NBA STATISTICAL TOTAL OF THE YEAR (Rockets/Lakers) just released in the GUARANTEED section and backed by a whopping "15-2" angle that dates back to 1996!!!

"1 UNIT" NBA SYSTEM (Celtics -2'' at home versus Magic in a 8:05 eastern postseason tipoff on TNT): It would seem that the very long NBA regular season is a complete waste of time, but tonight''s situation indicates that the long grind does have some meaning. Down the stretch Orlando played poorly which ultimately dropped them to a #3 playoff seed right behind Boston which is why this critical game-seven is being played on the famous parquet floor. Even though they continue to operate without star Kevin Garnett, the bottom line is that the Celtics have a huge EXPERIENCE edge this evening is this marks the 4th time in the past two years that they have participated in the pressure-packd GAME SEVEN situation. The Celtics were actually outplayed by Chicago in the opening round and have been outplayed for a good chunk of this particular series, but still have found ways to win when it counts. Boston''s best player is sitting on the bench while #2 star Paul Pierce has been fighting constant double-teams. Boston veteran #3 Ray Allen (10-for-47 from field) has had a dreadful shooting series but yet Boston has survived to a game-seven. Part of this team''s survival has to do with the COACHING edge as Doc Rivers is clearly superior to Stan Van Gundy who has received alot of public criticism.

While in Miami, Van Gundy apparantly drew the ire of then star big man Shaquille O''Neal who claimed he is a front-runner who panics when the going gets tough. Just a few days ago star big man Dwight Howard went public with his displeasure surrounding Van Gundy''s schemes. Here is a 66-PERCENT SYSTEM (67-34 past five years) which plays ON very good home favorites like Boston who on average win by at least 6 points per contest, following 3 consecutive games where that squad played below the total each time. Boston just happens to be 12-4 ATS for the entire season following a game where they were cast as an underdog. In "game seven" HOME playoff tilts, Boston has won 17 of 20 chances straight-up. I will wrap up this analysis with an intangible as these two teams have enjoyed an EXTRA day of rest which will benefit the tired legs of many Boston veterans. Tonight is the first time the Celtics have had an bonus day of rest since game-3 back in the opening round