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The Miami Heat are hosting the Phoenix Suns tonight after they beat Toronto at home two nights ago, executing fairly good team defense and efficient play by Dwayne Wade in offense. Having conceded only 77 points, the Heat showed the crowd how drastically they can lower conceded points in a game. However, Phoenix are the best scorers in the league at the moment, and their offensive strength may not be affected by the Heat defense despite dominance of Mourning and Haslem in the paint. Phoenix guards Steve Nash and Leandro Barbosa are in form, resulting in an 11 game winning streak for the Suns after a bad start to the season. Tonight, the away team may want to force the game in the defense too, so a hard fight likely. Miami, with the home court advantage, will put up a good fight. Miami +10 is the pick for 4 units.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are changing their route from Chicago to San Antonio for a challenge with the Spurs. Manu Ginobili’s effective return to the Spurs seemed to pick up the whole team, and their confidence is full after good performances by bench players Brant Barry and Bruce Bowen. On the other side of the court, the Timberwolves were raised on the hands of Kevin Garnett, about whom trade rumors were spread widely around the league. With effective leadership of KG, Minnesota spent the last week in good condition, having three wins including one against the Bulls two nights ago. The scoring performance of the team is a lot better now, and they would like to force San Antonio to struggle on the board penetrating into the lane. The Spurs would like to prove how good they are, so a high scoring match can be expected. Over 182.5 is the pick for 4 units.

The Dallas Mavericks are returning home after they were smashed by the Jazz in Salt Lake City two nights ago, scoring only 79 points. Inefficiency of Dallas’ offense was due to careful defensive play by the Jazz, along with outstanding performances by Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko in the lane. They are challing the Los Angeles Lakers tonight after Kobe led his team to a win against the Rockets despite his ordinary performance, shooting 8/26 from the floor. Kobe Bryant would like to pick up a victory against the Mavs. However, the Mavs are a well organized team now, and they will definitely take measures to stop not only #24 but also Lamar Odom and shooting guards of the visiting team. A high scoring game is expected. Over 195.5 is the pick for 4 units.