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"The Coach's" Friday Night 3-Game NBA Pass (All*10*s!)
(NBA) Toronto vs. Washington,
Point Spread: 4.00 | -105.00 Toronto (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 4.00 | -105.00 Toronto (Away)
Result: Loss
The Washington Wizards have done it again, winning the first two games of a playoff series on the road. They upset the Bulls in Chicago in the first two games of last year's first round playoff series, only to return home and lose Game 3. Perhaps they run the risk of falling victim to another let down here this season, as they have plenty of swagger in their step heading into Game 3.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Previous History - The Raptors were a good road team during the regular season, boasting a record of 22-19 south of the border. They've also had plenty of success in recent trips to Washington, winning five of their last six visits.
2. DeMar DeRozan - He was better in Game 2 than he was in the first game of the series, scoring 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting. Judging by his comments, he'll be ready for Game 3: "Nobody's ready to go home, nobody's ready to pack it up. We understand how bad we played these last two games and we want to do a lot better." said DeRozan.
3. X-Factor - The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in all but one of their last six home games.
Selection: This is a play on the Toronto Raptors(10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Previous History - The Raptors were a good road team during the regular season, boasting a record of 22-19 south of the border. They've also had plenty of success in recent trips to Washington, winning five of their last six visits.
2. DeMar DeRozan - He was better in Game 2 than he was in the first game of the series, scoring 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting. Judging by his comments, he'll be ready for Game 3: "Nobody's ready to go home, nobody's ready to pack it up. We understand how bad we played these last two games and we want to do a lot better." said DeRozan.
3. X-Factor - The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in all but one of their last six home games.
Selection: This is a play on the Toronto Raptors(10*)