Heat @ Pistons: It seems like Miami plays in Detroit every single week, and maybe that's because of the publicity the Heat get from not beating them. At this point Miami has to mainly focus on the upcoming playoffs but should make some effort here. Dwayne Wade will be needed in a big way if Miami is to win. As usual, we expect a Pistons victory here once again. Predicted Score: Detroit wins 94-90

Spurs @ Nuggets: Denver has played very well against the Spurs this year. In previous games Denver used the 3-PG lineup f Boykins, Miller and Watson to their benefit. With Watson gone and Patterson in the Nuggets should be even more defensive-minded. This could be a second-round meeting and Greg Popavich will have his Spurs ready to play. Spurs should win this game, what else is new? Predicted Score: San Antonio wins 94-88

Wizards @ Jazz: Utah should be able to use the slow defensive pace to their advantage. Lately the bulk of their offense has come from Mehmet Okur who is starting to become slightly more consistent. Andrei Kirilenko should score 20 and get to the foul line in the process, but the bench will have to chip in. Surprisingly, Utah is in the playoffs race, can they win some games? Predicted Score: Utah wins 96-87