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The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will return to the Staples Center for Game 7. The Nuggets avoided elimination for a second straight game, crushing the Lakers 113-96 at home in Game 6. This is the first series to go 7 games in the 2012 NBA Playoffs and it figures to be a great one. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 EST on Saturday and will be televised nationally on TNT.

The home team has historically been very tough to beat in a Game 7, and oddsmakers apparently think that trend will continue. Los Angeles is favored by 6-points with the total set at 196.5. For the latest on this series click here.

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The Chicago Bulls avoided elimination with a 77-69 win at home in Game 5. The series returns to Philadelphia for a vital Game 6 on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 EST and will be televised on NBA TV. With a win the 76ers will become only the fifth No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in the 1st round. The 76ers took charge of the series with two wins at home in games 3 and 4, but those efforts won’t matter if they put an end to the series in Game 6. A loss would all of the sudden give the Bulls the advantage with Game 7 back in Chicago.

Oddsmakers are expecting another close game. Looking at the NBA spreads, the 76ers is favored by just 3-points over the Bulls with the total set at 169.5 points. For the latest on this series go here.

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The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to finish off the Denver Nuggets at home in Game 5, but instead it was the Nuggets who prevailed 102-99 to force a Game 6 in Denver on Thursday. Tip-off for that game is scheduled for 10:30 EST and will be televised nationally on TNT. This has all of the sudden turned into a series that could go down to the final game. While the Lakers managed to hold on for a 92-88 win at Denver in Game 4, the Nuggets cruised to a 99-84 win at home in Game 3. If the Nuggets can come away with another win at the Pepsi Center, the series will return to LA for Game 7 on Saturday.

Taking a look at the NBA lines for this critical game, oddsmakers have Denver favored by 1.5-points over the Los Angeles with the total set at 198 points. For the latest on this series go the Betfirms.

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The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic will return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for Game 5 Tuesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 EST and will be broadcasted on NBA TV. The Magic stunned everyone by winning Game 1 in Indiana, but are on the brink of elimination after three straight losses. After a couple of blowout wins in Game 2 and Game 3, Indiana required overtime to get past the Magic in Game 4. Orlando rallied from a 19-point deficit in the final period, but could not finish off the comeback.

Oddsmakers seem to think the Pacers will have no trouble finishing off the series with a win at home. Our NBA odds now show Indiana favored by 10.5-points over Orlando with the total set at 179 points. Click here for the latest on this series.

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The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks with a 101-79 win on Sunday. The Celtics have bounced back from a 74-83 loss in Game 1 with three straight wins. The series returns to Atlanta on Tuesday for Game 5. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 EST and will be broadcasted nationally on TNT.

Oddsmakers have Atlanta favored by 1-point over Boston with the total set at 174 points. Get the most up-to-date news on this series at Betfirms.

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You would have read up on a bunch of literature explaining basketball workouts which will guide you on improving their basketball game. These articles normally contains tips from experts about exercises that can improve your skills. You can locate this type of information on several online sites. Several of these tips are shared by professional players that may benefit you a lot. There is a ton of info that you can find from articles on basketball playing tips. Remember, one must put the tips into action so as to improve your game.

The scoop which you will learn from the information about basketball workouts will be that stretching is essential. Start off by stretching first before you being on your workout. You can walk or run to warm up. This routine will aid in loosening your joints and prevent a person from getting injured.

One can improve on their ball handling skills by working with a defender. The key to helping your game is to ensure that you get to the middle of the court only bouncing the ball five times. One can also train with multiple defenders. Do your best to break through using techniques like the side dribble. You can attempt enhancing ones technique to doge your opponents who are stopping you getting passed.

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