Tonight's NBA Predictions:
New York Knicks (26-14) @ Philadelphia 76ers (17-25)
Tonight marks the return of Knicks starting point guard Raymond Felton. The 76ers are currently above .500 at home, but I don't see them having enough to win this game against the Knicks. Sixers starting point guard Jrue Holiday has been showing all-star qualities all season but without Andrew Bynum this team doesn't have the frontcourt size to compete with the Knicks big men in Tyson Chandler and Amare Stoudemire.
My prediction: Knicks win 99-90
Cleveland Cavaliers (12-32) @ Toronto Raptors (16-27)
In a battle of two teams that have no postseason hopes this year, this game will feature a lot of rising star Kyrie Irving. Irving has just been named to his first all-star game and I see him putting up big numbers tonight for the Cavs.
My prediction: Cavaliers win 102-96
Chicago Bulls (26-16) @ Washington Wizards (10-31)
The Bulls currently have more wins on the road this season (12) than the Wizards have total. I don't see this game being close at all.
My prediction: Bulls win 98-81
Minnesota Timberwolves (17-23) @ Charlotte Bobcats (10-32)
The only thing Bobcats fans have been able to look forward to all season is the possibility of them regaining their former name the Hornets. Other than that it looks like it will be another losing season for a team that continues to draft poorly and end up in the lottery year after year.
My prediction: Timberwolves win 97-88
Brooklyn Nets (26-17) @ Houston Rockets (23-22)
If you are interested in seeing a lot of scoring coming from the backcourt this is a game that you will enjoy. Both teams currently have starting guards that combine for 34+ points per game. The Nets have impressed in their first season in Brooklyn and the new starting backcourt of Jeremy Lin and James Harden have shown glimpses of a future that looks promising for Houston.
My prediction: Rockets win 94-92
Golden State Warriors (26-16) @ Milwaukee Bucks (22-19)
This game will mark the first meeting between Monta Ellis and his former team the Golden State Warriors this season. Both teams seem to have been better off since the trade a year ago and this game will be very similar to that of the Nets & Rockets. With a lot of guard scoring I see this game being very competitive all the way until the end.
My prediction: Bucks win 101-99
Phoenix Suns (15-28) @ San Antonio Spurs (35-11)
The Spurs have been unstoppable at home this season with only two losses and the Phoenix Suns have been abysmal on the road with only four wins. This game will be a blowout from the beginning.
My prediction: Spurs win 102-78
Sacramento Kings (16-28) @ Denver Nuggets (26-18)
This will more than likely be the last season of the Sacramento Kings as it's looking like the team is all but ready to be moved to Seattle and be renamed the Supersonics. That has really been the only newsworthy thing about the team besides "Boogie" Cousins causing problems for the team all season.
My prediction: Nuggets win 104-90
Indiana Pacers (26-17) @ Utah Jazz (23-20)
The Pacers have been one of the best defensive teams all season and have managed to slow down just about everybody. However, while the Pacers are on the road they tend not to perform as well as they do at home. The Jazz currently have a frontcourt that contains Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson and Derrick Favors. All three of these guys should be starting but only two of them can take up the spots at the 4 and 5. It's only a matter of time before 1 of those 3 is on the trading block and be shopped to half of the NBA.
My prediction: Jazz win 91-88
Los Angeles Clippers (32-12) @ Portland Trail Blazers (21-21)
In the last game of the evening the big question is when will Chris Paul return. That's the only thing that really matters to a Clippers team that has shown signs of contending for an NBA title this year. While the Clippers have been winning without Paul, he is what makes this team so successful. Without Paul in this game I see the Trail Blazers pulling the upset and beating the Clips.
My prediction: Trail Blazers win 103-98
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