The set-up: I think the Nets rest players here strategically vs. this Western Conference opponent. Brooklyn is off a 130-113 win over Indiana just last night, but with a night off after this before a tough five-game road swing to end the season, starting with back-to-back games at Milwaukee, this absolutely sets up as a classic "trap" for the home side.

The pick: Portland plays with revenge here after falling 116-112 at home to the Nets on March 23rd. Portland smashed Memphis 130-109 in its last outing, and with tough upcoming games at Boston and Atlanta, it's now or never for this playoff hopeful Portland side. A great situational call on the visiting side here.

This is a 10* COACHS CORNER on the Blazers.