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--from Eric and Adam

October 29, 2010

Catch and Shoot: 10/27/10

Adam's thoughts from Wednesday night, opening night for most NBA teams

Cavaliers over Celtics

-The Celtics are going to struggle in back-to-backs this season as they did last year.
-The Cavs win their first game, and maybe for the only time all year, have a better record than the Heat.

Nets over Pistons

-The Pistons could be this year's Nets.
-The Nets just need a handful more wins to match last year's total.  Brook Lopez and Derrick Favors are going to be good together.

Heat over 76ers

-The Big Three weren't great, but they got a win.
-Evan Turner played well and looked like Philly's best player.

Knicks over Raptors

-Amare was good, and Wilson Chandler was better for the Knicks.
-It's going to be a long haul this year for Toronto.

Hawks over Grizzlies

-The Hawks get an easy win because Zach Randolph was M.I.A. in the post.

Kings over Timberwolves

-The Kings won a high scoring contest without Tyreke Evans, their best player.

Hornets over Bucks

-Andrew Bogut returns to action and records a double-double in the process.
-Chris Paul was magic with 16 assists.

Thunder over Bulls

-In a matchup of up-and-comers, the Thunder win.  Durant hit his averages from last year exactly with 30 points and 7 rebounds.

Mavericks over Bobcats

-How are the Bobcats going to score points this year?

Spurs over Pacers

-By pulling away in the fourth quarter, the Spurs manage the easy win.
-Darren Collison, Danny Granger, and Roy Hibbert combine for 73 points.

Nuggets over Jazz

-Carmelo looked comfortable in Denver blue.
-Memo to Al Jefferson: The season started last night.

Warriors over Rockets

-These two teams combined to put up 260 points.  Monta Ellis, Steph Curry, and David Lee will put up numbers all year.

Trailblazers over Clippers

-The Blazers net the nice win a back-to-back situation.
-Blake Griffin was really impressive going for 20 points and 14 boards.  He also had an incredible play where he dribbled the length of the court and flicked a no-look bounce pass to his teammate for the score.

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