Celtics and Sixers renew rivalry in Philly
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03/05/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Storied rivals meet in Philadelphia Friday as the 76ers
play host to the Boston Celtics.
The days of Wilt vs. Russell or Dr. J. vs. Bird are long gone, however. The
Celtics are certainly holding up their end of the bargain and are closing in
on a third straight Atlantic Division title. The Sixers, however, are
struggling mightily and aiming to avoid a fifth consecutive loss tonight.
The C's won their second straight game on Monday in Beantown when Paul Pierce
connected on 9-of-13 shots and finished with 27 points, as Boston routed the
Charlotte Bobcats, 104-80.
Pierce had scored only nine points in Tuesday's win over Detroit, his first
game since missing three contests with a sore thumb. But Wednesday he found
his rhythm and connected on a variety of shots, including four three-pointers.
Nate Robinson came off the bench to shoot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc,
finishing with 16 points for the Celtics, who shot 53.5 percent as a team.
Kevin Garnett added 12 points, four blocks, five rebounds and four assists in
the win.
"We haven't had a game like this, it's been a while," Pierce said. "I thought
this was a good win. This is how we should come out in each and every game, at
home especially."
The Sixers, meanwhile, suffered a blowout loss in Atlanta on Wednesday when
Marvin Williams posted 21 points and eight rebounds and was backed by a 20-
point effort from Jamal Crawford, as the Hawks downed Philadelphia 112-93.
Lou Williams netted a game-high 30 points on 11-of-15 shooting but it wasn't
enough to halt the Sixers' current slide.
"All the points I scored don't mean a lot because we lost," Williams said
Willie Green chipped in 17 points off the bench in the loss. Andre Iguodala
contributed 11 points and seven assists but had six of Philly's 18 turnovers.
On the injury front for the Sixers, forward Elton Brand is questionable for
tonight's contest after missing the previous two games with tendinitis in his
right Achilles'.
Boston has won five straight over Philly at the Wachovia Center and are an
impressive 21-10 on the road this season.
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Cavs and Pistons clash at the "Q" >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers shoot for their
sixth straight win Friday when they welcome Central Division rival Detroit to
Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavs earned their fifth consecutive triumph on Wednesday in Ne
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Milwaukee posted its seventh
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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.
It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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