Mar 02, 2021
Clippers -3 vs Celtics +3
Grizzlies -1 vs Wizards +1
Hawks +4 vs Heat -4
Knicks +2.5 vs Spurs -2.5
Nuggets +7 vs Bucks -7
Suns +2 vs Lakers -2
Clippers -4
| LAC @BOS | Score | |
| Pick | LAC -4 | 112 |
| BOS +4 | 117 |
SCORE: 10
My model favors the Clippers. The Clippers worry me, they are an uber-talented team with a lackadaisical attitude. This criticism is directed towards their super star tandem. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have a laid back demeanor and the latter may still be under load management. i.e. R&R on back to back with reduced practice times. Further, Tyrone Lue is a player’s coach, the team lacks the outspoken fiery leadership like the Cleveland team had with Lebron. That said, I still pick the Clippers because they are talented and their February loss to the Celtics and more recent loss to the Bucks on Sunday should motivate them. The Celtics have a nice two game winning streak going, but those wins were against teams with losing records. Clippers at -4.
OP STAFF | 10-9 NBA 2020 SEASON
* Kawhi Leonard pulled out of lineup minutes before game time due to back spasm.