Boston Celtics Vs Washington Wizards Thursday Night NBA Basketball Picks : This Thursday night on TNT the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards will face off. The two teams are coming from opposite ends of the spectrum. Boston currently sits in the lead in their division with a 17-4 record and are playing well. Washington currently sits at 7-12 and last place in their division. On paper, this looks like a big mismatch and you can bet the Celtics...more
Author: Martin O FlynnThe main goal in any basketball game is to out score your competitionHowever unlike football where you have a relatively large target, the basketball hoop does not give much margin for error.This thus places a premium on accuracy, and good accuracy is a by product of solid technique.Critical to your success is the mastery of the fundamental technique.If you start out with the right technique and form, then with the right...more
Corey Stokes scored 20 points, Corey Fisher had 13 and No. 5 Villanova defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 84-61. Get NCAA basketball tickets and see Stokes score for the Wildcats. 'Nova's star guard Scottie Reynolds had only eight points; he finished with 2-of-10 shooting. Reynolds recorded two points in the first half, and the Wildcats (1-0) went up 35-34 at the break. Villanova coach Jay Wright acknowledged that the victory was not pretty, but continued to say he thought the Wildcats settled for 3-pointers in the second half and "did a better job of getting inside." Stokes registered 17 points in the second half and gave 'Nova a scoring burst they needed to overcome Dickinson. Stokes buried four 3-pointers in the second half, while Antonio Pena finished with nine points and 10 rebounds for 'Nova. Wildcats freshman Dominic Cheek contributed eight points after he entered the contest from the bench. It seemed like Villanova was getting points from everybody in the lineup, not just Stokes and Fisher. Sophomore forward Taylor King, a talented transfer from Duke, also helped ignite Villanova's offense with his nine points and seven rebounds. He made his debut, and from the look of things,...more
Author: Andrei FelixOne way to step up your game in basketball is trying to master the art of dribbling or handling the ball. As a rule of thumb, the one who knows how to dribble a basketball better can open more opportunities for a team to produce more points and even take the lead to win the game. But even in the professional leagues, not all...more
As measured up to the other sporting events out there, basketball happens to be the easiest sport to bet on. For all those who understand betting on soccer, it would be a similar experience.We have formulated an article for all the beginners who wish to become talented basketball handicappers and we can also show you some effective methods to...more
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Live Streaming - Free Basketball Picks:Memphis Grizzlies (10-14) at Atlanta Hawks (17-6)NBA Basketball Picks : Wednesday December 16, 2009 7PM ESTThe Line: Atlanta Hawks -9.5 Over/Under 208.5The red hot Hawks who are on a four game winning streak hosts the Memphis Grizzlies.The Hawks are 17-6 overall and are 17-6 ATS, That's one of the best covering team in the league! The Hawks are 10-2 straight up at home and are 9-3 ATS at home. The Memphis Grizzlies struggle on the road going 4-9 straight up and 5-8 ATS on the road. Both of these teams can score because they both have young athletic players that like to get above the rim and jack up plenty of three's. Both teams are around 37-38FG% from the 3-pt line defensively. The Hawks however shoot at a high percentage at home. I think with the match ups here, this game will go well OVER and I also see the Hawks putting on a big performance and blowing out the Grizzlies if they're hitting all their shots.Memphis:Under is 7-1 in MEM last 8 Wed. games.Over is 10-4 in MEM last 14 road games.Over is 9-4 in MEM last 13 overall.Atlanta:Over is 13-3 in ATL last 16 Wed. games.ATL are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13...more
Rick Jackson scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Andy Rautins added 19 points and the seventh-ranked Orange remained undefeated with an 85-73 victory over No. 10 Florida. Get NCAA basketball tickets and see Jackson lead Syracuse...more
JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore scored 19 points apiece, and the fifth-ranked Boilermakers made 10 of 22 3-point attempts to beat Valparaiso 86-62. Get NCAA basketball tickets and see Moore lead the Boilermakers to victory. Purdue (8-0) has built a...more
The Pacific Coast is alive with the thrill of basketball this winter, and although it may be chilly outside this January, the basketball courts in the state will be red-hot with hoops action as college and pro teams take the hardwood by storm this...more
Basket ball is one of the most followed games in the universe and LA Lakers demand a legendary status for the followers. One of the most famous athletes of the Lakers bunch is Bryant and his 24# jerseys are a rage with the basket ball fanatics. The...more
Basket ball is one of the most attractive sports in the world and Los Angeles Lakers demand a cult status for the fans. One of the most well known members of the Lakers bunch is Bryant and his # 24 jerseys are a must with the basket ball followers....more
The Purdue University Boilermakers men's basketball team has been one of the top-ranked crews in the NCAA this season, and a come-from-behind win at Alabama's Coleman Coliseum on Dec. 12 solidified the Boilers' place in the Top Five of the AP poll...more