November 23, 2011
Indiana @ Cleveland, Memphis @ Charlotte, Toronto @ Boston, Portland @ Detroit, LA Lakers @ Oklahoma City, Dallas @ Houston, New Jersey @ Milwaukee, Golden State @ Minnesota, Orlando @ San Antonio, Utah @ Sacramento
For the first time in about 2 weeks the negotiating tables are reopened. That's a plus. This time it is to resolve legal issues in dealing with the lawsuits filed by the players after the last group of sessions broke down. A new proposed deal could start on Christmas day and run a regular season of 66 games. I'm holding back excitement on this one. The last time they were talking about having a 72 game season and full playoffs I was sure the deal was going to get done and was even more upset than I already was when it fell apart. I'm fragile at this point NBA. Please don't mess with my emotions, just get a deal done!
As we all get ready to celebrate a holiday of stuffing our faces, one thing I have no reservations being excited about is the slate of NFL games on tomorrow. It is the best set of Turkey Day football games that we've had in a very long time. For the first time in ages the Detroit Lions are relevant, and they have a chance to give the Green Bay Packers their first loss of the season. The Dallas Cowboys are in first place and playing a red hot Miami Dolphin team. The night game is a battle of the Harbaugh's as Jim's San Francisco 49ers play John's Baltimore Ravens. Lets get to the picks! Home teams in CAPS.
DETROIT (+6) over Green Bay
The Packers are going to be playing their 3rd game in 11 days. That's crazy. They appeared to show a little fatigue against the Tampa Bay Bucs last week but were able to hold on to win (although they didn't cover). The Lions can put up points, scoring 49 last week. They also have a very stout front 4 on the defensive line. I like the upset in this one, and even if they fall a little short I'm taking the points. Detroit Lions fans can be happy for once on Thanksgiving.
Miami (+7) over DALLAS
Matt Moore is a decent quarterback. Who knew? The Dolphins have won 3 straight and are playing great football right now. Dallas escaped with a win in Washington last week and are on a little bit of a roll of their own. Tony Romo has looked fantastic over the past month, which leads me to believe he is due for a stinker. This has the feeling of a close game and I like the Dolphins on the road.
San Francisco (+3) over BALTIMORE
Did I just take all 3 underdogs on Thanksgiving? Yes, yes I did. Baltimore seems to play to the level of their competition which is a little scary in this game, but I think San Fran is the better team. Alex Smith has limited his mistakes and Jim Harbaugh has brought a toughness to the Bay area that has been lacking for several years. With a win on the road, the 49ers could wrap up a division crown already. I think Jim takes down John and might tackle him for fun instead of giving a post game hand shake.
Whatever your Thanksgiving tradition is, I hope you all have a happy day. I am blessed to have a great family and many wonderful people that I am grateful to call friends. Thank you to all of you who have read the blog so far in my first attempt at it. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I have been. I truly appreciate the feedback I've gotten. Enjoy your turkey, football, and food comas! Hopefully we'll be reporting a NBA deal in the days to follow which is something I will be extremely grateful for.
Until Next Time,
Dan
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