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| Heat's F Lebron James and Knicks' F Carmelo Anthony renew their rivalry as the two meet for the first time this season. |
Friday January 10, 2014 7:30pm
Dwight Howard is from Atlanta, so the Hawks felt they could attempt to entice him to come to his hometown team this offseason. Howard should expect to hear boos in this one, if Hawks fans even decide to show up to this game. For a team that has been a playoffs team for the past six years, they have a hard time bringing fans to the gym. From Howard's perspective, he might want to have a big game in front of potential friends and family.
4. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
Sunday January 12, 2014 7pm
The Timberwolves are currently two games behind the Mavericks for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, and it's only January. There's plenty of time for them to play well and capture a playoff berth. What makes this game exciting to watch is the fact that the Timberwolves are second in the NBA in scoring behind the Trailblazers. They are exciting to watch, and couple that with the Spurs' exciting brand of basketball as well, this is a must-watch.
3. Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks
Wednesday January 8, 2014 7:30pm
Many people forget the Pacers struggled with the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs last season, as the Hawks were able to handle the Pacers easily in Games 3 and 4 in Atlanta. The Hawks currently own the third seed, but they're only one game over .500. These two teams, and the Heat, are the only three teams in the entire conference with records better than .500. This may not be a game that determines seeding, as the Pacers are far from the Hawks. The Hawks will be without Al Horford for the rest of the year also. We wish we could've seen Horford against Roy Hibbert.
2. Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers
Tuesday January 7, 2014 7pm
The Raptors have been hot as of late, particularly after losing five straight games in early December. They have won seven of their past 10 games to improve to .500. The Raptors even beat the Pacers in Toronto on New Year's Day. The Pacers may not exactly be looking for revenge, but they're just looking for a win to continue their torrid start to their season. The Raptors, on the other hand, want to make a statement. They would love to get a win in Indianapolis.
1. Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
Thursday January 9, 2014 8pm TNT
This game is the best game of the week, which means there is a lack of good games this week. Carmelo Anthony is going up against Lebron James in this one, and they have had great battles in their careers. The Knicks have been horrible at home, so this game has potential to be a disaster. It could also bring out spirited play in the Knicks, which could result in a close loss or a shocking win. No one expects the Knicks to win this one but anything is possible.
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