Raptors @ Knicks: Two of the league’s most up-and-down teams are in New York. While both Toronto and the Knicks have spent most of the year in the gutter, both have shown signs of life, particularly New York with wins against the Detroit Pistons. There’s no postseason meaning here, but it should be a close game anyway. Road win here for the Toronto Raptors.
Predicted score: Toronto wins 109-104

Pacers @ Grizzlies: The Pacers may have a hard time evaluating Pau Gasol without Jermaine O’Neal. The X factor for the Pacers is Anthony Johnson, who could very well have a productive game against the Grizzlies. For Memphis it’s Mike Miller, who leads the NBA in 20-point games off the bench. Who will show up? This should be a close game.
Predicted score: Memphis wins 87-83

Warriors @ Spurs: Golden State is a lesser version of the Spurs. They score enough to win most of the time, but they don’t play well enough on defense. Richardson will have to double-team frequently and will rely on the supporting cast to pick up some of the slack. Unless he somehow scores 30, Golden State is out of luck. Spurs are expected to be a big winner here.
Predicted Score: San Antonio wins 97-88