Orlando – Denver / Orlando -5,0 @ 1,93
3/10 , pinnacle
Despite the fact that Orlando has seen better days and Denver has a winning streak at the moment i back Orlando here. Why ? Yes Denver is playing great after Anthony and Billups left , they have no superstar anymore and every player sees that as a great chance for selfpromotion. Denver will play the playoffs ,it is just a question from which position (Nr 5-8) , at the moment they are NR.5 but their scheduele due to the end is fine , better than the one from NO who are playing practicly all matches now against playoff aspirators , Denver is at least 2 wins ahead of NO, so they have room for a slump. Form is changing week by week in NBA , Denvers last 10 games results : 8w -2l ( 4w in a row ), Orlando : 6w – 4l; that is to bad for a team of Orlandos reputation , so i see motivation factor on side of Orlando. Chances for Orlando to get playoff postion 2 or 3 are slim , but this doesnt mean that they are done until the playoffs , no , they still need to defend position 4. Cause they want surely to have home court advantage against the Hawks.
Important fact is Howard , of course , the most important player lately for Denver is Nene , their center , his effort will be surely neutralised by Howard , if not totally sure will limit him in offense and exceed some PF in defense from him. I see only chance for Denver in a inspirative 3 point night.
By Orlando J.J. Redick is doubtful due to abdominal problems , for Denver Gallinari is questionable but coach G.Karl said that he will be a game-time decision , but all is going in the direction that he will play about 20 minutes.
Hope no significant injuries will happen till tommorow.
3/10 , pinnacle
Despite the fact that Orlando has seen better days and Denver has a winning streak at the moment i back Orlando here. Why ? Yes Denver is playing great after Anthony and Billups left , they have no superstar anymore and every player sees that as a great chance for selfpromotion. Denver will play the playoffs ,it is just a question from which position (Nr 5-8) , at the moment they are NR.5 but their scheduele due to the end is fine , better than the one from NO who are playing practicly all matches now against playoff aspirators , Denver is at least 2 wins ahead of NO, so they have room for a slump. Form is changing week by week in NBA , Denvers last 10 games results : 8w -2l ( 4w in a row ), Orlando : 6w – 4l; that is to bad for a team of Orlandos reputation , so i see motivation factor on side of Orlando. Chances for Orlando to get playoff postion 2 or 3 are slim , but this doesnt mean that they are done until the playoffs , no , they still need to defend position 4. Cause they want surely to have home court advantage against the Hawks.
Important fact is Howard , of course , the most important player lately for Denver is Nene , their center , his effort will be surely neutralised by Howard , if not totally sure will limit him in offense and exceed some PF in defense from him. I see only chance for Denver in a inspirative 3 point night.
By Orlando J.J. Redick is doubtful due to abdominal problems , for Denver Gallinari is questionable but coach G.Karl said that he will be a game-time decision , but all is going in the direction that he will play about 20 minutes.
Hope no significant injuries will happen till tommorow.
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