NBA Thursday

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Only 2 games : Houston@Dallas and Clevland@Denver Holding off both these 2 games at the moment because of uncertainty about starters. Houston allready without C Ward, look now to have lost T Lue as well at PG, while Dallas has M Daniels with a ankle sprain, but will play with somewhat limited movement. The other big one is if C Anthony will play, listed as probable, but a game time decision. Def wont touch that game until I know that outcome. In addition K Martin will play but with back spasims that may cause him problems. So comments much appreciated if anyone knows any more info. At this stage though, am looking at taking Houston +7.5. Their season is on the fast decline, and they really need to turn it around now. Will they win? probably not, but the points seem a little much for a team that is getting desperate. They have the talent there with Yao, Tracey, and Jackson, and can play enough D to keep it close the whole way. Will take Denver at the PS if Anthony is playing, if not though will jump on the under. 186.5 I believe. Clevland will b finishing a 3 game rd trip, the first 2 of which they have lost. They could well be tired, and playing at altitude wont help. Add to that their poor record away to Denver, Id say it works in favour of both picks either way. Cheers