[Jack Rebney]

Brandon Lang
Saturday ...

15 Dime Nuggets - Know what's amazing about George Karl's troupe? It's not the offensive numbers it's put up, sheesh, that's ultimately been the frustrating part of this team, because you don't know when it'll show up. Now, the intangible is not whether or not the Nuggets can outscore an opponent, it's whether or not they're going to outscore an opponent, or adjust and play defense to stifle the opposition.



All of a sudden, this is a balanced team. And trust me, I know Denver has given up triple figs in 11 of its last 16 games; but it's also won eight of those 11 contests. And when they're haven't allowed three-digit totals, the Nuggets have won eight straight now - including the first two in this series.



Thus, if Denver was at home and likely could have outran and outgunned New Orleans in a high-scoring affair, you have to wonder why it was concentrating more on defense in the Mile High City. Perhaps to get in a groove for the trip to the Big Easy?



Maybe because the defense Karl has employed has completely negated New Orleans' pick-and-roll offense Chris Paul executes. And with rumors circulating about slight dissension in the ranks, because in times of desperation the ball is being forced into Paul's hands much more, this is the perfect time to go for the jugular. New Orleans has displayed no cohesiveness.



The Nuggets can deliver a knockout punch with a win tonight. I'll take the points and look for an outright.



5 Dime Mavericks - San Antonio is finished, end of story. With the series back in Dallas, we're about to see the end of the Spurs nucleus/dynasty/roster ... whatever it is ... because at this point there are too many younger powerhouses ready to emerge, and there's still the matter of the Lakers. The Spurs have seen their glory days with this lineup, but against the Mavs, in Dallas, I just don't see it. Ginobili is out, Duncan is hurting and Parker feels the pressure to lead. And knowing how vulnerable the Spurs are right now, Dallas will come harder tonight, knowing how important it is to go up 3-1 before heading back to San Antonio. All Dallas here.



Free pick - Lakers (See daily video for your analysis on this game)

[GGPLAYER]

Not good. Two nights in a row he has picked the same team I have and it's killed me. Now today Doc has Dev and now Lang is going to mess the whole things up

[Jack Rebney]

agreed
since it's doc's big play that's a tough call
but we must remember
"they only make movies about winners" (Brandon Lang quote)

ahahah

he blows....tempting to just FADE FADE FADE
too bad doc's on 'em

[InTheHole]

I am not going to fade a guy that has probably more than a million at his disposal to actually get good advice lol

[Stansfield]

Dam, denver is my big one too. Oh well, let's see.

[Pin Fish]

A novice's comment. I agree on the Nuggets The most interesting point is the the Nuggets are 3-13 ATS as a playoff underdog an 2-8 ATS in its last 10 first-round playoff games. The difference is NO flaky AI instead you have a mature rock solid Chauncey Billups

[kaspbart]

dam, i got dener too .... lets hope lang "hit" today ...

[Jack Rebney]

Lang has been so awful this yr in hoops
i might just stay away from the nuggetts game

lang has to win a game sometime, right?

[Stansfield]

I believe he went somethin like 0-7 a couple days ago. I do believe that is harder than going 7-0. He actually had a couple positive days early in the week.

[InTheHole]

I can't imagine this guy just doesn't have a team picking his selections. If there is an edge out there...he has enough money to get it. Denver cashes today.

[Jack Rebney]

Lang By Month:

January: +61.5 Dimes

February: -170 Dimes

March: +14.5 Dimes

April: -293 Dimes


Lang For The Week: 4/21~4/27

Tuesday: -3 Dimes

Wednesday: +13.5 Dimes

Thursday: -86.5 Dimes

[Stansfield]

Love the positive thinking ITH. Love it!!

[GGPLAYER]

Denver covers!!!! Doc's pick overrides Lang's bad mojo!! Wow that was nerve racking. I thought it was over with about 1min left. Denver almost stole the win to boot.

[Jack Rebney]

ya lang finally back doored a cover haha

[Stansfield]

New Orleans getting in the habit of giving up games and big leads late. Thankfully the trend continues.