The NBA season is down to less than 20 games for most teams. The battle for the 8 possible playoff spots in each conference is fierce and exciting. In the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference the Boston Celtics are 40-23. They lead 2nd place Toronto by 8 games but have lost 2 in a row. Never the less the Celtics should win this division easily and take their place in the top 5 of the conference.
In the Central division the Cleveland Cavaliers are 50-15 and have the best winning percentage in the league. They look like a cinch to be in the finals if they stay healthy. They have already clinched their division. In the Western division the Orlando Magic are 45-20 and lead Atlanta by 4 games. Orlando should win the division but will not go far in the playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks lead the Southwestern division of the Western Conference. The Mavericks are the hottest NBA team right now having won 13 in a row. They are 45-21 and 6 games in front of San Antonio. Dallas will win the division and could put up a fight in the playoffs. The Denver Nuggets lead the Northwestern division by the closest margin in the NBA, only 1 game over the Utah Jazz. This one is going down to the wire. Denver is 43-21 and the Jazz could over take them and win this division easily.
The LA Lakers lead the Pacific division with a 47-18 record. Their winning percentage is only 2nd to the Cavaliers in the NBA. The Lakers lead Phoenix by 7 games. Phoenix is also a 40 game winner. The Lakers will win this division hands down and if there is any sense in sports they should meet the Cavaliers in the Finals. Of course we all know it is never over until that last buzzer sounds. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.
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Thursday night the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled into Boston to take on the Celtics with a monkey on their back. They had lost 9 straight in Boston including the playoffs. The Celtics lead their division are still a major force to reckon with in the NBA. The Cavaliers are 45-14 this season and are number one in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are 36-20 and are tied for 3rd over all with the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Cleveland came into town 19-10 on the road. They desperately wanted to make it 20.
The game began with the Celtics showing why they are one of the most famous franchises in the NBA. Things even looked worse for the the Cavaliers when O’Neil hurt his thumb in the second quarter. The losing streak in Boston seemed destined to become 10 and then Cleveland woke up in the second half and outscored Boston 60-32. LaBron James ended up with 36 points and the Cavaliers won their 20th away game and snapped the 9 game losing streak in Boston 108-88.
The Cavaliers wound up sinking 10 of their last 13 baskets showing Boston that Cleveland could still click. It is hard to imagine anything but a Cavaliers-Lakers Finals match up but stranger things have happened. Cleveland has yet to get over that final hump and prove they are the best in the NBA. This could be the year that they do. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.
The first half of the NBA season is history. The All-Star game was a huge success in Arlington. Now it is time to take it too the hoop all they way to the championship. It is time for those flash in the pan teams that have hung on with all their glory to move to the wayside and let the good times roll.
The L.A. Lakers have won 4 straight since the all-star break and have done so without Kobe Bryant. That is a pretty good sign that the Lakers are for real and should be expected to repeat but anything can happen in the NBA on a given day. The Lakers are 42-13 on the year and 26-4 at home. That is pretty impressive. Right now Phoenix is a safe 9.5 games behind them in the Pacific Conference.
The Denver Nuggets lead the Northwest with a 35-18 record and are equally as impressive at home with a 23-5 record. However, they are 12-13 on the road. The Utah Jazz are only 1.5 games back with 2 other teams only a few games back in the race. This one will not be over until it is over but look for the Jazz to make a move.
In the Southwest the Dallas Mavericks are 33-21 and 15-9 at home. They are 17-12 on the road which is second to only the Cleveland in the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs have always been a spur in their saddle and are only a game back. The Mavericks will need to pull an ace out of their hat to hold onto this one.
In the Southeast Orlando is 36-18 with a record of 20-5 at home. Atlanta is 1.5 games back with a 21-6 record at home. The Magic better keep the magic going or some Hawks might just soar in for the kill. In the Central the Cleveland Cavaliers are 43-11 holding the best winning percentage in the NBA, who said O’Neil and James could not play together? They are 24-3 at home and 19-8 on the road. They have won 13 straight and are on their way to the NBA Championship. The Bulls are second and 16 games back.
In the Atlantic the Boston Celtics are 33-18 with a home record of 15-9. The Toronto Raptors are 4.5 games back. The Celtics are hanging on but are not playing to their potential. Lucky for them they lead a weak division. At 9-1 the Celtics have the best division record in the NBA. I will be very surprised if the Cavaliers and the Lakers do not face off in the Championship this year. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.
Sunday night was a huge night in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys Stadium, which cost over 1 billion dollars to construct, was filled to the gills. Over 108,000 fans grabbed a seat to watch a major sporting event and got a chance to see the famed Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders as a bonus. No, it was not the Super Bowl, although that game will be played there in 2011, it was the NBA All Star Game and history was in the making.
To be exact 108,713 people were present to watch the NBA East get by the West 141-139. It was the biggest crowd to ever watch a basketball game. The former record was 78,129 set back in 2003. Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, joined with Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, to put this event together. Both were over joyed.
Dwyane Wade won the All Star MVP scoring 28 points. Players were a little concerned that their perception might be a little off with so much space behind and around the baskets but it would not be the case. The players were as impressed with being part of history as were the fans. The game may have been over shadowed by the history making attendance hype but overall everyone got what they came for. The NBA needed a boost and they received it Sunday Night in Arlington. Now the NBA needs to take it to the basket just as hard the rest of the season. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ are on a roll with a record of 36-11. The Boston Celtics are doing okay at 29-15 but know they could be even better. Regardless, this match up always brings out the best in both teams. Both teams know they will more than likely meet in the playoffs and this increases their desire to make a statement.
Today at 3:30 pm eastern time these two outstanding franchises will clash once again. The Lakers’ are first in the West while the Celtics are 3rd in the East. Paul Pierce, the Celtics mighty forward, looks to the match up with great anticipation. He knows how important it is to establish your position and attitude with competitive teams like the Lakers’.
The Celtics have only won 2 of their last 7 games. They need this victory to improve their morale. Although the city of Boston will be buzzing with hope the Celtics have a weak 13-7 record at home. Regardless this one can be a barn burner. Kobe Bryant the legend in Los Angeles only needs 47 points in today’s game to surpass Jerry West as the Lakers’ all time scorer. Bryant has actually had the pleasure of putting together a 47 point game 29 times over his career.
Bryant and the Lakers’ know the Celtics will not go down without a fight. This game will present a physical battle beneath the boards that will definitely make for a clash to remember. Great teams tend to play great teams well. Don’t look for Bryant to get his 30th 47 point game but do look for the Lakers’ to win their 37th of the season. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.
There was not much Magic in Orlando last night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 to win the NBA Championship. It was the Lakers 15th Championship and the first they had won in 7 years. By winning 4 out 5 games in the series Los Angeles was able to remove the cloud that followed them since losing to the Boston Celtics in the finals last year. The Lakers Coach Phil Jackson seemed rather subdued as he acquired his own 10th National Basketball Association Championship. That is one more than legendary Red Auerbach.
The Los Angeles Lakers may have had their hot and cold swings this season but when it mattered they faced the challenge and prevailed. The 16-0 run in the second period of last nights game seemed to take the magic right out of the Magic. Kobe Bryant won the Most Valuable Player Award and rightfully so. He worked hard to claim his 4th Championship ring and no one can take that away from him. His leadership carried on after the game was over as he encouraged his teammates to live in the moment. He told them to forget about the adversity of last year and restrain from concerns about the next and to treasure the moment forever.
The Lakers players praised Coach Jackson for giving them the room to play the game the way it was intended. He did not try to mold them but allowed the best in them to present itself. Coach Jackson has not been able to get around like years past. The 64 year old has gone through hip replacement surgery said he was unable to push players like he did a decade ago. Physically he may have been a little slower but the fire of passion that pours from true champions still shown in his eyes. He said he was proud of this team for the self motivation they displayed. The bond between Coach and player was unmistakeable.
As for the Orlando Magic they ended their season with 1 finals game victory. This year it was not to be. As always in sports and competition there is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. However, the Magic should not hold thier heads low. They reached the NBA Finals and they faced a powerful adversary with heart and passion. They fell to a great Championship team but this does not mean that they are not Champions in thier own right. The Magic will have to find solace in the fact that there is always the opportunity to find tha Magic again next year. Until next time remember to always be a good sport.
The NBA playoffs are officially at full capacity ramming speed and the past few nights have seen veterans and newcomers alike mixing it up with each other. From Derek Fischer putting Scola on his back, to Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant getting into it, to Rafer Alston smacking Eddie House upside the head – these playoffs are turning into an all out war. With the frenzy reaching a boiling point fans across the country are wondering what will happen next – who’s most likely to get a tech, and who’ll get ejected. This being the case the largest most successful sportsbook on the web posted odds on all things NBA Playoff fury!
Oddsmakers at BetUS.com posted the following NBA Playoffs odds on the boiling point:
Next Coach to get ejected during the playoffs:
- Mike Woodson ATLÂ Â 7/1
- Mike Brown CLEÂ Â 6/1
- Phil Jackson LALÂ Â 7/1
- Rick Adelman HOUÂ Â 6/1
- Doc Rivers BOSÂ Â 3/1
- Stan Van Gundy ORLÂ Â 4/1
- George Karl DENÂ Â 5/1
- Rick Carlisle DALÂ Â 5/1
Next Player to get ejected during the playoffs:
- Joe Johnson  15/1
- Josh Smith  15/1
- LeBron James  20/1
- Mo Williams  15/1
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas  20/1
- Kobe Bryant  6/1
- Pau Gasol  8/1
- Andrew Bynum  7/1
- Yao Ming  20/1
- Ron Artest  4/1
- Luis Scola  8/1
- Carl Landry  7/1
- Shane Battier  12/1
- Paul Pierce  12/1
- Ray Allen  15/1
- Rajon Rondo  8/1
- Eddie House  8/1
- Dwight Howard  15/1
- Rashard Lewis  15/1
- Dirk Nowitzki  20/1
- Carmelo Anthony  18/1
- Kenyon Martin  6/1
- Chris Andersen  7/1
Sports and NBA odds can be found BetUs.com
With limited time left in the NBA’s regular season, the league is bearing witness to one of the most exciting finishes in history. The West is wrapped tighter than a drum and the East is seeing the continued re-emergence of the Boston Celtics, Cavs, and renewed rivalries up and down the conference. That said, many questions and much speculation remain.
This being the case, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds on all things NBA – from conference and final winners to coaches on the hot-seat, fans are flooding the site for answers.
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds on all things NBA:
MVP
- Chris Paul   30/1
- Dwight Howard  30/1
- Dwyane Wade  5/2
- Kobe Bryant   2/1
- LeBron James  1/6
NBA Championship 2009
- Atlanta Hawks   4/1
- Boston Celtics   7/2
- Charlotte Bobcats   400/1
- Chicago Bulls   150/1
- Cleveland Cavaliers   9/4
- Dallas Mavericks   65/1
- Denver Nuggets   25/1
- Detroit Pistons   50/1
- Houston Rockets   25/1
- Indiana Pacers   250/1
- Los Angeles Lakers   19/10
- Miami Heat   65/1
- Milwaukee Bucks   300/1
- New Jersey Nets   400/1
- New Orleans Hornets   25/1
- New York Knicks   350/1
- Orlando Magic   10/1
- Philadelphia 76ers   80/1
- Phoenix Suns   80/1
- Portland Trail Blazers   35/1
- San Antonio Spurs   9/1
- Toronto Raptors   500/1
- Utah Jazz   18/1
Sports and Newsworthy odds can be found BetUs.com!
New York, NY – The NBA’s All-Star festivities have wrapped up which means the second half of the season is ready for liftoff. With all of the tumult that came with first half action, experts are predicting an explosive conclusion to the season. Fans across the country are amped and speculation is at an all time high with regards to coach firings, MVP, and of course championship odds. This being the case, the largest, most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds on all things NBA second half!
“This NBA season has already seen some spectacular action and gameplay, with the MVP and playoff debates heating up now,” stated Bet US.com spokesman Reed Richards. “There’s no question this year some big names might get missed for an underdog pick, I really think we’ll see some long shots get it done as we approach the playoffs.”
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following NBA scenario odds:
Coaches Fired in 2009
Vinny Del Negro:
Jim O’Brien:
Mike Dunleavy:
Nate McMillan:
Coach of the Year:
- Mike Brown  3/1
- Stan Van Gundy  4/1
- Doc Rivers  4/1
- Phil Jackson  5/1
- Gregg Popovich  5/1
- Any Other Coach  3/2
MVP:
- Allen Iverson  100/1
- Amare Stoudemire  40/1
- Brandon Roy   25/1
- Chauncey Billups  40/1
- Chris Bosh  50/1
- Chris Paul  10/1
- Danny Granger  35/1
- Derrick Rose  500/1
- Dirk Nowitzki  35/1
- Dwight Howard  12/1
- Dwyane Wade  10/1
- Joe Johnson  50/1
- Kevin Garnett  60/1
- Kobe Bryant  1/1
- LeBron James  1/3
- Paul Pierce  35/1
- Shaquille O’Neal  100/1
- Steve Nash  100/1
- Tim Duncan  35/1
- Vince carter  60/1
- Yao Ming  50/1
NBA Championship:
- Atlanta Hawks  50/1
- Boston Celtics  5/2
- Charlotte Bobcats  300/1
- Chicago Bulls  150/1
- Cleveland Cavaliers  4/1
- Dallas Mavericks  50/1
- Denver Nuggets  25/1
- Detroit Pistons  35/1
- Golden State Warriors  300/1
- Houston Rockets  20/1
- Indiana Pacers  150/1
- Los Angeles Clippers  500/1
- Los Angeles Lakers  2/1
- Memphis Grizzlies  500/1
- Miami Heat  70/1
- Milwaukee Bucks  250/1
- Minnesota Timberwolves  500/1
- New Jersey Nets  150/1
- New Orleans Hornets  18/1
- New York Knicks  150/1
- Orlando Magic  8/1
- Philadelphia 76ers  70/1
- Phoenix Suns  35/1
- Portland Trail Blazers  30/1
- Sacramento Kings  500/1
- San Antonio Spurs  10/1
- Oklahoma City  750/1
- Toronto Raptors  80/1
- Utah Jazz  30/1
- Washington Wizards  500/1
Eastern Conference:
- Atlanta Hawks  30/1
- Boston Celtics  21/20
- Charlotte Bobcats  150/1
- Chicago Bulls  70/1
- Cleveland Cavaliers  3/2
- Detroit Pistons  16/1
- Indiana Pacers  100/1
- Miami Heat  35/1
- Milwaukee Bucks  150/1
- New Jersey Nets  100/1
- New York Knicks  150/1
- Orlando Magic  4/1
- Philadelphia 76ers  40/1
- Toronto Raptors  80/1
- Washington Wizards  200/1
Western Conference:
- Dallas Mavericks  20/1
- Denver Nuggets  10/1
- Golden State Warriors  350/1
- Houston Rockets  10/1
- Los Angeles Clippers  500/1
- Los Angeles Lakers  4/5
- Memphis Grizzlies  500/1
- Minnesota Timberwolves  350/1
- New Orleans Hornets  8/1
- Portland Trail Blazers  15/1
- Phoenix Suns  16/1
- Sacramento Kings  500/1
- San Antonio Spurs  9/2
- Oklahoma City  500/1
- Utah Jazz  16/1
- No  1/20
Top Scorer (Regular Season):
- Danny Granger  15/1
- Dirk Nowitzki  15/1
- Dwyane Wade  1/2
- Kevin Durant  15/1
- Kobe Bryant  5/2
- LeBron James  7/5
Rookie of the Year:
- Brook Lopez  35/1
- Derrick Rose  1/2
- Greg Oden  20/1
- Marc Gasol  50/1
- Michael Beasley  15/1
- OJ Mayo  6/5
- Russell Westbrook  12/1
Sports and Newsworthy odds can be found Bet Us.com
New Jersey looks to win their fifth straight home game on Tuesday as they host the Orlando Magic. New Jersey is still in the playoff race, sitting 7th in the Eastern Conference. Many people thought New Jersey would collapse after trading Jason Kidd but Marcus Williams has replaced Kidd and Richard Jefferson continues to score. The Nets won 102-91 against Indiana on Saturday as Williams had eight points, seven rebounds and a career-high 13 assists. Jefferson had a season-high 36 points in the win. SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Magic on the Road.
Jefferson is averaging 31.3 points in the last three games. The Nets have played well at home recently winning by an average of 10.5 points per game in their four-game home winning streak. Vince Carter had 24 points in the Saturday win and is averaging 26 points per game in the Nets last five home games.
Orlando is coming off a 112-93 win against Sacramento on Sunday. The Magic have won four of their last five games. Dwight Howard had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Magic. He is averaging 29 points and 14.3 rebounds per game in his last three games. The Magic have won two of the three meetings against New Jersey this season.
SBG Global Current Line: Magic  – 4.5 , Total 202.5
Here are the NBA betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games. The Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Magic are 25-10-2 ATS in their last 37 road games. The Magic are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a road favorite. The favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings between the two teams. The Magic are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in New Jersey.
The Nets are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 home games. The Nets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog. The Nets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.
The Over is 4-1 in Orlando’s last 5 road games. The Over is 6-2 in Orlando’s last 8 games as a road favorite. The Over is 5-2 in Orlando’s last 7 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Over is 12-5 in Orlando’s last 17 vs. the Atlantic. The Under is 5-1 in the Nets last 6 home games. The Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
