(Single Bet)
S.A.Spurs  -L.A. Lakers- 2(2.35)


(Multi Bet)
T.Duncan (SAS)- Over 12.5(1.75)
Miami Heat - New York Knicks - Over 203.5(1.93)
Chicago Bulls - Milwaukee Bucks - 1H (--5.5) (1.6)
Denver Nuggets - Portland Trailblazers - (Denver-Over 106 (1.9)

"The Zen Master" Pleads For Patience

LA Lakers have now lost their last two fixtures, to Milwaukee and championship rivals Miami, but coach Phil Jackson does not feel there is cause for alarm just yet (LA Lakers 9/4 to win the NBA Championship).

The reigning champions have lost nine times this season and the Heat's comprehensive 96-80 victory over the Lakers last time out suggested there could be trouble ahead, but Jackson is adamant his side will be in the mix for the top prize at the end of the season (Miami Heat 2/1f to win the NBA Championship).

"Just be patient with us," said Jackson. "We'll get it back in order. We'll be fine. We'll measure this season and come out where we want to be, I think, at the end."

The Lakers face the Spurs in San Antonio on Tuesday and then travel to New Orleans to face the Hornets on Wednesday.

The Spurs currently have the best record in the Western Conference, with the Lakers joint third with Utah Jazz, and Jackson is well aware that both the Spurs and the Hornets will provide a massive test for his team.

He added: "San Antonio is playing extremely well right now in the season. That's a game we've been pointing at as a coaching staff for some time now, and then New Orleans on a back to back is going to be tough."

The Lakers endured a slow start last year but still emerged as the Championship winners at the end of the season.

With players such as Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant among their ranks the defending champions still have the talent at their disposal to enjoy another fruitful campaign despite their recent slump