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AC TITTICOCK'S WEEKLY FREE NBA BASKETBALL PICKS AND WINNERS
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AC's Wagercom 2007-2008 NBA Picks Season Record
Wins: 6 Losses: 13 Ties: 2
NBA Picks Winning Percentage: 32%
Record updated Saturdays and Mondays
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AC'S NBA 2007-2008 WEEK 3 PICKS:
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What a week it has been in the NBA. While only the third week of the season, we have already had more intrigue than Conrad’s The Secret Agent and more wackiness than a an episode of The Benny Hill Show. This week featured three stories big enough to warrant their own columns but in order to stay abreast of current news (and yes I said breast), AC will break them down for you right here.
Kobe Bryant vetoed a trade to the Pistons: I believe this is more rumor than anything, but apparently Detroit offered Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Amir Johnson, a first round pick, and Joe Dumars’ first born child for Kobe only to have the man who never saw a hotel worker whose anus he wouldn’t violate invoke his no trade clause. This would have been a horrible trade for the Lakers, but then again, any trade involving Kobe will be horrible for the Lakers. You don’t trade franchise players, much less a top 3 player, and expect to get better, it just doesn’t work that way in the NBA. Look at what Minnesota did with Garnett, the Sixers did with Iverson, heck go back and look at what the Sixers did with Barkley. They are called franchise players for a reason. The Lakers should be looking to deal their young talent for veterans to play around Kobe. You don’t build for the future when you have the current, and the Lakers could certainly win right now if they provided Kobe with players better than Ronny Turiaf, Luke Walton, and Chris Mihm.
As for the Pistons, this would have been a ridiculously bold move. Teaming Kobe up with Chauncey Billups, RaWeed Wallace, and the ever improving Jason Maxiell, would automatically vault the Pistons to the top of the East along with the Celtics. And yes I know the Pistons are already near the top of the East, but adding Kobe would move them well them ahead of other Eastern Conference contenders such as the Magic and ummm, the Magic (is the Eastern conference really that bad again? Is anyone in Chicago listening? Bulls, are you out there?). If I were an Eastern Conference GM other than Danny Ainge, I would let the Lakers pick any four players from my team, throw in a draft pick, and trade for Kobe. If you’re the Hawks, wouldn’t you offer Joe Johnson, Josh Childress, Shelden Williams, and a #1? It works according to ESPN’s Trade Machine.
Stephon Marbury goes AWOL (absolutely wacky on life): Marbury decided to leave the Knicks this week after being chided for his poor play. His close relationship with Isiah Thomas seems to be over which likely means Isiah is free to see other people. Marbury did rejoin the team after missing one game and a practice but his teammates voted to have him benched. So what did Isiah do in all of this? He played Stephon 30+ minutes in another Knicks loss. We all know Marbury is a bit of a nut, and by bit of a nut I mean, totally f’ing crazy. Whether it was his bizarre interview on Mike’d Up this summer, his stated desire to go play in Italy, or his non-chalance in having to testify about banging a Knicks intern while he was a married man, Marbury has turned from overrated ball hog to unstable overrated ball hog. In other words, exactly the kind of player Isiah Thomas trades for and signs to a big contract.
However, we must put Marbury aside for now and once again ask how can isiah Thomas still have a job? He is less competent than the architect who drew up the plans for the tower in Pisa, less competent than a doctor who amputated the wrong leg, and even less competent than a nameless elected president who started a civil war in a country about which he knew almost nothing and whose vice-president warned about the idiocy of starting a war there ten years earlier. The fact that Isiah has now been Knicks GM for almost four years, has had the highest payroll in the NBA over that time frame, and has had a losing record every year while sexually harassing employees, and yet is still employed is just mind boggling. I have written about this ad nauseum but I just can’t figure it out. So James Dolan, if you’re reading this, and I know you are, thank you. Thank you for letting the Knicks become horrible, thank you for giving me so much to write about, and most of all, thank you for proving incompetence isn’t just reserved for elected officials, but also for recipients of nepotism.
The Celtics are 7-0, will they lose in November?
Here are the remaining games for the rest of the month along with odds on losing.
11/16 at Boston vs Miami: Even with Dwyane Wyane Wade back and calling out Shaq, there is no way Boston drops this game, zero chance.
11/18 at Orlando: This game is going to be a test as Orlando has a solid starting five. The big question is can Garnett and Kendrick Perkins keep Dwight Howard off the boards and will Paul Pierce decide to play defense on Rashard Lewis. The Celtics will probably be favored by 5.5 in this game but it might come down to the wire.
11/21 at Boston vs. Golden State: This game will be as close as I am to boning Kim Kardashian, in other words, a long shot.
11/23 at Boston vs. LA Lakers: No way Pierce and Garnett lose to LA. This is a surer bet than wagering on Snoop Dogg to get arrested again for anything sometime in the next ten years.
11/24 at Charlotte: If Charlotte were playing with Adam Morrison, this would be close, sorry, just wanted to see if you were still paying attention. Celtics by 25.
11/27 at Cleveland: This game will be a real test, however, the Cavs will be without Larry Hughes leaving LeDong’s supporting cast that much worse. LeDong could go for 50 and pull this out himself, but I don’t think so. Garnett will dominate the boards, Pierce will slash to the hole like he was a member of the Made Men, and Ray Allen will nail threes all day long. The Celtics should win by double digits.
11/29 at Boston vs. New York: The only way the Knicks win is if Eddy Curry turns into Patrick Ewing, Zach Randolph doesn’t rape anyone on the way to the game, Stephon Marbury turns into Walt Clyde Frazier, and Isiah Thomas instructs the team to do the opposite of whatever he says. This will be a laugher, Celtics by 16, especially after the Knicks beat them in pre-season.
11/30 at Miami: This one will be close, the highest odds of a Celtic loss for the month. Two weeks from now the Heat will be a much better team as Wade will be rounding into shape and Shaq will be motivated after the awful start. There is a 51% chance of a Celtics victory, mark it down.
So if they can get by Orlando on Sunday, the Celtics have an 80% chance of winning every game in November. Wow, what a turnaround.
Friday Night Picks:
Tonight is going to be dedicated to doggie style because we will be turning things around. So far, this year has been unpredictable from a betting stand point perhaps because we have not yet calibrated the effects of referees no longer throwing games. As a result, your boy AC has been studying game film, talking with coaches, and building out scoring models. In short, this weekend we are all winning money, drinking Cristal, and getting our Beamers waxed (and yes that was a euphemism). So enjoy the games and enjoy the sushi.
Seattle at Atlanta -8:
I don’t think I have taken the Hawks and given 8 points since John Koncak was the NBA’s highest paid player. That said, the Hawks are an average NBA team while the Sonics are an average CBA team. It’s not clear who the Sonics have to cover Joe Johnson while it’s clear the Hawks have 17 small forwards to cover Kevin Durant. This will likely be a 20 point win as long as the Hawks don’t give up too early and as long as they push the ball up the court. So root for Horford to control the boards and Law to run the offense.
Washington -3.5 at Minnesota:
Three things I know about this game: 1. Washington is horrible. 2. Minnesota is horrible. 3. Washington is less horrible than Minnesota. How’s that for analysis. Take the Wiz, close your eyes, turn your head, and cough. It will only feel cold for a couple of seconds.
LA Clippers at Golden Shower State -4.5:
The Warriors are not going to go defeated all year and we have already noted here that the Clippers are not that good. As long as Andris Biedrins can bang around Chris Kaman and Baron Davis doesn’t hurt his vagina, the Warriors should run all over the Clippers. Just hope Don Nelson makes a few changes (like giving my boy Marco Belinelli some more run) and the Clippers are tired from spending too much time in San Francisco last night at The World Famous Mitchell Brother’s O’Farrell Theatre.
Houston at San Antonio -8:
No McGrady, no way. Take the Spurs and hope they are pissed enough about losing to Dallas last night that they decide to pummel the Rockets like whoever pummeled Mayim Baylik in the face.
Saturday Night Picks:
Phoenix -6 at Houston:
I lost last night as Houston covered -8 against the Spurs by only losing by 6. Tonight that changes. While Phoenix has been out of synch all year, Houston is due for a McGrady-less let-down. Take the Suns and hope Stoudamire can bother Ming enough to let Nash get out on the break. Also root for Raja Bell and Leandro Barbosa to get hot from 3. If Houston wins this game, they are for real.
Utah -6 at Indiana:
Not my favorite game to pick but we’re going to be shorting Jimmy O’Braindead all year. The Pacers are desperate for a win and the Jazz should be tired after losing to the Cavs, but talent will prevail. Just hope the Jazz can keep it within 6 to 8 points in the first quarter.
Portland +6 at Washington:
The Blazers have to be pissed after blowing a 25 point 4th quarter lead to the Sixers on Friday night. If they have any heart, they will give the Wizards a game. Plus, we learned earlier that the Wizards are a horrible team. Root for the Blazers to keep Antawn Jamison in check and root for Aldridge to be a beast on the boards. I don’t love picking this game, but sometimes we have to do things we don’t like (like the fat chick with the cast on her leg).
New Orleans at Minnesota Under 190:
I really want to take Denver giving whatever against the Knicks but there is no line yet so I am forced to reach for the under here. This is a bit of a dicey bet because the TerribleWolves don’t play defense and the Whorenets play smart but as long as David West plays aggressive defense on Al Jefferson, the under should be achieved. Root for a sloppy game and for the Whorenets to take a big early lead. Heck if you’re feeling good tease this with the Whorenets -6.
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