Expect a raucous Quicken Loans Arena crowd when the reigning NBA MVP LeBron James play against his former team. Meanwhile, the Spurs are out to extend their winning streak at the expense of the Thunder.
[sc:BettingArticlesShortcoder ]Sports Betting Preview for November 27
NBA – Magic Halt Winless Streak in Atlanta
- Arron Afflalo sank four triples and finished the game with a game-high 26 points to lead Orlando to a 109-92 win over the Hawks. It was the Magic’s first win at Atlanta since 2009, breaking their 11-regular season game losing streak at Philips Arena.
NBA – Nets Stop Skid, Beat Raptors
- The Nets finally got out of their slump and broke their four-game skid with a 102-100 win over Toronto. Andre Blatche and Joe Johnson scored 24 and 21, respectively, to pace Brooklyn.
NHL – Stars Score Five in Fourth, Stun Ducks
- Dallas scored thrice in just 53 seconds in the third period to take the fight out of the Ducks in a thrilling 6-3 win. The victory prevented the Stars from a three-game skid.
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Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (November 27 | 7:30 PM ET)
Is LeBron James ever going to be a Cavalier again? That question will continue to hang above many Cleveland fans’ heads as 2014 free agency looms. Tonight, James will be back at Quicken Loans Arena, plying his trade for the Miami Heat. [sc:NBA240banner ]
James continues to impose his will, averaging MVP numbers again with 26.0 PPG, 6.6 APG, and 5.7 RPG. Dwyane Wade has been solid playing Robin to James’ Batman as the former Marquette standout is putting up 18.0 PPG, 5.7 APG, and 4.6 RPG.
Aside from being 7-0 SU in their last seven games, Miami is also 4-1 ATS in their last five contests.
Odds: Miami (-9) vs. Cleveland (+9), O/U: 197.5
Mike Brown is surely aching to have a LeBron James back on his team. For now, he’ll have to manage with two #1 overall picks, whose play is contrasting strongly in terms of outputs.
Kyrie Irving leads the team with 21.4 PPG but fellow #1 overall draftee Anthony Bennett is struggling to the point that many are already trumpeting the former Running Rebel as another bust. Bennett is averaging 2.0 PPG and 2.7 RPG. Unforgiveable numbers, especially for someone selected in the draft before players like Michael Carter Williams and Victor Oladipo.
Cleveland is 3-1 OVER in its last 4 games overall.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (November 27 |8:00 PM ET)
The trio of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker may get old, but the way the Spurs are playing, their habit of winning games is far from going gray. [sc:NBA240banner ]
The Spurs are enjoying an 11-game winning streak, pummeling opponents one after the other since their first and so far only loss to Portland.
Parker shines the brightest in a squad that exemplifies teamwork that few other teams can match on any given night. The Spurs are 3rd in assists per game (25.0) and second in points allowed per game (90.1). They are outscoring their opponents by a margin of 15.8 PPG in their last 10 games.
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last five road games.
Odds: San Antonio (+2.5) vs. Oklahoma City (-2.5), O/U: 200.0
The other half of the Thunder’s dynamic duo is back in the lineup tonight, as a well-rested Russell Westbrook will make his first trip back to the hardcourt after five days of rest. He will join Kevin Durant, who tops the NBA in scoring, pouring on 28.6 points a night. Durant is also OKC’s best in assists with 5.2 dimes a game.
The Thunder are on a streak of their own. They are 4-0 SU in their last four games, which includes a win over Denver, where Durant erupted for 38 points. The Thunder’s last game saw Utah get bludgeoned, 95-73.
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU and ATS in theirlast five home games against the Spurs.
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