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It was a long time coming but a 96-90 win by the Toronto Raptors finally got The Big Dog back in the winners’ circle. With today’s eight-game schedule providing nothing of interest, in terms of results markets, focus shifts back to player performance and The Big Dog has one particular player in the spotlight. Detroit …

The NBA world is a little more quiet than usual today, thanks to the Final Four stage of the “March Madness” NCAA tournament. However, The Big Dog has his sights on a clash between two Western Conference team that are already looking toward next season, as a key omission opens the door for today’s “Play …

The Big Dog needs to break out of a slump and with the season in it’s closing few weeks, the smart thing appears to be keeping a very close eye on which teams are resting players en masse. Today presents us with such an opportunity, along with a chance to re-visit one of the most …

So far, being closer to the action hasn’t really helped The Big Dog but things are never far from turning around. With the media absolutely having a field day around the troubles of one particular struggling franchise, the time appears right to take advantage of a likely blowout. Meanwhile, the continued inconsistency of the Cleveland …

The first day “on location” didn’t exactly go to plan for The Big Dog… We’ll put that down to jet lag and move on. The biggest lesson? Never tip against the San Antonio Spurs. Just… don’t. Today’s “Play of the Day” is an Eastern Conference meeting that should be getting analysed as probably the most …

Greetings from the USA, as The Big Dog presents his first selections while on location at the home of the NBA! Having shaken off the jet lag, it’s time to get back down to business and with the regular season winding down fast, there are two games to focus on that should help an already …

Back after an impromptu day off, The Big Dog is looking at slim pickings on Good Friday. Despite the five of today’s games not being especially interesting, there is a “Play of the Day” candidate standing out and begging to be grabbed with both hands. New Orleans Pelicans @ Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are …

The Big Dog improved to 8-3-1 from his last dozen tips, as the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t get the lid off the basket in the fourth quarter. After averaging 59.3 over the first three quarters and heading for narrow overs on the 232.5 line, they combined for just 35 points in an …

As we move ever closer to the 2016 Playoffs, the NBA landscape continues to develop more and more intrigue, as sub-plots spring up all over the place. Are the Warriors still on track to eclipse the Bulls’ 72-win season? Do the Raptors care more about the number one seed than the Cavaliers? Who gets the …

Despite registering just the third push of the season, as the Detroit Pistons landed flush on the -7.0 line, against the Sacramento Kings, yesterday’s second play continued a good recent run, as the Portland Trail Blazers survived a huge scare in the final two minutes, to complete the halftime/full-time winning double, for the 20th time …