 points and 10 rebounds as Detroit beat the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls.
Griffin is in the early stages of his full first season with the Pistons and he said that the club is already playing with an urgency under new coach Dwane Casey. "These are must-win games," Griffin told reporters. "The goal is to get to the playoffs, but it's small steps along the way. We've got to be locked in." Philadelphia has won two straight after losing its opener but could be without point guard Ben Simmons (back), who is questionable after playing just eight minutes before departing Saturday's win over the Orlando Magic. "Nobody said he's definitely not playing," 76ers coach Brett Brown told reporters after Monday's practice. "He's progressing. He did not go through practice ... but he's progressing."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBATV, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Detroit
ABOUT THE 76ERS (2-1): Veteran shooting guard JJ Redick is being utilized as a sixth man and he played the role well with a 31-point effort in the 116-115 victory over Orlando. The 34-year-old Redick knocked down eight 3-point baskets - including the decisive one with 17 seconds left - while falling one shy of his personal best for long-range makes. "I love playing with him," center Joel Embiid told reporters. "When it comes to sharing the ball, whether I'm going to set a screen for him or just hand the ball off, I know I'm going to be happy with the outcome. The only thing is I wish he was 24 years old so we could play 10 years together, but he's old."
ABOUT THE PISTONS (2-0): Casey is learning his new players after spending seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors and has been surprisingly impressed with Griffin's intelligence. "Blake's an All-Star. He's an All-Pro," Casey told reporters. "He's finally healthy. When teams try to double team, he makes the right decisions. I didn't know his basketball IQ was as high as it is. Unbelievable. He sees things before it happens." Center Andre Drummond, who is averaging 17 points and 16.5 rebounds, missed Monday's practice with the flu and will be a game-time decision, according to Casey.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The 76ers went 4-0 against the Pistons last season after Detroit prevailed in six of the previous seven meetings.
2. Embiid has reached at least 30 points in two straight games and is averaging 28.3 points and 10.7 rebounds.
3. Detroit backup PG Ish Smith is averaging 13 points and scored in double digits in both games.
PREDICTION: 76ers 105, Pistons 103
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LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Predictions 10-23-2018 in NBA
NBA Previews 22nd October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/22/2018
The New Orleans Pelicans averaged 140 points while winning their first two games and look for another scoring splurge when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The Pelicans scored 131 points in their season-opening pounding of the Houston Rockets and followed up with a franchise-record 149 in a rout of the Sacramento Kings.
Forward Nikola Mirotic is averaging 33 points and 9.5 rebounds while big man Anthony Davis is contributing 28.5 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as New Orleans won its first two games by an average of 19.5 points. "We've been just playing fast, sharing the ball, playing very unselfish," Mirotic told reporters. "I think we're going to be big trouble for the rest of the teams." The Clippers went 2-1 on a season-opening three-game homestand and are starting a stretch in which six of eight games are on the road. Los Angeles established a franchise record by making all 26 free throws during Sunday's 115-112 win over the Houston Rockets.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), FS New Orleans
ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (2-1): Rookie guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is displaying that he will be an immediate contributor as he reached double digits twice while averaging 8.3 points during the homestand. The 20-year-old had a solid all-around game in the win over the Rockets with 12 points, five rebounds and four assists and also is an asset on the defensive end. "We're all composed and not fazed by the moment," Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters. "I'm always really confident in myself. I know how hard I work and it pays off."
ABOUT THE PELICANS (2-0): Mirotic is a scorching 11-of-17 from 3-point range and has tallied 30 or more points in both games, including a career-high 36 in the triumph over the Kings. "I had all of preseason to understand where I need to be, where are my best spots," Mirotic told reporters, referencing his February arrival last season in a trade from the Chicago Bulls. "I think this is going to be a great year, but I want to be solid on both sides of the court. I know defensively I can step up, be better and rebound the ball. Those are my goals." Davis registered double-doubles in both games and has made 21-of-33 shots from the field.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Davis averaged 29.8 points and 11.5 rebounds as the Pelicans went 3-1 against the Clippers last season.
2. Los Angeles F Danilo Gallinari has scored at least 20 points in consecutive games for the second time since joining the team last season.
3. New Orleans PF Julius Randle is averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds in his first two games since being signed as a free agent in the offseason.
PREDICTION: Pelicans 113, Clippers 105
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Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets Preview and Predictions 10-23-2018 in NBA
NBA Previews 22nd October 2018 by Gracenote
Kings vs. Nuggets Preview and Predictions
by Gracenote on 10/22/2018
The Denver Nuggets are off to their best start in nine years and look to post a fourth straight win when they host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The Nuggets defeated the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in their last outing to record their best opening stretch since winning their first five in the 2009-10 campaign.
Denver held each of its first three opponents under 100 points and is allowing 95.7, a figure that highly pleases coach Michael Malone. "The thing that stands out to me is keeping three straight opponents under 100 points - means our guys care about it, they are committed to it, and the multiple effort is there," Malone told reporters. "... If we continue to defend at the level we're defending at and we get our offensive rhythm going, I think we could be a really good team." Sacramento has averaged 130 points while splitting the first two contests of a three-game road trip, and is coming off a 131-120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Guard Iman Shumpert scored 26 points as one of seven Kings to score in double digits.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), Altitude (Denver)
ABOUT THE KINGS (1-2): Shumpert's high-scoring effort was a welcome sign as the former Cleveland Cavaliers' starter is now healthy from the foot injury that limited him to 14 games with the Cavs before the February trade to the Kings. "Being able to play that preseason game, that was a different type of happiness for me after sitting out a year," Shumpert told reporters. "I joke around about it a lot, but I'm serious as a heart attack when I say it: I don't wish that on anybody, not being able to play." Point guard De'Aaron Fox is playing well with averages of 20.3 points and 7.7 assists after contributing 22 points and 10 assists against Oklahoma City.
ABOUT THE NUGGETS (3-0): Denver was dealt a blow when it learned Monday that explosive small forward Will Barton will require hip surgery and miss approximately five to six weeks. Barton was injured on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns when he felt a pop while driving to the basket and was eventually carted off before undergoing an MRI exam on Sunday. Barton, who averaged 15.7 points last season, had won a starting position in training camp and the expectation was that he might become a 20-point scorer with the increase in minutes.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Nuggets went 3-1 against the Kings last season.
2. Sacramento rookie F Marvin Bagley III is averaging 16 points and 7.5 rebounds over the past two games.
3. Denver PG Jamal Murray (leg) suffered through a 0-of-9 shooting night against Golden State but is expected to play Tuesday.
PREDICTION: Nuggets 105, Kings 98
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NBA
Tuesday, October 23
Ben Simmons (back) is a ?? here; check status. 76ers won their last two games, scoring 121.5 ppg; they lost their only road game by 18 at Boston. Over is 2-1 in Sixer games. Pistons won their first two games (over 1-1); beating Nets by 3 in only home game. 76ers won/covered last four games with Detroit; Sixers won three of last four visits to the Motor City. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.
Clippers are off to a 2-1 start; this is their road opener. Under is 2-1 in their games. Pelicans scored 131-149 points in winning their first two games (over 2-0), beating Kings by 20 in only home game. Clippers lost four of last five games with New Orleans; they’re 3-3 vs spread in their last six visits to Bourbon Street. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.
Kings lost two of first three games (2-1 vs spread); all three games went over- they split two road games, winning in Oklahoma Sunday. Nuggets won/covered their first three games (under 3-0): they beat the Warriors in last game Sunday. Denver won/covered five of last six games with Sacramento; Kings are 0-3 vs spread in their last three visits to Colorado. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.
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NBA
Tuesday, October 23
Trend Report
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Clippers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 9 games
LA Clippers is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
LA Clippers is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games on the road
LA Clippers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
LA Clippers is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing New Orleans
LA Clippers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
LA Clippers is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
LA Clippers is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Clippers's last 23 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 14-2 ATS in its last 16 games
New Orleans is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 9 games
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
New Orleans is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
New Orleans is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
New Orleans is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 15 of New Orleans's last 23 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Sacramento's last 14 games
Sacramento is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Sacramento is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Sacramento's last 15 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing Denver
Sacramento is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 15 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Sacramento
Denver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games when playing at home against Sacramento
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