NBA lock city

OKC (+4.5) vs. ATL

Remember the meme that was going around last year when Durant won the MVP and they found Westbrook lurking in the background making a face at the trophy that made it clear his only thoughts were "that motherfucker should be mine". Well somewhere Rustle, hustle, bustle and Man Muscle Westbrook (sorry Simmons and Cousin Sal, come at me bro) is staring at a piece of paper that shows the Hawks in Marc Stein's latest power rankings in the number one slot making that exact same face. He knows this Thunder team can hang with anyone when healthy, and this last two weeks they have been as healthy since their last finals appearance. This is one of those classic Westbrook disrespect games where he thinks everyone from Atlanta thinks they are a better player than he is, and every last one of them will pay the price for even having that thought cross their minds. Look for a 45, 5, and 5 line from Westbrook and Durant chippin in 30 as the Thunder roll in this one and cool off the Hawks exceptionally long win streak.

CHA (+10) vs. CLE

I have a feeling that the initial panic by the Hornetz owner (some Jordan fella) where they were like oh fuck we completely destroyed this team by signing the cancer that is Lance Stephenson has finally passed over. I have seen a couple of their games lately and the entire team seems different now. Instead of it looking like Lance playing with some dudes he just met a local YMCA run, he's actually treating his teammates like friends and *gasp* passing the ball!!! The Hornetz are back and if they can get Big Al healthy will actually have a shot at becoming the team they were hoping to be when they signed Born Ready this offseason. Meanwhile the Cavs are back on everyone's shortlist for the Eastern conference finals rep come summer, but Ol' Bobby Catz? I'm not so ready to pull up my skirt and hop right into bed with them if you know what I mean. Kevin Love still plays horrible defense, and Zach Lowe was correct when earlier this week he dubbed him a glorified Mike Miller who just stands in the corner and jacks threes. Of course despite all of that nonsense they still have LeBron and will definitely win this game, but don't be surprised if the final score is closer than most would expect when looking at this game. OH shit, I forgot all about the fact that Lance hates Lebron and vice versa, oh well. Still keeping this pick, ROLL IT!!!!

BOS (+7.5) vs. DEN

I feel bad for Nuggets coach Brian Shaw, he must pull up to the arena every night just to walk in and take a look around to see who's suiting up tonight. It seems like they have 25 people on their roster, and at least 12-15 are consistently dealing with nagging injuries. It has to be a struggle to develop a game plan when you have no idea who is healthy and who isn't. Throw in the fact that Faried and Ty Lawson are probably going to be out for this game and I like getting me some points!!!

NOP (-7) vs. MIN

The Timberwolves should be renamed the declawed kittens, because this team aint scaring anyone!!! Sure Wiggins looks good, but think of many other rookies have looked great when they are surrounded by absolutely nothing and given 20-25 shots a game. Meanwhile the Pelicans just got A Davis back and they should only get better going forward. I like the win and cover in a game which sees no less than 11 threes from Ryan Anderson.