Daily Market Trends
3/24/2008 6:00pm EST
By the Team at SportsInsights.com
Moving Today's Market
The Knicks continue their freefall into NBA oblivion as they host the playoff-hopeful New Jersey Nets tonight. Speculation across the league is that the franchise is determined to lose as many games as they can the rest of the way to enhance their lottery chances. Zack Randolph, who has disappeared from the Knicks line-up recently, is probable, while charismatic point guard Nate Robinson won't suit up. He twisted his knee two games ago. Further west, the Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets, who are favored by 8, need every win they can get to secure a playoff spot. On the West Coast, the Pau Gasol-less Lakers head to Oakland to take on the high-octane Warriors.
In college basketball, the NCAA Tournament takes a breather, while eight NIT "Sweet Sixteen" games are on tap.
Key Injury Updates
Shawn Marion (Miami Heat)
Miami Heat
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Updated |
Player |
Pos. |
Injury |
Status |
Expected Return |
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3/24/2008 4:02:39 PM |
Shawn Marion |
F |
Back |
Doubtful |
Downgraded to Doubtful Mon. vs. Milwaukee. |
Key Market Moves
Game 603 Nets @ Knicks
In this cross-river affair, the Nets will try to improve their playoff chances with a win against the hapless Knicks. Given the dilapidated state of Isiah Thomas' squad, the public has placed most of its trust on New Jersey, driving the spread up from an open of Nets –3 to –6/6.5
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The NIT Tournament quarterfinals, featuring UMass vs. Syracuse and Florida vs. Arizona State, will share the spotlight.