PREMIUM
3-Game NBA SWEEPER PASS
(NBA) Indiana vs. Miami,
Total: 206.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 206.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: The 30-28 Indiana Pacers ended a six-game slide last night with a 102-92 home win over the Grizzlies. It was a much-needed win as the Pacers play at Miami tonight, opening a five-game road trip. The Heat rolled over the Hawks 108-90 in Atlanta last night and return home after winning 15 of their last 17 games to climb within two games of the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, after sitting at 11-30 in games played through Jan. 13.
Indiana: Trade rumors swirled around Indiana star Paul George (22.0 & 6.2) but he didn't go anywhere. George was off his game last night (nine points on 3 of 12 shooting) but C.J. Miles (10.8) arose from a slump to score 17 points. Second-year PF/C Turner (15.5 & 7.2) has had a terrific season and PG Teague (15.3 & 8.1 APG APG) has lived up to expectations. Excellent news (beside a much-needed win) also came with the return of Thaddeus Young (11.5 & 6.1). He got back on the court after an eight-game absence to provide 10 points (5-7 FG), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block over 26 minutes.
Miami: The Heat beat the Hawks in Atlanta by 18 points, despite poor efforts from their two best players.PG Goran Dragic (20.2 & 6.2 APG) was just 5-of-16 from the floor and center Hassan Whiteside (16.5 & 14.0) was 1-of-9 from the floor and with 2 & 10, went without a double-double for just the second time in nine games. Reserve guard Tyler Johnson (14.0) stepped up with 23 points Friday and is averaging 17.4 over his last five games to add another weapon to an improving offense that has scored at least 100 in 15 straight games.
The pick: The Pacers held Memphis to just 92 points but that's the exception, not the rule. During the team's six-game slide, the Pacers had allowed an average of 117.3 PPG, with opponents at least 110 points in all six contests. Throw in the above-noted fact that Miami has reached triple digits in 15 straight games and the Over is an 8* play.
Indiana: Trade rumors swirled around Indiana star Paul George (22.0 & 6.2) but he didn't go anywhere. George was off his game last night (nine points on 3 of 12 shooting) but C.J. Miles (10.8) arose from a slump to score 17 points. Second-year PF/C Turner (15.5 & 7.2) has had a terrific season and PG Teague (15.3 & 8.1 APG APG) has lived up to expectations. Excellent news (beside a much-needed win) also came with the return of Thaddeus Young (11.5 & 6.1). He got back on the court after an eight-game absence to provide 10 points (5-7 FG), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block over 26 minutes.
Miami: The Heat beat the Hawks in Atlanta by 18 points, despite poor efforts from their two best players.PG Goran Dragic (20.2 & 6.2 APG) was just 5-of-16 from the floor and center Hassan Whiteside (16.5 & 14.0) was 1-of-9 from the floor and with 2 & 10, went without a double-double for just the second time in nine games. Reserve guard Tyler Johnson (14.0) stepped up with 23 points Friday and is averaging 17.4 over his last five games to add another weapon to an improving offense that has scored at least 100 in 15 straight games.
The pick: The Pacers held Memphis to just 92 points but that's the exception, not the rule. During the team's six-game slide, the Pacers had allowed an average of 117.3 PPG, with opponents at least 110 points in all six contests. Throw in the above-noted fact that Miami has reached triple digits in 15 straight games and the Over is an 8* play.
