Chicago has been playing poorly on the road recently, but that will likely end on Friday when they play the Pacers. Carlos Boozer called his team out for starting slowly, so look for them to jump out to an early lead. Indiana is trying to win its 3rd straight game for the first time in a long time, but it's probably not going to happen against the division leading Bulls whom are 8 games up in the standings.
Charlotte will give the Celtics a tough game in Boston, and they might even beat them. The Bobcats are coming into the game riding a 4 game winning streak including knocking off the Bulls in their last game. The Celtics are still vulnerable on defense without Garnett in the lineup. KG practiced with the team finally, but won't be playing in Friday's game. Boston has been giving up 2.7 more points per game at home this year than on the road coupled with the absence of Garnet will allow the surging Bobcats a chance to win.
Coming off a huge win over the Miami Heat, look for the Clippers to take down the Warriors in Oakland. The Blake Griffin show will be in its full glory against the run and gun offense of Golden State. The Clippers just took down the Warriors on January 9th 105-91 and since they're still firing on all cylinders, it looks like Los Angeles is poised to win their 9th game in 12 chances.
Bulls over Pacers
Bobcats over Celtics
Clippers over Warriors
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