Key Releases:
SACRAMENTO by 1 over L.A. Lakers (Saturday, December 26)
SACRAMENTO 103 - LA Lakers 102—Might anticipate a letdown from Lakers after high-profile Christmas Day battle vs. LeBron, Shaq, and the Cavaliers. Note that champs have had their problems on the road in second of back-to-backs (no covers in 4 tries thru Dec. 19), and were not energized last season by the sight of lowly Sacto, which covered 3 of 4 meetings. Improved Kings usually provide good value at Arco Arena (9-3-1 vs. line thru Dec. 22), and rookie G Tyreke Evans displaying a real flair for the dramatic (scored winning bucket with .9 seconds to play last week at Milwaukee). 08-LA -16' 118-108 (209), SAC +12 113-101 (213), LA -16' 112-103 (214), La -12 122-104 (215)