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| In a matchup between the streaking
Mavericks and the NBA record-leading Celtics, which team
will come out on
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NBA: Boston Celtics (53-13) at Dallas
Mavericks (44-23)
Thursday Mar 20th, 8:00 pm ET,
TNT
Richard (0-1)
Since
acquiring Jason Kidd Dallas is 9-6, but have yet to beat a
.500 or better team with Kidd in the lineup. Expect the trend
to continue when they meet the Celtics tonight. Boston’s on a
3-game trek through Texas and packed all-star talent, veteran
experience, and iron will as evidenced by Monday night’s come
from behind victory (22 point deficit) against the defending
champion Spurs. They also ended Houston's 22-game win streak
on a Tuesday (in a 20-point rout) while Dallas was losing to a
battered Lakers team. Boston is a grittier squad and steps up
in the clutch (remember the House steal, Pierce pass, Allen
3-pointer against the Bobcats), so the Mavericks’ NBA 2nd-best
29-5 home record only provides the atmosphere for another
Celtics 4th quarter talent show. |
Rob
(1-0)
While
the Celtics boast the best record in the NBA and ended the
Rockets streak, the Dallas Mavericks were starting to pick up
the pace, winning their last 5 games in blow-out fashion
before falling to the Lakers. After two emotional games by the
Celtics, Boston is primed for a let down. The boys from Texas,
however, are ready to rebound from their disappointing loss.
Kidd's ball distribution, Terry's quickness, Howard's
athleticism, and Dirk's overall dominance will prove too much
for Celtics. The Celtics' tough road trip will prove too much
for a team that has built its great record by feeding mostly
off the weak, "Leastern" Conference. I expect a triple-double
from Kidd, abusing Rondo and the elder Cassell, and a big
Dallas win. |
| My Pick: Celtics 98 - Mavericks
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My Pick: Mavericks 99 - Celtics
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O.J.
Mayo
G | USC |
Huntington, WV.| Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200 lbs.
Arriving at
USC with a reputation as a selfish player, Mayo has put to rest this
criticism and has been nothing but the consummate good teammate.
While just a freshman, Mayo has taken this young USC team on his
back, leading them to big wins against UCLA and Stanford, and an
at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as a no. 6 seed. O.J. led USC
with 21 points per game, and paced the ferocious USC defense with an
average of 2 steals a game. Mayo is just starting to realize his
potential, and will show the nation what he's made of when he takes
on Kansas State and the other big name freshman, Michael Beasley. It
will be a battle of the two of the most highly-touted freshman, and
you can catch all the action today at 7:10pm Eastern on Jacked.
Pictured to the right: LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: O.J.
Mayo #32 of the USC Trojans puts up a shot over Russell Robinson #3
of the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at Galen
Center on December 2, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Jayhawks
defeated the Trojans 59-55. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty
Images)
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NBA: Seattle Supersonics (16-52) at Utah
Jazz (45-24)
Saturday March 22nd, 9:00 pm ET, NBALP
Sonics, you last held an opponent under 100
points 15 games ago. It’s been 10 contests since you last notched a
victory. The Nuggets put up 168 against you in your 52-point loss on
Sunday! That’s almost mercy-rule worthy! It goes without saying, you
need to start playing defense. Actually it doesn’t – Sonics; play
defense! Oh, and the and the Jazz, with the best home record in the
league (29-3), are coming up on your schedule. Good luck with
that. |
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