SI.com's John Hollinger weighs in with his forecast of the weekend's biggest games each Friday.
Mar. 28-30
Fri., 10:30 p.m. EDT
Washington at L.A. Lakers
Michael Jordan plays his final game against Phil Jackson -- unless the two meet in the Finals, which is about as likely as Michael Moore being the keynote speaker at the next Republican convention. Jordan's matchup with Kobe will provide the theater, but Shaq will provide the difference.
Lakers 105, Wizards 90
Fri., 8:30 p.m. EDT
Chicago at Indiana
With two six-game losing streaks since the break, the Pacers are desperate for a win over anybody -- even the Bulls will do. A healthy dose of home cooking and the return of Brad Miller should ease their pain, especially if Jermaine O'Neal keeps up his recent dominant play. Pacers 96, Bulls 90
Fri., 10:30 p.m. EDT
Dallas at Portland
Since making fun of the French is cool again, here's some low-hanging fruit: Mavs benchwarmers Tariq Abdul-Wahad and Antoine Rigadeau have combined to make just 13 of 47 shots this year, a 28 percent success rate. Can we start calling them les miserables?
Mavericks 107, Trail Blazers 106
Sat., 8:30 p.m. EDT
Utah at San Antonio
Pass the Geritol! It's the battle of close-to-retiring stars of the '90s, as David Robinson and Kevin Willis do battle with John Stockton and Karl Malone. Jokes aside, it's also a great weekend for hoops in the Alamo City: The Longhorns play in the Midwest Regional on Friday and (they hope) Sunday.
Spurs 94, Jazz 88
Sun., 1:30 p.m. EDT
Dallas at Minnesota
This battle continues a tough swing for the Mavs, and they want to have the top seed sewn up before they close the season in San Antonio. Kevin Garnett and company haven't been a welcoming bunch this year, putting together a 17-game home win streak, but Dallas has more to play for right now. Mavericks 110, Timberwolves 102
Sun., 6 p.m. EDT
Sacramento at Detroit
This could be a Finals preview, although the networks sure hope not. (Quick: Name three Pistons.) Detroit has been steady as a rock while other Eastern contenders drop like flies, and the Kings have awakened from their in-season nap in February to resume their title quest.
Kings 94, Pistons 87
Sun., 7 p.m. EDT
San Antonio at New Orleans
New Orleans is famous for the French Quarter, but San Antonio has the best French thing in this game. Tony Parker has been running circles around defenses and should help his teammates survive any lingering effects from "upgrading" from the Riverwalk to Bourbon Street.
Spurs 94, Hornets 90
Sun. 9 p.m. EDT
L.A. Lakers at Seattle
The Lakers might want to try a pregame latte or two after sleepwalking through their last visit to Seattle. This game is a must-win for the Sonics' playoff hopes (they still play the Kings, Mavs, T'wolves and Spurs on the road), so you have to like their chances. But I have a rule: When in doubt, bet on the 7-foot-1, 335-pound guy. Lakers 96, SuperSonics 91
Sat., 7 p.m. EDT
Philadelphia at Atlanta
Can you guess how many times Philly has beaten Atlanta this year? Would ya believe none? The Hawks are up 3-0 on the season series, including two fairly easy wins in Philadelphia. But a season sweep? Let's not get crazy, people. Iverson will score 30 points on 11-of-53 shooting to carry the Sixers. 76ers 90, Hawks 85
Sat., 7:30 p.m. EDT
Upset of the Week:
Boston at Cleveland
Before the ridicule begins, hear me out. Cleveland's offense has been on fire lately (note that I said "offense," not "river"), and the Cavs posted consecutive wins in a belated attempt to convince people that they aren't tanking the season for LeBron. Given Boston's recent struggles, this has upset potential.
Cavaliers 99, Celtics 95
