Basketball 
/ Nick Shiambouros / 25 March 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Derrick Rose has the Bulls in fine form
"The Bulls currently hold a one game lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference and are playing some truly magnificent basketball."
This weekend brings plenty of games with playoff implications and Nick Shiambouros has suggested bets for two of them
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-96 in a tense encounter at the American Airlines Center on Thursday evening.
The Mavs had to come from behind in the fourth quarter to foil a determined Minnesota rotation who fought hard to the bitter end. The great Dirk Nowitzki was the hero for Dallas scoring 30 points.
This was a very important win for the Mavericks who have closed the gap to one game behind Los Angeles in the battle for second seed in the Western Conference. Dallas are currently priced at [19.0] to win the NBA Championship which is a fair price for one of the most consistent teams of the past decade.
With just over two weeks left in the regular season there are some crucial games with playoff implications taking place this weekend.
On Saturday the in-form Chicago Bulls visit the Milwaukee Bucks in an all-Eastern Conference affair.
The Bulls currently hold a one game lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference and are playing some truly magnificent basketball.
On Tuesday night the Bulls crushed the playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks 114-81 with one of the finest performances I have seen all year.
The Bucks are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-42. Though Milwaukee still have an outside chance of making the post-season I do not think they can contain Derrick Rose and company in this game.
Chicago should be priced around [1.9] with the advertised handicap and I will be backing them accordingly.
On Sunday the Memphis Grizzlies play host to the San Antonio Spurs in a game with significant playoff implications.
The Grizzlies are in eighth place in the Western Conference with a record of 40-32. This young team has been playing some decent basketball in the past few weeks and have a realistic chance of making the post-season.
Mike Conley in particular is having a super year for Memphis, averaging over 13 points per game. This rising star is the heartbeat of this team and is the main reason the Grizzlies are in contention for a playoff spot.
San Antonio are riding high at the top of the Western Conference. They currently have the best record in basketball at 57-14 and should easily secure home court advantage throughout the playoffs.
But the Spurs have one eye on the post-season and could be vulnerable against the in-form Grizzlies. If Memphis can establish an early lead they could give San Antonio all they can handle in this important fixture.
My money has to be on Memphis. They are in cracking form and a victory would greatly enhance their playoff chances. They should be priced around [2.0] with the advertised handicap.
Recommended Wagers
Saturday back Chicago with advertised handicap at [1.9]
Sunday back Memphis with advertised handicap at [2.0]
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