We are now well into the NBA playoffs and with the Game 1 results behind us, teams have a slightly clearer view of the task that lies ahead of them if they hope to progress in the campaign.
Game 1 Results
- Indiana Pacers 100 @ Toronto Raptors 90
- Houston Rockets 78 @ Golden State Warriors 104
- Boston Celtics 101 @ Atlanta Hawks 102
- Dallas Mavericks 70 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 108
- Detroit Pistons 101 @ Cleveland Cavaliers 106
- Charlotte Hornets 91 @ Miami Heat 123
- Memphis Grizzlies 74 @ San Antonio Spurs 106
- Portland Trail Blazers 95 @ Los Angeles Clippers 115
There were a number of blowout victories and this could be the sort of thing that drives a pshychological barrier between teams. Some players and squads show strength to bounce back from such a major defeat but there are also some teams that crumble, especially when coming up against the same opponent after a short period of time. Whether this has an impact on the remaining games remains to be seen but we’ve been treated to a lot of points and big action in the NBA playoffs already.
Tuesday 19th April 00:00 BST Tip-off time / 01:00 CEST
- Indiana Pacers @ Toronto Raptors
Tuesday 19th April 01:00 BST Tip-off time / 02:00 CEST
- Dallas Mavericks @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Tuesday 19th April 03:30 BST Tip-off time / 04:30 CEST
- Houston Rockets @ Golden State Warriors
There have been some high scores and margins of victory in the playoffs so far and if you fancy another major result, you have to look at the Golden State Warriors at -13, which you can find at odds of 1.90. For the Over/Under market in this game, look to go UNDER 218.0 at odds of 1.90.
The Toronto Raptors at -7, at odds of 1.90, against the Pacers is an interesting bet as the Raptors need to dig this game out and get a win after losing at home in the last outing. The Thunder should have more than enough to deal with the Mavericks again and you can find them at -13.5, at odds of 1.90.
Wednesday 20th April 00:00 BST Tip-off time / 01:00 CEST
- Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks
Wednesday 20th April 02:30 BST Tip-off time / 03:30 CEST
- Memphis Grizzlies @ San Antonio Spurs
The Celtics narrowly lost in Atlanta in Game 1 and they’ll push hard again so opt for the Boston Celtics +6, at odds of 1.90 in this game. If you are looking for the Over/Under market in this game, you should look to go OVER 206.0 at odds of 1.90.
Thursday 21st April 00:00 BST Tip-off time / 01:00 CEST
- Charlotte Hornets @ Miami Heat
Thursday 21st April 01:00 BST Tip-off time / 02:00 CEST
- Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Thursday 21st April 03:30 BST Tip-off time / 04:30 CEST
- Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Clippers
The Heat should have enough to deal with the Hornets again, so take Miami Heat at -5, at odds of 1.90. Going UNDER 202.0 at odds of 1.90 is likely to be a decent bet for that one. There is also a good chance the Cavs will dominate the Pistons again so take the Cleveland Cavaliers at -10.5 at odds of 1.90 in this one. If you fancy the Over/Under market in this game, go OVER 201.0 at odds of 1.90.
Friday 22nd April 00:00 BST Tip-off time / 01:00 CEST
- Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks
Friday 22nd April 00:30 BST Tip-off time / 01:30 CEST
- Toronto Raptors @ Indiana Pacers
Friday 22nd April 02:30 BST Tip-off time / 03:30 CEST
- Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
The Warriors will be slightly better away from home but they should still have enough to deal with the Rockets in Houston and the Pacers will feel that they have enough about them to take care of the Raptors in Indiana.
Saturday 23rd April 00:00 BST Tip-off time / 01:00 CEST
- Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
Saturday 23rd April 01:00 BST Tip-off time / 02:00 CEST
- Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics
Saturday 23rd April 02:30 BST Tip-off time / 03:30 CEST
- San Antonio Spurs @ Memphis Grizzlies
Saturday 23rd April 20:00 BST Tip-off time / 21:00 CEST
- Toronto Raptors @ Indiana Pacers
Saturday 23rd April 22:30 BST Tip-off time / 23:30 CEST
- Miami Heat @ Charlotte Hornets
Saturday is a big day of action in the NBA with games at all hours of the day for UK and European NBA fans. If you are looking to block off one day for your NBA schedule, this is the day to bear in mind. Given that we’ll have a few games taking place between now and then, it is difficult to say how important these games will be for the teams but you should expect the pressure to be cranked up by the time Saturday rolls around. You also have the Raptors and the Pacers facing off twice in two days, which could make this game a tight and tense affair.
Sunday 24th April 01:00 BST Tip-off time / 02:00 CEST
- Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks
Sunday 24th April 03:30 BST Tip-off time / 04:30 CEST
- Los Angeles Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers
Sunday 24th April 18:00 BST Tip-off time / 19:00 CEST
- San Antonio Spurs @ Memphis Grizzlies
Sunday 24th April 20:30 BST Tip-off time / 21:30 CEST
- Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
Sunday 24th April 23:00 BST Tip-off time / 00:00 (Monday 25th April) CEST
- Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics
The Hawks and the Celtics do it all again for the second time in two days and it’s the last game of the week for NBA fans in Europe and the United Kingdom. If anyone is daring to venture beyond the Warriors as a tip for the title, the Spurs are the team to back and you’ll get a sense of their strength and desire when they take on the Grizzlies in Memphis.
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