National Basketball Association – Notes
NBA
Betting Matchup Notes
Friday, December 7
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Friday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers (off)
The Knicks will be trying to end a five-game losing streak in Philadelphia since a 113-107 overtime win on Dec. 17, 2004. Overall, New York has dropped six of seven against the 76ers (5-13).
Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards (+6 ½, 224 ½)
The Wizards have averaged 113.6 points in their last five games against the Suns and are 3-2 against them in that stretch. Washington won an overtime thriller 144-139 in Phoenix last season, but lost at home 127-105 in the teams' other meeting.
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic (-8, 211 ½)
This is the first meeting between the clubs this season and it will take place in Orlando, where Indiana lost both of its games last season. Those are the Magic's only two victories in the last seven meetings overall.
Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons (-8 ½, 184)
Chicago (5-11) has won four of its last five regular-season games against the Pistons after winning just four of the previous 32.
Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics (off)
The Raptors have lost eight of their last nine visits to Boston.
Houston Rockets at New Jersey Nets (off)
Jason Kidd will try to help New Jersey end a four-game home losing streak to Houston (10-9), dating back to a 110-86 win on March 31, 2003.
Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Hornets (-6, 200)
New Orleans forward David West hopes to rebound against Memphis, which he torched for a career-high 40 points in a 120-118 overtime road victory on Nov. 16.
That was New Orleans' seventh win in the last eight matchups between the teams.
Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (off)
The Spurs have won 16 straight regular-season home games against the Jazz - 19 straight including the playoffs. Utah has not won at San Antonio since Feb. 28, 1999.
Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings (-4 ½, 194)
Los Angeles and Sacramento each won a game at home and on the road in last season's series between the teams. The Clippers had lost 14 straight against the Kings before a 102-93 win last Dec. 29.
Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors (-9 ½, 208 ½)
Milwaukee Bucks at Seattle SuperSonics (-1, 197 ½)
The Sonics are concluding a five-game homestand against Milwaukee (8-9), which has lost five of six and hasn't won in Seattle since a 101-99 victory on Jan. 29, 2000. The Bucks have lost 15 of their last 16 road games versus the Sonics.
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NBA
Betting Matchup Notes
Friday, December 7
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Friday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers (off)
The Knicks will be trying to end a five-game losing streak in Philadelphia since a 113-107 overtime win on Dec. 17, 2004. Overall, New York has dropped six of seven against the 76ers (5-13).
Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards (+6 ½, 224 ½)
The Wizards have averaged 113.6 points in their last five games against the Suns and are 3-2 against them in that stretch. Washington won an overtime thriller 144-139 in Phoenix last season, but lost at home 127-105 in the teams' other meeting.
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic (-8, 211 ½)
This is the first meeting between the clubs this season and it will take place in Orlando, where Indiana lost both of its games last season. Those are the Magic's only two victories in the last seven meetings overall.
Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons (-8 ½, 184)
Chicago (5-11) has won four of its last five regular-season games against the Pistons after winning just four of the previous 32.
Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics (off)
The Raptors have lost eight of their last nine visits to Boston.
Houston Rockets at New Jersey Nets (off)
Jason Kidd will try to help New Jersey end a four-game home losing streak to Houston (10-9), dating back to a 110-86 win on March 31, 2003.
Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Hornets (-6, 200)
New Orleans forward David West hopes to rebound against Memphis, which he torched for a career-high 40 points in a 120-118 overtime road victory on Nov. 16.
That was New Orleans' seventh win in the last eight matchups between the teams.
Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (off)
The Spurs have won 16 straight regular-season home games against the Jazz - 19 straight including the playoffs. Utah has not won at San Antonio since Feb. 28, 1999.
Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings (-4 ½, 194)
Los Angeles and Sacramento each won a game at home and on the road in last season's series between the teams. The Clippers had lost 14 straight against the Kings before a 102-93 win last Dec. 29.
Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors (-9 ½, 208 ½)
Milwaukee Bucks at Seattle SuperSonics (-1, 197 ½)
The Sonics are concluding a five-game homestand against Milwaukee (8-9), which has lost five of six and hasn't won in Seattle since a 101-99 victory on Jan. 29, 2000. The Bucks have lost 15 of their last 16 road games versus the Sonics.
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