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San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 5/1/2014

On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs were able to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 109-103 to take a 3-2 lead in their quarterfinal series. Both teams protected the ball well in the game, but the Spurs were just a bit better by only turning it over five times.

Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/30/2014

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to win Game 5 of their series with the Golden State Warriors 113-103 to take a 3-2 advantage in the series. One of the main reasons why the Clippers were able to win was that they made 31 free throws, while the Warriors made just 13 on the night.

Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/30/2014

The No. 8 seed Atlanta Hawks were able to shock the No. 1 seed Indiana Pacers yet again by beating them 107-97 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their series. The Hawks were able to make 15 of their 27 three-point attempts in the game and shot 50% overall from the field.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/30/2014

The Grizzlies were able to take a 55-43 lead into the locker room at halftime, but the Thunder charged back in the second half. A late steal by point guard Russell Westbrook led the game-tying field goal that sent the game into overtime.

Portland Trailblazers at Houston Rockets Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/29/2014

The No. 5 seed Portland Trailblazers were able to take a 3-1 series lead over the No. 4 seed Houston Rockets by beating them 123-120 in overtime in Game 4 of their series. The Trailblazers had more assists, steals and blocks and committed fewer turnovers on their way to a solid team victory.

Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/29/2014

The Toronto Raptors used solid first and fourth quarters in their Game 4 matchup with the Brooklyn Nets to win 87-79 and even the series at 2-2. Neither team shot particularly well from beyond the three-point line in the game, but the Raptors were able to make 19 of their 23 free throws while the Nets shot just 65.5% from the charity stripe.

Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/29/2014

The No. 1 seed San Antonio Spurs were able to come back to even the series at 2-2 with the No. 8 seed Dallas Mavericks by beating them 93-89 on Monday night. The Spurs made just five of their 17 three-point attempts in the game, but they played good defense and held the Mavs to just 38.1% shooting from the field.

Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/28/2014

Stephen Curry made a career playoff-high seven 3-pointers and scored 33 points, leading the Warriors past the Clippers 118-97 on Sunday to even their first-round series at two games apiece. The game almost became an afterthought -- until tipoff anyway -- after an audio recording was posted Saturday online by TMZ purportedly of Sterling making comments urging a woman to not bring black people to his team's games.

Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/28/2014

Reggie Jackson came off the bench and outscored teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook by himself. The Oklahoma City Thunder needed every point from their top reserve to win yet another overtime game against Memphis. Jackson scored a personal playoff-best 32 points, and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 92-89 on Saturday night, tying up their first-round Western Conference series at two wins apiece.

Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/28/2014

Trevor Ariza had a career playoff-high 30 points, and the Wizards scored the first 14 points of the game and barely looked back Sunday, overcoming the absence of their so-called "X-factor" as they beat the Chicago Bulls 98-89 to take 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference series.

San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/27/2014

Carter hit a double-pump 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 victory in Game 3 and a first-round series lead over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. With 1.7 seconds left, Carter took an inbound pass from Jose Calderon in the left corner. After a quick pump fake got Manu Ginobili in the air -- moments after the Argentine guard had given the Spurs the lead -- Carter released the ball just in time.

Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/27/2014

George and West hit key 3-pointers down the closing minutes, and top-seeded Indiana held off the Atlanta Hawks 91-88 to even the opening-round series at two wins apiece Saturday. Finally, the Pacers showed some grit and resilience, regaining the home-court edge that slipped away when they were stunned by the No. 8-seeded Hawks in Game 1.

Miami Heat at Charlotte Bobcats Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/27/2014

James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat easily defeated the Bobcats 98-85 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference first round. Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, who can close out the best-of-seven series Monday night.

Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/26/2014

Daniels, who spent time in the D-League this season and didn't make his pro debut until March 5, hit a 3-pointer with 11.9 seconds left to lift the Rockets to a 121-116 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night and narrow Portland's first-round playoff advantage to 2-1.

Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/26/2014

Joe Johnson scored 29 points, Pierce and Garnett brought a charge to their first playoff game in Brooklyn, and the Nets held off the Toronto Raptors 102-98 on Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series. Johnson made the clinching free throws with 3.1 seconds left after the Nets blew almost all of a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead.

Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/26/2014

Blake Griffin buried bank shots, turnaround jumpers and spinning layups. DeAndre Jordan gobbled up rebounds and opposing shots, often flexing his muscles and letting out a roar. The high-flying finishers who spawned the nickname "Lob City" are doing far more than dunking in the playoffs.

Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/26/2014

The Bulls needed a go-to guy after their offensive struggles put them in a 2-0 hole in their Eastern Conference first round series. For one night, at least, they found him. Dunleavy scored 35 points, one short of his career-high, and Jimmy Butler hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining Friday for a 100-97 Game 3 win.

Miami Heat at Charlotte Bobcats Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/25/2014

Of all the matchups in the 2014 National Basketball Association playoffs, there is just 1 series where the home team has jumped out to a 2-0 lead on their home court. That series is the 2 vs. 7 matchup in the Eastern Conference pitting the Miami Heat against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/25/2014

The No. 7 seed Memphis Grizzlies were able to complete a big second half comeback and eventually beat the No. 2 seed Oklahoma City Thunder 98-95 in overtime of game 3. Memphis was able to hold Oklahoma City to just 39.1% shooting from the floor on their way to taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/25/2014

Many thought that the Atlanta Hawks would struggle to get one win against the Indiana Pacers, but with their 98-85 home win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, they now have a 2-1 lead in the series. Neither team shot particularly well in the game, with the Pacers shooting just 37.6% and the Hawks shooting 38.4%. The Hawks were able to make 12 of their 34 threes, though, while the Pacers made just five of their 20 attempts.