Spurs score 147 in rout of Warriors
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03/19/2010 -
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manu Ginobili led eight Spurs in double
figures with 23 points to go with 11 assists as San Antonio blew out the
Golden State Warriors, 147-116, at the AT&T Center.
Richard Jefferson added 21 points and Tim Duncan had 17, six rebounds and five
assists for the Spurs, who recorded their biggest point total since beating
Denver, 161-153, on November 7, 1990.
Malik Hairston had a career-best 16, and Matt Bonner and DeJuan Blair
chipped in 14 each, all off the bench, as the Spurs won for the fifth time in
six tries.
Monta Ellis led all scorers with 39 points and Corey Maggette racked up 30 for
the Warriors, who have dropped two of their last three and were without guard
Stephen Curry (sprained left ankle).
The Spurs tallied a season-high 77 points on 65.3 percent shooting in the
first half.
The Spurs jumped out to a 15-7 advantage on a Ginobli three-point play with
7:50 left in the first quarter. San Antonio held a 41-28 at the end of the
frame after converting on 75 percent of its shots.
Jefferson nailed a triple to extend the Spurs edge to 60-40 with 6:41 left in
the first half. The Warriors trimmed the deficit to 12 on an Ellis three-
pointer, but San Antonio finished the half up 77-61.
Bonner nailed a three, putting the Spurs up 25 in the third quarter with 6:39
left as they continually extended the cushion, leading to a 121-90 difference
moving to the fourth.
In the final quarter, the Spurs poured it on, leading by as many as 40 before
finishing off the Warriors.
Game Notes
Warriors coach Don Nelson was ejected in the first quarter after arguing...The
Spurs finished the game shooting 64.6 percent (62-of-96), but just 53.1
percent from the foul line...Ian Mahinmi scored 12 off the bench for San
Antonio...The Warriors only dressed eight players...Reggie Williams scored 15
and grabbed seven boards for the Warriors...The Spurs outrebounded the
Warriors 53-29.
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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
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New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
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The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
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