Charlotte Bobcats vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Charlotte Bobcats shot 56.0 percent against Cleveland last week thanks largely to Boris Diaw, who went 11 of 16 and scored 26 points, but they’ve averaged an NBA-low 87.7 points since Feb. 27. Charlotte's Jackson said Monday he won’t play against Cleveland, and that’s certainly good news for the Cavaliers. He had averaged 26.5 points in leading the Bobcats to four straight wins in the series prior to leaving last week’s victory early. Charlotte Bobcats vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live. Charlotte trails eighth-place Indiana by two games and has two in hand, but the Pacers own the head-to-head tiebreaker by virtue of a season sweep.
Cleveland Cavaliers seem unlikely to have similar issues Tuesday. Charlotte is the league’s second-worst offensive rebounding team with 9.9 per game and forces the third-fewest turnovers at 13.1. Cleveland allowed the Wizards to grab 27 offensive boards - the most in the league over the past two seasons - and had a season-high 22 turnovers against the Knicks. Charlotte Bobcats vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Webcast. Cavaliers experienced an emotional high in their latest home game, a stunning 102-90 win over LeBron James and Miami last Tuesday, but they couldn’t carry the momentum to the road. Following the one-point defeat at Charlotte, they struggled defensively in a 115-107 loss at Washington on Friday and fell 123-107 at New York on Sunday.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Live Streaming NBA Online
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Detroit Pistons are averaging just 95.4 points over their last seven despite shooting 48.2 percent from the floor. They are 7-41 when scoring 100 or fewer points. Detroit, which suffered its third straight loss and sixth in seven games with a 101-90 loss at Boston on Sunday, has lost 50 games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1993-94 and 1994-95. Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Live. Richard Hamilton, who spent the first three seasons of his career with the Wizards, had 14 points against the Celtics.
The Washington Wizards had lost two in a row to the Pistons at home by a combined five points prior to falling 99-90 on Jan. 12, 2010. Washington Wizards are averaging 104.6 points over their last five games - 7.7 more than their season mark - despite having played the last four without injured leading scorer Nick Young, who is questionable with an injured left knee. After recording his first career triple-double with 21 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Friday’s 115-107 win over Cleveland, rookie Jordan Crawford continued his impressive play with 23 points Sunday. Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Live Webcast. Wizards, who last won three in a row April 4-9, 2008, beat Charlotte 97-91 on Sunday night for their third victory in four games and second straight on the road after losing 35 of their first 36 there.
Detroit Pistons are averaging just 95.4 points over their last seven despite shooting 48.2 percent from the floor. They are 7-41 when scoring 100 or fewer points. Detroit, which suffered its third straight loss and sixth in seven games with a 101-90 loss at Boston on Sunday, has lost 50 games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1993-94 and 1994-95. Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Live. Richard Hamilton, who spent the first three seasons of his career with the Wizards, had 14 points against the Celtics.
The Washington Wizards had lost two in a row to the Pistons at home by a combined five points prior to falling 99-90 on Jan. 12, 2010. Washington Wizards are averaging 104.6 points over their last five games - 7.7 more than their season mark - despite having played the last four without injured leading scorer Nick Young, who is questionable with an injured left knee. After recording his first career triple-double with 21 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Friday’s 115-107 win over Cleveland, rookie Jordan Crawford continued his impressive play with 23 points Sunday. Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Live Webcast. Wizards, who last won three in a row April 4-9, 2008, beat Charlotte 97-91 on Sunday night for their third victory in four games and second straight on the road after losing 35 of their first 36 there.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming NBA Online
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Minnesota is allowing 107.7 points per game during its losing streak, but New Jersey is scoring 93.2 during a 1-10 slump. Timberwolves posted their fourth consecutive victory in this series and eighth in a row at home Jan. 1, winning 103-88. Minnesota, a conference-worst 5-33 on the road, snapped a four-game losing streak in New Jersey in its last visit, a 103-99 victory Dec. 23, 2009. Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets Live. Minnesota may have caught a break with Nets leading rebounder Kris Humphries expected to miss his third consecutive game with a sprained right ankle and bruised heel.
The last time the New Jersey Nets dropped five in a row at home was a franchise-worst 0-14 slide Jan. 29-March 22, 2010. Coach Avery Johnson said Travis Outlaw provided a “good spark for us off the bench” with 17 points and nine rebounds, so he could be in the starting lineup Tuesday after Brandan Wright was ineffective in his first start since being acquired from Golden State on Feb. 23. Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets Live Webcast. With five games left, Minnesota has already clinched at least a share of the Western Conference’s worst record and will finish out of the postseason for the seventh consecutive year.
Minnesota is allowing 107.7 points per game during its losing streak, but New Jersey is scoring 93.2 during a 1-10 slump. Timberwolves posted their fourth consecutive victory in this series and eighth in a row at home Jan. 1, winning 103-88. Minnesota, a conference-worst 5-33 on the road, snapped a four-game losing streak in New Jersey in its last visit, a 103-99 victory Dec. 23, 2009. Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets Live. Minnesota may have caught a break with Nets leading rebounder Kris Humphries expected to miss his third consecutive game with a sprained right ankle and bruised heel.
The last time the New Jersey Nets dropped five in a row at home was a franchise-worst 0-14 slide Jan. 29-March 22, 2010. Coach Avery Johnson said Travis Outlaw provided a “good spark for us off the bench” with 17 points and nine rebounds, so he could be in the starting lineup Tuesday after Brandan Wright was ineffective in his first start since being acquired from Golden State on Feb. 23. Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Jersey Nets Live Webcast. With five games left, Minnesota has already clinched at least a share of the Western Conference’s worst record and will finish out of the postseason for the seventh consecutive year.
San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Live Streaming NBA Online
San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
San Antonio Spurs leads the league in 3-point shooting at 39.8 percent and made 15 of 29 from beyond the arc against the Suns. Jefferson hit all four of his 3-point attempts Sunday and was 5 of 6 on 3s in the first meeting with the Hawks, as the Spurs went 10 of 21 from long range. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Live. San Antonio beat Atlanta 108-92 on Dec. 10, its eighth victory in nine meetings. Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each scored 18 points to lead six Spurs in double figures. Spurs managed to pad their lead over the Lakers, they’re just 1 1/2 games ahead of East-leading Chicago for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Hawks are coming off a 114-109 loss to Houston on Sunday that snapped a four-game winning streak. Joe Johnson had a team-high 25 points and Atlanta shot 53.1 percent, but the Hawks allowed the Rockets to shoot an opponent season-high 57.3 percent. Atlanta will likely be the fifth seed in the East. It is four games back of fourth-place Orlando and four games up on sixth-place Philadelphia with five to play. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Live Webcast. Atlanta, which yielded 83.8 points and 42.6 percent shooting over the previous four games, allowed 56 points in the paint. Hawks have won their last three at Philips Arena.
San Antonio Spurs leads the league in 3-point shooting at 39.8 percent and made 15 of 29 from beyond the arc against the Suns. Jefferson hit all four of his 3-point attempts Sunday and was 5 of 6 on 3s in the first meeting with the Hawks, as the Spurs went 10 of 21 from long range. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Live. San Antonio beat Atlanta 108-92 on Dec. 10, its eighth victory in nine meetings. Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each scored 18 points to lead six Spurs in double figures. Spurs managed to pad their lead over the Lakers, they’re just 1 1/2 games ahead of East-leading Chicago for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Hawks are coming off a 114-109 loss to Houston on Sunday that snapped a four-game winning streak. Joe Johnson had a team-high 25 points and Atlanta shot 53.1 percent, but the Hawks allowed the Rockets to shoot an opponent season-high 57.3 percent. Atlanta will likely be the fifth seed in the East. It is four games back of fourth-place Orlando and four games up on sixth-place Philadelphia with five to play. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Live Webcast. Atlanta, which yielded 83.8 points and 42.6 percent shooting over the previous four games, allowed 56 points in the paint. Hawks have won their last three at Philips Arena.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Live Streaming NBA Online
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat Philadelphia 93-87 in overtime on Saturday for their second win in three games. Milwaukee is trying hold onto slim playoff hopes, sitting 10th in the East and three games behind eighth-place Indiana. Milwaukee has played two fewer games than the Pacers, but so has Charlotte, which is a game in front of the Bucks. Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Live. Remaining schedule won’t provide any help to Milwaukee, which has to visit Orlando and Miami on back-to-back nights before traveling to Detroit on Friday.
Orlando Magic have won 10 straight at home over the Bucks since Milwaukee’s last win in 2004. The Bucks have averaged 89.1 points during the losing streak. Orlando has a four-game lead over Atlanta for the fourth seed in the East and homecourt advantage in the first round. However, Van Gundy said it could be a short stay in the postseason if his team’s play doesn’t improve. He’s also frustrated that he hasn’t been able to get star center Dwight Howard some rest down the stretch. Howard had 31 points and nine rebounds in 39 minutes Sunday. Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Live Webcast. The Orlando Magic turned the ball over 19 times and struggled at the free throw line in a 93-89 overtime victory March 16.
Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat Philadelphia 93-87 in overtime on Saturday for their second win in three games. Milwaukee is trying hold onto slim playoff hopes, sitting 10th in the East and three games behind eighth-place Indiana. Milwaukee has played two fewer games than the Pacers, but so has Charlotte, which is a game in front of the Bucks. Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Live. Remaining schedule won’t provide any help to Milwaukee, which has to visit Orlando and Miami on back-to-back nights before traveling to Detroit on Friday.
Orlando Magic have won 10 straight at home over the Bucks since Milwaukee’s last win in 2004. The Bucks have averaged 89.1 points during the losing streak. Orlando has a four-game lead over Atlanta for the fourth seed in the East and homecourt advantage in the first round. However, Van Gundy said it could be a short stay in the postseason if his team’s play doesn’t improve. He’s also frustrated that he hasn’t been able to get star center Dwight Howard some rest down the stretch. Howard had 31 points and nine rebounds in 39 minutes Sunday. Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Live Webcast. The Orlando Magic turned the ball over 19 times and struggled at the free throw line in a 93-89 overtime victory March 16.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Streaming NBA Online
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:30 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Philadelphia 76ers have dropped four of their last five games at Boston. Philadelphia evidently missed Williams as it blew a 12-point lead against the Bucks and failed to win a season high-tying fourth straight. 76ers are in sixth place in the East, 1 1/2 games ahead of seventh-place New York with five remaining. Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live. Philadelphia 76ers won the most recent matchup 89-86 on March 11 to avoid a four-game losing streak in the series. Boston has taken 12 of the last 15 meetings.
While the Celtics won’t have O’Neal, the Sixers will be without Williams, their top reserve who is third on the team with 13.7 points per game. Boston has won two of three meetings with Philadelphia this season, with those games decided by a combined eight points. With limited depth at center due to injuries to Jermaine O’Neal and Nenad Krstic, the Celtics desperately need the 39-year-old’s inside presence as they gear up for the playoffs. Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Webcast. Boston Celtics have again lost Shaquille O’Neal, while Louis Williams won’t be on the floor for the Sixers when they visit TD Garden on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia 76ers have dropped four of their last five games at Boston. Philadelphia evidently missed Williams as it blew a 12-point lead against the Bucks and failed to win a season high-tying fourth straight. 76ers are in sixth place in the East, 1 1/2 games ahead of seventh-place New York with five remaining. Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live. Philadelphia 76ers won the most recent matchup 89-86 on March 11 to avoid a four-game losing streak in the series. Boston has taken 12 of the last 15 meetings.
While the Celtics won’t have O’Neal, the Sixers will be without Williams, their top reserve who is third on the team with 13.7 points per game. Boston has won two of three meetings with Philadelphia this season, with those games decided by a combined eight points. With limited depth at center due to injuries to Jermaine O’Neal and Nenad Krstic, the Celtics desperately need the 39-year-old’s inside presence as they gear up for the playoffs. Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Live Webcast. Boston Celtics have again lost Shaquille O’Neal, while Louis Williams won’t be on the floor for the Sixers when they visit TD Garden on Tuesday night.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Streaming NBA Online
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:30 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Toronto Raptor forward Reggie Evans, who missed two of the first three meetings with a broken foot, has averaged an NBA-best 20.9 boards per 48 minutes since returning March 9. Bargnani or Calderon may not play in any of the remaining six games and that would be good news for the Knicks, particularly in the case of Bargnani. He scored a career-high 41 points at MSG in a 113-110 loss Dec. 8. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live. Toronto defeated Orlando 102-98 on Sunday behind 47 points from the starting backcourt of Jerryd Bayless and DeMar DeRozan.
New York hasn’t swept four games from Toronto since 1995-96, and doing so again may not be easy. Prior to beating the Cavaliers and Nets over the past week, the Knicks had lost six straight to sub-.500 teams. NY Knicks are 2-2 against the Heat and 0-3 versus the Celtics. The Knicks and Sixers will almost certainly face Miami and Boston in the first round, but those clubs are in a back-and-forth battle for the second seed. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Webcast. New York is seventh in the East, 1 1/2 games behind Philadelphia, and it could catch the 76ers as soon as Wednesday when the teams go head to head.
Toronto Raptor forward Reggie Evans, who missed two of the first three meetings with a broken foot, has averaged an NBA-best 20.9 boards per 48 minutes since returning March 9. Bargnani or Calderon may not play in any of the remaining six games and that would be good news for the Knicks, particularly in the case of Bargnani. He scored a career-high 41 points at MSG in a 113-110 loss Dec. 8. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live. Toronto defeated Orlando 102-98 on Sunday behind 47 points from the starting backcourt of Jerryd Bayless and DeMar DeRozan.
New York hasn’t swept four games from Toronto since 1995-96, and doing so again may not be easy. Prior to beating the Cavaliers and Nets over the past week, the Knicks had lost six straight to sub-.500 teams. NY Knicks are 2-2 against the Heat and 0-3 versus the Celtics. The Knicks and Sixers will almost certainly face Miami and Boston in the first round, but those clubs are in a back-and-forth battle for the second seed. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Webcast. New York is seventh in the East, 1 1/2 games behind Philadelphia, and it could catch the 76ers as soon as Wednesday when the teams go head to head.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming NBA Online
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming NBA Online on 8:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was held out for the second consecutive night while forward Ryan Gomes missed his first game of the season. Both players are uncertain for this contest. LA Clippers have won five straight when holding teams below 100 points, but are allowing an average of 105.7 in their last six games away from home. Los Angeles overcame a 16-point deficit by outscoring the Thunder 61-43 in the second half to avoid a third straight loss.Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live. Clippers, losers of three straight on the road, begin a four-game trip following Saturday night’s 98-92 win over Oklahoma City.
Memphis Grizzlies, who are averaging an NBA-best 51.3 points in the paint, outscored Minnesota 56-36 down low. Memphis is shooting 53.2 percent during its four-game overall win streak and 49.4 percent since the All-Star break - the second-highest mark in the league. Grizzlies defeated Minnesota 106-89 on Saturday night - their season-best sixth straight home victory. Memphis, which is holding opponents to 89.3 points per game - 8.4 less than its season mark - during a 7-1 stretch, shot 51.1 percent from the floor against the Timberwolves. Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Webcast. Memphis is tied with New Orleans for the last two playoff spots in the West.
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was held out for the second consecutive night while forward Ryan Gomes missed his first game of the season. Both players are uncertain for this contest. LA Clippers have won five straight when holding teams below 100 points, but are allowing an average of 105.7 in their last six games away from home. Los Angeles overcame a 16-point deficit by outscoring the Thunder 61-43 in the second half to avoid a third straight loss.Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live. Clippers, losers of three straight on the road, begin a four-game trip following Saturday night’s 98-92 win over Oklahoma City.
Memphis Grizzlies, who are averaging an NBA-best 51.3 points in the paint, outscored Minnesota 56-36 down low. Memphis is shooting 53.2 percent during its four-game overall win streak and 49.4 percent since the All-Star break - the second-highest mark in the league. Grizzlies defeated Minnesota 106-89 on Saturday night - their season-best sixth straight home victory. Memphis, which is holding opponents to 89.3 points per game - 8.4 less than its season mark - during a 7-1 stretch, shot 51.1 percent from the floor against the Timberwolves. Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Webcast. Memphis is tied with New Orleans for the last two playoff spots in the West.
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Live Streaming NBA Online
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Live Streaming NBA Online on 8:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Phoenix clinched a playoff spot that night, winning 111-105 on March 30, but was eliminated from this season’s chase with a 114-97 defeat to San Antonio on Sunday. Phoenix saw first-hand how dominant Rose has become this season. He had 35 points and 12 assists as the Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Suns 123-115 in double-overtime Nov. 24. Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Live. Rose’s two free throws tied the game late in regulation, then he hit a reverse layup with 0.1 seconds left in the first extra period and scored Chicago’s first five points of the second.
Chicago Bulls have won four of the past five meetings, the lone loss coming last season in Chicago. Chicago won all three games Noah missed, and Boozer had a big impact. He averaged 21.3 points and 10.7 rebounds in those victories while averaging 16.7 field-goal attempts. Chicago Bulls lead the East by 2 1/2 games over Miami and three over Boston, and they may have a chance to wrap up the No. 1 seed as early as Thursday when they host the Celtics. Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Live Webcast. Over the previous five games, after he missed five with a sprained ankle, Boozer attempted 11.2 shots per game as he averaged 12.6 points and 7.4 boards.
Phoenix clinched a playoff spot that night, winning 111-105 on March 30, but was eliminated from this season’s chase with a 114-97 defeat to San Antonio on Sunday. Phoenix saw first-hand how dominant Rose has become this season. He had 35 points and 12 assists as the Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Suns 123-115 in double-overtime Nov. 24. Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Live. Rose’s two free throws tied the game late in regulation, then he hit a reverse layup with 0.1 seconds left in the first extra period and scored Chicago’s first five points of the second.
Chicago Bulls have won four of the past five meetings, the lone loss coming last season in Chicago. Chicago won all three games Noah missed, and Boozer had a big impact. He averaged 21.3 points and 10.7 rebounds in those victories while averaging 16.7 field-goal attempts. Chicago Bulls lead the East by 2 1/2 games over Miami and three over Boston, and they may have a chance to wrap up the No. 1 seed as early as Thursday when they host the Celtics. Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Live Webcast. Over the previous five games, after he missed five with a sprained ankle, Boozer attempted 11.2 shots per game as he averaged 12.6 points and 7.4 boards.
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Live Streaming NBA Online
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Live Streaming NBA Online on 8:30 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Sacramento Kings didn’t have Tyreke Evans healthy for that meeting, and since he’s returned after missing 19 games with plantar fasciitis, his team has looked much different. Sacramento won the final game without him and has run off four victories in six contests since his return, most recently beating Utah 106-97 on Sunday behind Evans’ 24 points and 10 assists. Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Live. It’s won its three meetings with Sacramento by an average of 14.6 points, the most recent a 123-101 road rout March 7.
Houston Rockets has won eight of its last nine home games against teams currently below .500. Rockets play New Orleans on Wednesday, and Houston can earn a tie of that four-game season series. The Hornets, though, would win a tiebreaker, as they have a better record than Houston within the Southwest Division. Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Live Webcast. Houston was in 11th place in the jumbled West on March 14, but the playoff picture has become a bit clearer over the past three weeks. The Rockets took the season series from the Grizzlies, so they’ll only have to finish with the same record to win a tiebreaker.
Sacramento Kings didn’t have Tyreke Evans healthy for that meeting, and since he’s returned after missing 19 games with plantar fasciitis, his team has looked much different. Sacramento won the final game without him and has run off four victories in six contests since his return, most recently beating Utah 106-97 on Sunday behind Evans’ 24 points and 10 assists. Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Live. It’s won its three meetings with Sacramento by an average of 14.6 points, the most recent a 123-101 road rout March 7.
Houston Rockets has won eight of its last nine home games against teams currently below .500. Rockets play New Orleans on Wednesday, and Houston can earn a tie of that four-game season series. The Hornets, though, would win a tiebreaker, as they have a better record than Houston within the Southwest Division. Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Live Webcast. Houston was in 11th place in the jumbled West on March 14, but the playoff picture has become a bit clearer over the past three weeks. The Rockets took the season series from the Grizzlies, so they’ll only have to finish with the same record to win a tiebreaker.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Live Streaming NBA Online
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Live Streaming NBA Online on 9:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Oklahoma City has averaged 91.5 points in losing its last two games after averaging 109.4 while winning the previous five. Oklahoma City is in fourth place in the Western Conference, 2 1/2 games back of third-place Dallas, while fifth-place Denver owns a 2 1/2-game lead over sixth-place Portland. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Live. Oklahoma City can clinch the division by winning those two remaining games against Denver, but the Nuggets could also be right on the Thunder’s heels if they’re victorious in the final two meetings.
Denver Nuggets hopes to carry over some momentum from a 95-90 win over the surging Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, its sixth consecutive victory. Danilo Gallinari had a team-high 22 points while Kenyon Martin scored six of his 18 in the final 3:24 for Denver, which is 15-4 since trading Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups to New York on Feb. 21. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Live Webcast. While the Nuggets are looking to build on an impressive victory, the Thunder are hoping to put a discouraging 98-92 loss to the Clippers behind them.
Oklahoma City has averaged 91.5 points in losing its last two games after averaging 109.4 while winning the previous five. Oklahoma City is in fourth place in the Western Conference, 2 1/2 games back of third-place Dallas, while fifth-place Denver owns a 2 1/2-game lead over sixth-place Portland. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Live. Oklahoma City can clinch the division by winning those two remaining games against Denver, but the Nuggets could also be right on the Thunder’s heels if they’re victorious in the final two meetings.
Denver Nuggets hopes to carry over some momentum from a 95-90 win over the surging Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, its sixth consecutive victory. Danilo Gallinari had a team-high 22 points while Kenyon Martin scored six of his 18 in the final 3:24 for Denver, which is 15-4 since trading Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups to New York on Feb. 21. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Live Webcast. While the Nuggets are looking to build on an impressive victory, the Thunder are hoping to put a discouraging 98-92 loss to the Clippers behind them.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Streaming NBA Online
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Streaming NBA Online on 10:00 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who missed the Dec. 18 loss with a sprained right ankle, will play his first game in Portland since helping the Warriors snap a four-game road skid in this matchup with a career-high 42 points in a 122-116 victory last April 14. Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Live. Warriors’ defense is not strong - they are 29th in scoring defense at 106.1 points per game - but they limited the Mavericks to 41.1 percent shooting from the field Saturday to improve to 16-4 when holding teams under 100 points.
Portland Trail Blazers are scoring 103.6 points per game - 7.1 more than their season average - during their home winning streak. The team’s last 9-0 stretch at home was a 12-game run Jan. 24-March 9, 2009. Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Webcast. Blazers could have clinched Sunday with a 104-96 win over Dallas, but the ninth-place Rockets staved off elimination with a 114-109 win against Atlanta. Portland Trail Blazers look to win their season-high ninth straight at home as they face a Warriors team that’s dropped eight consecutive road games.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who missed the Dec. 18 loss with a sprained right ankle, will play his first game in Portland since helping the Warriors snap a four-game road skid in this matchup with a career-high 42 points in a 122-116 victory last April 14. Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Live. Warriors’ defense is not strong - they are 29th in scoring defense at 106.1 points per game - but they limited the Mavericks to 41.1 percent shooting from the field Saturday to improve to 16-4 when holding teams under 100 points.
Portland Trail Blazers are scoring 103.6 points per game - 7.1 more than their season average - during their home winning streak. The team’s last 9-0 stretch at home was a 12-game run Jan. 24-March 9, 2009. Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Webcast. Blazers could have clinched Sunday with a 104-96 win over Dallas, but the ninth-place Rockets staved off elimination with a 114-109 win against Atlanta. Portland Trail Blazers look to win their season-high ninth straight at home as they face a Warriors team that’s dropped eight consecutive road games.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming NBA Online
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming NBA Online on 10:30 pm EDT Tue April 5, 2011
Utah has not lost nine straight since March 4-19, 2005. That 2004-05 season is the lone losing campaign for the Jazz in the previous 27 seasons. Gasol will be a game-time decision Tuesday night when the Lakers try for their 18th straight home win over the Jazz, losers of eight straight. Utah vs Los Angeles Lakers Live. They are one loss away from another one after allowing Sacramento to shoot 51.9 percent in Sunday’s 106-97 loss.
Los Angeles put five players in double figures in a 96-85 victory at Utah on Friday, rallying from a six-point halftime deficit. Jackson felt the grueling effort a day after a huge win over Dallas was a reason for the Lakers’ loss Sunday. Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Webcast. Los Angeles needs five more wins to reach 60 for the 12th time and third under coach Phil Jackson. All seven of Jackson’s teams to reach 60 victories won the NBA title, including five times with Chicago. LA Lakers fell 2 1/2 games behind San Antonio for the best record in the Western Conference.
Utah has not lost nine straight since March 4-19, 2005. That 2004-05 season is the lone losing campaign for the Jazz in the previous 27 seasons. Gasol will be a game-time decision Tuesday night when the Lakers try for their 18th straight home win over the Jazz, losers of eight straight. Utah vs Los Angeles Lakers Live. They are one loss away from another one after allowing Sacramento to shoot 51.9 percent in Sunday’s 106-97 loss.
Los Angeles put five players in double figures in a 96-85 victory at Utah on Friday, rallying from a six-point halftime deficit. Jackson felt the grueling effort a day after a huge win over Dallas was a reason for the Lakers’ loss Sunday. Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Webcast. Los Angeles needs five more wins to reach 60 for the 12th time and third under coach Phil Jackson. All seven of Jackson’s teams to reach 60 victories won the NBA title, including five times with Chicago. LA Lakers fell 2 1/2 games behind San Antonio for the best record in the Western Conference.
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