All times are CENTRAL<BR><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5><tr style='color:#ffffff;background-color:#000099;font-size: 14px;font-family: Arial;text-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,1);'><td colspan=2 align=center><b>Visitor</b></td><td colspan=2 align=center style='border-left:1px solid #9999FF;'><b>Home</b></td><td align=center><b><nobr> Time </nobr></b></td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#eeeeee;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(14-32) PHOENIX<br><b>SUNS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(31-12) CLEVELAND<br><b>CAVALIERS</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>6:00 pm</td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(17-28) DENVER<br><b>NUGGETS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(25-21) BOSTON<br><b>CELTICS</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>6:30 pm</td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#eeeeee;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(7-39) PHILADELPHIA<br><b>SIXERS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(24-21) DETROIT<br><b>PISTONS</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>6:30 pm</td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(34-13) OKLAHOMA CITY<br><b>THUNDER</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(14-32) MINNESOTA<br><b>TIMBERWOLVES</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>7:00 pm</td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#eeeeee;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(29-16) LOS ANGELES<br><b>CLIPPERS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(27-19) ATLANTA<br><b>HAWKS</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>7:00 pm</td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(25-22) HOUSTON<br><b>ROCKETS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(38-7) SAN ANTONIO<br><b>SPURS</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>7:00 pm<BR><b>(ESPN)</b></td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#eeeeee;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(22-23) CHARLOTTE<br><b>HORNETS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(19-25) UTAH<br><b>JAZZ</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>8:00 pm</td></tr><tr style='color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size: 12px;font-family: Arial;'><td valign=middle></td><td valign=middle>(26-21) DALLAS<br><b>MAVERICKS</b></td><td valign=middle style='border-left:1px solid #cccccc;'></td><td valign=middle>(41-4) GOLDEN STATE<br><b>WARRIORS</b></td><td valign=middle align=center>9:30 pm<BR><b>(ESPN)</b></td></tr></table>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/MavsPR">@MavsPR</a>'s game notes, Dirk Nowitzki (rest) is out tonight. Zaza Pachulia (right lower leg soreness) is also out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DALatGSW?src=hash">#DALatGSW</a></p>— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) <a href="https://twitter.com/EarlKSneed/status/692408169470017536">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Mavs basically conceding the game. Can't blame them. Unless we shock the world, just need the Hawks/Dubs to help us keep pace.
The Mavs also barely eeked out a win over the Lakers last night, so they're probably tired. Why not concede to the Warriors?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ty Lue says Tristan Thompson will remain in starting lineup because he plays better as a starter</p>— Jason Lloyd (@JasonLloydABJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLloydABJ/status/692472209550544898">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI, <a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> coach Gregg Popovich is coaching the West All-Stars this year STORY: <a href="https://t.co/b6zdscrtOA">https://t.co/b6zdscrtOA</a> <a href="https://t.co/jEItYBnCEN">pic.twitter.com/jEItYBnCEN</a></p>— NBA.com (@NBAcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAcom/status/692465373346709504">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
At this point, ESPN/abc, TNT, NBAtv should take off all games involving golden state at home. It will be a blowout and or the other team will rest players because they know it is a lost cause.
Very few games are actually interesting heading into the 4th quarter, the Pacers actually were in "striking distance" at that period of the game.
Box and 1 and a 3-2 zone have had some success against the Warriors. Of course there is nothing you can do if they make bombs from distance...but a balance/ mix of zones and man can be an effective attempt at slowing down this monster. Hope good coaches are keeping a watch...
And that's what is scary...if Curry is hot...and their team is hot...It usually is a 30 point beat down in progress. They are that good. But if Harden plays like a$$, the Rockets are more than likely being blown out.
He's got a lot on his mind. Worrying about having to kill a little kid! Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We see you, little man <a href="https://t.co/MHGHmeZGRb">https://t.co/MHGHmeZGRb</a> <a href="https://t.co/J1PQohRIMs">pic.twitter.com/J1PQohRIMs</a></p>— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/692553939691163648">January 28, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>