THE HOT CORNER

[TODD DEWEY Review-Journal, 21-17-1 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: New Jersey Nets (+6 1/2) over CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

The Nets have won four of their last five games and are trying to catch Washington, which is two games ahead of them, for the sixth playoff seed. The last five meetings between New Jersey and Cleveland have been decided by six points or fewer. The Nets have won six of the last nine against the Cavs, who have lost three of their last four at home.