NBA San Antonio at Phoenix (3:30 PM ET ABC)
2007-05-07
With the Dallas Mavericks and their 67 regular season wins having been disposed of in the first round of the West playoffs by Golden State, the new favorites in the conference are the Spurs and Suns. The two powers will begin their highly touted seven-game series on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix. The hosts open up as 4-1/2 point favorites with a total of right around 200. ABC will bring the action to the nation at 3:30 PM ET. Visit the NBA live odds page anytime beforehand for a peek at all the vast betting options.
This series is the ultimate contrast in styles. It should therefore be a fantastic series. The Spurs want to slow it down, run their stuff, the best half-court game going. The Suns are the best fast-breaking team in the NBA, with an offense that nobody can put the brakes on.
Does that last fact play right into the hands of the Spurs? Consider this phenomenal matchup trend from the FoxSheets, StatFoxs subscription service: SAN ANTONIO is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons!!!
However, Phoenix has taken on all comers this year, as illustrated by this impressive angle: PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game this season.
In terms of head-to-head competition, the home team won all three times this season, twice coming in San Antonio, However, the Suns held a 2-1 ATS edge, scratching out a spread cover early in the season.
Both teams boast a plethora of playoff experience, talented players, and confidence in their own style of play. The series figures to come down to a battle of wills. Can the Spurs slow the Suns? Can Phoenix win if it turns into a half court execution game? Whatever happens, it should be an exciting series.
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