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The Los Angeles Lakers will return home today and they will host the Milwaukee Bucks. Lakers.com gives us a preview of the game. [Lakers.com Gameday]
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Take a look at the shoes Kobe Bryant will wear on the Christmas Day game vs. the Miami Heat. [Slam Magazine]
NBA Game Previews for December 21st, 2010
Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Bobcats- 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
The Thunder are one of the most exciting teams in the league today, and they have beaten many formidable opponents. Tonight, they will be going up against the lowly Bobcats.
The Bobcats are coming off an embarrassing loss the Washington Wizards, and there is a very slim chances the Bobcats even challenge the Thunder tonight.
Prediction: Thunder win
Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic- NBA TV- 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat for the second time this season last night, and they are hoping to complete the Florida-sweep. The Mavs are one of the hottest teams in the league, and they are playing championship caliber basketball.
The Magic’s new players debuted last night vs. the Hawks, and they played a mediocre game. Tonight, the new guys will be facing a tougher team in Dallas and they will be challenged all night long. Expect to see another confused and sloppy Magic team on the floor.
Prediction: Mavericks win
Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Surprisingly, the 76ers have won seven of the last ten game and they are currently the eight seed in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers almost knocked-off the Boston Celtics and they battling the Lakers for the majority of the game.
However, the Bulls are a tough opponent and the home-crowd will surely help Chicago. If the Bulls match the 76ers’ pace and they try to get to the paint, the Bulls should have no problem beating the upstart Philadelphia 76ers.
Prediction: Bulls win New Jersey Nets at Memphis Grizzlies- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
The New Jersey Nets are playing great basketball after the acquired Sasha Vujacic. The highlight of their season thus far was their victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
Tonight, the Nets will go up against the young and athletic Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have size and speed, which makes them tough to guard. The Nets are very inconsistent so expect them to fall to the Grizzlies.
Prediction: Grizzlies win
Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
The Warriors are coming off a tough loss to the Rockets, a game where Monta Ellis had 44 points despite a loss. However, the Warriors will be playing the pathetic Sacramento Kings.
The Kings are the laughing stock of the NBA once again, and their playoff hopes are long gone. Expect the Warriors to play a fast style, and do not be surprised if the score is one-sided.
Prediction: Warriors win
Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
The Bucks will make their only trip to Los Angeles to play they Lakers, are they are not very optimistic about this match-up. Their floor-general Brandon Jennings will out due to an injury, and they stand no chances to the Lakers’ offense.
The Lakers are currently on a five-game winning streak, and all signs point to the Lakers winning again tonight. The Lakers’ must take advantage of the Bucks’ lack of star power, and they must close the game early.
Prediction: Lakers win