thinkingdog's NBA GAME OF THE MILLENNIUM

[thinkingdog]

Just kidding; I'm not usually one for hyperbole, but since it's been awhile since I've posted a pick I thought I'd make it seem special.

Houston Rockets, -5, -110

It's a decent game to side with the Rockets since the Big Three should all be suited up at Toyota Center.

Plus the 76's handed the Rockets a loss 104-96 earlier this month in Philadelphia and they also gave them a demoralizing loss in Houston last year (just prior to the 22-game Rocket win streak). Revenge Time AND it's Chinese New Year celebration night at Toyota Center.

Rockets aren't great ATS (especially at home), but then again they've never had a consistent starting lineup this season due to so many injuries. Barring any problems with McGrady, Artest and Yao getting into the flow of the game, I figure this one to be a solid win of at least 10 points in favor of the home side.

Then again, I'm currently the bottom of the pack in the January POD contest (I find it easier to pick losers than winners it seems). I am indeed the ULTIMATE FADE!

BOL to all!

[BirdsFan1]

Artest said he is prob out till after all-star break

[thinkingdog]

The whole Rockets' injury carousel is indeed ambiguous at best...

[Carlito]

gl