Premier League Must-Watch: Arsenal vs. Southampton on November 23

If you are into soccer online betting, you are in for a treat this weekend as two of the best teams in the Premier League are set to battle on Saturday. The league-leading Arsenal will face-off against the rank 3 Southampton.

Arsenal are coming off a lost against Manchester United last November 10 while Southampton hasn't lost a game for more than two months now and had a dominant win against Hull during their last match on November 9. The successful stretch by Southampton has allowed them to rise in the rankings. 

In their last six games, Arsenal has  4 wins, a loss and a draw. Southampton, on the other hand, has 4 wins and 2 draws.

The last time the two team met was more than a year ago, when Arsenal beat Southampton 6-1. There's no doubt that Southampton will be looking for a payback when the two teams meet this weekend. However, Arsenal also has a pretty good motivation to win this match after losing their last game.

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Houston Rockets Defensive Problem Continues

Last reason, the Rockets had one of the most exciting offense in the league. With their youth, they were always attacking aggressively on transition that allowed for easy layups and uncontested three-pointers as there weren't many teams who were able to run with them. This type of offense gave them a chance even against the better teams in the league. The only weakness for the team back then was the lack of defense.

The acquisition of Dwight Howard over the summer made everyone believe that the defensive woes for the Rockets have been solved. However, more than two weeks into the new season, the same defensive problem from last year is still haunting the Rockets. And here's the reason why.

Just like last year, the team's backcourt struggles in slowing down or stopping penetrations and they are also unable to properly cover pick-and-roll plays. This flaw of the team compromising its entire defense and even the best defensive center won't be able to help the team.

The insertion of a pesky defensive player in Patrick Beverly into the starting unit was supposedly going to solve this problem. But as you can see, it seems like it hasn't really taken effect at all. After the injury early in the season, Beverly hasn't played the fierce defense that he showed last season. Also, opposing teams are more conscious of James Harden's pathetic defense and are taking advantage of it.

Although a better defensive scheme would help, the Rockets could really use some better individual defense.

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A Breakout Season for Anthony Davis

With the current 3-4 record, the New Orleans Pelicans aren't really doing as well as fans are hoping for. However, there is always something to be glad about every time the team steps on the court. Although it is still quite a bit early into the season, Anthony Davis has looked quite impressive for the team. He has taken a huge leap from the previous season wherein he was pretty much overlooked by NBA fans.

In the first 7 games of the team this season, Davis has definitely made his presence felt on the basketball court. His work on both offense and defense are reflected not only by his stats but by the way the team is being able to compete well even against quality competitions. He is currently averaging 21.7 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.9 blocks per game. These impressive numbers are a result of his adjustment to the NBA game and taking advantage of his natural abilities.

Although he did show some glimmers of his potential to be great last season, Davis somewhat struggled in his first year in the NBA as he got outmuscled by stronger and more experienced players. So far this season, he is using his speed and athleticism to get the better out of his opponents. His ability to run the court at high speed is a problem for anyone trying to guard him. His speed is also useful in defense as it allows him to cover a wider area of the floor, blocking shots from non-suspecting players.

Again, it is a little bit too early in the season. However, his ability to adjust and make use of his advantages is something that will last not only this season but throughout his career. It's an amazing and frightening thought.

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The Bulls Troubles

Many Bulls fans were hyped up during the summer due to the return of Derrick Rose on the team for this season. The hype was further exacerbated by the media, such as proclaiming the team as the one that could dethrone the defending Champs.

However, in the first week of the new NBA season, the Bulls have been a frustrating team to watch. The offense is a mess and their well-regarded defense seemed to have taken a vacation during the summer and is yet to return. I'm not too worried about their defense though as the lapses in rotation that they showed in their games can easily be fixed, especially as they have one of the best defensive coach on the league. However, their offensive woes is certainly worrying.

The issue on offense isn't even just about Rose being rusty. The team doesn't run enough plays that allows for easier shots for the other players on the team. As a result, they become quite similar to the Knicks wherein they give the ball to their rusty superstar and pray for a miraculous play. If the Bulls are serious about playing for title, they are going to have to do better than put the fate of the team on one player. They already did that in 2011 and we all know what happened then.

The good news is that there is still a long way to go for the season. There's all the time and opportunity to improve. The coaching staff might come up with some creative plays or they might add some personnel later in the year.

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After Disappointing Opening, Clippers Dominate

After a disappointing first game to the NBA season that saw them lose against their same-city rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers in their last three games has been the dominating team that many experts have envisioned them to be. They were impressive in their last three games that featured other potential contenders from the western conference.

In their first win against the Golden State Warriors, they showed a much improved defense and a smoother offense. They forced the Warriors into tough shots, they rebounded and pressured well on defense that resulted to plenty of steals and fast break points. The offense also looked quite better as there was better ball movement that created good shot opportunities for the team. It also helped that Chris Paul had a monster game.

Against the Sacramento Kings, the Clippers had a very good offensive game wherein they hit 50 percent of their field goal attempts and their three-pointers. They were in control the entire game as the Kings never really looked dangerous in the game. Every time the Kings tried to make a run, the Clippers always had an answer.

In their most recent game against the also much-talked about Houston Rockets, the Clippers were dominating in every way possible. They negated Rocket's Dwight Howard's potential impact on the floor by getting the center into foul trouble early in the game. Without Howard on the floor, the Clippers were able to attack and score against the Rockets' interior. Couple that with some good 3-point shooting and the game became a one-sided affair all throughout. 

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The Knicks are Back, And They Suck

After a successful regular season run last year, the Knicks disappointed in the playoffs as they got trounced in the second round of the playoffs by the Pacers, a team that was widely ignored by most NBA fans. During the said playoffs, one problem that really showed was the team's stagnating offense at crucial parts of the game.

Mind-boggling

The Knicks are most effective on half-court offense when they move the ball. Due to ball movement, they have an easier time finding openings to the basket which allows for easier lay-ups.

That is why it is mind-boggling during crucial times, they prefer to call an isolation play for Carmelo Anthony that usually ends up with a perimeter shot. It's great if Anthony is hitting shots at high percentage. Unfortunately, for all the praise he's gotten for his offensive game, he isn't really the most efficient scorer in the game when it comes to one-on-one situations.

Opening the Season Looking the Same

During their first game of the season wherein they faced the Milwaukee Bucks, there were some periods in the game wherein the offense just stalled as they seemed to have relied on jumpers that weren't just going in. As a result, what could have been a blowout resulted to a tight game at the end.

Almost the same thing happened when they played against the Chicago Bulls wherein they trailed for the most part of the game but was able to take the lead around the last 3 minutes by hustling on defense and attacked the basket more that resulted to layups, dunks and fouls.

However, as the game was about the end as the Knicks leading by 2, they decided that it is better to give the ball to Anthony and watch him work. He turned the ball over one time and missed on another possession.

I just wonder when they will realize that giving the ball to Anthony and rely on him isn't really the best thing they can do.

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A Chance for a Great Start for the Indiana Pacers

As good of a team as they may be, the Indiana Pacers had had the tendency to start slow in the season. Last year, they started the season losing even against mediocre teams. That is why despite finishing the season great, they mostly went under the radar as most NBA fans have already looked as a non-exceptional team that is not worth paying attention to.

Now, after making a noise as they made a successful run in the recent playoffs that saw them taking the eventual champions Miami Heat to 7 games before bowing out, the Pacers will have a chance at a great start for a season as they open the year with very winnable games against not-so-good teams.

The First Three Games

On the opening day of the NBA, they play against the Orlando Magic, a team that is laden with young talent but is still in the process of rebuilding and expected to be one of the worse teams for the upcoming season. 

Their second game is against the New Orleans Pelicans, another team that is loaded with talented players but is still lacking experience and also considered to be in the process of rebuilding and might want to tank the season to help the cause.

The third game might be tougher as they play against a Cleveland Cavaliers team that made transactions in the off-season that was intended to make them competitive this season.

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