Suns resume homestand vs. fading Hornets
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03/14/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Suns hope to get back on the winning track
Sunday when they resume a season-long seven-game homestand against the
fading New Orleans Hornets at US Airways Center.
The Suns fell to 1-2 on their residency Friday when Kobe Bryant finished with
21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a
102-96 victory over Phoenix.
Amare Stoudemire had 29 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Suns, who are
currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoff picture. Jason
Richardson added 16 points, while Steve Nash had 14 points and eight assists
in the loss.
"I think the second quarter was what got us," Stoudemire said. "The Lakers
took advantage of it. Once you get down against those guys, it's tough to get
back."
The Hornets, who are opening up a five-game road trip tonight, lost for the
sixth time in seven games Friday when Carmelo Anthony put up 32 points to go
with 12 rebounds, and Denver pulled away late for a 102-95 win over New
Orleans.
David West and Marcus Thornton led New Orleans with 30 and 23 points,
respectively. Darren Collison accounted for 17 points and 10 assists in the
loss for the Hornets, who are now an almost insurmountable seven games behind
Portland for the final playoff spot in the West with just 16 games left to be
played.
"They made plays and we didn't," Thornton said. "They're an elite team,
veterans, and they made plays down the stretch."
Veteran forward James Posey did not travel with the Hornets to Phoenix due to
a nasty case of the flu.
Phoenix has taken two of three meetings with the Hornets this season,
including a 124-104 rout in the desert back in November.
<< Surging Flames visit Canucks, GM Place
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Flames are getting hot at just the right time. Calgary
will try to match its longest winning streak of the season tonight when it
visits GM Place to take on the Vancouver Canucks.
The Flames have won four straight as t
<< Jazz visit Thunder in key Western Conference matchup
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two of the Western Conference's top teams jockey for
playoff position in Oklahoma City Sunday as Kevin Durant and the Thunder
welcome the Utah Jazz to town.
The Jazz are currently the fourth seed in the jumbled West, 1 1/2
<< Magic shoot for 9th straight win; host Bobcats
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Charlotte Bobcats continue their push for the
franchise's first postseason berth tonight against a streaking Orlando team in
search of its ninth straight win.
The Magic, who are currently the second seed in the Eastern
<< Heat host hapless Sixers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat continue their push toward a postseason
berth when they host the lowly Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
The Heat are coming off a huge win over Chicago on Friday in which Quentin
Richardson made 7-of-11 three-p
<< Sharks visit Ducks aiming for season series sweep
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After three straight come-from-behind victories, the Sharks
finally ran out of magic on Saturday. Good thing they haven't need much when
facing the Ducks this year.
San Jose kicks off a six-game road trip this evening vers
Wolves, Kings clash in Sacramento >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams headed for the NBA Draft Lottery tangle in
Sacramento tonight as the Kings play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sacramento lost for the fourth time in five outings on Friday when Brandon Roy
poured in 28 poin
Reeling Raptors finish road trip in Portland >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The reeling Toronto Raptors haven't been playing like a
team headed toward the postseason and will try and salvage the finale of a
four-game road trip Sunday night against the surging Portland Trail Blazers.
The Raptors fe
James, Cavs welcome Celtics to the "Q" >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of Eastern Conference heavyweights clash Sunday
afternoon as LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the Boston
Celtics.
James returned to the Cavaliers lineup Friday in Philadelphia after missing a
p
Franchitti takes pole for season-opener in Brazil >>
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion
Dario Franchitti will start on the pole for the Sao Paulo Indy 300 after
posting the fastest time in Sunday's qualifying on the streets of Sao Paulo.
One d
Indians closer Kerry Wood not worried >>
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -Kerry Wood says he's not worried about missing any more time with the Cleveland Indians because of a sore back.The veteran closer says missing an outing Saturday was just precautionary. He said the soreness would not have kept
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox early favorites to win 2008 World Series
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