Phoenix at Brooklyn

When these teams met in Phoenix in January, the Nets were run out of the building, losing by 24 points. Phoenix is off an impressive win in Philly. So, the public is all over the Suns here. We'll go the other way, taking the revenge-minded New Jersey in what could be considered a letdown game for Phoenix. After playing Houston, Detroit, Boston and the resurrgent Sixers, how can Phoenix get up for this one? Meanwhile, we expect inspired play by the Nets who were downright embarrassed by this team last time out. New Jersey is playing good right now. They have recently beaten Cleveland, Utah and Atlanta, playing winning basketball over their last nine games. They have a winning record at home and have found their offense of late. We think New Jersey has a distinct motivational edge and they have a team capable of not getting blown out so we'll take them plus the points here.