Raptors @ Knicks: Two of the League's most up-and-down teams meet in New York. While both Toronto and the Knicks have spent most of the year in the gutter they both have shown signs of life, particularly New York with a wins versus the Detroit Pistons. There's no postseason significance here, but it should be a close game nonetheless. Road victory here for the Toronto Raptors. Predicted Score: Toronto wins 109-104 Pacers @ Grizzlies: The Pacers may have difficulty sizing up Pau Gasol without Jermaine O'Neal. The X-Factor for the Pacers is Anthony Johnson, who could very well have a productive game against the Grizzlies. For Memphis it's Mike Miller, who leads the NBA in 20-pt games off the bench. Who'll show up? This should be a close game. Predicted Score: Memphis wins 87-83 Warriors @ Spurs: Golden State is a lesser version of the Spurs. They score enough to win most of the time but don't play good enough defense. Richardson is going to have to pass out of double-teams frequently and will rely on the supporting cast to pick up some of the slack. Unless he somehow scores 30 Golden State has no chance. The Spurs are expected to be a blowout winner here. Predicted Score: San Antonio wins 97-88 |
