May 2nd 2014, 1:32am, By: Johnny Houston
When: Friday 2nd May, 10:00am Where: FedExForum , Memphis, TN
What a great series we are witnessing from Memphis and Oklahoma. The Memphis grizzlies took a 3-2 series lead and a win today would catapult them to the next round of the NBA playoffs.
There is always an upset in the first round of the playoffs and this could very well be that upset.
Memphis pulled off a 100-99 overtime win two days ago and they have the best chance they will ever get today to knock off the Thunder. They are matching up very well and have held a talented shooting team to 40 % in the last four games have gone to overtime.
I love the ferociousness of the Memphis grizzlies. I believe they take the lead early in the game and never look back.
Johnny Houston has been part of the Before You Bet team since 2014 and loves nothing more than sweating the early morning action from the US - whether it's NBA, NFL, Golf or even College football and basketball. Johnny has a knack for spotting talent and doesn't mind taking a flier on someone at juicy odds if the value is there!
When he's not finding winners, you'll find Johnny hustling on the golf course.
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