Charlotte vs New Jersey
Scheduling:
The New Jersey Nets just finished up a 4 game west coast trip Sunday night in Los Angeles. The game ended about 11:30 est and they are scheduled to start back again on East coast four hours short of two days later. Thats never a good thing(one day rest in between).
Now, not only is Jersey coming home for this game but they play on Wednesday night in Boston. This essentially makes this "home" game just another stop on what amounts to a 6 game trip. The only difference is they get to sleep in their own beds. We used this same sort of situation going against Houston last year at least once if you guys remember correctly. Thats 6 different cities in 9 days from one coast to another.
The Bobcats meanwhile have not played since the 25th. They had a back to back with Miami/Detroit and have been resting since.
Nets off road trips last year
You guys that used Covers remember last season the big play I had against Nets off first west coast trip, right? Detroit -4 at the Meadowlands. They won easily 93-83. In fact the Nets lost their next game, at home, SU as well to the Raptors.
A four game trip later in year provided a non cover vs Indiana(-6.5) in a 97-92 win upon returning home.
The next trip did result in a win upon arrival back home against Detroit. The difference is they had 3 days to rest before that game. That right there throws that game out the window for me.
Matchups
Who exactly on NJ is qualified to guard Emeka? Also, Jason Kidd is much more effective guarding bigger guards. The little gnats on the Bobcats will tire him and make him less effective offensively. Vince will be sluggish upon return and will prolly relegate himself to jumpshots.
Conclusion
I have watched the Cats a few times lately and they are a solid team IMO. They are not as bad as people say they are. I think they play solid ball and will be in this game from the start. Heres saying a late Nets rally gets them a 96-95 victory.
GL..love the play!
