Larry Ness Monday
Larry's 2nd Round 10* NBA Total
The Hawks "hung around" the Cavs until the third quarter of Game 3 but LeBron's 47 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists eventually led to another impressive Cleveland victory. The Cavs would win Game 3 by the score of 89-72 and are now are on the verge of a second consecutive four-game sweep. Cleveland is 7-0 SU and ATS in the 2009 postseason with ALL seven wins coming by at least double digits and the average margin of victory being 18.0 PPG, including by 21.3 PPG in this series. The scary thing for the rest of the NBA is that it's been more than LeBron (33.7-10.0-6.6) this postseason. Yes, he has played 108 minutes in this series and scored 108 points but Williams (15.1-4.4 APG), West (12.1-3.9-4.1) and Ilgauskas (10.3-6.1) plus a host of other role players have all played well this postseason. It all starts with LeBron but this year, "The King" definitely has a 'court!' Is this the end of the road for the Hawks? It may be but there is sure no more pressure on them, down 0-3. After shooting an abysmal 38.8 percent in the first two games in Cleveland, the Hawks were much better in Game 3, shooting 44.7 percent, including a solid 7-of-18 (38.9 percent) on threes. The Hawks averaged 98.1 PPG on 45.8 percent from the floor this season and I'm expecting a good game from them . As for the Cavs, this team has averaged 96.4 PPG through seven postseason games and that includes that 'ugly' Game 3 in Detroit, when the Cavs outlasted the Pistons, just 79-68. In the three games vs the Hawks, the Cavs have averaged 100.3 PPG, while shooting 50.2 percent. What should change tonight? The Cavs have to 'LOVE' that the Lakers are struggling (tied 2-all with the Rockets after an embarrassing Game 4 loss on Sunday) and will sure want to "finish the Hawks' here, especially with the Celtics and Magic likely headed for a seven-game series (winner will be Cleveland's next opponent). Expect the Cavs to at least reach their "average" in this series (100 points) and for the Hawks to finally "settle down" (with ZERO pressure) and play their best game. That scenario would mean a game which will end a full two TDs over this total.
2nd Round 10* Total Cle/Atl Over.
50 Points in the first 17 minutes...
This guy is a major fade alert...
Larry Ness Monday
Larry's 2nd Round 10* NBA Total
The Hawks "hung around" the Cavs until the third quarter of Game 3 but LeBron's 47 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists eventually led to another impressive Cleveland victory. The Cavs would win Game 3 by the score of 89-72 and are now are on the verge of a second consecutive four-game sweep. Cleveland is 7-0 SU and ATS in the 2009 postseason with ALL seven wins coming by at least double digits and the average margin of victory being 18.0 PPG, including by 21.3 PPG in this series. The scary thing for the rest of the NBA is that it's been more than LeBron (33.7-10.0-6.6) this postseason. Yes, he has played 108 minutes in this series and scored 108 points but Williams (15.1-4.4 APG), West (12.1-3.9-4.1) and Ilgauskas (10.3-6.1) plus a host of other role players have all played well this postseason. It all starts with LeBron but this year, "The King" definitely has a 'court!' Is this the end of the road for the Hawks? It may be but there is sure no more pressure on them, down 0-3. After shooting an abysmal 38.8 percent in the first two games in Cleveland, the Hawks were much better in Game 3, shooting 44.7 percent, including a solid 7-of-18 (38.9 percent) on threes. The Hawks averaged 98.1 PPG on 45.8 percent from the floor this season and I'm expecting a good game from them . As for the Cavs, this team has averaged 96.4 PPG through seven postseason games and that includes that 'ugly' Game 3 in Detroit, when the Cavs outlasted the Pistons, just 79-68. In the three games vs the Hawks, the Cavs have averaged 100.3 PPG, while shooting 50.2 percent. What should change tonight? The Cavs have to 'LOVE' that the Lakers are struggling (tied 2-all with the Rockets after an embarrassing Game 4 loss on Sunday) and will sure want to "finish the Hawks' here, especially with the Celtics and Magic likely headed for a seven-game series (winner will be Cleveland's next opponent). Expect the Cavs to at least reach their "average" in this series (100 points) and for the Hawks to finally "settle down" (with ZERO pressure) and play their best game. That scenario would mean a game which will end a full two TDs over this total.
2nd Round 10* Total Cle/Atl Over.
50 Points in the first 17 minutes...
This guy is a major fade alert...
A guy misses one play and he is a major fade alert? Do your homework man. Ness has been pretty good as of late.
