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Same analysis as before with this team. They are the most improved team in the league right now going 8-1 since Josh Smith’s release. Detroit’s only loss was a 3-point game against the East leading Hawks. Toronto finally broke their 4-game slide, coming into this matchup off a win. This is a great offensive team but they rank 22nd in DefEff and 23rd in eFG%-allowed. Detroit can definitely take advantage here with their inside-outside game, as I believe they’re a tough team for the Raptors to guard. I expect a close game here with the Pistons once again having a strong shot at a win
Houston Rockets -6
Brooklyn is now on a 5-game losing streak, having lost to teams like MIA, BOS, and PHI during this run. Their opponent adjusted efficiency differential is -10 during this run, 4th worst in the league. Now they take on a Houston squad that is blowing out mediocre opponents, with an average MOV of over +19 in the last 5 games against teams like CHA, MIA, CLE, NYK, and UTA. Brooklyn is playing on the same level as those squads right now! With trade rumors swirling (DWill and Lopez), coach that seems to be over his head (Hollins), and a roster full of old dudes (KG, Johnson, Jack, DWill), this Brooklyn team isn’t going anywhere fast. My numbers have Houston at -8 here and I’ll back them tonight.
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