NBA Playoffs picks against the spread, 4/19/15: Clippers or Spurs?
By Ian Levy
Welcome back to our NBA Playoffs picks against the spread. Yesterday was solid, with Wes leading the way at 3-1, while Jack and Matt both went 2-2. Let’s see if we can keep it up on day two of the postseason. The most difficult pick today is Clippers or Spurs?
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers, 3:00 PM EST (ABC)
Spread: Cavaliers -11.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Apr 8, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Cleveland won 104-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Matt (@MattCianfrone):
Apr 8, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Cleveland won 104-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
Apr 8, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Cleveland won 104-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks, 5:30 PM EST (TNT)
Spread: Hawks -10.5
Jack:
Jan 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) reacts in the closing minutes of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 91-85. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Jan 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) reacts in the closing minutes of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 91-85. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Jan 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) reacts in the closing minutes of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 91-85. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 PM EST (TNT)
Spread: Grizzlies -5.5
Jack:
Mar 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) smiles before a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Mar 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) smiles before a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Mar 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) smiles before a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 PM EST (TNT)
Spread: Clippers -1
Jack:
Mar 24, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Matt:
Feb 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Zach:
Mar 24, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports