Finally I got a NBA winner. I have two NBA picks tonight. ( 1 - 6 )

In the TNT games you have to go with the home team in most cases. It seems the home team plays better when they are in front of a national TV audience. Orlando came on last year as a very good team and they show the public that they are a team to be delt with. Should be a good match up between Brand and Howard. I will take the young guy in that match up.

Orlando - 5

I also like the Rockets on the road ( I know TNT game ) but Portland may be one of the most overated teams in the NBA. Without Oden they have no one to guard Yao. Houston is a much improved team and are well coached and play termendous defense.

Houston - 5