NBA Playoff picks against the spread, 5/6/15: Can LeBron lead the Cavs back?
By Ian Levy
Welcome back to our NBA Playoff picks against the spread. Tonight the Cavaliers and Rockets try to get even in their first-round matchups. Can LeBron lead the Cavs back? Can Harden step up for Houston? We’ll find out tonight. Let’s get to the picks.
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM EST (TNT)
Spread: Cavaliers -5.5
Jack (@jackhaveitall):
Apr 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives to the basket during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Wes (@wcgoldberg):
Apr 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives to the basket during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets, 9:30 PM EST (TNT)
Spread: Rockets -7
Jack:
May 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Los Angeles Clippers won 117 to 101. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Wes:
May 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Los Angeles Clippers won 117 to 101. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports