Timberwolves at Jazz Odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves are adjusting on the fly to the loss of their starting point guard while trying to stay in the playoff chase. The Utah Jazz have had some success at home, but it is also in the West logjam at the bottom of the playoff bracket, and is working to get back above .500 and keep itself relevant in the chase for one of the bottom three spots in the playoffs. Two teams in direct competition for one of those precious playoff spots take on each other Thursday night in Salt Lake City... 

Mavericks at Suns Predictions

The defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks are going through a rough stretch the past three weeks to fall down the Western Conference ladder, though still one of the elite teams in the West. The Phoenix Suns have been playing better the last couple weeks and are trying to climb toward .500 to get into the playoff discussion. Two longtime West rivals continue the Steve Nash Classic when the Mavericks visit Phoenix for the fourth and last regular-season meeting Thursday night on national television.... 

Hornets at Rockets Line

The New Orleans Hornets gained a lot of national attention as the NBA preseason heated up when the team was shopping its star points guard. The Rockets lost their head coach during the offseason and have been under the radar. New Orleans has faded from the national spotlight to the bottom of the Southwest Division, while Houston is treading water and staying competitive. The directions these teams are heading may be further clarified Thursday night when these two division rivals meet in Space City. ...