Last night was almost a perfect night here at The Friendly Bounce, with Jack, Chris, and Zach all going 4-0. But Eric ruined it by going 3-1, and for that he was fired. But we changed our minds and rehired him this morning, so he is back. Okay, moving on. We have 12 games on the schedule tonight, including Kevin Garnett’s return to Minnesota. Maybe that’s why the Timberwolves are favorites against the Wizards?
Miami Heat at Orlando Magic, 7:00 PM EST
Spread: Heat -3
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Jan 27, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts after being fouled during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Arena. The Bucks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Eric (@EricBuenning):
Jan 27, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts after being fouled during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Arena. The Bucks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Hawks -6
Jack:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
Eric:
Nov 29, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot “Harry the Hawk” carries a Hawk
New York Knicks at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM EST
Spread: Celtics -11.5
Jack:
Dec 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) yells instructions to his team during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 105-87. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Dec 15, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) yells instructions to his team during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 105-87. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Bulls -7.5
Jack:
Dec 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks to pass the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of their NBA game at United Center. Bulls won 105-80. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Dec 3, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) gets up slowly with the help of his teammates after a hard fall during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 102-95. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Rockets -3.5
Jack:
Feb 10, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) slap hands with Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Feb 10, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) slap hands with Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Bucks -10.5
Jack:
Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) smiles during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 26, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) smiles during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves 103-86. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Wolves -2
Jack:
Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 PM EST
Spread: Nets -2
Jack:
Jan 9, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with guard Tyreke Evans (1) after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Jan 9, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with guard Tyreke Evans (1) after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Suns -5
Jack:
Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Sep 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green wears a Christmas wreath as he poses for a portrait during media day at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz, 9:00 PM EST
Spread: Jazz -10
Jack:
Dec 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) high fives guard Alec Burks (10) after he made a three pointer against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Dec 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) high fives guard Alec Burks (10) after he made a three pointer against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 PM EST
Spread: Grizzlies -7
Jack:
Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) during the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 97 -91.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) during the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 97 -91.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:30 PM EST (ESPN)
Spread: Blazers -3
Jack:
Jan 21, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Blazers 118-113. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Eric:
Jan 21, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Blazers 118-113. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports