MONDAY NBA STUFF

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Iverson expected to make debut Monday
November 1, 2009


DENVER (AP) -Allen Iverson is expected to make his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Sacramento.

Iverson is recovering from a partial right hamstring tear and missed his third straight game when the Grizzlies played the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday night.

Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said that when Iverson returns, he'll be part of a three-guard rotation with O.J. Mayo and Mike Conley.

Iverson, traded from Denver to Detroit last season, declined to speak with reporters Sunday night, saying he'll talk when he plays in a game.

 

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DUNKEL INDEX 02 NOV 09

DUNKEL INDEX 02 NOV 09

Today's NBA Picks
New Jersey at Charlotte
The Bobcats look to build on their 6-2 ATS record in their last 8 games as a favorite between 5 and 10 1/2 points. Charlotte is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Bobcats favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-7). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 111.154; Charlotte 119.907
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 9; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 7; 177
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-7); Over

Game 503-504: New Orleans at New York
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 111.009; New York 116.297
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 5 1/2; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Houston at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.198; Utah 122.562
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 5 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+8 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Memphis at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 110.501; Sacramento 113.006
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 2 1/2; 207 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1; 202
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-1); Over

Game 509-510: Minnesota at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 110.521; LA Clippers 112.643
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+8 1/2); Under

 

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NBA injuries: Harris, Robinson out; Redd hurting

NBA injuries: Harris, Robinson out; Redd hurting

NBA injuries: Harris, Robinson out; Redd hurting


The New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks all have injury issues with key backcourt scorers.

The Nets were without All-Star point guard Devin Harris in Saturday's loss to Washington. Harris has a groin strain that will sideline him 7-10 days.

Rafer Alston and Chris Douglas-Roberts shared the point guard duties for the Nets, who are getting 7.5 points at Charlotte on Monday.

Knicks combo guard Nate Robinson is out two weeks with a sprained ankle suffered in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia. He left the arena on crutches.

Robinson was averaging just 8.7 points and likely will be replaced in the rotation by Larry Hughes, who did not play the first two games but played 39 minutes Saturday. The Knicks host New Orleans on Monday (no line).

Bucks guard Michael Redd left Saturday's win over Detroit with soreness in the same left knee that required surgery and sidelined him last season. The team said Redd sat as a precaution.

The Bucks could use a combination of Charlie Bell and Carlos Delfino if Redd is sidelined Tuesday at Chicago

 

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Monday?s best NBA bets

Monday?s best NBA bets

Monday?s best NBA bets


New Jersey Nets at Charlotte Bobcats (-7.5, 177)

Can the Nets be a competitive team in the NBA without Devin Harris? If you watched much of Saturday?s game against the Wizards you probably aren?t overly optimistic.

Harris, New Jersey?s lone All-Star, is expected to miss about a week because of a strained right groin. That shifts the point guard duties over to Rafer Alston. He did a good job Saturday (20 points, eight assists), but he?s not the consistent scoring threat like Harris.

The Nets are 0-3 straight up and against the spread to start the season, and it looks like they?re the front runners to finish at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Charlotte is dreaming of a postseason berth this year and to do that the team will have to buy into coach Larry Brown?s system. That system requires playing a slow, defensive-minded game.

The under would be 3-0 this season in Charlotte games if it hadn?t been for an overtime period against the Knicks.

Expect both sides to struggle to get to 80 points in a game even hardcore NBA fans won?t be able to watch.

Pick: Under

Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz (-8.5, 206)

The Rockets continue their Northwest road swing with a stop Sunday in Salt Lake City. Houston is hoping to improve to 3-1 on the campaign, something that wouldn?t be possible without the contributions of Aaron Brooks.

The former Oregon Duck is averaging 21.7 points and 8.3 assists, and the Rockets are a +18 in point differential when Brooks is on the floor this season.

He?ll have a tough task Monday trying to spark Houston?s offense and slow down Jazz point guard Deron Williams at the other end.

Utah is always tough at home. The Jazz won their home opener Friday night against the Clippers and went 33-8 at EnergySolutions Arena last year.

Pick: Jazz

 

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Iverson expected to debut for Grizzlies at Sacramento

Iverson expected to debut for Grizzlies at Sacramento

Iverson expected to debut for Grizzlies at Sacramento


After sitting out his club's first three games, future Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is expected to make his Memphis debut tonight as the Grizzlies hope to keep a young Sacramento Kings team winless.

Iverson, who has been sitting with a partially torn left hamstring, is expected to team with second-year standout O.J. Mayo and Mike Conley Jr. to give coach Lionel Hollins a talented three-man guard rotation.

The Grizz opened up a five-game west coast road swing on a losing note Sunday when Denver's Carmelo Anthony ended with 42 points and seven rebounds, as the Nuggets out-gunned Memphis, 133-123, to stay undefeated. Anthony recorded his second consecutive 40-point game for the Nuggets, who moved to 3-0 this season.

Mayo paced Memphis with a career-high 40 points, and Marc Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds, but the Grizzlies fell for the second time in three games on the young season.

"They showed why they were Western Conference finalists [last season]," Hollins said of the Nuggets. "But we have to be proud of how we battled. If we continue to battle like that, we'll be happy."

Memphis will finish its trip with visits to Golden State, the LA Lakers and the LA Clippers.

The Kings, meanwhile, hope the cozy confines of ARCO Arena can cure their ills. The team finished winless on a three-game road trip to open its season when Tony Parker had 24 points and seven assists to lead San Antonio in a 113-94 blowout of Sacramento on Saturday.

Kevin Martin poured in 26 points and Spencer Hawes scored 22 and secured 10 rebounds for the Kings as new head coach Paul Westphal still searches for his first win with the club.

"We got outworked by them on every category that mattered, defensively, and that's what I was looking at," Westphal said after the loss in the Alamo City.

Sacramento will finish a quick two-game homestand on Wednesday when it faces Atlanta.

These two teams split the four-game season series last season, with each winning once on the road. Overall, however, Memphis has won just two of its 27 visits to California's capital.

 

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NBA Matchup - Memphis at Sacramento

Memphis Grizzlies (1-2) at Sacramento Kings (0-3), 10 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record First meeting
2008-09 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2007-08 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2006-07 Head-to-head record Sacramento 2-1
2005-06 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2004-05 Head-to-head record Sacramento 3-0
2003-04 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2002-03 Head-to-head record Sacramento 4-0
Overall Head-to-head record Sacramento 39-15
Home Record: Memphis 1-1; Sacramento 0-0
Away Record: Memphis 0-1; Sacramento 0-3
Current Streak: Memphis (L1); Sacramento (L3)
Record vs. Pacific Division: Memphis 0-0
Record vs. Southwest Division: Sacramento 0-2
Record vs. Western Conference: Memphis 0-1; Sacramento 0-3
2008-2009 Meetings
11/05 - Sacramento, 100-95 (at Sac)
11/18 - Memphis, 109-94 (at Mem)
02/20 - Sacramento, 115-106 (at Mem)
03/27 - Memphis, 113-95 (at Sac)
2007-2008 Meetings
01/10 - Sacramento, 116-113 (at Sac)
02/12 - Memphis, 107-94 (at Mem)
03/22 - Memphis, 117-111 (at Mem)
03/26 - Sacramento, 107-106 ot (at Sac)
2006-2007 Meetings
11/15 - Sacramento, 115-111 (at Sac)
01/29 - Memphis, 124-117 (at Mem)
04/10 - Sacramento, 112-100 (at Mem)
2005-2006 Meetings
01/10 - Memphis, 99-85 (at Mem)
02/07 - Sacramento, 104-96 (at Sac)
02/15 - Memphis, 84-78 (at Mem)
03/10 - Sacramento, 105-93 (at Sac)
2004-2005 Meetings
11/19 - Sacramento, 107-105 (at Sac)
11/30 - Sacramento, 98-93 (at Mem)
03/08 - Sacramento, 85-82 (at Sac)
2003-2004 Meetings
11/25 - Sacramento, 109-89 (at Sac)
12/16 - Memphis, 105-100 (at Mem)
12/23 - Sacramento, 114-97 (at Sac)
01/23 - Memphis, 109-95 (at Mem)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/02 - Sacramento, 116-99 (at Mem)
11/08 - Sacramento, 99-91 (at Sac)
01/12 - Sacramento, 106-98 (at Sac)
01/23 - Sacramento, 104-98 (at Mem)
Game Notes
Note - Memphis has won two of the last three meetings.
Note - Sacramento has won three of the last five meetings.
Note - Memphis has won four of the last seven meetings.
Note - Sacramento has won five of nine and seven of the last 12 meetings.
Note - Sacramento has won eight of 14 and 11 of the last 18 meetings.
Note - Sacramento has won 12 of 20 and 20 of the last 29 meetings.
Note - The Grizzlies snapped a 20-game series road losing streak on 03/27/09.
Note - The Grizzlies are 2-25 at Sacramento.
Note - Sacramento snapped a three-game series road losing streak on 02/20/09.
Note - Sacramento has lost six of eight and eight of its last 11 at Memphis.
Note - Sacramento has lost nine of the 15 meetings in Memphis.
Note - Sacramento has lost 10 of its last 18 at the Grizzlies.
Note - Sacramento has won 12 of its last 22 at the Grizzlies.
Memphis last three games Sacramento last three games
10/28 - L vs. Detroit, 74-96 10/28 - L at Oklahoma City, 89-102
10/30 - W vs. Toronto, 115-107 10/30 - L at New Orleans, 92-97
11/01 - L at Denver, 123-133 10/31 - L at San Antonio, 94-113

 

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Trends - Memphis at Sacramento

Trends - Memphis at Sacramento

Trends - Memphis at Sacramento

ATS Trends

Memphis

Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Grizzlies are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Grizzlies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog.
Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.
Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Grizzlies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog.
Grizzlies are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.
Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.


Sacramento

Kings are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Kings are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss.
Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Kings are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Kings are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Kings are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Kings are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite.
Kings are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite.
Kings are 5-18 ATS in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
Kings are 3-15 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.


OU Trends

Memphis

Over is 8-1 in Grizzlies last 9 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.
Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 15-6 in Grizzlies last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 12-5 in Grizzlies last 17 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 13-6 in Grizzlies last 19 road games.


Sacramento

Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as a home favorite.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as a favorite.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Kings last 7 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Kings last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Kings last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 5-1 in Kings last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 Monday games.


Head to Head

Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Sacramento.
Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Sacramento.
Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

 

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Preview: Grizzlies (1-2) at Kings (0-3)

Preview: Grizzlies (1-2) at Kings (0-3)

Preview: Grizzlies (1-2) at Kings (0-3)

Date: November 02, 2009 10:00 PM EDT

The Memphis Grizzlies have big expectations for this season after signing Allen Iverson. The most pressure on Iverson might be coming from the 10-time All Star himself.

After sitting out the Grizzlies' first three games, Iverson is set to debut with his new team Monday night at the winless Sacramento Kings.

When Iverson signed with Memphis (1-2) in September, he was hardly the highly sought-after free agent he thought he deserved to be. The 33-year-old guard would agree to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Grizzlies amid questions about declining skills.

"This year for me is so personal," Iverson said after the signing.



"It's basically going to be my rookie season again. It hurts, but I turn the TV on, I read the paper, I listen to some of the things people say about me having the season that I had last year and me losing a step, things like that. They're trying to put me in a rocking chair already."

It didn't help that Iverson suffered a partially torn left hamstring during training camp, causing him to miss Memphis' first three games. He declined to speak with reporters Sunday night, saying he'll talk when he plays in a game.

In addition to the injury, Iverson will be looking to put a disappointing 2008-09 behind him. After spending most of his career with Philadelphia, Iverson was traded to Denver in 2006, and then to Detroit last November. He averaged 17.4 points in 54 games with the Pistons, before the team announced in early April that he was being shut him down with back problems - a decision that came shortly after Iverson publicly voiced his frustration with having to come off the bench.

While Iverson - expected to be part of a three-guard rotation with O.J. Mayo and Mike Conley - is looking to rejuvenate his career, the Grizzlies are hoping he can provide a veteran presence on a team that is coming off three consecutive seasons with fewer than 25 wins.

Memphis is looking to bounce back following a 133-123 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. Coming off a win against Toronto, the Grizzlies shot 70 percent en route to 40 points in the first quarter, but fell behind 67-66 by halftime and couldn't regain control.

"I thought we were in good shape at halftime," said Mayo, who scored a career-high 40 points after finishing with a combined 27 in Memphis' first two games. "But in the third quarter it seemed like they scored for 10 or 12 straight minutes."

The Kings, meanwhile, return home after going winless on a three-game trip to start the season. Sacramento lost 113-94 to San Antonio on Sunday, falling behind by 16 points at the half and 21 early in the third quarter. Kevin Martin scored 29 points while Spencer Hawes added 22 and 10 rebounds off the bench. They were the only Kings to finish in double figures, however, while the Spurs shot 58.1 percent.

"It was over relatively early," first-year Kings coach Paul Westphal said. "Tonight was a good lesson for a young team. We were beating our heads against the walls trying to figure out how to beat this team and stay in the game."

Sacramento and Memphis split four meetings last season, with each winning once on the road. Iverson averaged 26.5 points in two games against the Kings in 2008-09.


Preview:
Memphis At Sacramento
When: 10:00 PM ET, Monday, November 2, 2009
Where: Arco Arena, Sacramento, California

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Sacramento Kings are ranked 25 on offense, averaging 91.7 points per game. The Kings shooting percentages include 40.6 FG%, 70.4

FT%, and 28.1 three point % so far this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies are ranked 11 on offense, averaging 104.0 points per game.

The Grizzlies shooting percentages include 48.9 FG%, 70.5 FT%, and 33.3 three point % so far this season.

Home and Away

The Sacramento Kings are 0-0 at home this season, and 0-3 against 403882.abbrev opponents.

At home the Kings are averaging 0.0 scoring, and holding teams to 0.0 points scored on defense.

The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-1 while on the road this season, and 0-1 against Western opponents.

On the road, the Grizzlies are averaging 123.0 scoring, and holding teams to 133.0 points scored on defense.

 

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Memphis @ Sacramento

Memphis @ Sacramento

Memphis @ Sacramento
Monday November 2
10:00 PM EDT

Sacramento -1.0, Total 203.0

Line Movements



RECORD ANALYSIS:
Straight Up Against The Spread
Memphis Home Away Total Home Away Total
Year to Date 16 - 25 8 - 33 24 - 58 19 - 20 19 - 22 38 - 42
Last 10 Games 4 - 1 2 - 3 6 - 4 4 - 0 3 - 2 7 - 2
Straight Up Against The Spread
Sacramento Home Away Total Home Away Total
Year to Date 11 - 30 6 - 35 17 - 65 16 - 25 22 - 19 38 - 44
Last 10 Games 0 - 5 1 - 4 1 - 9 2 - 3 2 - 3 4 - 7

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
03/27/09 Memphis 113 @ Sacramento 95 SAC -3.5 209.0 MEM/U
02/20/09 Sacramento 115 @ Memphis 106 MEM -7.0 207.5 SAC/O
11/18/08 Sacramento 94 @ Memphis 109 MEM -5.5 196.5 MEM/O
11/05/08 Memphis 95 @ Sacramento 100 SAC -2.0 193.5 SAC/O


Memphis Last 10 Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/15/09 ATL 90 @ MEM 98 -8.0 189.0 P/U
04/13/09 MEM 110 @ PHO 119 +8 216.5 L/O
04/12/09 MEM 75 @ LAL 92 +11 202.0 L/U
04/10/09 PHO 89 @ MEM 106 +2.5 227.0 W/U
04/08/09 MEM 78 @ ORL 81 +14.5 196.0 W/U
04/07/09 POR 96 @MEM 93 +7 191.5 W/U
04/04/09 MEM 107 @MIL 102 +7.5 201.0 W/O
04/03/09 DAL 102 @ MEM 107 +7.5 196.5 W/O
04/01/09 WAS 107 @ MEM 112 -3.0 201.5 W/O
03/30/09 MEM 114 @GSW 109 +5.5 221.0 W/O


Memphis Last 5 Home Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/15/09 ATL 90 @ MEM 98 -8.0 189.0 P/U
04/10/09 PHO 89 @ MEM 106 +2.5 227.0 W/U
04/07/09 POR 96 @ MEM 93 +7 191.5 W/U
04/03/09 DAL 102 @ MEM 107 +7.5 196.5 W/O
04/01/09 WAS 107 @ MEM 112 -3.0 201.5 W/O
03/30/09 MEM 114 @ GSW 109 +5.5 221.0 W/O


Sacramento Last 10 Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/15/09 SAC 97 @MIN 90 +7.5 209.5 W/U
04/13/09 SAC 98 @ DEN 118 +17 223.5 L/U
04/12/09 SAS 95 @SAC 92 +9 203.0 W/U
04/10/09 SAC 78 @ LAC 109 +4.5 217.0 L/U
04/09/09 HOU 115 @SAC 98 +11.5 207.0 L/O
04/07/09 LAL 122 @SAC 104 +12 215.5 L/O
04/05/09 GSW 105 @SAC 100 -2.0 242.5 L/U
04/03/09 SAC 111 @ PHO 139 +15 245.5 L/O
04/01/09 SAC 141 @ GSW 143 +8 238.5 W/O
03/31/09 NOR 111 @SAC 110 +6.5 201.5 W/O


Sacramento Last 5 Home Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/12/09 SAS 95 @ SAC 92 +9 203.0 W/U
04/09/09 HOU 115 @ SAC 98 +11.5 207.0 L/O
04/07/09 LAL 122 @ SAC 104 +12 215.5 L/O
04/05/09 GSW 105 @ SAC 100 -2.0 242.5 L/U
03/31/09 NOR 111 @ SAC 110 +6.5 201.5 W/O


Over / Under
Overall Home Away
Memphis 9-11 5-3 4-8
Sacramento 10-10 7-4 3-6

 

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New Jersey Nets (0-3) at Charlotte Bobcats (1-2), 7 p.m.

New Jersey Nets (0-3) at Charlotte Bobcats (1-2), 7 p.m.

New Jersey Nets (0-3) at Charlotte Bobcats (1-2), 7 p.m.

The last time the New Jersey Nets lost four straight games to start a season John Calipari was head coach. Since then Calipari has achieved success at the collegiate ranks, while the Nets have made a few deep runs in the playoffs but no championships to show for it.

Now the Nets will try to stop a three-game season-opening slide when they pay a visit to the Charlotte Bobcats Monday night at Time Warner Cable Arena. New Jersey fell to 0-3 for the first time since the 1999-2000 campaign following Saturday's 123-104 setback at Washington, as Chris Douglas-Roberts led the way with 25 points.

Rafer Alston finished with 20 points and eight assists for New Jersey, which lost to Minnesota and Orlando before Saturday's setback. The last time the Nets opened a season with four consecutive losses was when they kicked off the 1996-97 campaign under Calipari with five straight defeats.

"We've still got to keep growing as a unit," said Nets guard Courtney Lee, who had 17 points. "And get comfortable with each other, in different rotations and matchups that are out there."

Nets star point guard Devin Harris missed the game with a groin injury and is expected to miss at least one week. Harris originally injured the groin in an exhibition game and aggravated it during Friday's loss to Orlando. He is expected to see a specialist, while Alston will most likely continue starting in Harris' place.

Charlotte, meanwhile, will open a quick two-game homestand Monday versus the Nets and Hawks. It has dropped two of three games to kick off the new season, including Saturday's 90-79 setback to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.

Vladimir Radmanovic played big role as a reserve, scoring a team-high 12 points for the Bobcats, who got 11 points apiece from Gerald Wallace and D.J. Augustin.

"Obviously guys are tired. The double-overtime game ended late," said Bobcats center Tyson Chandler. "We had a shot at this game. We had a lot of turnovers that put us out of the game."

New Jersey took two of three matchups with the Bobcats a season ago and has won 14 of the 18 meetings in this series. The Nets have also won two straight and eight of nine contests at Charlotte.

 

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NBA Matchup - New Jersey at Charlotte

NBA Matchup - New Jersey at Charlotte

NBA Matchup - New Jersey at Charlotte

New Jersey Nets (0-3) at Charlotte Bobcats (1-2), 7 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record First meeting
2008-09 Head-to-head record New Jersey 2-1
2007-08 Head-to-head record New Jersey 3-1
2006-07 Head-to-head record New Jersey 2-1
2005-06 Head-to-head record New Jersey 3-1
2004-05 Head-to-head record New Jersey 4-0
2003-04 Head-to-head record None
2002-03 Head-to-head record None
Overall Head-to-head record New Jersey 14-4
Home Record: New Jersey 0-1; Charlotte 1-0
Away Record: New Jersey 0-2; Charlotte 0-2
Current Streak: New Jersey (L3); Charlotte (L1)
Record vs. Southeast Division: New Jersey 0-2
Record vs. Atlantic Division: Charlotte 1-1
Record vs. Eastern Conference: New Jersey 0-2; Charlotte 1-2
2008-2009 Meetings
12/26 - Charlotte, 95-87 (at NJ)
12/27 - New Jersey, 114-103 ot (at Cha)
04/13 - New Jersey, 91-87 (at NJ)
2007-2008 Meetings
01/04 - New Jersey, 102-96 (at NJ)
01/08 - Charlotte, 115-99 (at Cha)
02/08 - New Jersey, 104-90 (at Cha)
04/15 - New Jersey, 112-108 ot (at NJ)
2006-2007 Meetings
11/28 - Charlotte, 96-92 (at NJ)
01/17 - New Jersey, 92-85 (at Cha)
03/24 - New Jersey, 113-107 ot (at Cha)
2005-2006 Meetings
12/07 - New Jersey, 97-84 (at Cha)
12/14 - Charlotte, 91-83 (at NJ)
02/15 - New Jersey, 95-94 (at Cha)
04/06 - New Jersey, 113-102 (at NJ)
2004-2005 Meetings
11/30 - New Jersey, 99-86 (at NJ)
12/21 - New Jersey, 94-91 (at Cha)
02/25 - New Jersey, 93-86 (at NJ)
03/28 - New Jersey, 95-91 (at Cha)
Game Notes
Note - New Jersey has won two straight meetings.
Note - New Jersey has won four of five and seven of the last nine meetings.
Note - New Jersey has won nine of the last 12 meetings.
Note - New Jersey has won 14 of the 18 meetings.
Note - New Jersey has won two straight at Charlotte.
Note - New Jersey has won eight of the nine meetings at Charlotte.
Note - Charlotte has lost three of four and four of its last six at New Jersey.
Note - Charlotte has lost six of the nine meetings at New Jersey.
New Jersey last three games Charlotte last three games
10/28 - L at Minnesota, 93-95 10/28 - L at Boston, 59-92
10/30 - L vs. Orlando, 85-95 10/30 - W vs. New York, 102-100 (2OT)
10/31 - L at Washington, 104-123 10/31 - L at Cleveland, 79-90

 

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Trends - New Jersey at Charlotte

Trends - New Jersey at Charlotte

Trends - New Jersey at Charlotte

ATS Trends

New Jersey

Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Nets are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. Eastern Conference.
Nets are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Nets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.


Charlotte

Bobcats are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Bobcats are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Monday games.
Bobcats are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Bobcats are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Bobcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Bobcats are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite.
Bobcats are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
Bobcats are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 home games.
Bobcats are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Bobcats are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Bobcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Bobcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Bobcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
Bobcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Bobcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Bobcats are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.


OU Trends

New Jersey

Over is 6-1 in Nets last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1 in Nets last 5 overall.
Over is 14-4 in Nets last 18 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-4 in Nets last 17 Monday games.
Over is 6-2 in Nets last 8 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 8-3-1 in Nets last 12 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Under is 7-3 in Nets last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 7-3 in Nets last 10 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 9-4 in Nets last 13 games as an underdog.
Over is 11-5 in Nets last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 11-5 in Nets last 16 vs. Eastern Conference.


Charlotte

Under is 5-1 in Bobcats last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Bobcats last 6 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Under is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 7-2 in Bobcats last 9 games following a ATS win.
Over is 6-2 in Bobcats last 8 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 5-2 in Bobcats last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 13-6 in Bobcats last 19 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.


Head to Head


Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Charlotte.
Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Nets are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte.
Over is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings.

 

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Preview: Nets (0-3) at Bobcats (1-2)

Preview: Nets (0-3) at Bobcats (1-2)

Preview: Nets (0-3) at Bobcats (1-2)


Date: November 02, 2009 7:00 PM EDT

Off to their worst start in 10 years, the New Jersey Nets have perhaps their best opportunity yet to get their first win in their next game.

After a miserable defensive showing in their last outing, the Nets look to extend their dominance over the league's lowest-scoring team as they visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night.

In Saturday night's 123-104 defeat in Washington, New Jersey (0-3) allowed the Wizards to shoot a season-high 61.5 percent. After the game, Nets coach Lawrence Frank called his team's effort "pitiful."

"It was a very, very dismal defensive performance," Frank said. "It's a total breakdown. There were so many things that go into it that it's hard to minimize it into one or two things."




Thanks in large part to the rout over the weekend, New Jersey ranks near the bottom of the league in scoring defense at 104.3 points allowed per game. The Nets, though, could get a break Monday against the Bobcats, who are averaging 80.0 points and shooting 37.2 percent - both worst in the NBA.

The Nets haven't opened with four straight losses since starting 0-5 in 1996-97.

The Bobcats (1-2) also could be winless, if not for Friday night's 102-100 double overtime victory over visiting New York. They followed with a 90-79 loss in Cleveland on Saturday but shot a season-best 42.6 percent.

"I saw a lot of good things, but unfortunately we keep seeing some of the bad things," coach Larry Brown told the team's official Web site. "We're getting better. We're making progress. We just have to clean up some stuff. We're trying to do the right thing. We just have to make it a little simpler and do a better job."

Only three Charlotte players are averaging in double figures, led by Raymond Felton's 13.7 per game. The team's top acquisition in the offseason, Tyson Chandler, has averaged 4.7 points while shooting 6 for 18 overall.

Chandler had surgery in the spring to relieve inflammation in his left ankle and another procedure on his left toe, and he still isn't 100 percent.

Bobcats guard Raja Bell is expected to make his season debut after deciding to delay surgery for a partially torn ligament in his left wrist. He was able to make one-handed passes and catch the ball during shootaround Monday morning, but admitted defending "will be an adventure."

Fellow shooting guard Flip Murray has also been out with a left shin injury to begin this season, and he's questionable for this game.

Even with a healthy lineup, the Bobcats have historically struggled to beat the Nets over their previous five seasons in the league, dropping 14 of 18 all-time matchups. They've beaten New Jersey only once in nine home games, 115-99 on Jan. 8, 2008.

The Nets, however, needed overtime to pull out a 114-103 victory in their only game in Charlotte last season. Overall, New Jersey took two of three in the 2008-09 season series.

The Nets, though, will again be without top returning scorer Devin Harris, who is expected to miss at least a week due to a strained groin. Harris averaged a career-best 21.3 points in 2008-09 but had totaled 30 on 32.3 percent shooting in the first two games this season.

Second-year center Brook Lopez has led New Jersey with 17.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game while shooting 57.1 percent.


Preview:
New Jersey At Charlotte
When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, November 2, 2009
Where: Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte, North Carolina


Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Charlotte Bobcats are ranked 30 on offense, averaging 80.0 points per game.

The Bobcats shooting percentages include 37.2 FG%, 70.4 FT%, and 22.0 three point % so far this season.

The New Jersey Nets are ranked 21 on offense, averaging 94.0 points per game.

The Nets shooting percentages include 42.1 FG%, 78.2 FT%, and 31.2 three point % so far this season.

Home and Away

The Charlotte Bobcats are 1-0 at home this season, and 1-2 against 403879.abbrev opponents.

At home the Bobcats are averaging 102.0 scoring, and holding teams to 100.0 points scored on defense.

The New Jersey Nets are 0-2 while on the road this season, and 0-2 against Eastern opponents.

On the road, the Nets are averaging 98.5 scoring, and holding teams to 109.0 points scored on defense.

 

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New Jersey @ Charlotte

New Jersey @ Charlotte

New Jersey @ Charlotte
Monday November 2
7:00 PM EDT

Charlotte -8.0, Total 178.5





RECORD ANALYSIS:
Straight Up Against The Spread
New Jersey Home Away Total Home Away Total
Year to Date 19 - 22 15 - 26 34 - 48 20 - 20 23 - 18 43 - 38
Last 10 Games 4 - 1 0 - 5 4 - 6 4 - 1 2 - 3 8 - 4
Straight Up Against The Spread
Charlotte Home Away Total Home Away Total
Year to Date 23 - 18 12 - 29 35 - 47 24 - 17 22 - 18 46 - 35
Last 10 Games 3 - 1 0 - 6 3 - 7 2 - 2 2 - 4 5 - 8

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/13/09 Charlotte 87 @ New Jersey 91 NJN -3.5 195.5 NJN/U
12/27/08 New Jersey 114 @ Charlotte 103 CHA -2.5 189.5 NJN/O
12/26/08 Charlotte 95 @ New Jersey 87 NJN -4.5 191.5 CHA/U


New Jersey Last 10 Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/15/09 NJN 73 @ NYK 102 +6 212.0 L/U
04/13/09 CHA 87 @ NJN 91 -3.5 195.5 W/U
04/11/09 ORL 93 @ NJN 103 +7 190.5 W/O
04/10/09 NJN 93 @ DET 100 +7.5 190.5 W/O
04/08/09 NJN 104 @ BOS 106 +10 195.0 W/O
04/05/09 PHI 67 @ NJN 96 +2.5 196.5 W/U
04/04/09 NJN 94 @ CHI 103 +8 208.0 L/U
04/01/09 DET 98 @ NJN 111 -1.0 186.5 W/O
03/30/09 MIL 107 @NJN 78 -3.0 200.0 L/U
03/29/09 NJN 99 @ MIN 108 -4.5 199.5 L/O


New Jersey Last 5 Home Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/13/09 CHA 87 @ NJN 91 -3.5 195.5 W/U
04/11/09 ORL 93 @ NJN 103 +7 190.5 W/O
04/05/09 PHI 67 @ NJN 96 +2.5 196.5 W/U
04/01/09 DET 98 @ NJN 111 -1.0 186.5 W/O
03/30/09 MIL 107 @ NJN 78 -3.0 200.0 L/U
03/29/09 NJN 99 @ MIN 108 -4.5 199.5 L/O


Charlotte Last 10 Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/15/09 CHA 73 @ ORL 98 +3.5 184.0 L/U
04/13/09 CHA 87 @ NJN 91 +3.5 195.5 L/U
04/11/09 CHA 106 @ CHI 113 +9.5 199.5 W/O
04/10/09 CHA 81 @ OKL 84 -3.5 189.0 L/U
04/07/09 PHI 98 @ CHA 101 -4.5 185.0 L/O
04/05/09 CHA 97 @ DET 104 +2.5 175.0 L/O
04/03/09 MIA 97 @CHA 92 -5.0 183.0 L/O
04/01/09 CHA 109 @ BOS 111 +8.5 180.5 W/O
03/31/09 LAL 84 @ CHA 94 +6 191.0 W/U
03/28/09 NYK 85 @ CHA 96 -6.5 206.0 W/U


Charlotte Last 5 Home Games
Date Matchup Line Total ATS Result
04/07/09 PHI 98 @ CHA 101 -4.5 185.0 L/O
04/03/09 MIA 97 @ CHA 92 -5.0 183.0 L/O
03/31/09 LAL 84 @ CHA 94 +6 191.0 W/U
03/28/09 NYK 85 @ CHA 96 -6.5 206.0 W/U
03/21/09 IND 108 @ CHA 83 -6.5 198.5 L/U


Over / Under
Overall Home Away
New Jersey 9-11 2-7 7-4
Charlotte 10-10 3-5 7-5

 

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New Orleans Hornets (1-2) at New York Knicks (0-3), 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans Hornets (1-2) at New York Knicks (0-3), 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans Hornets (1-2) at New York Knicks (0-3), 7:30 p.m.

The New York Knicks are still in search of their first win of the season and Monday may not be the day it arrives with the New Orleans Hornets set to invade Madison Square Garden.

New York started the 2009-10 season with back-to-back road losses in Miami and Charlotte, then opened a four-game homestand with Saturday's 141-127 overtime loss versus the Atlantic Division-foe Philadelphia 76ers.

Al Harrington pumped in a career-high 42 points before fouling out in the extra period, while Danilo Gallinari buried 8-of-16 from behind the arc for 30 points in defeat. Larry Hughes scored 18 points for New York, which played its second straight overtime game and is off to its worst start since losing the first five contests of the 2005-06 season.

"Another night that we need to build on," Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni said. "I know we're 0-3, I understand that. I understand two of them were overtime games. There was just some really good stuff. We're going to accentuate the positives, we're going to build on it. Obviously that means the first quarter."

The Knicks will also host Indiana and Cleveland on the residency. In team news, Harrington was fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing game officials. The comments were made following New York's 102-100 double overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday.

New Orleans has dropped two of its first three games of the season, and is coming off Sunday's 97-87 setback to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Peja Stojakovic led the Hornets with 26 points and Chris Paul contributed 22 points and eight assists in defeat. New Orleans, which entered the contest off a home win versus Sacramento, got 10 points from David West.

"Well, I don't know how good you can feel," Stojakovic said of his contribution. "It's still a loss. We tried I think we didn't have enough focus for 48 minutes. Some parts of the game were good for us from both ends of the floor. But we just didn't have enough consistency."

New York won both matchups with the Hornets last season, but New Orleans is 8-4 over the past 12 meetings between the teams. The Knicks have won 12 of the previous 18 contests in this series at MSG.

 

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NBA Matchup - New Orleans at New York

NBA Matchup - New Orleans at New York

NBA Matchup - New Orleans at New York

New Orleans Hornets (1-2) at New York Knicks (0-3), 7:30 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record First meeting
2008-09 Head-to-head record New York 2-0
2007-08 Head-to-head record New Orleans 2-0
2006-07 Head-to-head record NO/Okla City 2-0
2005-06 Head-to-head record NO/Okla City 2-0
2004-05 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2003-04 Head-to-head record New York 2-1
2002-03 Head-to-head record New Orleans 3-1
Overall Head-to-head record New York 38-33
Home Record: New Orleans 1-0; New York 0-1
Away Record: New Orleans 0-2; New York 0-2
Current Streak: New Orleans (L1); New York (L3)
Record vs. Atlantic Division: New Orleans 0-1
Record vs. Southwest Division: New York 0-0
Record vs. Eastern Conference: New Orleans 0-1
Record vs. Western Conference: New York 0-0
2008-2009 Meetings
01/12 - New York, 101-95 (at NO)
03/27 - New York, 103-93 (at NY)
2007-2008 Meetings
03/03 - New Orleans, 100-88 (at NY)
04/04 - New Orleans, 118-110 (at NO)
2006-2007 Meetings
03/16 - NO/Okla City, 92-90 (at NY)
03/31 - NO/Okla City, 103-94 ot (at Okla City)
2005-2006 Meetings
01/21 - NO/Okla City, 109-98 (at NY)
02/10 - NO/Okla City, 111-100 (at Okla City)
2004-2005 Meetings
12/08 - New York, 86-79 (at NO)
01/11 - New Orleans, 88-82 (at NY)
2003-2004 Meetings
11/29 - New York, 79-74 (at NY)
02/11 - New Orleans, 106-98 (at NO)
04/12 - New York, 101-97 (at NO)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/10 - New Orleans, 97-91 ot (at NY)
11/22 - New Orleans, 105-97 ot (at NO)
11/30 - New York, 92-86 ot (at NY)
03/19 - New Orleans, 101-96 (at NO)
Game Notes
Note - New York has won two straight after losing the last seven meetings.
Note - The Hornets have won eight of the last 12 meetings.
Note - The Hornets have won nine of 14 and 11 of the last 17 meetings.
Note - The Hornets have won 12 of 19 and 13 of the last 21 meetings.
Note - The Hornets have won 14 of 23 and 15 of the last 26 meetings.
Note - The Hornets have won 16 of the last 31 meetings.
Note - New York snapped a four-game series home losing streak on 03/27/09.
Note - The Hornets have won five of eight and six of their last 10 at New York.
Note - The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 18 at New York.
Note - New York snapped a three-game series road losing streak on 01/12/09.
Note - These two teams have split the last six meetings at the Hornets.
Note - New York has lost six of its last nine at the Hornets.
Note - New York has lost eight of 12 and nine of its last 14 at the Hornets.
Note - New York has lost 11 of 17 and 15 of its last 22 at the Hornets.
New Orleans last three games New York last three games
10/28 - L at San Antonio, 96-113 10/28 - L at Miami, 93-115
10/30 - W vs. Sacramento, 97-92 10/30 - L at Charlotte, 100-102 (2OT)
11/01 - L at Boston, 87-97 10/31 - L vs. Phila., 127-141 (OT)

 

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Trends - New Orleans at New York

Trends - New Orleans at New York

Trends - New Orleans at New York

ATS Trends

New Orleans

Hornets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Hornets are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS win.
Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Hornets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Hornets are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Hornets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Hornets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Monday games.
Hornets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Hornets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.


New York

Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Monday games.
Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Knicks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
Knicks are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Knicks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.


OU Trends

New Orleans

Over is 5-0 in Hornets last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 overall.
Under is 13-3-2 in Hornets last 18 Monday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hornets last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games as a favorite.
Under is 8-2 in Hornets last 10 games following a ATS win.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hornets last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 15-5-1 in Hornets last 21 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Hornets last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 15-5 in Hornets last 20 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8-2 in Hornets last 30 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 7-3 in Hornets last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.


New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 games as an underdog.
Under is 6-1 in Knicks last 7 vs. NBA Southwest.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 home games.
Under is 8-2 in Knicks last 10 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 overall.
Under is 12-3 in Knicks last 15 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 7-2 in Knicks last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Knicks last 13 Monday games.
Over is 9-3 in Knicks last 12 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 9-3 in Knicks last 12 games as a home underdog.
Under is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 8-3 in Knicks last 11 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-3 in Knicks last 10 games following a ATS loss.


Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Hornets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

 

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Preview:
New Orleans At New York
When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, November 2, 2009
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York


Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The New York Knicks are ranked 8 on offense, averaging 106.7 points per game.

The Knicks shooting percentages include 41.4 FG%, 81.0 FT%, and 28.4 three point % so far this season.

The New Orleans Hornets are ranked 23 on offense, averaging 93.3 points per game. The Hornets shooting percentages include 45.7 FG%, 72.6 FT%, and 42.6 three point % so far this season.

Home and Away

The New York Knicks are 0-1 at home this season, and 0-0 against Western opponents.

At home the Knicks are averaging 127.0 scoring, and holding teams to 141.0 points scored on defense.

The New Orleans Hornets are 0-2 while on the road this season, and 0-1 against label.conference_403879.abbrev opponents.

On the road, the Hornets are averaging 91.5 scoring, and holding teams to 105.0 points scored on defense.

 

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Houston Rockets (2-1) at Utah Jazz (1-1), 9 p.m.

Houston Rockets (2-1) at Utah Jazz (1-1), 9 p.m.

Houston Rockets (2-1) at Utah Jazz (1-1), 9 p.m.

Winning a third consecutive game won't be an easy task for the Houston Rockets, who will face a tough road test tonight against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.

After losing their season opener at Portland last week, the Rockets have ripped off back-to-back victories over Golden State and the Blazers. In Saturday's 111-107 triumph in a rematch versus Portland at the Toyota Center, Trevor Ariza registered a career-high 33 points to lead the way and is averaging 23.3 points per game this season. Aaron Brooks poured in 28 points and handed out eight assists in a winning cause.

"We hustled tonight, didn't allow them to dominate the boards, Trevor played well," said Brooks. "We tried to get the transition game going tonight."

The Rockets are off to a surprising start without its top players. Ron Artest signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason and Yao Ming is out for the year with a foot injury, while Tracy McGrady is still recovering from knee surgery. Houston will face a true test over the next few weeks against formidable teams such as the Lakers, Mavericks, Suns, Hawks and Spurs.

Utah's next three matchups with Texas-based clubs is no easy task either, as it prepares to face the Rockets, Mavericks and Spurs. The Jazz posted their first win of the 2009-10 season with a 111-98 victory Friday at home versus the Los Angeles Clippers thanks to Paul Millsap, who scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead the charge.

Carlos Boozer had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for Utah, which notched its 13th straight victory over the Clippers. Deron Williams added 21 points and nine assists, while Ronnie Brewer ended with 17 points and five rebounds in a winning cause.

"In the second half, we did a much better job defensively," Boozer said. "Down the stretch, we executed every time. We didn't score every time, but we got great shots."

Jazz center Mehmet Okur missed the Clippers game with a sprained ankle and is listed as probable for Monday's game.

Houston and Utah split four meetings a year ago. The Rockets haven't played particularly well in Salt Lake City, losing three in a row and 21 of their previous 24 games as the guest in this series.