*** Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs - Game 2 ***

Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs

The Mavericks have been here before. Rick Carlilse is the most underrated coach in the NBA. In the 2011 NBA Finals, the Heat who were a much more talented team than Dallas, beat the Mavs in game 1 - but the Mavs followed it up with a big win in game 2 in Miami. The Heat came back to win game 3, but again the Mavs came back and won game 4 and go on to win the Championship. This team knows how to bounce back, and I expect Carlilse to make the needed adjustments. Dirk and Ellis also combined for only 22 points yet they almost won because of there coaching and them knowing how to play the Spurs on defense. I expect them to have a much better showing tonight.

Portland TrailBlazers @ Houston Rockets

Many expect a bounceback game from the Rockets, but I don't agree. Harden isn't expected to shoot as poorly in the second game, but the Rockets as a whole played a very good game in which they led by 15+ at one point. What isn't expected to happen again is the Blazers poor Free Throw Shooting and Rebounding. I posted this in my other thread but the Blazers are #1 in both Free Throw Percentage, and Overall Rebounding. In game 1, the Blazers missed 10 free throws, and had a rebounding margin of -5. Say all you want about Harden having a better game but Portland will play much better this game. You want to trust Kevin McHale to make adjustments? Good luck.

One huge problem we have now. The NBA came out and issued an apology saying a referee missed the call on Dwight Howard late in the game that fouled him out and put the Blazers on the free throw line, basically saying Houston should have won the game if it weren't for the missed call. One thing I know for sure, the whistle will be largely in favor of the Rockets tonight. It's tough because I really wanted to play the Blazers big tonight, but not sure if I can now. Still thinking about this one, will update if I have a play or not closer to gametime.

• Mavericks +8 (3x)
• Spurs TT Under 103.5 (1x)

NBA Playoffs: +13.4 units (15-7)

NBA Regular Season: +52.95 Units
NBA 5+ Unit Plays: 18-4

Pending:

·         Wizards - Series Price +160 (3x)

·         Blazers - Series Price +175 (3x)

Tough because I really wanted to play them here but you might be right, I will probably be laying off because of this

Quote Originally Posted by ByTheBay:

Your thoughts on a teaser involving the Heat and Mavericks?

No real thoughts on the Heat game but Mavs in a teaser looks excellent

Kidd? He wasn't the focal point of the Mavs. The coach is the catalyst to this team. Do me a favor and look up what Carlilse's record is in the playoffs the past few years. Nevermind i'll do it for you. Since 2010, he is 19-6 ATS. In those 25 games, he has lost by more than 8 just once.

You too bud

They have overacheived due to the coaching, but that won't all of a sudden stop in game 2. Papavich is a great coach himself, so I'm sure he'll make adjustments but I don't see a blowout coming at all. Don't forget the game 1 line was -9.5 and game 2 is down to -7.5, the biggest drop of any playoff games thus far.

Quote Originally Posted by Pavelski:

LC, what do you think about the total in the SA game? 

Lean under

Completely different season in my opinion. Gameplans change, but you never know