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**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 02:42 AM

Jokic hits late jumper, Nuggets beat Timberwolves in OT
November 10, 2019
By The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with a 113-104 victory Sunday night.

Chris Boucher matched his career high with 15 points for the Raptors, who have won three straight and six of seven. The defending NBA champions played without two key regulars after losing starter Kyle Lowry to a broken left thumb and top reserve Serge Ibaka to a sprained right ankle, but Toronto still rallied in the fourth quarter and hung on late for its 10th consecutive win over the Lakers.

Anthony Davis scored 27 points and LeBron James had 13 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds in his 85th career triple-double, but the Lakers lost for the first time since opening night against the Clippers.

Toronto led 104-92 with 3:50 to play on Terence Davis' third 3-pointer after a rally by four reserves and Siakam, but Kyle Kuzma hit back-to-back 3-pointers while LA scored eight straight points.

The Lakers then missed four consecutive 3-pointers with the chance to pull even, and Siakam threw down back-to-back dunks on the fast break to seal it.

Norman Powell scored 14 points while starting in Lowry's spot for Toronto.

NUGGETS 100, TIMBERWOLVES 98, OT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Nikola Jokic hit a fadeaway jumper with 2.4 seconds left in overtime to lift Denver past Minnesota.

Jokic had 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists to help Denver win its fourth straight game. Will Barton had 13 points, including a pair of 3s in overtime, and 12 rebounds. Paul Millsap scored all 14 of his points during a big third-quarter run and had 10 rebounds.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds for Minnesota. Towns sent it to overtime with a corner 3, but the Wolves shot a season-low 13.3% from 3-point range and 35.1% overall from the field.

Andrew Wiggins added 25 points in Minnesota's third loss in four games.

SUNS 138, NETS 112

PHOENIX (AP) - Devin Booker scored 27 points and hit four 3-pointers, Ricky Rubio added a season-high 22 points and 12 assists and Phoenix routed Brooklyn.

Booker was 10 of 14 from the field, making 4 of 5 3-pointers, hit all three of his free throws and had nine assists.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 18 points, rookie Cameron Johnson had a career-high 15. The Suns trailed just once, at 1-0.

The Suns won for the fourth time in five games and ended the Nets' four-game winning streak in Phoenix.

Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 18 points. Kyrie Irving finished with 15 points on 7-of-16 shooting.

The Suns made 10 of their first 11 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. Phoenix led by 20 points in the quarter.

76ERS 114, HORNETS 106

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid had 18 points and nine rebounds, Al Horford scored 15 points and Philadelphia beat Charlotte to snap a three-game losing streak.

Furkan Korkmaz scored 17 points and keyed a Sixers' run in the third quarter in their return home from a four-game trip. Korkmaz hit a 3 with just 0.4 seconds left to beat Portland for the lone win on the trip.

Cody Zeller had 24 points for the Hornets.

PACERS 109, MAGIC 102

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists in Indiana's victory over Orlando,

Malcolm Brogdon and T.J. Warren scored 19 points each to help the Pacers win for the sixth time in seven games. Doug McDermott had 18 points and T.J. McConnell added 12 points and eight assists.

Evan Fournier scored 22 points to lead Orlando. Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 17 rebounds.

BUCKS 121, THUNDER 119

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 16 rebounds to help Milwaukee rally and beat Oklahoma City.

Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in the second half. Eric Bledsoe added 25 points and nine assists for the Bucks, who have won five of six.

Dennis Schroder scored 25 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 22 for the Thunder, who had won three straight home games.

Oklahoma City's Danilo Gallinari hit a 3-pointer with 32.3 seconds left to tie the game at 114, but Milwaukee's Brook Lopez made a 3-pointer at the other end with 24.5 seconds remaining.

Gallinari missed a clean look at a 3, before Milwaukee's George Hill made two free throws with 10.5 seconds left to put the Bucks in control.

TRAIL BLAZERS 124, HAWKS 113, OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Portland outlasted Atlanta in overtime to snap a four-game losing streak.

Kent Bazemore made back-to-back 3-pointers to open the extra period, sending the Blazers to their first win at home this season.

Trae Young had 35 points and 10 assists for Atlanta.

CAVALIERS 108, KNICKS 87

NEW YORK (AP) - Collin Sexton scored 31 points and Cleveland beat New York.

Kevin Love and Jordan Clarkson each added 17 points for Cleveland (4-5), which has its first winning streak of the season. The Cavaliers were coming off a 113-100 win over Washington on Friday.

Julius Randle had 20 points and 16 rebounds and Alonzo Trier added 13 points for New York (2-8).

**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 02:49 AM

SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Minnesota Timberwolves Detroit Pistons Little Caesars Arena
7:35 PM Dallas Mavericks Boston Celtics TD Garden
7:35 PM Memphis Grizzlies San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center
8:05 PM Houston Rockets New Orleans Pelicans Smoothie King Center
10:35 PM Toronto Raptors Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center
10:35 PM Utah Jazz Golden State Warriors Chase Center

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CNOTES NOVEMBER BEST BETS AND OPINIONS

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

11/10/2019...........6-9-0..........40.00%...........-19.50
11/09/2019...........4-6-0..........40.00%...........-13.00
11/08/2019.........12-7-0..........63.16%...........+21.50
11/07/2019...........5-3-0..........62.50%...........+8.50
11/06/2019...........4-8-1..........33.33%...........-24.00
11/05/2019...........3-8-1..........27.27%...........-29.00
11/04/2019...........5-6-0...........45.45%..........-8.00
11/03/2019...........9-3-0...........75.00%.........+28.50
11/02/2019...........4-8-1...........33.33%..........-24.00
11/01/2019.......... 8-6-0.......... 57.14%.......... +7.00

TOTALS..............60-64-2......... 48.38%...........-52.00

BEST BETS

DATE..........................ATS...............UN ITS..............O/U...............UNITS..............TOTALS

11/10/2019...............3 - 3.............-1.50................1 - 5................-22.50............-24.00
11/09/2019...............1 - 2..............-6.00...............1 - 3.................-11.50............-17.50
11/08/2019...............2 - 4..............-11.00..............3 - 2................+4.00.............-7.00
11/07/2019...............2 - 1..............+4.50..............2 - 2................-1.00...............+3.50
11/06/2019...............0 - 4..............-22.00..............3 - 1...............+9.50..............-12.50
11/05/2019...............0 - 3..............-16.50..............2 - 4...............-12.00..............-28.50
11/04/2019...............2 - 3...............-6.50...............2 - 2...............-1.00................-7.50
11/03/2019...............2 - 1...............+4.50..............4 - 1...............+14.50............+19.00
11/02/2019...............1 - 3...............-11.50.............3 - 3...............-1.50...............-13.00
11/01/2019...............3 - 0...............+15.00............4 - 3..............+3.50..............+18.50

TOTALS....................16 - 24............-51.00.............25 - 26............-18.00..............-69.00

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CNOTES OCTOBER BEST BETS AND OPINIONS

TOTALS............. 70-55-0.......... 56.00%.........+47.50

CNOTES BEST BETS FOR OCTOBER

TOTALS....................20 - 18.............+1.00............29 - 16.............+57.00.............+58.00

**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 02:50 AM

Monday’s 6-pack

Top six picks for Week 10 in Westgate Super Contest:

6) Cardinals +4.5 (794)- W

5) Bills +3 (848)- T

4) Cowboys -3 (863)-L

3) Rams -3.5 (1,083)- L

2) Seahawks +6.5 (1,115)-

1) Chiefs -3.5 (1,750)- L

2019 record: 26-29-3

Quote of the Day
“It’s definitely encouraging. Going through any kind of losing streak, it’s definitely hard. For us not to be able to give up and try to make changes where we can, wherever we can, to not quit and beat a real good team in their house, it means a lot and it says a lot about our team.”
Falcons’ DT Grady Jarrett

Monday’s quiz
How many NFL teams have started the same QB in every game this season?

Sunday’s quiz
Les Miles was LSU’s football coach the last time they beat Alabama.

Saturday’s quiz
Bobby Hurley played most of his NBA career (242 of 269 games) for the Sacramento Kings.

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Monday’s Den: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday……

Titans 35, Chiefs 32:
— Mahomes threw for 446 yards in his return from injury.
— Chiefs lost four of their last six games.
— Tennessee ran ball 26 times for 225 yards; Henry had a 68-yard TD run.

— Titans are 5-0 when they score 23+ points, 0-5 when they do not.
— Tennessee won its last three home games by total of 10 points.
— All four Tannehill starts went over the total.

Browns 19, Bills 16:
— Buffalo missed 52-yard FG that would’ve tied game; they also missed a 34-yarder.
— Bills are 5-0 when they score 17+ points, 0-3 when they don’t.
— Seven of nine Buffalo games stayed under the total.

— Browns drove 82 yards on 10 plays for winning TD with 1:44 left.
— Cleveland was for first time in four home games.
— Browns outrushed Bills; they’re 5-11-1 ATS last 17 games as a home favorite.

Buccaneers 30, Cardinals 27:
— Cardinals covered five of their last six games.
— Seven of 10 Arizona games were decided by 6 or fewer points.
— NFC West road underdogs are 8-1 ATS outside their division.

— Tampa Bay drove 64 yards in six plays for winning TD with 1:44 left.
— Bucs converted 7-15 third down plays, Arizona 1-10.
— Tampa Bay is 4-16-1 ATS in its last 21 games as a home favorite

Jets 34, Giants 27:
— In their last four games, Giants allowed four TD’s on defense/special teams.
— Four of Giants’ last five games went over the total.
— NFC East non-divisional favorites are 3-8 ATS.

— Jets’ safety Adams scored defensive TD, taking ball out of QB Jones’ hands.
— Total yardage was 294-267 Jets; lot of points for so few yards.
— Jets’ first two drives: 22 plays, 121 yards, two touchdowns.

Falcons 26, Saints 9:
— Atlanta snaps their six-game losing skid, gets first road win.
— Falcons are 2-9 ATS now in last 11 games a road underdog, 1-3 TY
— Atlanta covered seven of last nine post-bye games.

— Loss ends Saints’ 6-game winning streak.
— Brees was sacked 6 times; Falcons came into game with only 7 sacks.
— New Orleans committed 12 penalties for 90 yards, 6 of which gave Atlanta a first down.

Ravens 49, Bengals 13:
— Baltimore had two defensive TD’s, has five in their last three games.
— Ravens won their last five games, scoring 30.0 ppg.
— Baltimore’s first three drives: 24 plays, 230 yards, three TD’s.

— Ravens’ defense outscored Bengals’ offense, 14-13.
— In their last two games, Cincy allowed 12.0/11.0 yards/ pass attempt.
— Bengals covered once in their last six post-bye games.

Packers 24, Panthers 16:
— Green Bay defense stopped McCaffrey at goal line on the last play.
— Carolina is 4-0 when they score 30+ points, 0-4 when they do not.
— NFC South road underdogs are 5-8 ATS outside the division.

— Jones ran ball 13 times for 93 yards, three TD’s.
— Rodgers threw for 233 yards, no TD’s; Packers converted 4-9 on 3rd down.
— Next week is Green Bay’s bye week, latest one they’ve ever had.

Bears 20, Lions 13:
— Lions’ QB Stafford (back) missed his first start in 136 games.
— Detroit is 3-5-1, with four losses by 7 or less points.
— Backup QB Driskel was 27-46/269 in his 6th career start (1-5).

— Chicago’s first four drives: 15 plays, 25 yards, four punts.
— Bears converted only 2 of 12 third down plays, Lions 7-18.
— Win snaps Chicago’s four-game losing skid.

Dolphins 16, Colts 12:
— Miami has now led their last four games at halftime, winning last two.
— Dolphins covered their last five games.
— Six of last eight Miami games stayed under the total.

— Hoyer threw INT in end zone first series of game, setting tone for day.
— Hoyer completed only 18-39 passes, converted 5-13 third down plays.
— Both teams averaged under 5.0 yards/pass attempt, in a dome.

Steelers 17, Rams 12:
— Rams scored a defensive TD 0:14 into the game, their only TD of the day.
— Rams on 3rd down: in wins, 35-73 (47.9%), losses 8-45 (17.8%)
— LA’s last four games stayed under the total.

— Steelers won their last four games after a 1-4 start.
— Pitt is 10-4-1 ATS in last 15 games as a home underdog, 3-0 TY
— Defenses scored 16 of the 29 points in this game.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 02:54 AM

Heat suspend G Waiters for 10 games
November 10, 2019
By The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) Dion Waiters has been handed a 10-game suspension by the Miami Heat, with the team citing multiple examples of conduct detrimental to the team as the reason for his second banishment of the season.

The suspension was announced Sunday. It comes three days after Waiters, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, was treated for a medical emergency that started on the Heat charter flight Thursday night from Phoenix to Los Angeles.

Waiters, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the team nor the player has confirmed details publicly, ingested at least one cannabis-infused edible and had a reaction serious enough that medical attention was required when the plane landed in Los Angeles.

''We are very disappointed in Dion's actions this season that include the very scary situation on Thursday night, and grateful that the outcome wasn't worse,'' the Heat said in a statement.

Waiters was also suspended for Miami's season opener after a series of incidents in the preseason and conflicts with coach Erik Spoelstra. His reaction on social media to the first suspension was also not well-received by Miami officials, and Waiters has not appeared in any of the nine Heat games so far this season.

The 10-game suspension, which will likely cost Waiters at least $834,483 in salary, began with Miami's loss at the Lakers on Friday. The earliest he could return to Miami's lineup would be Dec. 1, when the Heat visit Brooklyn. But that would seem most unlikely, and Waiters' future with the franchise is in serious doubt.

It's unclear what, if any, contact he will have with the team during the suspension.

Waiters is in his fourth Heat season, the on-court portion of that best remembered by his game-winning 3-pointer to beat Golden State 105-102 on Jan. 23, 2017 - part of Miami's 30-11 finish that season after an 11-30 start.

He was rewarded that summer with a four-year contract worth $47.3 million, plus about $5 million more in possible incentives for playing a certain number of games. Waiters has yet to even get close to that bonus money, and he would have needed to play in 70 of Miami's 73 remaining games to claim the extra $1.1 million at stake this season.

That is obviously not going to happen.

Waiters has never made more than 46 appearances in a year since coming to Miami. He's been in only 120 games with the Heat, missing many because of ankle injuries and surgery on his ankle and foot.

Waiters is a career 13.2-point scorer and has averaged 14 points per game while with the Heat.

Miami is off to a 6-3 start without Waiters this season, and play their next five games against teams with records currently below the .500 mark.

''We are proud of how our players have started the season,'' the Heat said in Sunday's statement. ''We expect all of our players, including Dion, to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards, and to show professionalism and respect for their teammates, the team, the fans and the NBA community.''

**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 02:56 AM

Celtics' Hayward breaks hand in S.A.
November 9, 2019
By The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will miss at least a month with a broken left hand after colliding with San Antonio's LaMarcus Aldridge on Saturday night.

The Celtics say Hayward was sent for an X-ray that confirmed the diagnosis. Hayward, who did not return to the game, could undergo surgery that will keep him out a few weeks to a month, Boston coach Brad Stevens said.

''Going to get with the doctors tomorrow and decide if he needs to do surgery or not,'' Stevens said. ''Sounds like should he decide that the surgery option (is best, it) might actually be a better timeline. So, we'll see what that all plays out to be.''

Hayward winced in pain after banging his left hand against Aldridge's chest attempting to get past the Spurs forward on a screen late in the first half. Hayward appeared to jam the hand once or twice more against Aldridge before exiting the game.

Hayward had nine points and two rebounds in 15 minutes before exiting. He is averaging 20.3 points this season for the Celtics, who have won six straight entering Saturday's game.

The 6-foot-7 forward missed most of the 2017 season after breaking his leg six minutes into Boston's season opener.

''This one doesn't feel near as bad as it did two years ago,'' Stevens said. ''So, he'll be back. Be off for a few weeks or a month or whatever it is.''

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Raptors' Lowry, Ibaka out indefinitely
November 9, 2019
By The Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and center Serge Ibaka will be out indefinitely after injuries against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lowry fractured his left thumb during the first quarter of Friday night's 122-104 victory. The team said Saturday he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Ibaka sprained his right ankle and will undergo additional imaging in Los Angeles, where Toronto plays the Lakers on Sunday and the Clippers and former teammate Kawhi Leonard on Monday.

Lowry is averaging 21.8 points and 6.5 assists. Ibaka is averaging 14.0 points and 6.5 rebounds.

Lowry went to the bench after he was hurt but returned a few minutes later. He made two 3-pointers in the second quarter before subbing out midway through the period and retreating to the locker room.

He said after the game the injury is unrelated to the surgery he had in July to repair ligaments in the same thumb.

Ibaka was in a walking boot after the game. He was injured when he contested a layup by Brandon Ingram with about a minute remaining in the second quarter. Ibaka lay on the floor, writhing in pain as play continued, before a Toronto foul allowed two teammates to help him limp off the floor.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 01:53 PM

549MINNESOTA -550 DETROIT
MINNESOTA is 254-301 ATS (-77.1 Units) after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread since 1996.

551DALLAS -552 BOSTON
DALLAS are 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more 4 straight games over the last 2 seasons.

553MEMPHIS -554 SAN ANTONIO
MEMPHIS are 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

555HOUSTON -556 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 165-121 ATS (31.9 Units) in home games revenging a same season loss vs opponent since 1996.

557UTAH -558 GOLDEN STATE
GOLDEN STATE is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more 4 straight games in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, November 11

Timberwolves-Pistons
Minnesota shot 6-45 on arc in a 100-98 home loss to Denver Sunday; Wolves lost three of last four games, are 3-2 SU on road, 1-1 as RF. Four of their last five games went over. Detroit won its last three home games; they’re 2-1 ATS as a home underdog. Four of their last six games went over.

Timberwolves lost their last eight games with Detroit (0-8 ATS); Minnesota is 0-4 ATS in its last four trips to the Motor City. Over is 6-1 in last seven series games.

Mavericks-Celtics
Dallas won/covered all four of its road games (over 4-0), scoring 125.3 ppg; they won three of last four games overall. Boston won its last seven games (6-1 ATS) but Hayward (broken hand) is out now. Celtics are 3-0 SU at home, 1-1 as HF; four of their last six games went under.

Mavericks lost five of their last six games with the Celtics; they’re 3-2 ATS in their last five visits to Boston. Over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games.

Grizzlies-Spurs
Memphis lost five of last six games; they’re 0-3 as road underdog, losing away games by 19-29-30 points. Four of their last six games stayed under. San Antonio lost three of last four games; they’re 1-5 ATS at home (1-4 HF). Five of their six home games went over.

San Antonio won eight of last ten games with Memphis, but the Grizzlies covered four of last five; Memphis is 2-2-1 ATS in its last five trips to the Alamo. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games.

Rockets-Pelicans
Houston won/covered their last three games; they’re 2-3 ATS as a road favorite. Rockets’ last four road games stayed under. New Orleans lost seven of its first nine games; they’re 1-3 SU at home, 1-1 ATS as home underdogs. Three of their last four games went under.

Rockets won five of last seven games with New Orleans; they’re 2-2 ATS in their last four visits to Bourbon Street. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Jazz-Warriors
Utah lost three of its four road games (0-4 ATS); home side is 7-1-1 ATS in their games. All nine Jazz games stayed under the total. Golden State lost seven of its first nine games; they’re 1-4 SU at home, 1-3 ATS as home underdogs; over is 7-2 in their games this season.

Jazz won four of last six games with Golden State; Utah covered three of last four visits to the Bay Area. Three of last four series gams went under.

Raptors-Clippers
Toronto won six of last seven games but PG Lowry is out (thumb); Toronto won three of five road games, with favorites covering four of five. Three of Raptors’ last four road games stayed under. Clippers won/covered three of last four games; they’re 3-2 ATS as Home favorites. Five of their last six games went under.

Raptors won seven of last ten games with the Clippers; Toronto covered four of last five series games played here. Three of last four series games went under the total.

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NBA

Monday, November 11

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Trend Report
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Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 5-14-1 ATS in its last 20 games
Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games
Detroit is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Detroit is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Detroit is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit

Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Boston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Boston is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Dallas is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Boston
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Boston
Dallas is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
San Antonio is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Antonio is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 9 games at home
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
San Antonio is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 12 games when playing Memphis
San Antonio is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Memphis is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 12 games when playing San Antonio
Memphis is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Memphis is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against San Antonio

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games
New Orleans is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Orleans's last 16 games
New Orleans is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games at home
New Orleans is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 9 games at home
New Orleans is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
New Orleans is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Houston
New Orleans is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of New Orleans's last 23 games when playing at home against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Houston is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing New Orleans
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Houston's last 23 games when playing on the road against New Orleans

Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games
LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games at home
LA Clippers is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
LA Clippers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
LA Clippers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA Clippers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Clippers's last 16 games when playing at home against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games
Golden State is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Golden State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games at home
Golden State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
Golden State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Golden State's last 24 games when playing at home against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Utah's last 12 games
Utah is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Utah is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Utah is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Utah's last 24 games when playing on the road against Golden State

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, November 11

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MINNESOTA (5 - 4) at DETROIT (4 - 6) - 11/11/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 228-276 ATS (-75.6 Units) after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (6 - 3) at BOSTON (7 - 1) - 11/11/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 108-85 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 529-442 ATS (+42.8 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 179-140 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 181-143 ATS (+23.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
DALLAS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-48 ATS (-26.8 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 137-180 ATS (-61.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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MEMPHIS (2 - 7) at SAN ANTONIO (5 - 4) - 11/11/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 32-48 ATS (-20.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1096-966 ATS (+33.4 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 864-741 ATS (+48.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 564-468 ATS (+49.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 359-296 ATS (+33.4 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 225-159 ATS (+50.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 88-59 ATS (+23.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 443-363 ATS (+43.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (6 - 3) at NEW ORLEANS (2 - 7) - 11/11/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 96-69 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (6 - 3) at GOLDEN STATE (2 - 8) - 11/11/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 68-48 ATS (+15.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 48-64 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (7 - 2) at LA CLIPPERS (6 - 3) - 11/11/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, November 11

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 549-550
November 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.119
Detroit
115.967
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 1
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-1); Over

Dallas @ Boston

Game 551-552
November 11, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
116.728
Boston
125.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 8 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
219
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-3 1/2); Under

Memphis @ San Antonio

Game 553-554
November 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
109.405
San Antonio
117.718
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 8 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 11
223 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+11); Over

Houston @ New Orleans

Game 555-556
November 11, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
118.534
New Orleans
116.160
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
249
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5 1/2
242 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+5 1/2); Over

Toronto @ LA Clippers

Game 559-560
November 11, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
126.754
LA Clippers
123.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3 1/2
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 10 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+10 1/2); Over

Utah @ Golden State

Game 557-558
November 11, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
122.326
Golden State
114.822
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7 1/2
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 10
213
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(+10); Over

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Hoop Trends - Monday
Vince Akins

PLAY-ON TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Pistons are 11-0 ATS (12.41 ppg) as a favorite when they won 4+ straight meetings vs current opponent.

Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-7.00 ppg) as a dog after they scored fewer than 10 fast break points last game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Spurs are 14-0-2 OU (8.09 ppg) as a favorite after allowing 15+ points more than Vegas projected last game.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Warriors are 0-13 OU (-12.31 ppg) off a loss as a dog in which their opponent shot over 50% from the field.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-11-2019, 01:57 PM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIN at DET 07:00 PM
DET -3.0 *****
U 222.5 *****

MEM at SA 07:30 PM
SA -11.0
O 223.0 *****

DAL at BOS 07:30 PM
DAL +4.0 *****
U 219.5 *****

HOU at NO 08:00 PM
NO +6.0 *****
O 245.0

TOR at LAC 10:30 PM
TOR +10.0 *****
O 222.5 *****

UTA at GS 10:30 PM
GS +8.0 *****
U 211.0 *****

**StarDust Bum** · 11-12-2019, 03:02 AM

Walker scores 29 to lead Celtics past Mavericks 116-106
November 12, 2019
By The Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) Kemba Walker made a trio of key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Boston beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-106 Monday night in the Celtics' first game since Gordon Hayward had surgery on his broken left hand.

Marcus Smart scored 17 points, Daniel Theis chipped in with 11 and Brad Wanamaker had 10 for Boston, which won its eighth straight game since a season-opening loss at Philadelphia.

Jayson Tatum shot 1 for 18 from the field and scored only five points for the Celtics.

Luka Doncic led the Mavericks (6-4) with 34 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis scored just four points on 1-of-11 shooting.

The Celtics released a statement during the opening quarter that said Hayward had surgery Monday to repair a fracture in his non-shooting hand. He was injured during their previous game in San Antonio when he collided with LaMarcus Aldridge as the Spurs' big man set a screen.

ROCKETS 122, PELICANS 116

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - James Harden scored 39 points, including 13 straight during a 2:10 span in the fourth quarter, and Houston beat short-handed New Orleans.

Russell Westbrook had 26 points and Clint Capela added 11 points and 20 rebounds to help the Rockets to their fourth straight win.

JJ Redick had 24 points, Josh Hart scored 19, and Jrue Holiday added 18 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds for the Pelicans, who played without leading scorer Brandon Ingram due to a sore right knee.

New Orleans pulled to 97-93 on a four-point play by Redick before Harden's scoring burst in a 2:10 span gave the Rockets a 110-93 lead with 5:20 left.

GRIZZLIES 113, SPURS 109

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and Memphis put a damper on Tony Parker's jersey retirement by beating San Antonio.

Parker's uniform No. 9 was lifted to the rafters alongside fellow Big Three members Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili following the game. They led San Antonio to four of its five championships and have the most wins (541) of any trio in NBA history.

Jackson was involved in two pivotal plays with the Grizzlies up 111-109 in the final minute. His 3-pointer with 25.5 seconds left was overturned when replays determined he was out of bounds. Jackson then blocked DeMar DeRozan's ensuing drive to maintain Memphis' two-point advantage.

Memphis won a coach's challenge that overturned a foul that would have put DeRozan on the line with the Spurs trailing 113-109.

Dillon Brooks had 21 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points and 12 rebounds for Memphis, which had lost two straight and five of six.

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 19 points, Rudy Gay added 18 and DeRozan had 12 as San Antonio took its second consecutive home loss.

TIMBERWOLVES 120, PISTONS 114

DETROIT (AP) - Andrew Wiggins scored 33 points and Minnesota spoiled Blake Griffin's return from injury, beating Detroit.

Griffin played for the first time this season, coming back from hamstring and knee issues. Derrick Rose also returned to the Pistons lineup from a strained hamstring, but both he and Griffin played limited minutes.

Griffin scored 19 points and Rose had just six.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 for the Timberwolves, who led by 19 in the third quarter and snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Pistons.

A 3-pointer by Detroit's Tony Snell made it 109-104, but Towns drew a double team at the other end and passed to an open Wiggins, whose 3-pointer restored the lead to eight.

Luke Kennard led the Pistons with 25 points.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-12-2019, 03:10 AM

SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Cleveland Cavaliers Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
7:05 PM Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers Bankers Life Fieldhouse
7:35 PM Detroit Pistons Miami Heat AmericanAirlines Arena
8:05 PM New York Knicks Chicago Bulls United Center
9:05 PM Atlanta Hawks Denver Nuggets Pepsi Center
9:05 PM Brooklyn Nets Utah Jazz Vivint Smart Home Arena
9:05 PM Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Talking Stick Resort Arena
10:05 PM Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center

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CNOTES NOVEMBER BEST BETS AND OPINIONS

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

11/11/2019.........0-10-2...........0.00%............-55.00
11/10/2019...........6-9-0..........40.00%...........-19.50
11/09/2019...........4-6-0..........40.00%...........-13.00
11/08/2019.........12-7-0..........63.16%...........+21.50
11/07/2019...........5-3-0..........62.50%...........+8.50
11/06/2019...........4-8-1..........33.33%...........-24.00
11/05/2019...........3-8-1..........27.27%...........-29.00
11/04/2019...........5-6-0...........45.45%..........-8.00
11/03/2019...........9-3-0...........75.00%.........+28.50
11/02/2019...........4-8-1...........33.33%..........-24.00
11/01/2019.......... 8-6-0.......... 57.14%.......... +7.00

TOTALS..............60-74-4......... 44.77%...........-107.00

BEST BETS

DATE..........................ATS...............UN ITS..............O/U...............UNITS..............TOTALS

11/11/2019...............0 - 3.............-16.50..............0 - 5................-27.50............-44.00
11/10/2019...............3 - 3.............-1.50................1 - 5................-22.50............-24.00
11/09/2019...............1 - 2..............-6.00...............1 - 3.................-11.50............-17.50
11/08/2019...............2 - 4..............-11.00..............3 - 2................+4.00.............-7.00
11/07/2019...............2 - 1..............+4.50..............2 - 2................-1.00...............+3.50
11/06/2019...............0 - 4..............-22.00..............3 - 1...............+9.50..............-12.50
11/05/2019...............0 - 3..............-16.50..............2 - 4...............-12.00..............-28.50
11/04/2019...............2 - 3...............-6.50...............2 - 2...............-1.00................-7.50
11/03/2019...............2 - 1...............+4.50..............4 - 1...............+14.50............+19.00
11/02/2019...............1 - 3...............-11.50.............3 - 3...............-1.50...............-13.00
11/01/2019...............3 - 0...............+15.00............4 - 3..............+3.50..............+18.50

TOTALS....................16 - 27............-67.50.............25 - 31............-45.50..............-113.00

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CNOTES OCTOBER BEST BETS AND OPINIONS

TOTALS............. 70-55-0.......... 56.00%.........+47.50

CNOTES BEST BETS FOR OCTOBER

TOTALS....................20 - 18.............+1.00............29 - 16.............+57.00.............+58.00

**StarDust Bum** · 11-12-2019, 03:15 AM

Tuesday’s 6-pack

Interesting college football games this weekend:

— Indiana @ Penn State (-14)

— Minnesota @ Iowa (-3)

— Arizona State (-2.5) @ Oregon State

— Georgia (-3) @ Auburn

— Texas @ Iowa State (-6.5)

— TCU (-3) @ Texas Tech

Quote of the Day
“You think you know, but you just don’t know … And you never will.”
Jim Mora Sr, addressing the media back in his coaching days

Tuesday’s quiz
Where did Kawhi Leonard play his college basketball?

Monday’s quiz
Half (16) of NFL teams have started the same QB in every game this season.

Sunday’s quiz
Les Miles was LSU’s football coach the last time they beat Alabama.

Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……

13) Whenever I see the commercials where the guy buys his wife a Lexus or a big truck for Christmas, I laugh at myself for the gifts I bought my ex-wife when we were married; guess I was a slacker, but then I think of this question:

Say you buy your wife a Lexus for Christmas this year; what do you buy her next year? Can’t be setting the bar too high, ya know?

12) If I was the school president or AD at a school in a big time football league, and my team was a 43-point underdog to a team in our same league, I’d be asking some tough questions about our coaching staff or our school’s commitment to the sport.

Then when our team lost that game 73-14, I’d be looking for a new bleeping coach.

11) Arkansas fired football coach Chad Morris after he lost 18 of his first 22 games, including a 45-19 loss to Western Kentucky Saturday, and they were favored in that game.

10) Seton Hall’s star G Myles Powell will be sidelined indefinitely with an ankle injury; he began the season as the Big East Preseason Player of the Year.

9) Indiana Hoosiers’ football team is ranked in the top 25 for the first time in 25 years.

8) University of Maine’s basketball team has 13 international players; LMU has seven. More and more, low/mid-majors are recruiting international kids.

7) NBA stuff:
— Toronto Raptors’ PG Kyle Lowry broke his thumb, is out for a couple weeks.
— Celtics’ F Gordon Hayward broke his left hand.

6) I’m curious how much cash Allstate ponies up to sponsor the nets behind the goal posts at the college football games. They’ve been doing it for long time now.

5) Pro golfer Eddie Pepperell was disqualified from the Turkish Airlines Open on Saturday when he ran out of golf balls; seriously.

Pepperell hit as many as five balls — his playing partners were unsure — into the water on the par-5 4th hole. He had putted with a wedge on the previous hole; sounds little bit like he wanted to get the hell out of Turkey.

4) USC 31, Arizona State 26— Trojans’ freshman QB Kevin Slovis threw for 432 yards and four TD’s in his homecoming game to the Phoenix area; 297 of those yards and all four TD’s came in the first quarter.

3) San Diego Padres are going back to brown/white uniforms next season, their original colors, and that is a good thing.

2) Seahawks 27, 49ers 24 OT:
— Unusually intense game, had the feel of a playoff game.
— Seahawks had two offensive TD drives; they were only 16-24 yards.
— This was first of four consecutive primetime games for Seattle.

— Each team had five sacks and scored a defensive TD.
— Teams combined for seven turnovers.
— 49ers missed a 47-yard FG in OT that would’ve won game.

1) Redskins named Dwayne Haskins starting QB for the rest of the season.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-12-2019, 02:50 PM

561CLEVELAND -562 PHILADELPHIA
CLEVELAND is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive unders in the last 3 seasons.

563OKLAHOMA CITY -564 INDIANA
INDIANA is 20-7 ATS (12.3 Units) vs. teams who are called for 2+ less fouls/game than their opponents in the last 3 seasons.

565DETROIT -566 MIAMI
MIAMI is 39-24 ATS (12.6 Units) after having lost 2 of their last 3 games in the last 3 seasons.

567NEW YORK -568 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

569LA LAKERS -570 PHOENIX
PHOENIX is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in the first half of the season in the current season.

571ATLANTA -572 DENVER
ATLANTA is 61-91 ATS (-39.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=43% since 1996.

573BROOKLYN -574 UTAH
BROOKLYN is 54-32 ATS (18.8 Units) in road games versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA

Tuesday, November 12

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Trend Report
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Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 4-8-2 ATS in its last 14 games
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Indiana is 2-5-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Indiana's last 16 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Indiana
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oklahoma City's last 16 games when playing on the road against Indiana

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 18 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 25 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
Cleveland is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Cleveland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Cleveland's last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia

Miami Heat
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games at home
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 5-15-1 ATS in its last 21 games
Detroit is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Miami
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami

Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
Chicago is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Chicago is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing at home against New York
New York Knicks
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 9 games
New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New York is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
New York is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Utah Jazz
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Utah's last 13 games
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games at home
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
Brooklyn is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Denver is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Denver is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Denver
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Denver
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Atlanta is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Phoenix is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Lakers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
LA Lakers is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Lakers is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Lakers is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 11 games when playing on the road against Phoenix

Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Sacramento is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Sacramento is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Portland
Sacramento is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Portland
Sacramento is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
Sacramento is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Portland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Portland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, November 12

Cavaliers-76res
Cleveland won its last two games, is 4-5 SU overall, 3-1-1 ATS on road (under 4-1). 76ers lost three of last four games, are 2-1 ATS as a home favorite. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Philly won four of last five games with the Cavaliers; Cleveland covered its last four visits here. Three of last four series games went over.

Thunder-Pacers
Oklahoma City won three of its last four games, is 0-3 SU on road, 2-1 ATS as a road underdog. Thunder’s last three games went over total. Indiana won five of last six games after an 0-3 start; they’re 1-2-1 ATS as a home favorite. Pacers’ last three games went over the total.

Thunder won three of last four games with the Pacers; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Indiana. Last five series games went under the total.

Pistons-Heat
Detroit lost five of last seven games overall and four in row on road (0-3-1 ATS; )four of their five road games went over total. Miami won/covered all three of its home games; they won six of nine games overall. Five of their last six games went under.

Home side won six of last eight Detroit-Miami games; Pistons covered once in their last five visits to South Beach. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Knicks-Bulls
New York lost five of its last six games; they’re 4-2 ATS as a road underdog. Eight of their last nine games went under total. Chicago lost six of its last eight games; they’re 1-3 SU at home, 2-3 ATS when favored. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Knicks won/covered their last three games with the Bulls; they covered once in their last three trips to Chicago. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.

Lakers-Suns
Lakers won seven of their last eight games; they’re 3-1 SU/2-2 ATS on road. Under is 5-4 in their games. Phoenix won six of first nine games (under 5-3-1); they covered five of their six home games.

Lakers won seven of last nine games with Phoenix; they covered four of last five trips to the desert. Four of last five series games went under total.

Hawks-Nuggets
Atlanta lost six of its last seven games; they’re 1-2 SU/ATS on road. Under is 6-2 in their games. Denver won its last four games; they’re 1-3 ATS as a home favorite. Nuggets’ last four games stayed under the total.

Hawks won six of last eight games with the Nuggets; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Denver. Four of last five series games went under.

Nets-Jazz
Brooklyn lost three of its four road games SU (1-1 AU); over is 5-4 in their games. Utah won at Golden State Monday; their third win in row. Jazz is 5-0 SU at home, 2-1-1 as a HF. All five of their home games stayed under.

Nets lost five of last six games with the Jazz; they’re 1-4 ATS in last five visits to Utah. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games. .

Trailblazers-Kings
Portland lost four of its last five games; they’re 3-3 SU on road, 2-1 1-2 SU/ATS on road. as a road underdog. Four of their last five games went over. Sacramento won three of last four games after an 0-5 start; they’re 1-3 SU at home, 0-1 as a home favorite. Under is 5-4 in their games.

Trailblazers won six of last seven games with the Kings; they covered three of last four visits to Sacramento. Four of last six series games went over.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 12

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CLEVELAND (4 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (6 - 3) - 11/12/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 83-106 ATS (-33.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 46-64 ATS (-24.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 46-64 ATS (-24.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (4 - 6) at INDIANA (6 - 4) - 11/12/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 177-136 ATS (+27.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (4 - 7) at MIAMI (6 - 3) - 11/12/2019, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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NEW YORK (2 - 8) at CHICAGO (3 - 7) - 11/12/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 38-52 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (7 - 2) at PHOENIX (6 - 3) - 11/12/2019, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (3 - 6) at DENVER (7 - 2) - 11/12/2019, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BROOKLYN (4 - 5) at UTAH (7 - 3) - 11/12/2019, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 69-48 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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PORTLAND (4 - 6) at SACRAMENTO (3 - 6) - 11/12/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 128-164 ATS (-52.4 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, November 12

Cleveland @ Philadelphia

Game 561-562
November 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
113.301
Philadelphia
122.494
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 9
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 11
216
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+11); Under

Oklahoma City @ Indiana

Game 563-564
November 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
120.632
Indiana
117.747
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 3
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 3
213
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+3); Under

Detroit @ Miami

Game 565-566
November 12, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
111.865
Miami
121.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 9 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 7 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-7 1/2); Over

New York @ Chicago

Game 567-568
November 12, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
104.355
Chicago
112.692
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 8 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 5 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-5 1/2); Over

Brooklyn @ Utah

Game 573-574
November 12, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
113.918
Utah
123.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 10
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 7
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-7); Under

Atlanta @ Denver

Game 571-572
November 12, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
112.311
Denver
120.269
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 8
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 11
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+11); Over

LA Lakers @ Phoenix

Game 569-570
November 12, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
122.652
Phoenix
122.415
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
Even
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 2 1/2
217
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+2 1/2); Over

Portland @ Sacramento

Game 575-576
November 12, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
118.779
Sacramento
114.161
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 4 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 2
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-2); Under

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Weekly Essentials
Tony Mejia

Injuries Hinder East's Beasts

The basketball gods may try to be telling us they don’t care for the NBA dipping their toe into coach’s challenges.

That's as good a guess as any when trying to make sense of all the early injuries that have crept up on teams over the season’s first few weeks.

Players aren’t spraining their ankles with more frequency just because the season started earlier but it sure does seem like that’s going around the flu bug tends to this time of year. Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox suffered his late in practice on Monday and will be re-evaluated at the end of the month.

Toronto’s Serge Ibaka suffered his sprain on Friday night against the Pelicans. The Raptors were pressing forward without him and point guard Kyle Lowry in splitting a pair of games at Staples Center when Clippers’ shooter Landry Shamet was helped to the locker room in the fourth quarter of L.A.’s 98-88 win late Monday.

Boston’s Gordon Hayward broke his hand over the weekend, just as he was finally back to playing at the All-Star level he attained with Utah that earned him a max contract. Considering he suffered a horrific leg injury just over five minutes into his regular-season debut with the Celtics, casual fans were just starting to enjoy his skill set since he was a shell of himself last season as he recovered physically and struggled to regain his form. In wins over the Bucks, Knicks, Cavs and Hornets prior to sustaining his injury, Hayward made 40 of 64 shots (62.5 percent), which included a perfect 16-for-16 from inside the arc in a 39-point game against the Cavs. He averaged 23.3 points, nine rebounds and 6.3 assists and shot 38 percent from 3-point range. He looked like himself again.

On Monday, he underwent surgery to repair the fracture and will be out at least a month.

Of the top 11 teams in the Eastern Conference, nine of them are dealing with the absence of one of their top players. Only the Magic and Nets have avoided major disruptions to date, and we’re including Brooklyn because it knows its not getting Kevin Durant back this season.

The Raptors will rely on Pascal Siakam as their driving force with Lowry out and will be Fred VanVleet’s team to run. Norman Powell has moved into the starting lineup and Chris Boucher has performed nicely taking Ibaka’s minutes, which helped Toronto upset the Lakers as double-digit underdogs on Sunday. The war of attrition is starting early so while survival of the fittest doesn’t apply, we’re going to see who is most resourceful over the next few weeks.

Bucks’ All-Star Khris Middleton suffered a thigh contusion in Sunday’s win in Oklahoma City and has been ruled out 3-4 weeks. After breaking through and earning his first All-Star nod last season, he’s averaged 18.5 points and shot over 40 percent from 3-point range as the most important member of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supporting cast. The Bucks have failed to cover in three straight games entering Thursday’s matchup with the Bulls and will rely on Sterling Brown, Donte DiVincenzo and Pat Connaughton on the wing to make up for Middleton’s absence.

Heat wing Justise Winslow, a difference-maker on both sides of the ball who is off to a tremendous start, has been out with a back issue. Winslow and Jimmy Butler have played all of two games together and have yet to do so well. Winslow shot 1-for-7 in a win over Atlanta two weeks ago in the first game they played and Butler finished a minus-23 in a 109-89 loss in Denver, shooting 3-for-12. There are a lot of cooks in Miami’s kitchen, but Erik Spoelstra needs to get those two going.

Blake Griffin made his season debut in Monday’s home loss to Minnesota and center Andre Drummond had his worst game of the season, finishing with season-lows in points and rebounds. He’d been averaging 20 points and an NBA-high 18 boards per game in playing with tremendous energy, so Pistons head coach Dwane Casey will need to make sure he remains as engaged as he’s been. Derrick Rose was also returning from a hamstring injury and started instead of coming off the bench, so you’ll probably want to see how all the pieces fit since there’s bound to be an adjustment period.

The Timberwolves defeated Detroit 120-114 despite the absence of ill point guard Jeff Teague and his backup, Shabazz Napier, out with a hamstring issue. Afterward, Rose criticized his team’s effort and wondered aloud if they wanted to work hard or get spanked every night. At least they have guys who care now. Following Tuesday’s visit to Miami, the Pistons will have plenty of time to develop chemistry through actual practices since they’ll play just one other game (Friday in Charlotte) between now and next Wednesday.

Indiana may see center Myles Turner return to action from his ankle sprain sometime this week since he’s been out all month since needing help off the floor 10 minutes into a win in Brooklyn on Oct. 30. Thanks to Domantas Sabonis stepping into the lineup, the Pacers have flourished in winning six of seven and have seen the ‘over’ go 3-0-1 over their past four entering Tuesday’s home date with Indiana.

Malcolm Brogdon’s ability to create easy offense in the pick-and-roll has helped overcome injuries to both Turner and new shooting guard Jeremy Lamb, who had looked sharp in averaging 17 points per game and scoring in double-figures in all five of his starts prior to spraining an ankle. Nate McMillan needed to develop some depth and has gotten increased run for the likes of Goga Bitadze, T.J. Leaf and the Holiday brothers out of necessity. Doug McDermott has been a force off the bench in helping overcome Lamb’s absence, which has turned Indiana into a team that relies on offense more than its defense. Once Turner returns, that may change given his shot-blocking and the likelihood the offense efficiency will decrease if Sabonis returns to a reserve role.

Ben Simmons suffered a shoulder sprain that the 76ers are rightfully being cautious with, so he may be absent all week as Philadelphia hits the road following Tuesday’s home date with the Cavs. Stops in Orlando, Oklahoma City and for a rematch with Cleveland on Sunday may require the Sixers to continue running offense through Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris. Newcomers Raul Neto and Trey Burke have been playing at the point, but Philly lost three straight in Phoenix, Utah and Denver before returning home to defeat the Hornets and Sunday. The blew a substantial lead to the Nuggets in the fourth quarter to close out their disappointing and trip, but Simmons hadn’t been playing well late in games as is. Closing out contests will be a challenge Brett Brown will have to find a better answer for if his team is going to challenge for the Eastern Conference title as most expect.

Atlanta is relying on Jabari Parker as Trae Young’s pick-and-roll parker with productive results in attempting to survive John Collins’ 25-game suspension, so you can count on the former No. 2 pick to opt out of his current deal and secure a larger payday via free agency if he stays healthy.

Over the next month, making the best of it is all most of the Eastern Conference can do, so teams will be hoping guys step up as Parker has to make the most of their increased minutes. Boston has set the pace with eight straight wins entering Wednesday’s home date with the Wizards by overcoming Jaylen Brown being out of the lineup in addition to the season-long absence of projected starting center Enes Kanter, who is set to join the rotation. Brown is back as Hayward heals and the dance continues.

What’s going on with…?

Paul George
A major piece to the puzzle of intelligently handicapping this NBA title race should drop this week since the Clippers are going to get Kawhi Leonard's preferred tag-team partner out onto the floor for his Clippers' debut. The wing whose acquistion from OKC secured Leonard's signature in free agency should play in Wednesday's visit to Houston or Thursday's trip to Oklahoma City.

Although I anticipate that we'll see George and Leonard alternate maintenance days during back-to-backs to ensure at least one of them is out there playing catalyst, it makes most sense to see them out on the floor together early in their partnership, so it will be interesting to see how Doc Rivers handles this quick road trip. The Clippers return to Staples Center on Saturday for a date withthe Hawks and will spend all of next week in town thanks to a five-game homestand that will help George sink his teeth into playing in front of friends and family in his hometown. Look for L.A. to be a double-digit favorite against the Hawks and Thunder prior to more challenging games against the visiting Celtics and Rockets.

Brandon Ingram

The Pelicans' forward was scratched on Monday night after not feeling right in warmups, leading to him being scratched from an eventual loss to the Rockets. He's averaging nearly 26 points per game and has scored efficiently despite New Orleans struggling to secure wins, so they're going to be catching a lot of points with games against the Clippers, Heat and Trail Blazers coming up.if he misses substantial time. Ingram appeared to hyperextend his knee in the final minute of Saturday's win in Charlotte but he carried no injury designation into Monday's game against Houston before being scratched.

Jrue Holiday has started too slowly to trust to help carry the Pels without Ingram in tow, especially with Lonzo Ball still out due to an adductor strain injury and Zion Williamson probably still another month away from his debut. It's getting late early for those who felt the Pelicans would be a playoff team.

The Warriors

Draymond Green returned from a finger injury and ultimately got himself thrown out of a frustrating loss to Utah arguing calls, so he's clearly working through his frustrations right now. The Dubs went on a 3-1-1 ATS run before suffering Monday night's blowout loss thanks to the return of D'Angelo Russell, Alec Burks and Willie Cauley-Stein. I don't think we'll see Stephen Curry again this season, but Green needing to keep his competitive juices flowing should signal that you need to exercise caution before blindly fading this group like you were right to early in the season. They're attempting to defend now. If Kevon Looney is able to retun and provide another rim protector, there's a chance that a 60-loss season can be avoided.

Injuries to Monitor

That there's still a need for this space despite this column being mostly about injuries tells you all you need to know about the NBA's current state because only items that haven't been covered will appear here. Shamet's sprain looked like one that could linger, so George's return may not affect anyone's minutes early if he just inherits Shamet's. Rodney McGruder checked in when the sharp-shooter went down to keep Rivers' rotations intact, so he may see some action... Fox's injury is extremely unfortunate since Sacramento has struggled out of the gate after losing Marvin Bagley early. Bogdan Bogdanovic is likely to see more action and offseason acquisition Cory Joseph will probably start until Swiper returns, but the Kings' preferred pace and defensive intensity is likely to be affected... The Blazers have seen Rodney Hood be compromised by back spasms and are hoping that the foot sprain center Hassan Whiteside is playing through doesn't become a bigger issue but they've seen kids Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little respond to increased roles. Mario Hezonja has also been relied upon as a small-ball four... Rockets starting forward Danuel House has been productive all season but fell hard on his back in the team's last game and is banged up. There's no word on the severity yet... Charlotte rookie P.J. Washington suffered a mild ankle sprain against New Orleans in the same game where Ingram tweaked his knee, so he may not be as explosive for the Hornets as they open a manageable streatch against the Griz, Pistons and Knicks this week.

Games to Watch

Tuesday - Hawks at Nuggets
We'll see if a third straight Nikola Jokic game-winner is neceassry, which is entirely possible since Denver has been playing down to its level of competition and has only covered a spread once in its last six games entering this one. The Nuggets opened as a 12-point favorite but have only looked dominant at Pepsi Center once. They narrowly beat the Suns in their home opener, lost to Dallas, blew out Miami and were down big vs. the 76ers before their late rally. The Nuggets squandered a large lead of their own on Sunday before Jokic's fadeaway winner over Karl-Anthony Towns prevented a second OT. Despite not looking particularly sharp, Denver opens the week on a four-game winning streak.

Wednesday - Clippers at Rockets
Hopefully we see George here, teaming with Leonard against fellow L.A. natives James Harden and Russell Westbrook. We've all been good and deserve this. Harden is averaging 37.3 points per game entering this nationally-televised Western Conference clash, the highest scoring ouput through 10 games over the past 50 years. Harden scored 39 vs. the Pels to surpass Michael Jordan's mark of 36.9 set in both '86 and '88.

Thursday - Mavs at Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis comes through Madison Square Garden for the first time but isn't going to be bringing much positive momentum into his return after stinking it up at TD Garden in Monday's loss to the Celtics. If he and Luka Doncic can get it going here and turn the arena against the Knicks via boo birds, there's a good chance David Fizdale won't need to be at work on Friday morning since he's being set up as the fall guys for New York's awful start..

Friday - Jazz at Grizzlies
Mike Conley has already confessed he'll likely need tissues for this one as he makes his first visit to Memphis in a Jazz jersey. The veteran point guard is the Grizzlies' all-time leader in a number of categories and will undoubtedly get a standing ovation. He's been playing much better of late, displaying improved chemistry with Rudy Gobert, who rightfully demanded the ball more last week.

Saturday - Blazers at Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge has overome his slow start and will look to get the better of Whiteside and his former team, but San Antonio has unexpectedly been no sure thing at home early on. The Spurs will bring a 4-3 record at AT&T Center into this one after being upset as a double-digit favorite by Memphis on Monday despite a packed house for Tony Parker's post-game jersey retirement ceremony.

Sunday - Hawks at Lakers
The Lakers may have Rajon Rondo back by this point, but I'd expect Avery Badley to get the bulk of the time at the point against Trae Young. Count on L.A. being favored by at least 12 points considering the young Hawks will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back after facing the Clips the previous night. Considering they'll be spending Saturday night in L.A. in between games, the number might end up being closer to 15.

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Hoop Trends - Tuesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Nuggets are 14-0 ATS (5.82 ppg) with less than two days rest when they are off two straight games in which they allowed fewer than 100 points.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Bulls are 0-12 ATS (-8.42 ppg) at home off a home loss in which they had 6+ double digit scorers.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Thunder are 11-0-1 OU (12.08 ppg) off a game as a dog in which they has at least twice as many assists as turnovers.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Knicks are 0-12-1 OU (-10.15 ppg) with less than two days rest off a home loss in which they never led.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-12-2019, 02:57 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

OKC at IND 07:00 PM
OKC +2.0 ******
O 213.0 *****

CLE at PHI 07:00 PM
CLE +10.0 *****
U 219.0 *****

DET at MIA 07:30 PM
MIA -8.5 *****
O 216.5

NY at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI -6.5
O 212.5 *****

Nets at UTA 09:00 PM
UTA -7.0 *****
O 219.5 *****

ATL at DEN 09:00 PM
ATL +10.0
O 209.5 *****

LAL at PHO 09:00 PM
PHO +2.5
O 220.0 *****

POR at SAC 10:00 PM
POR -2.0
O 222.0 *****

**Udog** · 11-12-2019, 05:37 PM

By: Monique Vág

BIG TROUBLE

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers as 10-point home favorites and Sixers star center Joel Embiid has a chance to dominate this game. The Cavs are allowing the seventh most points in the paint per game in the NBA at 50.7. Meanwhile, the 76ers have been ultra-efficient in the paint averaging 58.7 per game on their home court this season.

With Al Horford out, expect Embiid to capitalize off the vulnerable Cavs defense inside. He should have a big night filling the stat line, and in turn, so should the Sixers. Bet Over Philadelphia's team total of 114.5.

HOME COOKING

The Indiana Pacers have done well on their home court this season, winning four of their first five games there and now host an Oklahoma City Thunder team as 2-point home favorites. While the Thunder have lost six straight road games dating back to last season, including 0-3 this year.

Although they are not scoring a lot of points per game, the Pacers are one of the most efficient teams in the Association in terms of shooting percentage at 47.1 percent from the floor. Look for Indiana to take advantage of a weak Thunder road defense that is allowing 112.3 points per game away from home, and 116.7 over their most recent three overall. Bet Indiana on the moneyline.

STARTING QUICK

The Utah Jazz play on the tail end of a back-to-back when they host the Brooklyn Nets as 7-point favorites, after defeating the Golden State Warriors 122-108 on the road last night. The Jazz have been the best team in the Association when it comes to limiting opponents in the first half allowing a very low 45.5 a game, but they could have their hands full with Kyrie Irving and the Nets who have been flying out of the gates.

The Nets have shot the ball well early in games and come in scoring the fifth highest first half points per game at 58.4. With Utah coming off some difficult games versus the Clippers twice, the 76ers, and the Bucks, on top of playing on a back-to-back, expect Brooklyn to take advantage of potential fatigue and take the 3.5-points they’re getting on the first half spread.

A BOOST AT THE POINT

The Phoenix Suns are 2.5-point underdogs at home as the Los Angeles Lakers come into town tonight. Los Angeles comes in hot, having won seven of their last eight games overall and should get a boost to their backcourt as although he listed as questionable, point guard Rajon Rondo is expected to make his season debut for the Lakers.

The Lakers are averaging 110.5 points on the road thus far on 47.5 percent shooting. Although Phoenix has been great at home this season, the edge goes to the Lakers defense who are holding opponents to a very low 36 field goals made per game, second in the NBA only to the Jazz. Take the Lakers on the moneyline.

OH, FOR FOX SAKES

The Sacramento Kings will be without point guard De'Aaron Fox for an extended period of time with an ankle injury and were already missing Marvin Bagley III. Tonight, they host a Portland Trail Blazers team once again without Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins, but should have Rodney Hood back in the lineup.

The Kings have struggled versus Western Conference opponents posting a 1-8 SU record over their most recent nine games against conference foes and losing a player like Fox is a huge blow. He has logged six straight games with 30 or more minutes as was shooting the ball very well. It may take some time to adjust to his absence. Take the Blazers on the moneyline.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-13-2019, 02:16 AM

Davis, James lead Lakers to best 10-game start since 2010
November 13, 2019
By The Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) Anthony Davis had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma added 23 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-115 on Tuesday night.

The Lakers (8-2) are off to their best 10-game start since 2010 and bounced back from a home loss to Toronto on Sunday. LeBron James added 19 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.

Phoenix (6-4) trailed for a big chunk of the fourth quarter but pushed ahead 113-111 on Devin Booker's fast-break layup with 3:29 left. The Lakers responded with three straight 3-pointers - one from James and two more from Kuzma - to lead 120-113 and put the game out of reach.

The Suns were led by Ricky Rubio and Booker, who both scored 21 points.

HAWKS 125, NUGGETS 121

DENVER (AP) - Trae Young scored 15 of his season-high 42 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 assists to lead Atlanta past Denver.

Young finished seven points shy of his career high set March 1 against Chicago last season. He was 13 of 21 from the field and finished 8 for 13 on 3-pointers.

Jabari Parker had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Alex Len scored 17 for the Hawks.

Will Barton led Denver with 21 points, Jokic had 20 and Paul Millsap added 19.

PACERS 111, THUNDER 85

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - T.J. Warren scored 11 of his 23 points in the third quarter to lead Indiana past Oklahoma City.

Malcolm Brogdon had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the surging Pacers, who have won seven of eight, including four straight.

Danilo Gallinari scored 14 points, Deonte Burton had 13 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 11 points and six rebounds for the Thunder, who have lost three of four and remained winless on the road.

76ERS 98, CAVALIERS 97

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid scored 27 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 13.2 seconds remaining, Philadelphia over Cleveland.

Josh Richardson added 17 points and Ben Simmons had 15 for Philadelphia, which won despite missing 30 of 38 3-point attempts.

Jordan Clarkson and Kevin Love each had 20 points to pace Cleveland. Collin Sexton added 18 points.

HEAT 117, PISTONS 108

MIAMI (AP) - Jimmy Butler scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, added 13 assists and Miami wasted most of what was a 29-point lead before hanging on to beat shorthanded Detroit.

Kendrick Nunn also had 20 points for Miami, while Bam Adebayo scored 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Heat. Goran Dragic also had 18 points.

Miami is 7-3, matching the third-best 10-game start in Heat history.

Luke Kennard was 0 for 7 in the first half, but recovered to score 22 for Detroit.

BULLS 120, KNICKS 102

CHICAGO (AP) - Coby White made a franchise-record seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Chicago pulled away from slumping New York.

White missed his first five shots from the field and began the final period with just four points. But the rookie guard put on a dazzling show down the stretch.

White finished with 27 points. Zach LaVine had 25 for Chicago, and Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

New York lost for the sixth time in seven games. Marcus Morris scored 22 points for the Knicks, and RJ Barrett finished with 21 points and nine assists.

JAZZ 119, NETS 114

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 15 rebounds, and Utah beat Brooklyn.

Mike Conley scored 18 points, Emmanuel Mudiay added 15 and Jeff Green had 13 for the Jazz.

Utah went ahead for good after Gobert scored on back-to-back possessions in the final 90 seconds.

Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 27 points on 10-of-30 shooting.

KINGS 107, TRAIL BLAZERS 99

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Bogdan Bogdanovic had 25 points and 10 assists, Nemanja Bjelica added 19 points and 12 rebounds and Sacramento won its first game since losing leading scorer De'Aaron Fox to an ankle injury, beating slumping Portland.

Bjelica helped make up for the loss of Fox. He made eight of his 14 shots and set a season-high for rebounds in his first double-double of the season. Buddy Hield added 20 points.

Damian Lillard had 27 points and CJ McCollum added 24 for the Blazers, who have lost five of six.

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