Trace Adams
1500* - Boston Celtics, 500* - Philadelphia 76ers, 500* - Atlanta w/Kawikami over Owings I have to admit, I bought into the demise of the Celtics without Kevin Garnett in the starting lineup, and while Boston may very well lose before repeating as champs, I don't see it happening against Chicago.
The Bulls flirted with perhaps taking this series, but they sure looked like the neophytes they are in Game 3, as Boston bullied them in their own building, and I feel sure Boston will once again come out on top come the end of this 48-minute session.
Boston has won 8 of the last 10 games played in this series, and they have covered in 7 of those 10.
You saw how Pierce, Rondo, and company responded to the talk of the "death" of Boston, and I think you will see them fly back to Beantown with a 3-1 series lead after this game.
Take the points!
1500♦ - Boston Celtics
I said it on Friday, and I will say it again on Sunday...I believe Orlando is the better team, BUT that doesn't always translate to a win come this time of year.
Philly lead pretty much all the way on Saturday, and weathered the storm as Orlando looked like they were going to grab the win at the wire. That loss has got to haunt the Magic just a little, and it is going to affect the way they go about their business in this critical Game 4.
Philly may be heading back to Orlando tied at 2, but I don't see the Magic blowing this team out. The resilient Sixers have won 2 of the 3 games outright, and they have covered ALL 3 plus the points!
No misreading those signals at all...Take the points!
500♦ - Philadelphia 76ers
The Braves are sitting on a 3-0 weekend sweep if they can come up with the "W" today, and I say; "Why Not?"
Kawakami has lost his last pair of starts after opening his MLB career with a win, but I have seen the Reds gets bamboozled by pitchers they haven't seen before, and today qualifies!
Micah Owings appears better suited for pinch-hitting duties these days, as the former D-Back hurler is 0-2 with a bloated 5.59 season ERA.
The Braves offense is clearly better when Chipper is stuck in the middle.
Take Atlanta.
500♦ - Atlanta w/Kawkami over Owings
♦♦Note: Both listed pitchers must start, or no action on the play!♦♦
BOUGHT,PAID AND CONFIRMED------GL GUYS