Ariza watch

Nothing new this week.  Ariza continues to be a low efficient scorer while providing solid defense, decent playmaking and rebounding, and racking up the steals.  Rumor is that T-mac will be coming back into the line-up in a non-disclosed time.  The teams success will depend on T-mac’s ability to mesh team.  In the long run it will probably be good for Ariza to be a solid second man, which his game is built for.  Throw in a healthy Yao and the Rockets can be serious contenders.  I hope the Rockets can unload T-mac’s contract and pick-up a decent 2 guard….hmmmmm

 

32-19

A couple of surprise wins this week really skewed my total.  Charlotte won three games this week, Atlanta dropped two, and most importantly, Denver lost at home to Minnesota for their second win of the season.  The Lakers rolled with three wins and the starters continue to cover the benches ass by providing them with 20+ point leads to squander.  They better figure something out because having only played four road games all season, its going to get a lot tougher. 

Only a couple picks this week.  I’m only going to pick Laker and Rockets games and games that actually matter, so who’s cares about the Minnesota/Knicks game anyway right?

Tuesday:  Portland, Lakers and Charlotte over Boston ( I know this is a bad odds pick, but Charlotte is playing good and Boston isn’t clicking)

Wednesday:  Cavs, Bulls, Rockets

Thursday:  Boston, Denver, Rockets

Friday:  Cavs, Lakers

Saturday:  Nugs, Hawks, Rockets

Sunday:  Lakers, Bucks