Monday Night Matchups - Nov 26, 2007

Welcome fellas to another edition of Cheung vs. Sharj...let's get right to it

****Marquee Matchup****

Phoenix vs. Golden State

Sharj: This is gonna be one exciting run and gun western conference shootout. Golden state has picked up from their sluggish start with Stephen Jackson back. Baron Davis is playing huge. Phoenix has been the best team in the league so far with Amare back from injury. The Sharj instincts are tellin me though that Baron will have a huge game as will the other warriors. This is gonna be a high scoring game, but I take the Warriors to win a thrilling game at home by 3.
Cheung: I love Baron Davis, and Stephen Jackson scares the shit out of me. Don Nelson drives me f'n crazy with his rotation (HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO PICK UP A WARRIOR FOR MY FANTASY SQUAD??). As for the Suns, they are sick as always. Really tough call, but a really good game. I think the Sharj instincts are bullshit tho, and Phx is gonna come out and get the win in a tight one. Phx by 6.
Sharj: I agree it will be a tight one, but they won't be as tight your 5-15 tight predictions.

Other games tonight:

Utah @ New York

Cheung: New York, they are one of the most screwed up teams in the league. Based on this Utah should win by 10, I HATE AK47.
Sharj: Hard to disagree...but I'm gonna go out on a Jamal Crawford limb and predict he will have a huge night and upset the Jazz at home by 3. I hate the Knicks but I gotta make this pick cause I have that gut feeling.

Minnesota @ New Orleans

Sharj: I'll take the Hornets by 5. They're just too good at home with Paul and Tyson playing at a high level. I still call my boy Al Jefferson to have a monster game.
Cheung: Minny is only marginally better off than New York. Injuries and inconsistency. NO by 7. I wanna see Mccants light it up.

Washington @ Dallas

Cheung: Decent match-up. Jameson and Butler are getting shine with Agent 0 out. Lil upset special here, Washington by 4.
Sharj: Disagree big time...Wiz have struggled on the road. With Arenas out and the Mavs getting an earful from Avery for giving up big leads early...Mavs step it up with a 12 pt win.

San Antonio @ Sacramento

Cheung: Spurs are too good for this Sacramento squad. Even Kevin Martin has been inconsistent of late. Spurs by 9
Sharj: Hate agreeing with Mr. Wrong...but unfortunately I gotta. Predict a closer game with Spurs coming off a back to back...Spurs pull it out by 4

Orlando @ Portland

Sharj: Orlando is the hottest team in the league. They are too talented and deep. Orlando wins an easy one with a huge game from my Turkish Delight. Orlando by 8
Cheung: Even Sharj can predict this one cuz it is a no brainer. Orlando by 13. Aldridge is gonna get DOGGGED.

Houston @ LA Clippers

Cheung: Tough call, both teams have been up and down. I gotta stick with my boy YAO and hope he comes up big against the caveman. Rockets by 5
Sharj: I'll make it interesting and say the Clips pull off an upset. I hope T-Mac drops 50, Yao and Mobley fall on top of each other and crack some ribs. Clips with a close 2 pt win (Fantasy is affecting my picks...tsk tsk)

RECAP OF LAST NIGHT

Cheung: I gotta start the wrap up off with my boy Jamario Moon. 6 blks and a Dr. J impression were things of beauty. Big ups to the raps for killing the bullshits. Carlos BOOZE went on a tear last night and shocked the shit outta me. His FG% was bananas. Once again Lebron proved he is the best in the league right now, and is silencing any critic. The Sonics suck. And the Nets impressed last night. I will admit. VC stepped it up and hit big shots. He still looked like he was crying the entire game. And Kobe Bryant still looked better than him. Jordan Farmar? WTF MAN.
Sharj: lol glad to see you're coming around on VC. The Nets were great last night and got an all-round team performance. Kidd's comments really got to the team and having VC back has turned things around. The Raps were great, Moon impressed...main difference is with Calderon running the show, the team looks way better (START JOSE START JOSE!). LeBron was ridiculous...he is going after Oscar Robertson and he will get there eventually. No surprises in the league last night...AND PLEASE WILL JOHN PAXSON MAKE A TRADE IN CHICAGO!
Cheung: PAX won't make a deal. But one more week like this and Scott Skiles is gonna be saying peace out dawgs. Jose is a fantastic PG. 1 TO in 2 full games at point. I read his stat was a 5:1 ast to TO avg. That is ridiculous.
Sharj: I'm kinda glad the Bulls are sucking...one less team the Nets gotta worry about. Anyhow...that's a wrap for tonight. Looking forward to the big Celtics Cavs matchup tomorrow!

Our joint condolences to the family of Redskins safety Sean Taylor. We wish him all the best as he tries to recover from a gunshot wound and is in critical condition.