Ball Ballin' Preview: A Windy City Decision

Scal took his talents to Chi-town in the off-season. Now, he gets another shot at his old pals in his new playground. A Jackie Moon game might just do the trick.

The Watcha-Balls (The I-can-sit-and-relax-games)

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls

Celtics coming off a big win over the Spurs and a banged-up Raptors. Rondo's back in form and he's takin' the league by storm. Scal wants to play but it seems Thibs listed him as day-to-day. Bulls try to detour from 3 straight losin while Celt rookie wants to get more winning. 

Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks

Suave Magic offense, sputtering Maverick defense. Last time they met, Magic were reeling, Mavericks were peaking. Mavs still missin Dirk and Butler, Magic looking to match franchise record 9 consecutive winners. 

The Tolera-Balls (The Week-was-still-good-after-all games)

Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City

KD slowly but surely showing MVP form as the season progresses. Grizzlies look to get 4 consecutive wins to impress. Gay's 28 and Zebo's 26 against was All-star caliber, I say it was better when the gambling was over. 

Ball Ballin' Preview: Malaise in Dallas

2 games just for today after last night's bonanza. And by the way, that smile Shelden's posin is giving me some intergalactic actin'.

The Tolera-Balls (The Do-I-have-a-choice-game)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks

Missed the Boston-San Antonio classic? or Ron-ron hitting a crucial trifecta in the desert? Too bad 'coz today wont be that spectacular specially when Dirk's questionable and Tough Juice aint that tough enough. With the Beabouis out prior to the season's start,injuries are starting to catch up D-town. With the Matrix back and some rejuvenated Deshawn discovering some kinda old magic that made him Agent Zero's sidekick back in '07, expect the Mavs to give  Batman and Robin a run for their money while they try to recover from some San Antonio spanking.

The Forgetta-Balls (The Do-I-bother-to-know-the-result game)

Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings

'Reke making some fat lady hit some hardcourt hail-mary's while everyone favorite cousin, Demarcus, is like a possessed man dominating inside. Those two things have kept the young Kings relevant for the meantime as they try to climb up from the abyss of the standings. The young Kings are looking to win 4 straight at home against a Nuggets team owned by 2011 Slamdunk participant and potential champ,Griff, in last night's showdown at Staples which had its own 4-game win streak snapped. 'Reke vs Mr. Bigshot, who will have the final laugh when the game is on the line

Ball Ballin' Preview: Purple Desert

Ola Amigos! It's me Patricky Rubio bringing you basketball afficionados your ball ballin' preview. It's a busy night across the league with 11 head-to-head matches, so sit down, relax, and let's get this party started!

The Watcha-Balls (The Check-if-your-heart's-still-beating games)

Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns

It was a big win by Team Hollywood last night against a reeling Pistons team to regain lost confidence back. Meanwhile, the sun seems to finally be setting in Phoenix after a sorry loss to DMC and the young Kings. 40 pts or more by the Black Mamba should move him past the Big O and 9th in the all-time scoring list, but a victory nowadays for Tinseltown won't compare to any individual milestone.

San Antonio Spurs at Boston Celtics

The Spurs visit their Eastern counterpart Celtics in a showdown of conference leaders as they continue their 2nd game of a back-to-back after being punished by a high-octane Knicks offense that dropped 128 markers. Expect both teams to take pride in their defense in winning this one as the Celtics have won 5 of their last 7 matches with the Spurs.

Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers

Despite continuous distractions over the season, Melo's 33pt outburst against the Rockets in their last game is a manifestation of the discipline and focus this guy's filled in, day in and day out. With Big Al back, Nuggets look to gun for 3-0 in their season match-up against the Griffin and his Clips.

The Tolera-Balls (The They're-ok-just-not-as-exciting-as-the-games-above games)

Portland Trailblazers at Houston Rockets
Greg Oden, Yao Ming, and now Brandon Roy joins the elite injured cast of "what could have beens" hall of fame superstars. Despite being mired with key injuries, Rip City and Space City (Now, thats cool!) have been playing well and are currently seated at the 8th and 9th spot in the rugged West. And I forgot, Chuck Hayes is also injured, does he also join the cast?