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| Spurs' G Danny Green put on a show from behind the arc in last season's NBA Finals. The Spurs and Heat see each other on Thursday. |
Tuesday March 4, 2014 8pm NBATV
These two teams will meet for the first time this season, and they will see each other in Miami twelve days later as well. This could be an NBA Finals preview, as the Rockets are one of several teams prime to contend for a championship in the Western Conference. This is the first of two consecutive games in the state of Texas for the defending champions. The Heat are playing well also, winning 10 of their last 11 games. This is usually the point in the season where they get things going en route to the NBA Finals, so the Pacers should be worried. In the offseason, Kevin Durant told a reporter he believed James Harden is now better than Dwyane Wade. This is Harden's first chance to prove Durant right.
Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs
Thursday March 6, 2014 8pm TNT
The Heat won the first rematch of last year's NBA Finals, so the Spurs may have revenge on their minds. The Spurs probably won't have revenge on their minds either. It's really hard to tell exactly how the Spurs will come out and play. However, they always make sure they're going into the postseason at their best. That wasn't the case last season, as they struggled in April to end the regular season. However, they proved exactly why they should never be counted out, as they came within 20 seconds, a made free throw or a rebound from winning another NBA championship. We'll see how the Spurs are feeling in this one.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns
Thursday March 6, 2014 9pm
The second game of the TNT doubleheader will be between the Clippers and Lakers. If TNT had the power to switch games out, they would probably switch that game out and televise this one. The Suns have shocked the country with their play, but they still have some work to do to remain in the playoff race. At the bottom of the Western Conference playoff standings, the Suns are fighting with the Warriors, Grizzlies and Mavericks for the final three seeds. We'll see which three teams will hold up and what team will be on the outside looking in at the end of the season. I believe the Suns have gained fans with their surprisingly impressive play. It would be a heartbreaker if they didn't qualify for the postseason.
Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets
Friday March 7, 2014 9:30pm ESPN
The Rockets owe it to their fans for a good game and victory in this one. The first time these two teams played in December, back in Indianapolis, the Pacers won by 33. The Rockets should remember it and try to send a message. These two teams could very well be seeing each other in the NBA Finals. Players from both teams hate to admit it, but these kind of games are statement games. The Rockets definitely want to make a statement. The opportunity awaits them.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Houston Rockets
Sunday March 9, 2014 7pm
The Rockets have already won two out of three against the Trailblazers, so they'll be looking to win the season series. The Trailblazers were the top seed in the Western Conference at one point, but they dipped to fifth at one point during midseason struggles. However, they're now third in the Western Conference, sitting 3 1/2 games behind the Thunder. The Rockets were hot at one point leading up to the All-Star break, owning the third seed at one point. However, the Rockets have dipped below the Trailblazers, so it really appears as if both teams could use a tiebreaker advantage. A victory for either team could be huge.
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