Nick Shiambouros updates us on the NBA scene ahead of an intriguing weekend of b-ball action “Things could not be more competitive in both Conferences. There are a host of teams that have a legitimate chance of winning the title but only two dominate the betting. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are both currently trading at 3.45 for the NBA championship.
Nick Shiambouros rounds up the latest news from the NBA before hunting down a pair of tips “In my opinion Durant should win the MVP award this year after his incredible season. This young man is averaging nearly 30 points per game and is one of the most explosive players in the game.” The Los Angeles Lakers were beaten 114-111 by a resilient Miami Heat team on Thursday evening. There were 31 lead changes in this very entertaining affair that was decided in overtime. As usual Dwyane Wade led the way for Miami with 27 points which delighted the home crowd. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points for Los Angeles but the rest of the team were not very productive on offense.
With Dallas mounting a serious challenge in the West, Nick Shiambouros believes Los Angeles could come unstuck against free-scoring Denver this weekend. “The bad news for New Orleans is that the Mavericks are playing at a very high level and should have too many weapons for them.” The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a spirited comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 108-88 on Thursday evening.
The long and grueling NBA season continues this week after a spectacular All-Star weekend in Texas. Now that we have passed the halfway point of the year it is time to look ahead and assess the chances of the teams most likely to win the title
The All-Stars are in town, meaning an entertaining weekend awaits all NBA fans. Nick Shiambouros is on hand to take you through the teams and players to put your money on… The 2010 All-Star weekend celebrations get underway on Friday in the beautiful city of Dallas
Super Bowl 44 has makings of a classic but, while the neutrals will be supporting them, do New Orleans possess the power and versatility to deny the Colts a second title in four years?
The San Antonio Spurs leave Texas behind this week to embark on their annual Rodeo Road Trip which starts in Sacramento on Wednesday. Nick Shiambouros assesses their chances of emerging victorious. “Over the years the Spurs have used this trip to refocus their energy and assess where they are at the halfway point of the season.” The Spurs will play eight road games in a long trip, covering over six thousand miles.
Andy Richmond selects the individuals who could turn Superbowl XLIV in favour of the Colts or Saints “The Saints’ Ball-hawking safety, 13-year veteran Darren Sharper has had a relatively quiet post-season. He’s a gambler and it will be fascinating to see him go for broke against Manning – that could be one of the match ups of the day – will he be able to use his skills to pick him off or will he get burnt on a big play?” Superbowl XLIV will feature some of the most prominent and recognisable names in the NFL today especially at quarterback where many will bill the game as a Peyton Manning-Drew Brees shoot-out
