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(NBA) San Antonio vs. Memphis,
Total: 197.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 197.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up; The news that Durant would be out at least four weeks had to put a smile on San Antonio's face but just as suddenly, Leonard and Aldridge wound up with health issues of their own. The more serious being Aldridge (17.3 & 7.4). However, after missing two games due to minor heart arrhythmia, he returned in Wednesday's home loss to Portland (19 points but shot just 9 of 24). The 52-15 Spurs are back on the court tonight for the first time since Wednesday (1 1/2 games back of the Warriors) and play at the 39-30 Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have rebounded form a five-game slide to win three straight games and move to within a half-game of the sixth-place Oklahoma City Thunder.
San Antonio: Kawhi Leonard (26.4 & 6.0) sat out one game due to a concussion but hasn't missed a beat since, as he scored 31 points against Atlanta on Monday and then had 34 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals in the loss to Portland. Leonard has topped 30 points in six of the seven games he has played in March and is averaging 31.3 PPG for the month. However, PG Tony Parker (10.4 & 4.7 APG) will likely miss his fifth straight game with back issues. That said, the strength of this San Antonio team is its depth (and defense, which allows 98.5 PPG to rank 2nd).
Memphis: PG Mike Conley is having a career season (20.1 PPG and 6.3 APG) and has fueled the Memphis winning streak with three straight 20-point outings, averaging 23 points and 9.7 assists during the stretch. Center Gasol (20.2-6.2-4.3) and PF Randolph (14.1 & 8.1) still provide Memphis will an excellent frontcourt duo.
The pick: Expecting the Spurs to lose back-to-back games is a stretch and while the Spurs are an excellent defensive team, note that they average 106.1 PPG on the road, where they are 27-7 SU. During Memphis' five-game losing streak ( March 3-11), the Grizzlies allowed an average of 114 points, 50.4 percent shooting and posted a 117.5 defensive rating. In the last three games (all wins), the Grizzlies have allowed 91.7 points and 41 percent shooting while posting a defensive rating of 101.7. My bet here says that Memphis will not be able to handle the Spurs, making the over a 10* play.
San Antonio: Kawhi Leonard (26.4 & 6.0) sat out one game due to a concussion but hasn't missed a beat since, as he scored 31 points against Atlanta on Monday and then had 34 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals in the loss to Portland. Leonard has topped 30 points in six of the seven games he has played in March and is averaging 31.3 PPG for the month. However, PG Tony Parker (10.4 & 4.7 APG) will likely miss his fifth straight game with back issues. That said, the strength of this San Antonio team is its depth (and defense, which allows 98.5 PPG to rank 2nd).
Memphis: PG Mike Conley is having a career season (20.1 PPG and 6.3 APG) and has fueled the Memphis winning streak with three straight 20-point outings, averaging 23 points and 9.7 assists during the stretch. Center Gasol (20.2-6.2-4.3) and PF Randolph (14.1 & 8.1) still provide Memphis will an excellent frontcourt duo.
The pick: Expecting the Spurs to lose back-to-back games is a stretch and while the Spurs are an excellent defensive team, note that they average 106.1 PPG on the road, where they are 27-7 SU. During Memphis' five-game losing streak ( March 3-11), the Grizzlies allowed an average of 114 points, 50.4 percent shooting and posted a 117.5 defensive rating. In the last three games (all wins), the Grizzlies have allowed 91.7 points and 41 percent shooting while posting a defensive rating of 101.7. My bet here says that Memphis will not be able to handle the Spurs, making the over a 10* play.
