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Monday March 10, 2014 10:30pm NBATV
There's a possibility these two teams could see each other in the playoffs. If the playoffs started today, that wouldn't be the case, but there have been changes to the top and bottom of the Western Conference playoff standings so you never know. The season series is even so far through two games, with the road team being the victor in both. This game is in the Staples Center, so if it goes according to history, the Suns should be feeling good. Of course it isn't that easy, and both teams are battling for the Pacific Division title. The Clippers have a solid lead, but a losing streak coupled with a hot streak for the Suns could change things. Both teams would enjoy a win here.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Tuesday March 11, 2014 8pm NBATV
The last time these two teams played, the Rockets were red hot in the first half, taking a 73-59 halftime lead. In what would become a historical second half, the Thunder would outscore the Rockets by 26 points to win this game. The historical part of this performance was the total amount of points the Rockets scored in the second half. They scored a grand total of 19 points, which appeared to even shock Kevin Durant in the post game interview with Craig Sager. The Thunder haven't played well recently, especially since Russell Westbrook returned to the lineup the first game following the All-Star break. The Rockets could catch the Thunder at a bad time, as the Thunder have allowed 41 points to Gerald Green of the Suns and 42 points to Jodie Meeks of the Lakers in recent losses.
Portland Trailblazers vs. San Antonio Spurs
Wednesday March 12, 2014 9:30pm ESPN
When the Trailblazers beat the Spurs the first two times in November and January respectively, the Trailblazers were playing excellent ball and were sitting atop the Western Conference standings. These two played for a third time in the week following the All-Star break, and Patty Mills had a breakout performance in a game in which Tony Parker and Tim Duncan sat out. The Trailblazers are now fifth in the Western Conference standings, so they're definitely not playing as well as they were in the beginning of the season. Meanwhile, the Spurs are starting to play well against the contenders, and they are healthy for the first time in a long time. The Trailblazers would really like this win for a number of reasons, but winning the season series could be the most important reason.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Wednesday March 12, 2014 10:30pm
This is the final meeting between these two teams, and some of us would like to see them play each other in the playoffs as well. This matchup has been testy, with Blake Griffin being ejected in their Christmas Game matchup, and Doc Rivers and Mark Jackson having words about the tactics used in their matchups. Remember, Rivers and Jackson were traded for each other in the early 90s, when Rivers joined the Knicks and Jackson joined the Clippers. This doesn't necessarily mean those two have anything against each other. However, it's another interesting twist in connection between these two guys, and it can get better in the last regular season meeting here.
Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat
Sunday March 16, 2014 3:30pm ABC
The Rockets led wire-to-wire in their victory against the defending champions last week, so the Heat will look to avenge the loss. ABC will only show one game, as there will be plenty of college basketball action on this day, including the Selection Sunday show. That show begins at 6, so this game will lead right into that. This is the perfect prelude to an exciting show, and these two teams have exciting offenses as well. Dwight Howard has 22 points and 16 rebounds in the first matchup on March 4th, and he figures to be a problem again because the Heat like to go small. If Howard isn't effective against the small lineup, the Rockets will not win at all.
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