Schule's NBA HOT DIGGITY DOG *UNDERDOG*
(NBA) Cleveland vs. New Orleans, 12/12/2014 3:00 PM, Score: 114 - 119
Point Spread: 3.00 | -110.00 New Orleans (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* play on the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Cavs eight game winning streak came to an end last night in Oklahoma City, as LeBron sat out to rest a sore knee. Cleveland may have dodged a bullet, as Kyrie Irving left last night's game in the first half with what looked like a serious knee injury, but was able to return for the second half.

The Cavs are in a pretty comfortable spot, just 2.5 points out of first in the East. It's a long season, and LeBron and others have already voiced their concerns about the stars logging too many minutes. If LeBron wasn't healthy enough to play last night, I see no reason for him to rush back for a road game in a back to back situation.

This Game isn't that important to the Cavs in the big picture, and I expect a cautious approach with Kyrie and LeBron. If either or both play, expect the minutes to be limited.

The Pelicans on the other hand have plenty to play for, as they look to get back to .500. They have a great home record (6-2), and they are just one game back of eighth place Phoenix for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Take NO.

GL,

Jesse Schule