Saturday, November 4, 2017

Georges St-Pierre Returns at UFC 217

UFC 217

UFC 217 has St. Pierre Returning After 4-Year Layoff


Georges St-Pierre returns to the Octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC 217. Four years after his last fight it will be interesting to see what transpires tonight. St-Pierre will challenge Michael Bisping for the Middleweight title. St-Pierre is -105 and Bisping is –115 on the MMA odds board.

The last 5 fights are live on pay-per-view from Madison Square Garden in New York. You can catch the Preliminary fights on Fox Sports 1 at 8 pm EST. The weigh-ins and early coverage starts at 5 pm EST on Fox Sports 2.

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St-Pierre (25-2 lifetime, 19-2 UFC) is stepping up to 185 pounds after a lengthy reign as Welterweight champion. Bisping (30-7 lifetime, 20-7 UFC) is defending the Middleweight belt for the second time; in June 2016, he scored a stunning upset over Luke Rockhold via first-round knockout, then worked hard for a decision in his first defense against Dan Henderson four months later at UFC 204, in front of a partisan crowd in Manchester.

There are two more title matches coming up Saturday, starting with Women’s Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk as the biggest favorite on the UFC 217 odds board at –600 over challenger Rose Namajunas. Then Cody Garbrandt (–185) will put his Bantamweight strap on the line against former champ TJ Dillashaw in the co-main event. Also appearing on the main card at MSG: Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson vs. Jorge Masvidal, and Johny Hendricks vs. Paulo Borrachinha.
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CFP 2nd-Ranked Alabama Hosts 19th-Ranked LSU

Roll Tide Alabama

Alabama Meets Resurgent LSU Saturday Night in Prime-time


The LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide meet on Saturday NIght at Bryant-Denny Stadium. CBS will televise the game in prime-time with kick-off set for 8 pm EST.

Oddsmakers have the Crimson Tide as a 21-point favorite. The total is 46.5. The total has dropped from 48.  The spread opened early season as Alabama as a 24-point favorite. The early week line saw the Tide as a 21.5-point favorite.

A month ago this game looked like it may be an easy win for the Crimson Tide. LSU had dropped two out of three games. The biggest of the losses was a blowout by Mississippi State,  THEN a baffling home loss to Troy.

The Tigers have ripped off three straight wins after the humiliations. They still have a chance to claim the Southeastern Conference West title.

Alabama Just Keeps on Rolling


In their last action, Alabama was a 45-7 winner at home against the TennesseeVolunteers. They covered the -37-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (52) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Going back to the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, Alabama has won six straight games in the rivalry.

Alabama enters the game leading the SEC in scoring, rushing, total offense, scoring defense, rushing defense and total defense.

The Crimson Tide lead the series 51-25-5. That includes a 10-0 victory last season in Baton Rouge. Alabama has won eight of the past 10 meetings.

The Crimson Tide has a punishing rushing attack. Damien Harris is averaging 87.1 yards per game. Bo Scarbrough is at 47.1 yards per game as well. Hurts is a threat to scramble  and has designed runs. He is averaging 71.5 yards per game on the ground.

LSU Looking to Turn Around Streak Against Alabama


Last time out for LSU, they were a 40-24 winner as they battled the Ole Miss Rebels on the road. LSU covered in the match as a -6.5-point favorite, while 64 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

LSU has had opportunities to end Alabama's streak. Last season, the game was scoreless heading into the fourth quarter. The Tigers let Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts escape for a rushing touchdown. Then they sealed it with a field goal.

The Tigers have managed just enough passing success to create some balance on offense. Danny Etling completed 13 of 24 passes for 206 yards against Auburn.  He completed 9 of 13 for 200 yards against Ole Miss. He was sacked three times under consistent pressure from the Rebels. That can't happen against the Tide.

Tigers running back Derrius Guice is showing the form that will likely make him a high first-round pick next spring. He has been plagued by a leg injury for most of the season so he wasn't producing much. He exploded against Ole Miss and rushed for 276 yards.

 

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NameRecordATSOffenseDefenseDiffATS HomeATS AwayOU RecordOU HomeOU Away
Louisiana State6-23-527.3820.007.382-31-24-43-21-2
Alabama8-04-443.009.7533.253-31-14-43-31-1



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NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
LSU15.2615.96-0.71
ALAB11.6224.22-12.6



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NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
LSU15.6710.844.83
ALAB13.079.833.24



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NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
LSU5.074.350.72
ALAB6.342.314.03



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NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall6-24-12-13-52-31-227.3820.007.38
vs Conf3-11-02-12-21-01-222.7525.00-2.25
Last 33-01-02-02-11-01-128.0021.007.00



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NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall8-06-02-04-43-31-143.009.7533.25
vs Conf5-03-02-03-22-11-147.607.6040.00
Last 33-02-01-01-21-10-137.6711.6726.00



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TitleStatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense27.38749.752
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense154.00104180.3342
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense247.331670.176
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense43.00620.0028
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense217.3380160.677
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense277.0013210.6794

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NameRecordATSOUScoreRushYPRPACPPYTYTO +/-
Louisiana State2-83-6-12-5-313.20116.003.0824.3052.26152.40268.401.40
Alabama8-26-3-12-5-321.80159.304.2629.8057.05199.10358.401.40



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DateAwayHomeScoreLineTotalOU ResultARYAPYATYATTHRYHPYHTYHTTAway Team AttemptsHome Team AttemptsAway Team CompletionsHome Team Completions
Nov 5, 2016ALABLSU10-0216107323233921251
Nov 7, 2015LSUALAB16-305412818212501844341
Nov 8, 2014ALABLSU20-131062093151183762591
Nov 9, 2013LSUALAB17-384324128421931793720
Nov 3, 2012ALABLSU21-1716616533121392964350
Jan 9, 2012ALABLSU21-015023438403953922
Nov 5, 2011LSUALAB9-6148912392961992952
Nov 6, 2010ALABLSU21-2410222332522252084330
Nov 7, 2009LSUALAB15-249515825311762764521
Nov 8, 2008ALABLSU27-2113821535332011813824



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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Oct 21, 2017O-MISS40-24W-6.5/59.5W/O393200593153194347-3A
Oct 14, 2017AUBRN27-23W6.5/46W/O1572063631891653541H
Oct 7, 2017FLA17-16W-1.5/44L/U2161253411941083020A
Sep 30, 2017TROY21-24L-20.5/49L/U1622664282061573632H
Sep 23, 2017SYRACU35-26W-21/56.5L/O151263414763083840H



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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Oct 21, 2017TENN45-7W-37/51W/O27233260464441081H
Oct 14, 2017ARK41-9W-37/54.5L/U308188496272002271H
Oct 7, 2017TEXA&M27-19W-25.5/56L/U23212335571237308-2A
Sep 30, 2017O-MISS66-3W-28.5/55W/O36524861388165253-2H
Sep 23, 2017VANDY59-0W-19.5/42W/O496181677403878-2A




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LSU home to Arkansas Saturday, November 11
Alabama at Mississippi State Saturday, November 11

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"Bedlam" is in the Air as Oklahoma State Hosts Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Football Bedlam

Bedlam Surrounds the Rivalry as the Cowboys and Sooners meet for the 112th time


The Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State Cowboys meet for the 112th edition of Bedlam on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. Fox Sports 1 will televise the game. Kick-off is set for 4 pm EST.

Bedlam maybe hasn't reached instant-recognition status nationwide, YET. If Oklahoma and Oklahoma State keep playing at this level their rivalry is sure to keep gaining stature among the nations elite.

Bedlam was first used for the rowdiness involved in the teams' wrestling duals. It was well, Bedlam, between teams and fans. Over the years the moniker became a thing in all their matchups. Naturally football escalated to the main attraction. Especially when the Cowboys became a regional, and at times a national, powerhouse.

Oklahoma owns a lopsided edge in the series at 85-19-7. Since the end of the Barry Switzer era, the Cowboys have improved their program in the Big 12 and nationally. The program has grown more competitive with the Sooners, if not superior.

Oddsmakers have the Cowboys favored by 1.5-points. The total is sitting at 76. The line opened with Oklahoma State favored by 3-points.

Cowboys Enter Bedlam Ranked 11th in CFP Rankings


Oklahoma State was a 50-39 winner in its last match on the road against the West Virginia Mountaineers. They covered the -7.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 89 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Mason Rudolph leads all of FBS with 2,866 passing yards. Rudolph's 22 scoring passes rank No. 8 in the nation.

Oklahoma State's 569.3 yards per game is 3rd in the Nation.

Cowboys coach Mike Gundy might be fine with a new face on the opposite sideline after going just 2-10 against Bob Stoops. This is Lincoln Riley's first time on the sidelines as the the Head Honcho in this series.

Sooners Look to Keep Nations Top Offense in Sync


Last time out for Oklahoma, they were a 49-27 winner as they battled the Texas Tech Red Raiders at home. Oklahoma covered in the match as a -19.5-point favorite, while 76 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Baker Mayfield ranks No. 8 nationally with 2,628 passing yards. Mayfield has thrown for 23 touchdowns. That puts him in a tie at No. 5 nationally.  He also leads the nation in passing efficiency.

Oklahoma averages 586.1 yards per game to lead the nation.

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NameRecordATSOffenseDefenseDiffATS HomeATS AwayOU RecordOU HomeOU Away
Oklahoma7-14-442.8825.2517.633-11-34-3-12-1-12-2
Oklahoma State7-15-344.5024.3820.122-13-25-33-02-3



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Yards Per Point















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
OKLA13.715.13-1.44
OKLAST12.7914.69-1.9



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NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
OKLA15.6512.872.78
OKLAST15.8611.574.29



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NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
OKLA5.673.811.86
OKLAST4.833.261.57



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NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall7-13-14-04-43-11-342.8825.2517.63
vs Conf4-11-13-01-41-10-340.0033.007.00
Last 33-01-02-01-21-00-240.0028.6711.33



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NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall7-12-15-05-32-13-244.5024.3820.12
vs Conf4-11-13-02-31-11-238.8028.6010.20
Last 33-01-02-02-11-01-140.6721.6719.00



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TitleStatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense42.88624.3851
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense355.756194.6757
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense209.5029233.67115
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense44.50425.2560
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense392.331269.7599
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense236.3325158.5051

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NameRecordATSOUScoreRushYPRPACPPYTYTO +/-
Oklahoma8-27-35-4-140.90212.504.7637.7061.01278.50491.001.60
Oklahoma State2-83-75-4-129.60171.705.1932.9055.32215.20386.901.50



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DateAwayHomeScoreLineTotalOU ResultARYAPYATYATTHRYHPYHTYHTTAway Team AttemptsHome Team AttemptsAway Team CompletionsHome Team Completions
Dec 3, 2016OKLASTOKLA20-3821718640303412886291
Nov 28, 2015OKLAOKLAST58-2334418052401323254572
Dec 6, 2014OKLASTOKLA38-3511227338513041204241
Dec 7, 2013OKLAOKLAST33-2416519335812002004002
Nov 24, 2012OKLASTOKLA48-5120128949011065126182
Dec 3, 2011OKLAOKLAST10-4410825035852782174951
Nov 27, 2010OKLAOKLAST47-4112046858831222573793
Nov 28, 2009OKLASTOKLA0-27624710921432243672
Nov 29, 2008OKLAOKLAST61-4118737055701982544522
Nov 24, 2007OKLASTOKLA17-4919510429913071804871



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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Oct 28, 2017TXTECH49-27W-19.5/77.5W/U3362816171153224370H
Oct 21, 2017KAN.ST42-35W-14.5/55.5L/O2094106192681444120A
Oct 14, 2017TEXAS29-24W-9/61.5L/U1743445181392894281A
Oct 7, 2017IOWAST31-38L-31/61.5L/O190323513813684491H
Sep 23, 2017BAYLOR49-41W-28/60.5L/O351283634604635230A



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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Oct 28, 2017WESTV50-39W-7.5/76W/O24621646262285347-1A
Oct 21, 2017TEXAS13-10W-7/65L/U146282428422412830A
Oct 14, 2017BAYLOR59-16W-26/67.5W/O276471747219168387-1H
Sep 30, 2017TXTECH41-34W-11/85L/U221376597543303840A
Sep 23, 2017TCU31-44L-9.5/67.5L/O1013984992382284663H




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Oklahoma home to TCU Saturday, November 11
Oklahoma State at Iowa State Saturday, November 11

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

NBA on TNT: Spurs Host Warriors in Early Game

Spurs Basketball

Spurs and Warriors Sputtering in Early Season


The fans at AT&T Center will the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on Thursday night. TNT will have the telecast and tip-off is scheduled for 8 pm EST.

The two teams square off for the first of their three regular-season contests. Taking a look at the standings will show that the Spurs and Warriors have had their difficulties over the first three weeks of the year. They have lost a combined six games already after meeting in the Western Conference finals last year.

These teams prove the NBA season is a marathon and not a sprint as both are top contenders in the West.

Oddsmakers opened the Warriors as -5.5-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total opened at 216.5. Now the line is the Warriors -8-points and the total is up to 218.

Spurs Looking to Break a Rare Losing Streak


The Spurs were a 108-94 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Celtics. They failed to cover the +4-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (202) made winners of OVER bettors.

San Antonio heads home after losing three straight games on the road. The losses to Orlando, Indiana and to Boston was a rarity. It was the Celtics' most-lopsided win over San Antonio since March 1997. That was Gregg Popovich's first year coaching the Spurs.

The Spurs got a career-high 18 points and five rebounds from rookie Brandon Paul. Rudy Gay chipped in 14 points, and they got 11 points a pop from LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol. Gasol also pulled down eight boards.

San Antonio hit 12 3-pointers in 26 tries but went just 10-for-20 from the foul line.

The Spurs have played their first seven games without star forward Kawhi Leonard and veteran point guard Tony Parker, both of whom are recovering from quad injuries. That is not going to change any time soon, as they want them completely healthy when returning

Warriors Looking to Find Same Chemistry as Last Season


Golden State won its last outing, a 141-113 result against the Clippers on October 30. The Warriors covered in that game as a -6-point favorite, while the 254 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Golden State heads to San Antonio on the heels of a 141-113 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. That victory was a day after the Warrior fell at home to the Detroit Pistons. Stephen Curry scored 31 points and Kevin Durant added 19 on Monday. It  was the Warriors 11th consecutive victory over the Clippers.

Offense has not been a problem for the Warriors this season. Their defense and turnovers have been below their standards. When Golden State puts all the pieces together they are tough to beat.

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NameRecordATSOffenseDefenseDiffATS HomeATS AwayOU RecordOU HomeOU Away
Golden State5-32-6121.00114.126.880-42-26-1-13-13-0-1
San Antonio4-33-498.1498.86-0.722-01-43-41-12-3



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Assists Turnovers
NameAssistsTurnoversRatio
GS30.8817.381.78
SAN20.8614.291.46

















Rebounding
NameOffenseDefenseTotal
GS10.1234.7544.87
SAN13.2934.5747.86

















ShootingPercentage
NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
GS52.5845.447.14
SAN42.8346.01-3.18



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NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall5-32-23-12-60-42-2121.00114.136.87
Last 105-32-23-12-60-42-2121.00114.136.87
vs Div1-00-01-01-00-01-0141.00113.0028.00
vs EAST2-12-10-00-30-30-0114.67114.670.00
vs WEST3-20-13-12-30-12-2124.80113.8011.00



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NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall4-32-02-33-42-01-498.1498.86-0.72
Last 104-32-02-33-42-01-498.1498.86-0.72
vs Div0-00-00-00-00-00-00.000.000.00
vs EAST3-31-02-32-41-01-496.6798.83-2.16
vs WEST1-01-00-01-01-00-0107.0099.008.00



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TitleStatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense121.00198.867
Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense125.75198.008
Away Team Road Rebounds vs Home Team Home Rebounds Allowed47.00437.501
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense98.1427114.1327
Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense104.0016111.7524
Home Team Home Rebounds vs Away Team Road Rebounds Allowed53.00141.006

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TeamrecordATSO/UAVGAVG ½FG%REB3PTsteals
Golden State7-36-47-3107.6051.5044.0945.4079/22010.00
San Antonio3-74-67-3104.2051.1048.5242.20110/29710.30


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DateAwayaway scoreHomehome scorelineATSTotalO/UFG% EdgeReb Edge3PT EdgeAway Half ScoreHome Half ScoreAway FG%Home FG%Away ReboundsHome ReboundsAway Three PointersHome Three PointersAway StealsHome Steals
May 22, 2017GS129SAN11511GS218.5OGSGSGS655155.842.3534114/398/25714
May 20, 2017GS120SAN1089.5GS214.5OGSSANGS645554.847.3424611/275/211210
May 16, 2017SAN100GS136-13.5GS210OGSSANGS44723756.249408/2318/371116
May 14, 2017SAN111GS113-10SAN209.5OGSGSGS624247.648.137437/2211/301313
Mar 29, 2017GS110SAN98-4.5GS206.5OGSSANGS545751.241344213/269/2479
Mar 11, 2017GS85SAN107-11SAN197.5USANGSSAN446435.951.949465/1712/27106
Oct 25, 2016SAN129GS100-8SAN211.5OSANSANSAN64464847.1553512/247/331311
Apr 10, 2016GS92SAN86-3.5GS206UGSSANGS353544.237.8465310/273/17710
Apr 7, 2016SAN101GS112-6GS208.5OGSGSGS405248.854.232437/1612/25108
Mar 19, 2016GS79SAN87-4.5SAN220.5USANSANGS374337.84137539/368/21124



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DateOpponentscoreResultlineTotalATS Resultfield goal percentagefree throw percentagethree pointersLocation
Oct 30, 2017LAC141-113W-6222.5W/O58.4376.6714A
Oct 29, 2017DET107-115L-14.5221L/O57.1475.0010H
Oct 27, 2017WAS120-117W-12230.5L/O48.4290.0010H
Oct 25, 2017TOR117-112W-12.5230L/U55.8486.3612H
Oct 23, 2017DAL133-103W-13.5216.5W/O55.8184.6215A



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DateOpponentscoreResultlineTotalATS Resultfield goal percentagefree throw percentagethree pointersLocation
Oct 30, 2017BOS94-108L4193.5L/O41.3850.0012A
Oct 29, 2017IND94-97L-6.5208.5L/U40.0072.229A
Oct 27, 2017ORL87-114L-5.5207L/U33.7185.194A
Oct 25, 2017MIA117-100W-3196.5W/O55.2676.6710A
Oct 23, 2017TOR101-97W-2.5201.5W/U44.4469.575H


Next up:
Golden State at Denver Saturday, November 4
San Antonio home to Charlotte Friday, November 3

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