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2011-12 LA Lakers Predictions - December 16, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers came up short of a three-peat least season. They were swept in four games in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks, who went on to win the title. This team has been looking to overhaul their roster a bit this offseason, and the have already started making their moves. The Lakers agreed to on a three-team deal that would have paired Chris Paul with Kobe Bryant, while getting rid of Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom in the process. The NBA owners vetoed the deal, which left Gasol and...

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2011-12 NBA Predictions - December 15, 2011

At one point, it appeared we were not going to have an NBA season as players and owners simply couldn’t come to an agreement. Cooler heads prevailed, and we will now be having a shortened 66-game schedule. The first day of the regular season will be on December 25th with several key match-ups on tap. That includes an NBA Finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. With a new season upon us, it’s now time to make my predictions on where every team will finish in their respective...

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Odds to Win NBA Finals 2012 - June 13, 2011

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history this past season after beating the Miami Heat in six games to capture the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Heat were favorites to win the championship heading into the season, but fell just a few games short. Dallas was the team that made all the plays in the fourth quarter, while Lebron James and company appeared to fold under the pressure. In fact, NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki scored 62 points in the fourth quarter...

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Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 30, 2011

Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+250) – The Heat won their opening series against the Philadelphia 76ers 3-1, but didn’t exactly dominate like a lot of people thought they would. Miami routinely got off to slow starts in the first quarter, but thanks to their ability to get after it on the defensive end allowed them to keep it close and take over the game late. It will be interesting to see if Miami changes up their starting lineup for their second round series against...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Lakers vs Mavericks - April 29, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their run at a second 3-peat when they take on the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals. The series is set to start on Monday with game 1 in Los Angeles. The Lakers didn’t exactly look like the defending champs in their opening round matchup against the New Orleans Hornets. The Lakers lost game 1 and were tied at 2-2 before rolling off two impressive wins. You can look at the Lakers performance in two ways. Either this team is starting to...

2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Lakers vs Hornets - April 15, 2011

The No. 2 seed Los Angeles Lakers are set to square off with the No. 7 seed New Orleans Hornets in the first round of the playoffs in the Western Conference. The two-time defending champs have looked vulnerable at times this season, but they have always had a knack for turning it on come playoff time. The Hornets did a great job this season just to make the playoffs after coming into the year with little expectations. L.A. finished with a 57-25 record while New Orleans posted a 46-36 mark. Every...

2011 NBA Playoff Predictions - April 15, 2011

The 2011 NBA Playoffs are set to get underway this weekend. The Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 seed in the East with a 62-20 record, while the San Antonio Spurs finished with the top seed in the Western Conference with a 61-21 record. Here is a look at how we see the entire playoffs playing out this season. Eastern Conference First Round Chicago Bulls (1) vs Indiana Pacers (8)- Chicago went 3-1 against the Pacers in the regular season, and are clearly the dominant team in this one. Indiana is the...

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2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2011

The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Will the Lakers complete the 3-peat? Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the...

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Free NBA Picks: Lakers at Hawks - March 8, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will head out on the road tonight to take on the Atlanta Hawks in this showdown of two playoff contending teams scheduled for a 7:00 PM ET tip-off. Looking at the latest NBA odds the Lakers are five-point favorites and the total is set for 185 points. If you are looking for a great place to bet the NBA this season, take a look at Sports Interaction. Los Angeles (45-19) enters this matchup tonight playing outstanding basketball as of late. The Lakers are on a 7 game winning...

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Tony K’s NBA Power Rankings - February 15, 2011

WEEK OF: 2/6/11 – 2/12/11 1-San Antonio Spurs (45-9) The Spurs being led by Manu Ginobli’s 18/game, are a new look team. Dealing with their perennial all star starter, Tim Duncan, who, was not voted into the starting lineup for the Western Conference All-Star game, are still the best in the NBA. 2- Boston Celtics (38-14); They are still the best in the East, with their suffocating defense, 91.4/gm and excellent turnover causing. 3- Los Angeles Lakers (38-16); With all the Bynum chatter about...

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NBA Picks: Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks - February 11, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their eighth straight win over the New York Knicks when the two teams face off at Madison Square Garden tonight. Los Angeles already beat the Knicks at home this season 109-87. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for this game, oddsmakers have the Lakers favored by 3-points with the total set at 210.5. The Lakers rallied from 15 down to beat the Boston Celtics 92-86 on the road last night, and are now a perfect 3-0 on their current seven-game road trip. The Knicks...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics - February 10, 2011

The Boston Celtics will go for the regular-season sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers when the two teams face off at TD Garden tonight. Boston won the first game in Los Angeles 109-96 back on Jan. 30. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET and will be televised nationally on TNT. Our NBA spreads indicate that the Celtics are favored by 2.5-points over the Lakers with the total set at 187.5. The Lakers come into the game off two straight wins to start their seven-game road trip. Los Angeles won 101-95 at New Orleans...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies - February 7, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies will try and make it three straight against the Los Angeles Lakers this season, when the two teams face off at Memphis tonight. Los Angeles won the first meeting between these two teams 124-105, but have lost the last two, including 104-85 loss at home back on Jan. 2. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Lakers favored by 4-points with the total set at 195.5. Los Angeles opened up their seven-game road trip with an impressive 101-95...

NBA Spreads: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers - February 3, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the San Antonio Spurs at the Staple Center tonight. It is just the second of four games in the season series. The Spurs beat the Lakers 97-82 at San Antonio back on Dec. 28. Tip-off is set for 10:30 ET and will be televised nationally on TNT. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Lakers favored by 3.5-points over the Spurs with the total set at 195.5. The Spurs ended a short three-game winning streak by their standards...

NBA Picks: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers - February 1, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to get back on track when they host the Houston Rockets Tuesday night at the Staples Center. The two teams have split their two games so far this season, with the home team winning in each game. Houston opened up their four game road trip with a 111-106 loss at Dallas last Thursday, and then followed that up with a 108-95 loss at San Antonio on Saturday. Houston is just 2-4 in their last six games overall. The Lakers come in off a disappointing 109-96 loss at home...

NBA Spreads: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers - January 28, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their seventh straight win over the Sacramento Kings when the two teams face off at the Staples Center tonight. Two of those wins have came this season, as the Lakers won 112-100 at Sacramento on Nov. 3, and then crushed the Kings 113-80 at home on Dec. 3. The Kings come in off a 94-89 loss at home against the Bobcats on Tuesday, and have just one win in their last six games. Los Angeles will look to build off two sold performances as they beat the Nuggets 107-97...

NBA Picks: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers - January 25, 2011

The Utah Jazz will look to avoid losing five straight on the road when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night at the Staples Center. That doesn’t figure to be an easy task for the Jazz, as they have lost 16 straight at Los Angeles. Utah is 0-4 on their current road trip, with only one loss to a team with a winning record, a 110-86 beating by the Celtics last Friday. Utah’s most recent loss came at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, as they downed the Jazz 96-85.Utah has been...

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NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets - January 21, 2011

The Denver Nuggets will go for their fifth straight win at home when they host the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night. Denver has won four straight at home against the Lakers, including a 118-112 win back on Nov. 11. Tip-off is set for 10:30 at the Pepsi Center and will be televised nationally on ESPN. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for this game, oddsmakers have the Lakers favored by 1-point over the Nuggets with the total sitting at 212.5. Check to see if our experts put any plays out on this game...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks - January 19, 2011

The Dallas Mavericks will try and end their six-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET and will be televised on ESPN. The Lakers bounced back from a disappointing loss to the Clippers on Sunday with a 101-94 win at home against the Thunder on Monday. Los Angeles has won 10 of 12 since losing three straight from Dec. 21-28. The Mavericks haven’t won since beating Portland back on Jan. 4. They lost 103-89 at Detroit on Monday, despite...

NBA Picks: Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers - January 17, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night at the Staples Center. It is the first meeting between these two Western Conference teams since they played in the first round of the playoff last year. While the Lakers won in six games, the Thunder gave Los Angeles all it could handle. With the Lakers 99-92 loss to the Clippers yesterday, and the Thunders 125-124 win over the Magic last Thursday, Oklahoma City trails the Los Angeles by just two games for second place...

NBA Spreads: New Jersey Nets at Los Angeles Lakers - January 14, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to continue their recent surge when they host the New Jersey Nets tonight. The Lakers come in off a 115-10 win over the Golden State Warriors, and have now won six straight and eight of their last nine. The Nets let one slip away in a 118-109 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, and are currently riding a three game losing streak and have lost eight of their last nine. This will be the second meeting between these two teams. Los Angeles won the first game...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors - January 12, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their sixth consecutive win tonight when they visit the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles is coming off a dominating performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, winning 112-57. The Warriors will look to bounce back from a disappointing 105-91 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The Lakers lead the season series 2-0, but both games have been at Los Angeles. If you are thinking about betting on the game tonight, our NBA spreads have the Lakers...

NBA Spreads: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers - January 11, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will look for their fifth straight win when the host the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. Los Angeles crushed the New York Knicks 109-87 on Sunday, and it appears this team is starting to find its form again. The same can not be said for the Cavaliers. Cleveland lost 108-100 at Phoenix on Sunday, and have now lost 20 of their last 21 games, including 10 straight and 16 in a row on the road. Our NBA spreads have the Lakers favored by 15 points over the Cavaliers at home. Looking...

NBA Spreads: New Orleans Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers - January 7, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their third straight win tonight when they host the New Orleans Hornets. The Lakers ended a three game losing streak with a 103-88 win at New Orleans on Dec. 29, and with that win the have won four of their last five, including a tough 99-95 win at Phoenix on Wednesday. The Hornets lost 110-103 at home against the Warriors, snapping a three game winning streak since their loss to the Lakers. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s games, oddsmakers...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns - January 5, 2011

The Phoenix Suns are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers in a Pacific Division showdown. The Suns come in off disappointing 94-89 loss at Sacrament, and have won just three times in their last 12 games. As for the Lakers, they were able to bounce back from a bad loss against Memphis with a 108-83 win over the Pistons last night. This is the third meeting between these two teams, and so far each team has won on the road. Checking out the NBA spreads for this game, oddsmakers have the Lakers favored...

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