Magic vs Clippers 10:35 pm Over 198.5 big
Grant Hill is still out for the Magic with a groin injury, but that hasn't stopped Orlando from scoring as they have posted point totals of 108, 106, 97, 99, 107 105 and 108 in their last seven games. They've also held just one of their last four opponents under 108 points. Now, two of the team's better defenders, guard Keyon Dooling and center Kelvin Cato, are set to return from injury this evening. But I can't expect either will log heavy minutes and their presence will be limited.
The Clippers are really struggling defending the hoop here of late. Four of their last five opponents have scored at least 110 points, with rebuilding Portland being the one which couldn't. L.A., which has gone over in five straight games, is missing its best on-ball defender in Corey Maggette.
Orlando has sailed over in eight straight games and it traditionally struggles defensively on the West Coast. Last year's meeting in L.A. produced 212 total points and Cuttino Mobley and Elton Brand should post up big numbers tonight.
Conversely, with Hill out for Orlando, guards Steve Franics and Jameer Nelson looked good working together in Saturday's 108-point performance versus the Bobcats. Orlando shot 56 percent from the floor in that victory with all five starters in double figures
Grant Hill is still out for the Magic with a groin injury, but that hasn't stopped Orlando from scoring as they have posted point totals of 108, 106, 97, 99, 107 105 and 108 in their last seven games. They've also held just one of their last four opponents under 108 points. Now, two of the team's better defenders, guard Keyon Dooling and center Kelvin Cato, are set to return from injury this evening. But I can't expect either will log heavy minutes and their presence will be limited.
The Clippers are really struggling defending the hoop here of late. Four of their last five opponents have scored at least 110 points, with rebuilding Portland being the one which couldn't. L.A., which has gone over in five straight games, is missing its best on-ball defender in Corey Maggette.
Orlando has sailed over in eight straight games and it traditionally struggles defensively on the West Coast. Last year's meeting in L.A. produced 212 total points and Cuttino Mobley and Elton Brand should post up big numbers tonight.
Conversely, with Hill out for Orlando, guards Steve Franics and Jameer Nelson looked good working together in Saturday's 108-point performance versus the Bobcats. Orlando shot 56 percent from the floor in that victory with all five starters in double figures
