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CNOTES · Mar 31, 2015

NBA

Tuesday, March 31

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Game of the Day: Warriors at Clippers
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Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers (+1, 214)

The Golden State Warriors have accomplished nearly everything they want in the regular season and can spend the last two weeks resting up for the playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers, who host the Warriors on Tuesday, are still fighting for positioning in the Western Conference and are looking like a legitimate championship contender of late. The Clippers (seven straight) and Golden State (nine in a row) enter with the two longest active winning streaks in the NBA.

Los Angeles finished up a three-game road trip with a dominating performance in Boston on Sunday and is aiming for the No. 2 spot in the West. The Warriors set a franchise record with their 60th win on Saturday at Milwaukee and locked up the top spot in the West while putting a big gap between themselves and the Atlanta Hawks for the top record in the NBA. “It’s been a special year, obviously,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr told reporters. “The guys have been fantastic all season long, just being committed to each other and the work. It’s been so much fun, and it’s great to rack up these milestones as we go.”

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Most shops opened the Clips as 1-point underdogs, which is where it's currently sitting.

INJURY REPORT: GS - Green (Ques). LA - Griffin (Prob), Crawford (Early April).

POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-15.7) + Clippers (-10.6) + Homecourt (-3) = Clippers +2.1

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (60-13): Golden State started resting players by sitting Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala on Saturday, and Kerr will likely find extra rest for Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and especially Andrew Bogut over the last two weeks. Curry has been on fire of late and is averaging 30 points while going 24-of-38 from 3-point range over his last four games, burying at least five 3-pointers in each of those contests. “This is a big accomplishment,” Curry told reporters after Saturday’s win. “It’s a testament to how focused we’ve been over the course of the season. As of late, we’ve had a big lead in the standings, but we’ve understood that there are bigger goals in mind.”

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (49-25): Los Angeles’ recent surge has coincided with Blake Griffin’s return from elbow surgery, which solidified the starting lineup and turned the offense back into a powerhouse. “We’re passing up good shots for great shots,” point guard Chris Paul told reporters. “Obviously with Blake back, it makes us that much more dangerous. He’s one of the best passers on the team and then when he gets to scoring, you just have to pick your poison.” The threat of Griffin’s scoring in the frontcourt is opening things up for the guards, and Paul and J.J. Redick combined for 48 points in Boston on Sunday.

TRENDS:

*Warriors are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
*Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Over is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 overall.
*Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

CNOTES · Mar 31, 2015

NBA

Tuesday, March 31

Rockets' Beverley out for season

Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley will have surgery on his left wrist and miss the rest of the season.

The 26-year-old guard will undergo surgery Tuesday, ESPN.com reported.

Beverley suffered torn ligaments in the wrist March 23 in a victory over the Indiana Pacers. He saw a doctor in Houston last Wednesday and sought a second opinion before deciding on surgery Monday.

In his third year with the Rockets, Beverley is averaging 10.1 points and 3.4 assists per game this season.

Jason Terry, 37, will step in as the starter and Pablo Prigioni will back up Terry.

NBA roundup: DeRozan scores 42 in Raptors' win

TORONTO - Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan had a career-high 42 points, leading the Raptors to a 99-96 win over the Houston Rockets at Air Canada Centre Monday night.

DeRozan went 14 for 27 from the field and 12 of 17 from the foul line to go along with 11 rebounds.

Toronto (44-30) has now won eight straight games at home against Houston (50-24) dating back to 2007.

Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and nine rebounds, while guard Lou Williams had 13 points off the bench.

Guard James Harden had a team-high 31 points, five rebounds and five assists for Houston, which had its five-game win streak snapped.

Rockets forward Corey Brewer added 13 points and five rebounds off the bench, while rookie center Clint Capela added eight points, including a couple highlight-reel dunks.

Harden, who had 13 points through two quarters, went off in the third quarter, scoring 15 points while going 5 for 9 from the field and 3 for 3 from the free-throw line, giving the Rockets a 76-74 lead heading into the fourth.

Hawks 101, Bucks 88

ATLANTA -- Forward DeMarre Carroll paced a typical balanced attack for Atlanta, which handed the Bucks their 11th straight road loss.

Carroll finished with 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, helping the Hawks improve to 32-5 at home. Carroll's 3-pointer with 2:30 to play in the fourth quarter pushed the Hawks' lead to 92-77 and finally put away the pesky Bucks.

Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had 18 points to lead the Bucks, whose last road win came on Jan. 29 at Orlando.

Atlanta point guard Jeff Teague returned to the lineup after missing the last two games with a left ankle sprain. Teague played 29 minutes, scoring eight points and handing out nine assists.

Celtics 116, Hornets 104

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Celtics' win moved them back into a tie for eighth in the Eastern Conference standings along with the Brooklyn Nets.

Guard Avery Bradley led the way with 30 points, and the Celtics clicked offensively from the start. They opened the game by hitting eight of their first nine shots and went on to shoot 50.6 percent from the field with only seven turnovers -- three through three quarters, when they built a 22-point lead.

Guard Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 28 points and 12 assists.

Jazz 104, Timberwolves 84

MINNEAPOLIS -- Utah started the second half on a 14-0 run to build a 24-point lead and coast home with the victory.

Minnesota has now lost 15 of its last 18 games, and the Jazz have won two straight after snapping a four-game losing streak.

Utah forward Gordon Hayward led all scorers with 22 points, and he was one of four Jazz players in double figures. Second-year guard Trey Burke chipped in 19 points off the bench.

Timberwolves rookie guard Zach LaVine led Minnesota with 21 points. Timberwolves rookie forward Andrew Wiggins finished with 17 points, including a one-handed dunk over 7-foot-1 Jazz center Rudy Gobert.

Grizzlies 97, Kings 83

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Point guard Mike Conley scored 18 points to help Memphis snap a three-game losing streak.

The Grizzlies had lost three straight games by double-digit margins -- at home to Cleveland and Golden State and at San Antonio in a span of five days.

Memphis (51-24) got well against the Kings (26-47), as Sacramento played without All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, who was rested.

Kings forward Rudy Gay scored a game-high 24 points but his night ended with 2:23 left in the third quarter when he collided with former teammate Marc Gasol (eight points, 11 rebounds and six assists) going for a loose ball. He was tested for a concussion.

Lakers 113, 76ers 111 (OT)

PHILADELPHIA -- Jordan Clarkson dropped in a layup with seven-10ths of a second left in overtime as the Lakers won a game featuring two of the NBA's worst teams.

Clarkson, a guard who led all scorers with 26 points, took a pass from guard Wayne Ellington and dropped in his game-winner.

Philadelphia forward Nerlens Noel, who finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds, had tied it on a hook shot with 12 seconds to play.

Trail Blazers 109, Suns 86

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Guard Damian Lillard scored 19 points as the Trail Blazers broke open a close game in the third quarter to record their fourth straight win.

Forward LaMarcus Aldridge added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Trail Blazers (48-25). Forward Nicolas Batum and guard Arron Afflalo each had 16 points for Portland, which clinched a playoff berth in the NBA's Western Conference.

Guard Gerald Green came off the bench to score 13 points for the Suns (38-37), who lost for the fourth straight time.

Portland led by six points at halftime, then outscored Phoenix 37-16 in the third quarter to blow things open.

CNOTES · Mar 31, 2015

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 31

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ATLANTA (56 - 18) at DETROIT (28 - 45) - 3/31/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against Central division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-3 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (32 - 41) at BROOKLYN (32 - 40) - 3/31/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
BROOKLYN is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-4 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (47 - 26) at MIAMI (34 - 39) - 3/31/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 11-6 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-8 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (60 - 13) at LA CLIPPERS (49 - 25) - 3/31/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 60-44 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 223-276 ATS (-80.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 169-232 ATS (-86.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 126-167 ATS (-57.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-7 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 10-8 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

CNOTES · Mar 31, 2015

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, March 31

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons

Game 761-762
March 31, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta Hawks
118.981
Detroit Pistons
124.395
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Pistons
by 5 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 3
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Pistons
(+3); N/A

Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets

Game 763-764
March 31, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana Pacers
116.481
Brooklyn Nets
117.155
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn Nets
by 1
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn Nets
by 3
199
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana Pacers
(+3); Under

San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat

Game 765-766
March 31, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio Spurs
127.101
Miami Heat
117.964
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 9
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 6 1/2
197 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio Spurs
(-6 1/2); Over

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers

Game 767-768
March 31, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State Warr
122.481
Los Angeles Clipp
131.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clippers
by 9 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(-2); Over

CNOTES · Mar 31, 2015

Tuesday's Top Action

March 31, 2015

SAN ANTONIO SPURS (47-26) at MIAMI HEAT (34-39)

Tip-off: Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line and Total: San Antonio -6.5, Total: 196

In a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals, a scorching hot San Antonio Spurs team travels to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat.

The Spurs are doing what they do best, turning it on when it is most needed, and they come into this contest as victors in 13 of their past 16 games SU (12-4 ATS). In that time they have defeated opponents by an average of 18.0 PPG and shot better than 50% or better from the field eight times. They’ve won each of the last three times out and most recently took down the Grizzlies at home by a score of 103-89 as 8-point favorites. San Antonio poured in 42-of-83 shots (50.6% FG) and committed a mere eight turnovers in yet another impressive victory.

Meanwhile, the Heat sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff race as they’ve gone a solid 5-3 SU and ATS since Mar. 16. They won three games during that stretch when they were considered the underdog and have won their past five contests when playing in front of their faithful fans in Miami. Detroit was their latest victims when it came into town on Sunday as a 2.5-point underdog and lost a 109-102 game. The Heat outrebounded their opponent 46-37 in the win as they made 47.6% of their shots and were tremendous from the charity stripe (24-of-29).

While the Spurs have been impressive this season, they are only 18-18 SU (14-21-1 ATS) when playing as the road team as Miami is 18-18 SU as well (16-19-1 ATS) when holding home court advantage. The first game of this season series went to San Antonio at home as 12.5-point favorites when they just barely covered the spread in a 98-85 win. The Spurs hit 40-of-83 shots (48% FG) in the victory as each team turned over the rock 16 times.

These teams have obviously seen each other many more times than most East and West Coast crews with the meeting in the Finals where San Antonio won in five games and they are 9-8 SU (11-6 ATS) against the Heat in the past three seasons. Some trends to watch in this one include that the Spurs are a perfect 9-0 ATS after a game committing eight or less turnovers this season as Miami is 15-9 ATS (63%) when playing six or more games in 10 days on the year.

The injury report has nobody missing for San Antonio and the Heat are dealing with a plethora of injuries as SF Luol Deng (Knee), PG Shabazz Napier (Knee), C Chris Andersen (Calf) and PF Michael Beasley (Elbow) are listed as questionable while C Hassan Whiteside (Hand), PF Chris Bosh (Blood Clot) and PF Josh McRoberts (Knee) are out.

The Spurs have continued to be one of the most patient and effective offenses in the league as they are scoring 102.7 PPG (9th in league) as they make 46.3% of their shots (4th in league). They have also been quite impressive on the defensive side of things, allowing opponents to score 97.4 PPG (6th in league) on 44.4% shooting (12th in league).

SF Kawhi Leonard (16.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.2 SPG) has been on a tear in the month of March and is coming off a big-time performance (25 points, 10 rebounds) on 11-of-17 shooting in the win over Memphis on Sunday. He was also solid when he last met with the Heat, scoring 24 points with four rebounds, four assists and three steals.

PF Tony Parker (14.9 PPG, 4.9 APG) comes into this one behind a nice three-game stretch (16.7 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.3 RPG) and did well against Miami this season with 21 points and four assists.

PF Tim Duncan (13.9 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.9 BPG) has slowed down as the season moves along and has just 10.4 PPG with 7.4 RPG over the past five contests. He was an efficient 5-for-8 with 10 points and 12 rebounds in the win over the Heat back in February.

Miami plays at a very slow pace and have put up just 94.7 PPG (3rd-worst in league) on the year behind 45.7% shooting (10th in league). The team’s slow pace also keeps the opposition at bay with scoring as opponents net 96.8 PPG (3rd in league) on average behind 45.5% of their shots dropping (10th-worst in league).

SG Dwyane Wade (21.8 PPG, 5.1 APG, 1.3 SPG) is coming off one of his best showings of the year as he dropped 40 points to go along with six rebounds and four assists against the Pistons. He was able to see this Spurs team five times in the Finals last year, going for 15.2 PPG (44% FG), 3.8 RPG and 1.6 SPG.

SG Goran Dragic (16.2 PPG, 4.4 APG, 1.1 SPG) has really struggled in his last two times out, making a meager 7-of-21 shots (33% FG) with 8.0 PPG and 4.0 APG. He saw this opponent twice when he was a member of the Suns and scored 13.5 PPG with 2.5 APG.

PF Udonis Haslem (4.1 PPG, 4.0 RPG) has gotten plenty of run (33.0 MPG) over the past three games as the team deals with a ton of injuries and has gone for 12.0 PPG, 11.0 RPG and 1.3 SPG over that time. He was on the court for just four minutes when he last saw San Antonio, getting just two points on 1-of-3 shooting.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (60-13) at LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (49-25)

Tip-off: Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line and Total: Los Angeles -2.0, Total: 214.0

Two of the hottest teams in the league clash when the Warriors head to Los Angeles and face the Clippers Tuesday.

The Warriors faced the Bucks in Milwaukee on Saturday and won 108-95 as 5-point road favorites. Golden State has now won nine straight games and 14 of its past 15 SU. The team has covered in 10 of those victories and it has played excellent on both ends of the floor, scoring over 100 points in 14 of those 15 games and allow over 100 points in just three of them. The Clippers are hot themselves though, defeating the Celtics 119-106 as 6-point favorites in Boston for their seventh straight victory SU.

Los Angeles had covered in five of those games and has been on a tear offensively, averaging 114.2 PPG over the past six contests. These teams have met three times this season and the Warriors are 2-1 SU and 1-1-1 ATS in those contests. The home team has won SU in all of the meetings and the Clippers are 7-2 SU and 6-3 ATS when hosting the Warriors over the past three seasons.

Overall, however, Golden State is 10-8 SU and 10-7 ATS when facing Los Angeles in that time. The Warriors are 9-1 ATS when playing with two days rest this season and are up against a Clippers team that is a lousy 4-12 ATS in home games after a combined score of 215 points or more this season.

PF Draymond Green (Shin) is questionable for Golden State in this game and PF Blake Griffin (Elbow) is questionable for Los Angeles, which is already without SG Jamal Crawford (Calf) indefinitely.

The Warriors have been elite on both sides of the ball this season, putting up 109.8 PPG (1st in NBA) and allowing just 98.9 PPG (14th in NBA).

PG Stephen Curry (23.7 PPG, 7.9 APG,4.3 RPG, 2.1 SPG) has been scorching hot lately, averaging 28.8 PPG and 7.0 APG on 55% shooting from the field and 61% shooting from three over the past five games. Curry will have his work cut out for him going against Chris Paul Tuesday and he’ll need to be at his best for his team to win.

SG Klay Thompson (21.7 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.1 SPG) has found his game after injuring his ankle, averaging 24.5 PPG over the past two games. Thompson is 9-for-17 from the outside in those contests and will need to exploit his mismatch against a much smaller J.J. Redick Tuesday. He is a very capable scorer in the post and will have a number of opportunities to shoot over the Clippers guard.

PF Draymond Green ( 11.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.6 SPG, 1.3 BPG) is questionable for this game and he’d be a big loss for Golden State, as he’s averaging 19.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 4.7 APG, 1.3 BPG and 1.3 SPG in three games against the Clips this season.

If he is unable to go then PFs David Lee (8.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG) and Marreese Speights (10.7 PPG, 4.4 RPG) will need to step it up. The two combined for 24 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Milwaukee and must do more of the same if they are forced to play extended minutes opposite of Blake Griffin.

If there’s one team that can keep up with the Warriors’ scoring then it’s the Clippers. Los Angeles is averaging 106.6 PPG (2nd in NBA) this season and they have PG Chris Paul (18.8 PPG, 10.1 APG, 4.6 RPG, 1.9 SPG), who will not back down from the challenge of going at Steph Curry. In three games against the team this season, Paul is averaging 17.0 PPG, 9.0 APG, 4.7 RPG and 3.0 SPG. He’s been on a tear as of late though, averaging 22.0 PPG and 11.8 APG over the past five contests. Paul will need to be on his game in this one because he’ll need to outplay Curry in order to pick up a huge home victory.

PF Blake Griffin (21.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 5.1 APG) was experiencing some soreness in his recently injured elbow on Sunday. He is questionable for this game and would be a big loss for this team. Griffin is a guy that teams have to alter their gameplans for and the Clippers are a much worse team without him.

C DeAndre Jordan (11.4 PPG, 14.8 RPG, 2.2 BPG) will need to be ready to play at a high level if Griffin does not play. Jordan has been a monster recently, averaging 13.6 PPG, 16.6 RPG and 2.6 BPG on an absurd 74.4% shooting over the past five games. He has double-doubled in five straight contests and will need to be extremely active Tuesday.

Another player who will be crucial in this game is SG J.J. Redick (16.1 PPG). Redick had 27 points, five boards and four assists in 33 minutes against the Celtics on Sunday. He’s shooting a remarkable 56.7% from three over the past five games and will really have the Warriors on edge if he is knocking down his outside shots.

CNOTES · Mar 31, 2015

Tuesday's Tip Sheet

March 31, 2015

Hawks at Pistons – 7:35 PM EST

Atlanta is playing out the string until the playoffs begin as the Hawks have locked up the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Mike Budenholtzer’s club is coming off a 101-88 home victory over the Bucks last night as nine-point favorites, as the Hawks will look to rest their starters on the second end of a back-to-back. Four of five Atlanta starters scored in double-figures, while point guard Jeff Teague returned from a two-game absence with an ankle injury and put up eight points on 2-of-8 shooting. Even though the Hawks will play with a short deck, Atlanta owns a 13-5 SU and 11-6-1 ATS record with no rest this season.

The Pistons had their four-game winning streak snapped in Sunday’s 109-102 setback at Miami as two-point underdogs. Detroit topped the 102-point mark for the fifth straight game, as Stan Van Gundy’s squad cashed the ‘over’ each time during this stretch. Both Andre Drummond (32) and Reggie Jackson (31) each racked up their season high in points at Miami, while guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope struggled for the second straight contest with nine points on 4-of-15 shooting. The Pistons have covered seven of their last 10 games, while winning each of their past three contests at the Palace of Auburn Hills, all as an underdog.

Pacers at Nets – 7:35 PM EST

This is actually the game with the most impact on the postseason of the four Tuesday night contests, as Indiana and Brooklyn are fighting it out with Boston for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Following Boston’s blowout of Charlotte on Monday, the Celtics pulled percentage points ahead of the Nets, while the Pacers are a half-game behind both Boston and Brooklyn with eight games remaining.

The Pacers and Nets have split a pair of meetings this season with the road team winning each time, while these clubs are hooking up for the final time, meaning Tuesday’s matchup is huge for tiebreaker implications. Brooklyn knocked off Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 21 as 8 ½-point underdogs, 123-111, as the Nets shot a scorching 61% from the floor. When these teams met in late December at Barclays Center, the Pacers routed the Nets, 110-85, as Indiana knocked down over 50% of its shots from the floor in both matchups.

Indiana won 12 of 15 games from the start of February through mid-March, but Frank Vogel’s club has dropped seven of nine contests to fall to 10th place in the East. However, the Pacers grabbed a 104-99 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday to cash as two-point favorites to snap a four-game home skid. The Nets have turned things around since a five-game slump earlier this month, winning seven of their last nine games, while trying to finish off a perfect 3-0 homestand. Since late December, Brooklyn has dropped seven of its past 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents at home, which includes the 25-point setback to Indiana.

Spurs at Heat – 8:05 PM EST

The rematch of the past two NBA Finals takes place at the American Airlines Arena in South Florida, but these rivals won’t be facing off for the championship trophy for a third straight season. San Antonio may be back in the Finals again, as Gregg Popovich’s team has won six of seven games to creep within three games of the Grizzlies for the top spot in the Southwest Division. Miami likely won’t be heading back as the Heat will probably get knocked out in the first round of the playoffs following four straight Eastern Conference titles.

San Antonio took care of Miami in its previous meeting at the AT&T Center in early February, 98-85 to barely cover as 12 ½-point favorites. Both Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside were sidelined due to injury in that defeat, as the Heat have lost six of the past seven meetings with the Spurs. Whiteside is expected back in the lineup for Miami tonight after missing the last three games with a hand injury. Miami struggled at home for the first few months of the season, but Erik Spoelstra’s club has heated up of late at the AAA by winning eight of the past nine games on their home court.

Warriors at Clippers – 10:35 PM EST

Golden State became the first team to reach 60 wins this season following Saturday’s 13-point victory at Milwaukee. The Warriors wrap up a four-game road trip back in California, traveling to Staples Center for the final regular season meeting with the rival Clippers, as the home team has captured the first three matchups this season. Golden State has struggled in Los Angeles, dropping four straight visits, including a 100-86 setback on Christmas night as two-point underdogs.

The best the Clippers can settle for in the Pacific Division is second place, but Doc Rivers’ team is catching fire at the right time by winning seven straight games. Los Angeles finished up a perfect 3-0 road trip by routing the Knicks, 76ers, and Celtics by double-digits each, while scoring at least 107 points in the past six wins. This isn’t the easiest scheduling spot, as the Clippers head back on the highway tomorrow for two games, starting in Portland on Wednesday then to Denver on Saturday before facing the Lakers in a “road” contest at Staples Center on Sunday. The Clips have struggled to cover numbers of late at home, posting a 2-5 ATS record the last seven games at Staples.