[sc:NBA250 ]Friday night viewing has never been this good as we’ve lined up a pair of mouth-watering NBA games that will definitely whet your basketball appetite. Kicking things off tonight is the much-anticipated clash between the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat.
Then, the Indiana Pacers square off with the Golden State Warriors in a blockbuster showdown at Oracle Arena. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of Dallas vs. Oklahoma City.
[sc:NBA240banner ]The Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to six games with a thrilling 115-109 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points for the Raptors who moved to within three games of the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers. Key to Toronto’s resurgence has been their improved offensive play. They’re averaging 104.8 points over their last six games.
They will look to continue their excellent form when they lock horns with the Miami Heat tonight. The Heat have been struggling for form of late, losing their last three games by an average of 18.7 points. The Heat are coming off an embarrassing 106-87 defeat to the Washington Wizards. That’s Miami’s sixth loss in the last seven games.
The Heat are 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games against the Raptors.
Writer’s Prediction
Toronto wins, 104-93.
Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors (10:30 PM ET)
The Golden State Warriors stretched their unbeaten run to two games with a comprehensive 125-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Five players scored in double-figures for the Warriors who improved their record to a league-best 39-4 slate.
They will look to preserve their perfect home record this season when they face the Indiana Pacers later tonight. For the Warriors to accomplish that feat, they will need to continue their excellent play on the offensive end. The Warriors are averaging a whopping 114.6 points per game, the highest in the NBA this season. The Warriors edged past the Pacers, 131-123, in their first meeting this season.
The Warriors are 6-4 SU and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 home games against the Pacers.
