The Bum's National Basketball League October-November Picks/Trends/News !!

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 24

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INDIANA (8 - 5) at WASHINGTON (6 - 4) - 11/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in November games this season.
INDIANA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 345-415 ATS (-111.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 98-137 ATS (-52.7 Units) in November games since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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BOSTON (7 - 6) at ATLANTA (9 - 6) - 11/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-42 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-4 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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DALLAS (9 - 5) at MEMPHIS (7 - 7) - 11/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 327-261 ATS (+39.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 70-45 ATS (+20.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
DALLAS is 445-367 ATS (+41.3 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 227-184 ATS (+24.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LA CLIPPERS (6 - 7) at DENVER (6 - 8) - 11/24/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 204-258 ATS (-79.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CHICAGO (8 - 4) at PORTLAND (6 - 9) - 11/24/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
PORTLAND is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LA LAKERS (2 - 11) at GOLDEN STATE (15 - 0) - 11/24/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 67-47 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, November 24

Hot teams
-- Pacers won five of their last six games (5-1AU). Wizards won last their last three games, by 9-29-2 points (2-1HF).
-- Celtics won six of their last nine games (2-0AU). .
-- Dallas won six of its last seven games (4-2AU). Memphis won four of its last five (2-3HF).
-- Bulls won four of their last five games. Portland won last couple games, after losing seven in row before that.
-- 15-0 Warriors are 4-4 as home favorites.

Cold teams
-- Hawks lost four of their last five games (3-5HF).
-- Clippers lost seven of their last nine games (1-3AF). Denver lost four of its last five games (2-3HU).
-- Lakers lost seven of last eight games (3-4AU).

Series records
-- Pacers won six of last nine games with Washington.
-- Home side won five of last six Boston-Atlanta games.
-- Grizzlies won four of last five games with Dallas.
-- Clippers won four of last five games with Denver.
-- Trailblazers won seven of last eight games with Chicago.
-- Lakers lost five of last six games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Last four Pacer-Wizard games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Boston-Atlanta games stayed under.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Dallas-Memphis games.
-- Last four Denver games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Chicago games.
-- Eight of last nine Laker games stayed under the total.

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NBA

Tuesday, November 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

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NOVEMBER 24, 8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston

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NOVEMBER 24, 8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MEMPHIS
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Memphis's last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Memphis's last 25 games at home

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NOVEMBER 24, 9:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DENVER
LA Clippers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games
LA Clippers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Denver is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 24, 10:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. PORTLAND
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Portland's last 16 games when playing Chicago
Portland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

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NOVEMBER 24, 10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
LA Lakers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
LA Lakers are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, November 24
LA Lakers @ Golden State

Game 511-512
November 24, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
109.799
Golden State
134.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 25
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 17
213
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-17); Over

Indiana @ Washington

Game 501-502
November 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
125.222
Washington
123.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+2); Over

Boston @ Atlanta

Game 503-504
November 24, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
121.371
Atlanta
120.395
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+3 1/2); Over

Dallas @ Memphis

Game 505-506
November 24, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
119.485
Memphis
124.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 5 1/2
178
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 3
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-3); N/A

LA Clippers @ Denver

Game 507-508
November 24, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
126.227
Denver
116.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 10
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 7
207
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-7); Under

Chicago @ Portland

Game 509-510
November 24, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
121.270
Portland
116.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 4 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 2
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-2); Under

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NBA

Tuesday, November 24

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Game of the Day: Lakers at Warriors
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The Warriors will try to set the NBA record for wins to start a season with 16 in a row tonight when they host the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors (-17, 214)

The Golden State Warriors aim to establish an NBA record for consecutive victories to start a season when the woeful Los Angeles Lakers visit on Tuesday. Golden State is off to a 15-0 start to match the mark shared by the 1993-94 Houston Rockets and 1948-49 Washington Capitals.

The defending champions have been superb in the early part of the season and reigning MVP Stephen Curry sees the streak lasting a little while longer. "It's kind of a quiet confidence that we don't feel like we're going to lose anytime soon," Curry said after Sunday's record-tying win over the Denver Nuggets. "The way we're playing - we can get even better." Los Angeles has the worst record in the Western Conference and coach Byron Scott knows it will take a huge effort to spoil Golden State's party. "They're the best team I've seen in the league and it's not close," Scott said after Sunday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. "They're the best team I've seen in a while."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Warriors opened as 17.5-point home favorites and have been bet down slightly to sit at -17. Meanwhile, the total has been bet up a point-and-a-half from 212.5 to 214.

INJURY REPORT:

Lakers - PG D. Russell (probable Tuesday, ankle).

Warriors - SF K. Looney (Late January, hip).

POWER RANKINGS: Lakers (+2.7) - Warriors (-18) + home court (-3) = Warriors -23.7

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "An absolutely huge game at Oracle tonight. The crowd will be even more rabid than it always is, and the players should have no shortage of motivation. Not a lot of betting interest from the wiseguys, and the public is only gingerly backing Golden State. It's a huge line and most gamblers are scared off spreads of this magnitude. If I were a betting man, I'd be laying the big number. The Warriors might go down in the history books and win by 30."

ABOUT THE LAKERS (2-11, 4-9 ATS, 4-9 O/U): Los Angeles is just 1-6 on the road as it faces a team with 26 consecutive regular-season home victories but Kobe Bryant isn't dismayed. "I've seen stranger things happen," Bryant said after Sunday's loss. "We've been playing like (bleep). We might go up there and we might play like gangbusters up there. You never know." It might take a throwback outing from Bryant to spring the upset but the 37-year-old is shooting just 33.1 percent from the field and 20 percent from 3-point range while averaging 16.3 points.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (15-0, 10-5 ATS, 7-8 O/U): Curry should be well-rested for this contest after playing just 28 minutes against Denver and scoring a season-low 19 points in the historic win. "It's a huge accomplishment," Curry said. "Obviously, coming off a championship and taking care of business 15 straight times to start the season - couldn't ask for a better start." Shooting guard Klay Thompson had 21 points and seven rebounds against the Nuggets and has recovered from a slow start by averaging 20 points over his last four games.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Lakers are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Golden State.
* Over is 22-6 in the last 28 meetings in Golden State.
* Favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the Warriors in this matchup, with 55 percent of ATS wagers on them. They are also on the under in this game, with 59 percent of wagers on it.

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NBA

Tuesday, November 24


NBA roundup: Down 21, Hornets rally to beat Kings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kemba Walker scored a season-high 39 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, as the Charlotte Hornets rallied from a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 127-122 in overtime on Monday night.

Walker hit 16 of 23 shots from the field, with four 3-pointers, including three in the dramatic fourth-quarter rally.

The Hornets trailed 89-68 with 3:27 left in the third quarter and were down 91-74 going into the fourth. But Charlotte outscored Sacramento 31-14 in the fourth quarter and 15-10 in the extra five minutes.

Cavaliers 117, Magic 103

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James joined Oscar Robertson's elite company and Kevin Love scored a season-high 34 points in Cleveland's win.

James joined Robertson as the only players in NBA history to rank in the top 25 in both scoring and assists. James' assist on Love's 3-pointer with five minutes left in the second quarter gave him 6,387, moving him ahead of Norm Nixon and into 25th place.

Andrew Nicholson scored 18 points off the bench and Nikola Vucevic had 12 points and five rebounds for the Magic.

Spurs 98, Suns 84

SAN ANTONIO -- Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and 13 rebounds and San Antonio used a season-high 18 steals to roll past Phoenix and remain unbeaten at home.

Phoenix played without leading scorer Eric Bledsoe, who was ruled out of the game just before tipoff with a knee injury.

The Suns had a season-high 28 turnovers.

Timberwolves 100, 76ers 95

MINNEAPOLIS -- Andrew Wiggins scored 32 points as Minnesota earned its first home win of the season.

Gorgui Deng and Zach LaVine each added 12 points off the bench for Minnesota, which trailed by more than a dozen in the first half.

Rookie Jahlil Okafor led the 76ers with 25 points, but Philadelphia remains in search of its first win of the season.

Bucks 109, Pistons 88

MILWAUKEE -- Greg Monroe posted his seventh double-double of the season with 20 points and 13 rebounds and led Milwaukee to an easy win.

Monroe hit nine of 19 shots from the field and grabbed five offensive rebounds as the Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and made 8 of 11 shots from beyond the arc.

Six Milwaukee players scored in double figures led by Giannis Antetokoumpo who had 17.

Heat 95, Knicks 78

MIAMI -- Miami concluded a 6-1 homestand by snapping New York's four-game win streak.

Miami was led by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who scored 16 points each.

Hassan Whiteside had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Goran Dragic added 13 points and nine rebounds.

Thunder 111, Jazz 89

SALT LAKE CITY -- Kevin Durant returned from a hamstring injury and led Oklahoma City's blowout win.

Durant showed no signs of rust after missing the past six games. The superstar scored a game-high 27 points, punishing the Jazz from inside and out.

Durant didn't have as much of a load to carry, but Russell Westbrook continued his strong play with 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.

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NBA ATS

NBA > (501) INDIANA@ (502) WASHINGTON | 2015-11-24 19:05:00 - 2015-11-24 19:05:00
Play ON INDIANA against the spread in Road games in November games
The record is 17 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+14.8 units)

NBA > (501) INDIANA@ (502) WASHINGTON | 2015-11-24 19:05:00 - 2015-11-24 19:05:00
Play ON INDIANA against the spread in Road games first half of the season
The record is 28 Wins and 8 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.2 units)

NBA MONEYLINE

NBA > (511) LA LAKERS@ (512) GOLDEN STATE | 2015-11-24 22:35:00 - 2015-11-24 22:35:00
Play ON GOLDEN STATE using money line in Home games vs. division opponents
The record is 15 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+14 units)

NBA > (507) LA CLIPPERS@ (508) DENVER | 2015-11-24 21:05:00 - 2015-11-24 21:05:00
Play AGAINST DENVER using money line in Home games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 4 Wins and 15 Losses for the last two seasons (-17.15 units)

NBA > (509) CHICAGO@ (510) PORTLAND | 2015-11-24 22:05:00 - 2015-11-24 22:05:00
Play ON CHICAGO using money line in All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 25 Wins and 9 Losses for the last three seasons (+18 units)

NBA > (509) CHICAGO@ (510) PORTLAND | 2015-11-24 22:05:00 - 2015-11-24 22:05:00
Play ON PORTLAND using money line in All games in November games
The record is 29 Wins and 12 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.5 units)

NBA > (505) DALLAS@ (506) MEMPHIS | 2015-11-24 20:05:00 - 2015-11-24 20:05:00
Play ON MEMPHIS using money line in All games after a division game
The record is 25 Wins and 8 Losses for the last three seasons (+16.8 units)

NBA > (505) DALLAS@ (506) MEMPHIS | 2015-11-24 20:05:00 - 2015-11-24 20:05:00
Play ON MEMPHIS using money line in All games on Tuesday nights
The record is 15 Wins and 4 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.3 units)

NBA > (511) LA LAKERS@ (512) GOLDEN STATE | 2015-11-24 22:35:00 - 2015-11-24 22:35:00
Play ON GOLDEN STATE using money line in All games in November games
The record is 21 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+17.15 units)

NBA OVER/UNDERS

NBA > (503) BOSTON@ (504) ATLANTA | 2015-11-24 20:05:00 - 2015-11-24 20:05:00
Play UNDER BOSTON on the totalin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 30 Overs and 66 Unders for the last two seasons (+33 units)

NBA > (501) INDIANA@ (502) WASHINGTON | 2015-11-24 19:05:00 - 2015-11-24 19:05:00
Play UNDER INDIANA on the totalin Road games against Southeast division opponents
The record is 5 Overs and 22 Unders for the last three seasons (+16.5 units)

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NBA POWERLINES

NBA > (501) INDIANA @ (502) WASHINGTON | 2015-11-24 19:05:00 - 2015-11-24 19:05:00
Line: INDIANA BTB PowerLine: INDIANA2
Edge On: INDIANA (4.5)

NBA > (503) BOSTON @ (504) ATLANTA | 2015-11-24 20:05:00 - 2015-11-24 20:05:00
Line: BOSTON BTB PowerLine: BOSTON3
Edge On: BOSTON (5)

NBA > (505) DALLAS @ (506) MEMPHIS | 2015-11-24 20:05:00 - 2015-11-24 20:05:00
Line: MEMPHIS-2.5 BTB PowerLine: MEMPHIS-3
Edge On: MEMPHIS (0.5)

NBA > (507) LA CLIPPERS @ (508) DENVER | 2015-11-24 21:05:00 - 2015-11-24 21:05:00
Line: DENVER7 BTB PowerLine: DENVER0
Edge On: DENVER (7)

NBA > (509) CHICAGO @ (510) PORTLAND | 2015-11-24 22:05:00 - 2015-11-24 22:05:00
Line: PORTLAND3 BTB PowerLine: PORTLAND-2
Edge On: PORTLAND (5)

NBA > (511) LA LAKERS @ (512) GOLDEN STATE | 2015-11-24 22:35:00 - 2015-11-24 22:35:00
Line: GOLDEN STATE-17.5 BTB PowerLine: GOLDEN STATE-25
Edge On: GOLDEN STATE (7.5)

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

IND at WAS 07:00 PM

WAS -2.5 DOUBLE PLAY

U 207.0


DAL at MEM 08:00 PM

DAL +2.5 TRIPLE PLAY

U 196.0


BOS at ATL 08:00 PM

BOS +2.5 *****

U 205.0


LAC at DEN 09:00 PM

DEN +7.0 *****

O 207.0


CHI at POR 10:00 PM

POR +2.5 DOUBLE PLAY

U 201.5


LAL at GS 10:30 PM

LAL +17.0 TRIPLE PLAY

U 215.5 *****

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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
November 24, 2015

Knicks at Magic – 7:05 PM EST

After starting the season with a spectacular 7-0 ATS run on the road, New York (8-7 SU, 10-5 ATS) suffered its first ATS loss away from Madison Square Garden in Tuesday’s 95-78 setback at Miami. Following back-to-back away underdog victories at Oklahoma City and Houston, the Knicks scored a season-low 78 points on 32% shooting from the floor at Miami as five-point underdogs. Derek Fisher’s club had cashed seven straight games prior to the meltdown in Miami, while the Knicks have allowed less than 100 points in eight of the past 10 contests, resulting in seven ‘unders.’

The magic is gone for Orlando (6-8 SU, 8-6 ATS) from a pointspread perspective after cashing seven straight games to begin the season. Scott Skiles’ squad owns a dreadful 1-6 ATS record the past seven contests following a 117-103 setback at Cleveland on Monday as 8 ½-point road underdogs. Each of the previous four home opponents for the Magic are currently below .500 (Lakers, Jazz, Wolves, Kings), as Orlando has allowed below 100 points in regulation in six of seven home games. The Magic and Knicks split four games last season with each team winning on the road by two points or less.

Heat at Pistons – 7:35 PM EST

Miami (9-4 SU, 7-6) hits the road for only the fourth time this season after completing a 6-1 homestand, capped off by a blowout of New York on Monday. The Heat snapped a four-game ATS skid with a cover against the Knicks, while Miami’s defense has stepped up this season by cashing ‘unders’ in 11 of 13 games. Two of Miami’s three road contests have resulted in losses at Cleveland and Indiana, as Erik Spoelstra’s club lost both visits to the Palace of Auburn Hills last season.

Things have slowed down in the Motor City for the Pistons (7-7 SU, 7-7 ATS) after a 5-1 start, as Stan Van Gundy’s squad has dropped six of their past eight games. Detroit suffered its worst loss of the season on Monday, a 109-88 setback at Milwaukee as three-point road favorites, as the Pistons connected on only 6-of-28 attempts from three-point range. The Pistons have performed well in the underdog role this season, covering six of eight times, including a 3-0 SU/ATS record as a home ‘dog.

Cavaliers at Raptors – 7:35 PM EST

Cleveland (11-3 SU, 6-8 ATS) is rolling atop the East, owning the best record in the conference through nearly the first month of the season. The Cavaliers endured an eight-game ATS skid prior to covering each of their last three contests, double-digit home wins over the Bucks, Hawks, and Magic. Following a 4-1 run to the ‘under’ to begin the season, David Blatt’s team has drilled the ‘over’ in eight of the last nine games with the only ‘under’ hitting on a 203 total against the Knicks.

A five-game West Coast road swing that began with three losses ended with a pair of victories in Los Angeles for Toronto (9-6 SU, 11-4 ATS). The Raptors knocked off the Lakers as 6 ½-point favorites on Friday, 102-91, followed by a 91-80 triumph over the Clippers on Sunday as 6 ½-point underdogs to finish the trip at 4-1 ATS. Dwane Casey’s club has played a road-heavy schedule so far with 10 of the past 12 games taking place away from the Air Canada Center, as the Raptors own a 3-1 SU/ATS record at home.

Mavericks at Spurs – 8:35 PM EST

The top two teams in the Southwest division do battle from San Antonio as the Mavericks (9-6 SU, 9-6 ATS) try to bounce back from Wednesday’s loss at Memphis. Dallas had its six-game winning streak snapped in a 117-114 setback at Oklahoma City as 3 ½-point underdogs, but the Mavs lost their second in a row in last night's 14-point defeat to the Grizzlies. Deron Williams continues to have a resurgent season with Dallas, scoring in double-figures for the 12th time by putting together a 20-point, 6-rebound effort at OKC. The Mavs split their four-game series with the Spurs last season, as the home team won all four matchups.

The Spurs (11-3 SU, 9-5 ATS) hope to get forward LaMarcus Aldridge back in the lineup after missing two games with an ankle injury. San Antonio took care of business without Aldridge, beating Memphis and Phoenix at home by double-digits, as the Spurs have yet to allow more than 98 points in seven home contests. Gregg Popovich’s team has yet to lose at the AT&T Center this season, posting a 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS record with both ATS losses coming as a favorite of 13 ½ points or more. The Spurs have done their most damage from a pointspread perspective when laying single-digits, covering in six of eight opportunities.

Jazz at Clippers – 10:35 PM EST

There have been plenty of frequent flier miles racked up by Utah (6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS) so far, playing nine of 13 games away from Salt Lake City. The Jazz hit the road for one game before settling in for a four-game homestand starting Saturday against New Orleans. The last home contest didn’t work out so well for Quin Snyder’s bunch, suffering a 111-86 setback to the Thunder on Monday, while allowing OKC to shoot 54% from the floor. Utah has responded well as a road underdog, cashing in four of five opportunities, including outright victories at Indiana and Atlanta.

What is happening in Los Angeles? The Clippers (7-7 SU, 5-9 ATS) stormed out to a 4-0 start, but have lost seven of their past 11 games, including each of their last two at home to the Raptors and Warriors. To make matters worse, the Clips have covered just three in the past 12 trips to the court, including a 2-7 ATS mark the last eight in the favorite role. The Clippers finally got back on track last night with a 111-94 blowout of the Nuggets to cash as seven-point road favorites. Los Angeles has won 13 straight meetings with Utah dating back to 2012, but the Jazz covered three of four matchups with the Clippers last season, including a pair of losses by six points or less at Staples Center.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Warriors 111, Lakers 77-- How did the Lakers get this bad? Golden State is now 16-0 and appears to be a juggernaut.

-- Marquette 78, Arizona State 73 OT-- Four Sun Devils fouled out.

-- Indiana Hoosiers lost to Wake Forest on Maui Monday; apparently they had a practice after they lost. Way to take the fun out of the trip, coach.

-- Louisiana Tech 82, Ohio State 74-- Buckeyes lost to Tex-Arlington last week.

-- Kansas 92, UCLA 73-- Game was 59-33 at the half. 59. to. 33.

-- My favorite two college basketball analysts on TV: Bill Raftery, Doug Gottlieb. ESPN let both of them walk. Not a good move, especially with Gottlieb- Raftery wanted to do Big East games, so he went to FS1 with the Big East.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Top 8, bottom 5 teams in NFL.......

32) Browns-- Johnny Manziel is either the dumbest person on this planet, or angling for a trade to the Cowboys. I'm thinking he'd like to go back to Texas.

31) 49ers-- Colin Kaepernick is 27-20 as an NFL starter; he led the Niners to a Super Bowl three years ago, but they're getting rid of him. Seems like once they got their new publicly funded stadium, management stopped caring.

30) Chargers-- In last eight games, San Diego started one drive in enemy territory; their opponents started 15. Hard to win that way. They have a QB heading nto his mid-30's and don't know where they'll be playing home games next year.

29) Saints-- Allowing 31.5 ppg; already fired their defensive coordinator. Struggling team with an aging star QB, lot like the Chargers.

28) Rams-- 25% of the NFL is 4-6; Rams probably aren't the worst of the eight, but their offense is so totally fouled up, despite having two legit weapons in Gurley and Austin. This isn't all Foles' fault; guy had 27 TDs, two INTs two years ago- if you protect him at all and give him a decent tight end, he will be a productive player.

As if this season couldn't get worse, WR Stedman Bailey was shot twice ithis week, in the head and hip; he is currently under a 4-game suspenion, so he was in Florida. Get well soon and stay the hell out of south Florida.

8) Seahawks-- Was tempted to put surging Chiefs into this slot, but have feeling that Seattle will play better with the finish line in sight.

7) Broncos-- I picked against Denver last week, but Osweiler did just enough to win in Chicago, in his first NFL start; he managed the game well and Chicago was awful in the red zone on offense. Broncos-Patriots this week; should be interesting.

6) Vikings-- Mike Zimmer didn't get an NFL head coaching job until he was 58; Bruce Arians didn't get one until he was 60. NFL teams aren't hiring the right people.

5) Packers-- Aaron Rodgers is really, really good; amazing that he didn't get a college scholarship out of high school. His coach at Cal, Jeff Tedford was a head coach in the CFL this year but wants to get back in the college game. Someone should hire him.

4) Bengals-- Curious to see the reaction Bengals get from the home crowd this week, in a should-win game against the Rams. They booed Andy Dalton at the All-Star Game this summer, at the celebrity softball game. It is a cynical fanbase.

3) Cardinals-- I enjoy coach Arians' aggressive approach; they throw the ball down the field and they blitz, even when they're ahead. They play to win the game.

2) Panthers-- In the 49 years of the Super Bowl era, 15 teams have been 10-0; nine of those teams made the Super Bowl- they went 6-3 in those games. Carolina does not have great receivers; Newton is making them look better than they are.

1) Patriots-- 15 of 32 NFL teams are 5-5 or 4-6; not sure if New England is that good or if the league just stinks. 86 days until pitchers and catchers report. 112 days until the NCAA tournament starts. Don't forget, 2016 is a leap year.

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, November 25


Cleveland @ Toronto

Game 709-710
November 25, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
123.812
Toronto
119.962
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-1 1/2); Over

Memphis @ Houston

Game 711-712
November 25, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
117.715
Houston
121.294
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

Sacramento @ Milwaukee

Game 713-714
November 25, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.131
Milwaukee
115.249
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 1
186
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
N/A

Brooklyn @ Oklahoma City

Game 715-716
November 25, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
115.151
Oklahoma City
125.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 10
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 12 1/2
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+12 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ Minnesota

Game 717-718
November 25, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
119.738
Minnesota
120.531
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+3); Over

Dallas @ San Antonio

Game 719-720
November 25, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
122.679
San Antonio
128.217
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 5 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 9 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+9 1/2); N/A

New Orleans @ Phoenix

Game 721-722
November 25, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
112.315
Phoenix
121.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 9 1/2
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
N/A

New York @ Orlando

Game 701-702
November 25, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
118.295
Orlando
115.611
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 3 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 1 1/2
195 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over

Utah @ LA Clippers

Game 723-724
November 25, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
115.699
LA Clippers
122.256
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 6 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 4 1/2
196 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-4 1/2); Under

Washington @ Charlotte

Game 703-704
November 25, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
122.626
Charlotte
117.867
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 3
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3); Over

Philadelphia @ Boston

Game 705-706
November 25, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
106.737
Boston
122.328
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 15 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 10 1/2
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-10 1/2); Under

Miami @ Detroit

Game 707-708
November 25, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
121.388
Detroit
117.597
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
185
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-1 1/2); N/A

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, November 25

Hot teams
-- Knicks won four of last five games (6-2AU).
-- Hornets won six of last eight games (3-2HF). Washington won three of last four games (1-2AU).
-- Miami won six of its last seven games (1-1AF).
-- Cavaliers won eight of their last ten games (0-4AF). Toronto won its last two games, by 11 points each (0-0HU).
-- Memphis won five of its last six games.
-- Thunder won three of last four games (0-4 last four HF).
-- Spurs won eight of their last nine games (5-2HF).

Cold teams
-- Orlando lost three of last four games (0-4 last four HF).
-- 0-15 76ers are 5-3 as road underdogs. Celtics lost three of their last four games (3-3HF).
-- Detroit lost six of its last eight games (2-0HU).
-- Rockets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Kings lost three of their last four games (3-3AU). Milwaukee lost five of its last seven (1-2HF).
-- Nets lost seven of their last ten games (4-1 last five AU).
-- Hawks lost last three road games, by 12-2-13 points. Minnesota lost six of its last eight games.
-- Dallas lost last two games, by 14-3 points (4-3AU).
-- Pelicans are 0-7 on the road (2-5AU). Suns lost three of their last four games (4-3HF).
-- Jazz lost five of their last seven games (4-1AU). Clippers are 3-7 in their last ten games (2-5HF).

Series records
-- Knicks won seven of last ten games with Orlando.
-- Hornets won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- 76ers lost their last five games with Boston.
-- Heat won six of last nine games against Detroit.
-- Cavaliers won four of last five games with Toronto.
-- Grizzlies won five of last seven games with Houston.
-- Kings lost four of last six games with Milwaukee.
-- Thunder lost four of last five games with Brooklyn.
-- Hawks won seven of last ten games with Minnesota.
-- Home side won last seven Dallas-San Antonio games.
-- Pelicans won three of last four games with Phoenix.
-- Clippers won their last ten games with Utah.

Totals
-- Eight of last ten NY-Orlando games went over.
-- Seven of last eight Washington-Charlotte games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Philly gmes stayed under total.
-- Nine of last ten Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Cleveland games went over total.
-- Four of last five Memphis-Houston games went over.
-- Last five Sacramento-Milwaukee games went over.
-- Last three Brooklyn games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Minnesota-Atlanta games went over.
-- Last four Dallas-San Antonio games stayed under.
-- Three of last four New Orleans games went over.
-- Under is 3-0 in last three games for both Utah/Clippers.

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NBA

Wednesday, November 25

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. ORLANDO
New York is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 25, 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 25, 7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. BOSTON
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 25, 7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. DETROIT
Miami is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

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NOVEMBER 25, 7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TORONTO
Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games

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NOVEMBER 25, 8:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Brooklyn's last 21 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Brooklyn is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

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NOVEMBER 25, 8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. MINNESOTA
Atlanta is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Atlanta is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Atlanta

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NOVEMBER 25, 8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Memphis's last 21 games
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 25, 8:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. MILWAUKEE
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 25, 8:30 PM
DALLAS vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Dallas is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Dallas
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 25, 9:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PHOENIX
New Orleans is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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NOVEMBER 25, 10:30 PM
UTAH vs. LA CLIPPERS
Utah is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Utah
LA Clippers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Utah

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NBA

Wednesday, November 25


NBA roundup: Warriors set record for best start

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors became the first team to start an NBA season 16-0 Tuesday night, blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers basically from the opening tip en route to a 111-77 victory over their California rival.

The 16th consecutive win allowed the Warriors to break a tie with the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and 1993-94 Houston Rockets for best start in league history.

Point guard Stephen Curry poured in 24 points and power forward Draymond Green contributed 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocked shots in 30 minutes as the Warriors won their 20th straight regular-season game dating back to last April, becoming just the sixth team ever to do so.

Only three teams have won more than 20 NBA games in a row. The Warriors' next target will be the 22 in a row recorded by the Houston Rockets during the 2007-08 season.

The Lakers hold the NBA record for most consecutive wins with 33, set in the 1971-72 season. The Miami Heat won 27 straight in 2012-13.

Lakers star Kobe Bryant was held to four points on 1-for-14 shooting. It was his lowest output of the season, having scored in double figures in each of his previous 10 contests.

Pacers 123, Wizards 106

WASHINGTON -- Forward Paul George scored a season-high 40 points as the surging Pacers sank a franchise-record 19 3-pointers in their win.

Forward C.J. Miles established a career high with 32 points and combined with George to dominate from distance. Indiana shot 73.1 percent (19 of 26) from beyond the arc. Miles and George combined to make their first 11 3-point attempts.

Indiana has won nine of its last 11 games, including three straight. The loss ended Washington's three-game winning streak.

Guard Gary Neal scored 23 points and guard Bradley Beal had 20 for the Wizards (6-5).

Hawks 121, Celtics 97

ATLANTA -- Forward Paul Millsap led seven Hawks in double figures with 25 points, and point guard Jeff Teague added 16 points and nine assists for Atlanta.

Atlanta (10-6) overcame another big night from red-hot Boston guard Avery Bradley. Bradley scored 25 points to lead the Celtics, and he is averaging 22.4 points in his last five games.

The Hawks took an 81-73 lead into the fourth quarter before forward Mike Scott converted a three-point play off of nice pass from point guard Dennis Schroder to put the Hawks up 11 with nine minutes to play.

Grizzlies 110, Mavericks 96

MEMPHIS -- Guard Mike Conley scored 21 points and forward Jeff Green added 19 to lead Memphis, which played its third straight game without forward Zach Randolph, who has a knee injury.

Green, who returned to the starting lineup five games ago, scored eight of his points in the third quarter as the Grizzlies turned a 10-point halftime lead into a 22-point advantage. Memphis led by as many as 25 early in the fourth quarter.

J.J. Barea and Raymond Felton each scored 16 off the bench to lead the Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki finished with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Clippers 111, Nuggets 94

DENVER -- Center DeAndre Jordan had 18 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and forward Blake Griffin also had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Clippers end a three-game losing streak.

Guard Chris Paul had 15 points and 10 assists and guard J.J. Redick had 12 of his 16 points in the first half.

Forward Danilo Gallinari led Denver (6-9) with 20 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, all on the defensive end. Center Nikola Jokic added 16 points.

Guard Jamal Crawford's 3-pointer from halfcourt beat the halftime buzzer to give Los Angeles an 83-72 lead.

Bulls 93, Trail Blazers 88

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Bulls sank six straight free throws over the final 15.9 seconds to close out the road victory.

Guard Jimmy Butler -- who sank the first four of those foul shots -- led Chicago (9-4) with 22 points, while guard Derrick Rose added 17 points and center Pau Gasol collected 12 points and 14 rebounds.

Guard Damian Lillard had 19 points, a season-high 10 rebounds and eight assists for Portland (6-10), but he made only 4 of 22 shots from the field. Guard CJ McCollum added 18 points and center Mason Plumlee had 11 points and a season-high 17 rebounds for the Blazers.