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**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 08:54 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

NBA leaders in 3-point shooting %age:
56.6%— Tony Snell, All
49.0%— Joe Ingles, Utah
48.8%— Joe Harris, Bkln
46.7%— Bobby Portis, Milw
46.5%— Maxi Kleber, Dal
46.0%— Luke Kennard, LAC

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 540,430
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

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Armadillo: Monday's Den: Wrapping up a sports Sunday

13) Oral Roberts 81, Florida 78:
Long time ago, on Oral Roberts’ home court, this was stamped on each baseline:

“Expect a miracle”
Not sure if it’s there anymore; they’re not on TV much.

Well, a 15-seed making the Sweet 16 is pretty darn close to a miracle.

— Florida Gulf Coast (2013) was only previous #15-seed to make Sweet 16.
— ORU shot 59.3% inside arc; their two stars never came out of the game.
— Golden Eagles prepped for this; they played 3rd-hardest non-league schedule in country.

Ironically, when Florida Gulf Coast finally lost in 2013, they lost to Florida in the regional semifinals. Today, the Gators were the victims.

12) Loyola, Chi 71, Illinois 58:
— Loyola’s big man Krutwig had 19 points, 12 boards, 5 assists.
— Loyola was +6 in turnovers (17-11); they got most of the loose balls.
— Not only did the #1-seed lose, they never led in this game.

11) Loyola is a #8-seed in the Sweet 16. Since 1990, here is how 8-9 seeds have done in the Sweet 16:

— 10-8 SU in regional semifinal
— 10-7-1 ATS in those games; 1-2 ATS when favored, 9-5-1 otherwise.
— Loyola plays in O State in the regional semi-final this coming weekend.

10) This is the first NCAA Tournament ever to have at least four teams seeded #13 or lower make it into the second round.

9) Arkansas 68, Texas Tech 66:
— Hogs held Tech to 29.3% inside arc; they denied MacClung the ball a lot- he only took six shots.
— Arkansas basically played six guys; a 7th guy played only 3:00.
— Arkansas plays #15-seed Oral Roberts in their next game.

8) Baylor 76, Wisconsin 63:
— Baylor got seven games in after a 21-day COVID pause, before NCAA tourney.
— Bears turned ball over only four times, scored 1.19 ppp.
— Wisconsin started four seniors; if all those guys came back next year, and they can if they want, Badgers would have older starters than some NBA teams.

7) Houston 63, Rutgers 60:
— Cougars outscored Rutgers 13-2 over the final 4:33.
— Houston had 43-29 rebounding edge, with 16 offensive boards.
— This was first NCAA Tournament for Rutgers since 1991, so an excellent season for them.

6) Syracuse 75, West Virginia 72:
— Syracuse made 14-31 on the arc, shot 61.9% inside arc.
— Orangemen led 30-16 early; West Virginia led 53-52 with 9:15 left.
— Mountaineers ended season losing four of their last six games.

5) Villanova 84, North Texas 61:
— North Texas pulled big upset Friday, didn’t have much left here.
— Wildcats shot 15-30 on the arc, scored 1.42 ppp.
— Villanova had lost in this round four of last six years, so had to be a relief to get to the Sweet 16, especially with their point guard out for the year.

4) Shaka Smart’s NCAA Tournament resume:
at VCU:
2011— Won five tournament games, lost national semi-final (11-seed).
2012— Won one, lost one (12-seed).
2013— Won one, lost one (5-seed).
2014— Lost in 1st round (5-seed)
2015— Lost in 1st round (7-seed)
at Texas:
2016— Lost in 1st round (6-seed)
2018— Lost in 1st round (10-seed)
2020—Lost in 1st round (3-seed)

3) Oregon State 80, Oklahoma State 70:
— Oregon State only got in because they won Pac-12 tourney; they’re red-hot now.
— Lot of whistles: Beavers were 32-35 on foul line, Oklahoma State 26-38.
— Loyola-Oregon State is the rare 8-12 seed game next weekend.

2) Since 1997, Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton is 14-9 SU in NCAA tournament games.; underdog was 18-5 ATS in those games.

He was 3-10 ATS when favored, 8-2 when the underdog.

1) Think the Houston Texans regret not trading Deshaun Watson already? They could’ve gotten a huge haul for him last month, but now Watson seems to be facing an off-field legal battle, which at least will be a big distraction. Do other teams still want to trade for him?

**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 08:55 AM

531SACRAMENTO -532 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in non-conference games in the last 3 seasons.

533OKLAHOMA CITY -534 MINNESOTA
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-20 ATS (18 Units) as a road underdog in the last 3 seasons.

535CHARLOTTE -536 SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO is 14-4 ATS (9.6 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts in the current season.

537BOSTON -538 MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS are 32-16 ATS (14.4 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots in the last 3 seasons.

539INDIANA -540 MILWAUKEE
INDIANA is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts in the current season.

541TORONTO -542 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

543UTAH -544 CHICAGO
UTAH is 10-0 ATS (10 Units) after 3 consecutive non-conference games in the current season.

543UTAH -544 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) in home games vs. winning teams in the current season.

**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 08:57 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 22

Sacramento @ Cleveland
Kings (17-25)
— Sacramento is 3-3 SU since the All-Star break.
— Kings are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Under is 4-1 in Sacramento’s last five games

Cavaliers (16-26)
— Cleveland lost five of its last seven games.
— Cavaliers are 2-4 ATS since All-Star break.
— Last four Cleveland games went over the total.

— Sacramento won five of last six series games.
— Kings are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Cleveland.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Oklahoma City @ Minnesota
Thunder (18-24)
— Thunder lost three of their last five games.
— OKC is 3-5 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Under is 4-1 in their last five road games.

Timberwolves (10-32)
— Minnesota is 3-3 SU since All-Star break.
— Wolves are 4-2 ATS in their last five games overall.
— Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

— OKC won five of last six series games.
— Thunder is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Minnesota.
— Over is 7-2 in last nine series games.

Charlotte @ San Antonio
Hornets (20-21)
— Rookie guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is out.
— Charlotte lost four of its last five road games SU.
— Hornets are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Over is 10-2 in Charlotte’s last 12 road games.

Spurs (22-17)
— San Antonio won four of its last five games.
— Spurs are 4-3 ATS in last seven home games.
— Under is 5-3 in Spurs’ last eight games.

— Spurs won last three series games.
— Hornets are 1-3 ATS in last four trips to the Alamo.
— Four of last six series games stayed under.

Utah @ Chicago
Jazz (30-11)
— Utah lost four of its last seven games.
— Jazz is 2-7 ATS in its last nine road games.
— Over is 8-4 in Utah’s last 12 games.

Bulls (19-22)
— Chicago won three of its last five games SU.
— Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Under is 5-1 in their last six games.

— Utah won four of last five series games.
— Jazz are 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Chicago.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Toronto @ Houston
Raptors (17-25)
— Toronto lost eight in row, 10 of its last 11 games.
— Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games.
— Eight of last ten Toronto games went over the total.

Rockets (11-30)
— Houston lost its last 20 games (2-18 ATS).
— Rockets are 0-12 ATS in last 12 home games.
— Under is 14-4-1 in their last 19 home games.

— Rockets won three of last four series games.
— Toronto is 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Houston.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Boston @ Memphis
Celtics (21-21)
— Boston is 2-4 since the All-Star break.
— Celtics are 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 3-1 in last four Boston games.

Grizzlies (19-20)
— Memphis split its last dozen games.
— Grizzlies are 7-3 ATS in last ten games overall.
— Under is 13-2 in their last 15 games.

— Boston won last ten series games.
— Celtics covered their last four visits to Memphis.
— Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Indiana @ Milwaukee
Pacers (19-22)
— Indiana lost 13 of its last 19 games.
— Pacers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 10-3-1 in Indiana’s last 14 games.

Bucks (27-14)
— Milwaukee won 11 of its last 12 games
— Bucks are 5-3 ATS in last eight home games.
— Over is 5-2 in Milwaukee’s last seven home games

— Bucks won six of last seven series games.
— Pacers are 0-5 ATS in last five visits to Milwaukee.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Atlanta @ LA Clippers
Hawks (22-20)
— Hawks are 8-0 SU since they fired their coach (6-1-1 ATS).
— Hawks are 3-5-1 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Clippers (27-16)
— Clippers are 6-8 in their last 14 games overall.
— Clippers are 6-2 ATS in last eight home games.
— Over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

— Atlanta won three of last four series games.
— Hawks are 3-2 ATS in last five series games played here.
— Over is 7-3 in last eight series games.

**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 08:59 AM

NBA

Monday, March 22

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Trend Report
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Sacramento @ Cleveland
Sacramento
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home

Oklahoma City @ Minnesota
Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games

Charlotte @ San Antonio
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Charlotte's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
San Antonio
San Antonio is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Charlotte
San Antonio is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games when playing Charlotte

Toronto @ Houston
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 16 games on the road
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Houston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto

Indiana @ Milwaukee
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indiana's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

Boston @ Memphis
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Memphis's last 13 games

Utah @ Chicago
Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games

Atlanta @ LA Clippers
Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 09:46 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, March 22

**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 10:12 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 22

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SACRAMENTO (17 - 25) at CLEVELAND (16 - 26) - 3/22/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 2-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (18 - 24) at MINNESOTA (10 - 32) - 3/22/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 69-49 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-15 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 53-40 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-62 ATS (-27.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-31 ATS (-23.1 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (20 - 21) at SAN ANTONIO (22 - 17) - 3/22/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 61-94 ATS (-42.4 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 209-261 ATS (-78.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 42-66 ATS (-30.6 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1146-1015 ATS (+29.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 583-493 ATS (+40.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 103-67 ATS (+29.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 389-307 ATS (+51.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 463-385 ATS (+39.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BOSTON (21 - 21) at MEMPHIS (19 - 20) - 3/22/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
BOSTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
BOSTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MEMPHIS is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (19 - 22) at MILWAUKEE (27 - 14) - 3/22/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 90-143 ATS (-67.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (17 - 25) at HOUSTON (11 - 30) - 3/22/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
HOUSTON is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
HOUSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
HOUSTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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UTAH (30 - 11) at CHICAGO (19 - 22) - 3/22/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 57-39 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 27-48 ATS (-25.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (22 - 20) at LA CLIPPERS (27 - 16) - 3/22/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 86-63 ATS (+16.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 248-304 ATS (-86.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

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

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**Udog** · 03-22-2021, 10:16 AM

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Monday's NBA Trends and Indexes - 3/22

Monday's NBA Trends and Indexes - 3/22

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