Weekend Picks & Predictions

This weekend is loaded with good games and big events.

Friday

FIRM'S PICK OF THE DAY: Game 6 Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks, 8:00 on ESPN/Comcast Sports Net, Celtics lead series 3-2
The Celtics can clinch with a win, but after what happened in games 3 & 4 in Atlanta I am going to pick the Hawks.
Firm's Pick: Atlanta 93 - Boston 86

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards, 7:00 on ESPN2, Cavaliers lead series 3-2
This game is going to be even better than game five. The Wizards will come out hot and they aren't going to stop, but Cleveland will keep pace throughout and Lebron will end it with a clutch shot in the last minute.
Firm's Pick: Cleveland 101 - Washington 99

Saturday

Kentucky Derby, 6:00 on NBC
Take five minutes out of your day and watch the race.
Firm's Pick: Colonel John

Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons, 7:30 on TNT, Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
Detroit is going to win. It's that simple.
Firm's Pick: Detroit 88 - Orlando 76

San Antonio Spurs @ New Orleans Hornets, 10:00 on TNT, Game 1 of Western Conference Semis
This is a great match-up. The Hornets have the better guards, but the Spurs have the better inside game. New Orleans wins based on home-court advantage.
Firm's Pick: New Orleans 91 - San Antonio 80

FIRM'S PICK OF THE DAY: Oscar De la Hoya vs. Steve Forbes, 10:00 on HBO
This is going to be a good fight. Oscar is trying to earn a second shot at Floyd Mayweather, and Forbes is trying to gain the respect that he deserved as lightweight champ. There is going to be lots of stars, lots of fans, and a good fight.
Firm's Pick: De la Hoya W by Split Decision.

Dan Lowry 400 @ Richmond International Raceway, 7:00 on FOX, Round 10 of the NASCAR season
400 laps on a 3/4 mile oval is going to produce lots of wrecks and differing strategies. It's going to be wild.
Firm's Pick: Jeff Burton

Sunday
There are multiple opportunities for game 7s of NBA series's to be played on Sunday. If any do occur I will update accordingly.