Seattle SuperSonics vs. New Orleans Hornets
- The fans at New Orleans Arena will be treated to a game between the Seattle SuperSonics and the New Orleans Hornets when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The SuperSonics were defeated 123-121 by the Lakers on overtime on Monday, as 5.5-point underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 208.5.
Nick Collison led the SuperSonics with 24 points and 18 rebounds in a double-double performance.
The Hornets defeated Houston 87-82 as a 1-point favorite last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (186.5).
David West scored 26 points to go along with 12 rebounds for New Orleans, while Chris Paul added 19 points and 11 assists in the win.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 7 straight games.
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 9-28 SU, 17-20 ATS
New Orleans: 25-12 SU, 22-14-1 ATS
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 3-4
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Seattle at Memphis, Friday, January 18
New Orleans home to Charlotte, Friday, January 18
NBA Today
SCOREBOARD Wednesday, Jan. 16
Portland at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST). The Trail Blazers, winners of 18 of their last 20, face the Celtics, who have lost two straight for the first time this season.
STARS Tuesday
- LeBron James, Cavaliers, scored a season-high 51 points to lift Cleveland over Memphis, 132-124 in overtime.
- Richard Hamilton, Pistons, scored a season-high 39 points in a 103-89 victory over Toronto.
- Jamal Crawford, Knicks, scored 29 points and New York beat Washington 105-93.
- Andre Miller, Sixers, had 26 points to help Philadelphia rally past Houston, 111-107.
- Rashard Lewis, Magic, scored 26 points in Orlando's 102-88 victory over Chicago.
- Sam Cassell, Clippers, finished with 32 points, helping Los Angeles beat Phoenix 97-90.
SCORING MACHINE
LeBron James scored 51 points, including 25 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to lead Cleveland to a 132-124 victory over Memphis on Tuesday night. James' 51 points tied Allen Iverson of Denver for the single-game high in the NBA this season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Iverson did it in Denver's 111-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 5.
RARITY
Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson scored 14 points apiece and New York downed Washington 105-93 on Tuesday, getting consecutive wins for only the third time this season. The Knicks will go for their first three-game winning streak of the season Wednesday at New Jersey.
SNAPPED
Samuel Dalembert scored 19 points and blocked a shot in the final seconds as Philadelphia downed Houston 111-107 on Tuesday to snap seven-game losing streak and a five-game road skid. The Sixers beat the Rockets for only the third time in the last 12 meetings.
STRONG IN DEFEAT
Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, Allen Iverson had 27 and J.R. Smith added 21 in Denver's 104-93 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night. Denver had been 12-2 when Anthony scored 27 or more. ... Rudy Gay scored 30 points but Memphis fell to Cleveland 132-124 in overtime for its fifth straight loss. ... Antoine Walker had season highs with 26 points and 10 rebounds in Minnesota's 105-98 loss to Golden State. The Timberwolves (5-32) have lost three straight and haven't halted a losing streak at fewer than five games this season.
OUT
Denver forward Nene underwent surgery Monday to remove a testicular tumor, and a biopsy will determine if it was cancerous. The Brazilian player took an indefinite leave of absence Friday, and there is no timetable for his return.
SPEAKING
''That's my real estate in the corner. It's like Monopoly. I've got four houses and a hotel on there. It's what I do.'' - Detroit's Richard Hamilton, after scoring a season-best 39 points on 16 of 22 shooting in a 103-89 win over Toronto on Tuesday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn's leading scorers G Rasheem Barrett (14 ppg; ankle) and G Quan Prowell (14 ppg; knee) are IN tonight's probable lineup.
Kings F Ron Artest is now saying that he, along with G Mike Bibby, will return to action Wednesday night against the Raptors.
Knicks G Stephon Marbury (ankle) is not expected not to play on Wednesday.
Hornets F Peja Stojakovic (14 ppg; back) is expected to start Wednesday's game against the Sonics.
Celtics G Rajon Rondo (9 ppg; back) has been downgraded to not expected to play tonight.
Drake's leading scorer G Josh Young (16 ppg; ankle) is NOT in tonight's probable starting lineup.
Bulls F Andres Nocioni (14 ppg; hip) is listed as questionable for tonight's game.
Bulls G Kirk Hinrich (back spasms) is a long-shot to return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Heat
Dorell Wright could be the Heat's starting small forward on Wednesday, shifting Ricky Davis to the bench.
Alabama's leading scorer F Richard Hendrix (19 ppg; ankle) is IN tonight's probable starting lineup.
Pacers G Jamaal Tinsley (13 ppg; knee) and C Jermaine O'Neal (16 ppg; knee) are both are listed as questionable for tonight.