We had a trade in the NBA over the weekend as the Washington Wizards sent Kelly Oubre and Austin Rivers to Phoenix for Trevor Ariza – a pretty good deal for the Suns. Originally, it was a three-way deal involving Memphis but that fell apart when the Suns thought they were getting Dillon Brooks and Memphis had thought the deal involved MarShon Brooks. Pretty embarrassing all around. Here’s a look at two interesting NBA matchups this week. Check back for NBA odds.
Through 30 games – 20 coming off the bench, 10 as a starter – Valanciunas was averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds on 57.5 percent shooting. While those numbers aren’t far removed from his career averages, that he was posting them while playing a career-low in minutes is a reflection of how well he had been playing. By sharing the center position with Serge Ibaka the Raptors have been getting all-NBA caliber production out of the platoon.It will be the first true test of the team’s depth and resolve, removing a proven veteran big man from the rotation in the middle of the regular season. Greg Monroe will start seeing more minutes. Canadian Chris Boucher has been called up from Raptors 905 (G League) for insurance.Remains to be seen if the Raptors will have either Kyle Lowry or Fred VanVleet. Both missed Sunday’s game in Denver. Lowry missed his second straight and leads the NBA in assists. In addition, forward Pascal Siakam sat Sunday with back stiffness but he’s likely back Wednesday. Siakam took a hard fall in Friday’s game in Portland and did not return.Last season, Toronto was 3-1 vs. Indiana and has won the past nine home meetings.
Top NBA Betting Picks of the Week – December 17th Edition
🏀 @Dloading posts 32 PTS, 7 AST as the @BrooklynNets go for a season-high 144 points in the win over ATL! #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/R5WtnnV2vr
— NBA (@NBA) 16 de diciembre de 2018
LA Lakers at Brooklyn Nets
- When: Tuesday, 7:30 PM ET (NBA TV)
Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors
- When: Wednesday, 7:30 PM ET (NBA League Pass)
