NBA Betting Preview: FREE Expert Picks on Cleveland Cavaliers +5 at Houston Rockets
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
The Cleveland Cavaliers (27-20 SU, 22-25 ATS) have been impressive lately, going 9-2 SU in their last 11 games, and also going 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. The Houston Rockets (28-20 SU, 23-23-2 ATS) are also on a streak of sorts going 8-1 SU in their last 9 games despite losing 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
NBA Betting Results: Cleveland Cavaliers Beat Boston Celtics 114-113
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
NBA Betting Line: Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers -3
Lebron James scored 33 points and barely missed a triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers conquer the Boston Celtics for the second time this season, 114-113 Tuesday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers were ahead 114-110 with 16 seconds remaining, and looked good to cover the 3-point spread set by NBA odds makers. However, a jump ball with 2 seconds remaining between Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgasukas and Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen wound up with the Celtics, and James Posey was eventually able to bury a three-pointer at the buzzer to put the score at 114-113.
The Boston Celtics still lose straight up, but sports bettors of the Celtics must’ve been ecstatic as the buzzer-beater by James Posey gave the Celtics a win against the spread.
NBA Betting Results: Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat LA Clippers 98-84
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
NBA Betting Line: La Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers -9
NBA Betting Results: Lebron James Lifts Cleveland Cavaliers Over Portland Trail Blazers With Last Second Shot
Friday, February 1st, 2008
NBA Betting Line: Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers -3
Lebron James beats the buzzer and beats the Portland Trail Blazers!
It was indeed a close fight between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers. With only 0.9 seconds left, 2008 NBA MVP candidate Lebron James made a reverse lay-up that gave the Cleveland Cavaliers the edge over the Portland Trail Blazers, 84-83.
The Portland Trail Blazers led the game at the break and were the leaders in the third quarter. The Cleveland Cavaliers played tight defense and eventually overcame the leading Portland Trail Blazers. Though Lebron James had 2 shots blocked by Portland Trail Blazers’ center Joel Przybilla, he was still able to score 17 points in the fourth quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter though, Lebron James collided with Portland guard Sergio Rodriguez and gave his teammates a brief scare. Despite the pain, Lebron James was able to throw a winning shot that gave the Cleveland Cavaliers their fifth straight win on the road.
NBA Betting: Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat LA Lakers 98-95
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers -4
The final seconds ticked away, with the Los Angeles Lakers needing a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. That shot however, was never even attempted.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James won his personal matchup with Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant in a duel of the NBA’s leading scorers, tallying 14 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-95 on Sunday for their fifth straight win over the Lakers.
After Lebron James’ two free throws with nine seconds to play gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a three-point lead, the LA Lakers took a timeout to formulate strategy. The Cleveland Cavaliers, of course, focused their defense on Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 94-93 lead on a basket by James with 1:16 remaining, and Bryant of LA Lakers drew an offensive foul nine seconds later.
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