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
Orlando Magic go to Ohio for a mouth-watering top of the conference clash while Denver fans look forward to a high-scoring affair. Nick Shiambouros selects the best bets. “This is a huge game for Orlando as victory would give them a psychological advantage if they meet Cleveland in the play-offs later on this year.” The injury hit Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 with a gritty effort on Monday night at the Staples Center.
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.
Nick Shiambouros has a pair of bets in this weekend’s NBA match-ups “Denver travel to San Antonio on Sunday in a nationally televised game. This is definitely one of the biggest match-ups of the week in the West
Inspired by their popular coach, the Spurs are one of the NBA’s most exciting teams. But they’ve suffered a tough start to the season and some of their stars are showing their age. Nick Shiambouros assesses San Antonio’s play-off prospects
Allen Iverson is one of the most gifted players in basketball and his signing could be vital as Philadelphia look to turn their form around, says Nick Shiambouros.
Nick Shiambouros tells us what’s being goon on the world of hoops on the other side of the pond and looks ahead to the weekend’s action including why Atlanta are worth siding with on the handicap. “Dallas superstar Dirk Nowitzki put on a show on his home floor scoring 41 points in thieir overtime victory.
With the opening tip in the NBA just over a week away it is time to take a look at all the teams and assess their chances of winning the title. Nick Shiambouros rates the Western Conference contenders.
