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NBA Playoffs
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NBA Championship:
Dallas Mavs vs. Miami Heat:
Sports Handicappers Preview:
This Thursday, in Dallas, the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks will face each other in the best of seven, NBA Finals.
After a grueling eighty two game schedule, and a post season that saw both Dallas, and Miami take their game to another level, both have earned the right to play for the NBA Championship for the first time in either franchise history.
I am not quite sure which has been more impressive, Dallas, Miami, or the 40-18 ATS record that this best bet Sports handicapper has produced during these weeks of NBA Post season. Dallas had to beat Tim Duncan and the Spurs, Miami had to beat the Pistons.
Dirk Nowitzki has lead the way for the Mavs, and must put his stamp on the Finals if Dallas is to win. In their matchup with San Antonio, Dallas pushed the ball up and down the floor , against Phoenix, they slowed the game down against the fast breaking Suns, forcing Phoenix to play half court. Look for Dallas to try and make Miami play up tempo. They are going to want to get out and run, and make Shaq run, and get him tired. Bottom line for Dallas is going to be how effective is Nowitzki going to be taking the ball inside? If he gets comfortable shooting 15 and 20 foot jumpshots, Dallas will be doomed. Nowitzki must be a factor inside.
Coach Pat Riley as the Miami Heat blending well as a group, and are peaking at the right time.
Its the DAYS BEST BET that Pat Riley and the Heat are going to look to make Dallas play half court, and pound the ball inside to Shaq and work from their, one posession at a time. If successful they win.
Grab your beer and junk food and get comfortable! The 2006 NBA Championship will be is here and I expect this to be a great series.
End of Story~
EASTERN Conference
(1)Detroit Pistons vs. (8) Milwaukee Bucks
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At Detroit, Sunday, 7 p.m.
Game 2: At Detroit, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Game 3: At Milwaukee, April 29, 8 p.m.
Game 4: At Milwaukee, May 1, TBA
Game 5: At Detroit, May 3, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Milwaukee, May 5, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At Detroit, May 7, TBA, if necessary
(2)Miami Heat vs. (7)Chicago Bulls
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At Miami, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Game 2: At Miami, Monday, 8 p.m.
Game 3: At Chicago, April 27, 8 p.m.
Game 4: At Chicago, April 30, 1 p.m.
Game 5: At Miami, May 2, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Chicago, May 4, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At Miami, May 6, TBA, if necessary
(3)New Jersey Nets vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At New Jersey, Sunday, 1 p.m.
Game 2: At New Jersey, Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Game 3: At Indiana, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Game 4: At Indiana, April 29, 3 p.m.
Game 5: At New Jersey, May 2, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Indiana, May 4, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At New Jersey, May 6, TBA, if necessary
(4)Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5)Washington Wizards
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At Cleveland, Saturday, 3 p.m.
Game 2: At Cleveland, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Game 3: At Washington, April 28, 8 p.m.
Game 4: At Washington, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Game 5: At Cleveland, May 3, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Washington, May 5, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At Cleveland, May 7, TBA, if necessary
WESTERN Conference
(1)San Antonio Spurs vs. (8)Sacramento Kings
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At San Antonio, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2: At San Antonio, Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.
Game 3: At Sacramento, April 28, 10 p.m.
Game 4: At Sacramento, April 30, 10 p.m.
Game 5: At San Antonio, May 2, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Sacramento, May 5, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At San Antonio, May 7, TBA, if necessary
(2)Phoenix Suns vs. (7)Los Angeles Lakers
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At Phoenix, Sunday, 3:30 p.m.
Game 2: At Phoenix, Wednesday, 10:30 p.m.
Game 3: At Los Angeles, April 28, 10:30 p.m.
Game 4: At Los Angeles, April 30, 3:30 p.m.
Game 5: At Phoenix, May 2, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Los Angeles, May 4, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At Phoenix, May 6, TBA, if necessary
(3)Denver Nuggets vs. (6)Los Angeles Clippers
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At Los Angeles, Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
Game 2: At Los Angeles, Monday, 10:30 p.m.
Game 3: At Denver, April 27, 10:30 p.m.
Game 4: At Denver, April 29, 10:30 p.m.
Game 5: At Los Angeles, May 1, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Denver, May 4, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At Los Angeles, May 6, TBA, if necessary
(4)Dallas Mavericks vs. (5)Memphis Grizzlies
Best of Seven. All times Eastern
Game 1: At Dallas, Sunday, 9:30 p.m.
Game 2: At Dallas, Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Game 3: At Memphis, April 29, 5:30 p.m.
Game 4: At Memphis, May 1, TBA
Game 5: At Dallas, May 3, TBA, if necessary
Game 6: At Memphis, May 5, TBA, if necessary
Game 7: At Dallas, May 7, TBA, if necessary
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