Real (basketball) talk coming up later tonight. But to tide you over, here are some more hypothetical picks that will surely go wrong.
Los Angeles Lakers (-5.5) over MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (-110)
Xavier Henry on Kobe Bryant? That sounds nice. The Lakers have now lost two in a row and have lost three in a row just once since Pau Gasol donned the forum blue and gold? That also sounds nice (though really has no effect on this game). Really, this is a homer pick and a blatant disregard of the powers of the jinx. If it goes wrong, I'll never make the same mistake again. Note: This pick is not valid if Tony Allen starts at shooting guard. If I had actual money on the game, I would be sure to check the starting lineups right before gametime but probably won't.
San Antonio Spurs (-4.5) over GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (-110)
Did you know that the Warriors have only lost once when David Lee plays? Lee for MVP! Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Spurs have only lost twice all season. They'll see your Curry, Ellis and Lee and raise you with Parker, Ginobili and Duncan. Now if only the Spurs can somehow contain Dan Gadzuric...
Previous Locks (11/26): 2-1
Season Locks: 5-2 (up $28.50)
"And I was born a ramlin' gamblin' man" Bob Seger in Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
