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Gambling discussion / Re: [NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread
« on: Today at 04:47:06 PM »~The Knicks might be undermanned, but the Pacers are one of the worst in terms of defensive ratings during the regular season (2nd to worst) so for me, that doesn't matter because the Pacers are just one of the worst in defense, and we've seen it in Game 5 as they lost to the home team Knicks by 30 points. The Pacers just got outrebounded bigtime on this one 53-29. Offensive rebounds also are in favor of the Knicks 20-5. I think that's one of the reason why they lost aside from the fact that Brunson erupted for 44 points as well. With how the first 5 games played, it seems like the home team wins the game, so I predict a Game 7 between these 2 teams.
For tomorrow's pivotal game 5, I think the Pacers and Nuggets will take it. Knicks injury woes will continue to plague them and Nuggets momentum is back.
As for the Nuggets, they broke the streak when they won against the Timberwolves 112-97. The lack of their floor general in Conley really affected them I guess. I watched the game a bit, and most of the time, they are double-teaming Edwards whenever he drives by hence, causing him to be out of rhythm all throughout the game and scored only 18 points and shot 5/15 on the field. As for the Nuggets, it doesn't matter if MPJ, their 3rd best scorer in the first round only scored 6 points because the other 4 starters scored more than 16 points and Jokic scored 40 points as well. With the Nuggets in control, I will not be surprised if the Nuggets will continue to win in Game 6 and finish the series already.
Next 2 games will be Boston-Cleveland and Oklahoma City-Dallas. I predict that the Celtics will finish the series already while the OKC will manage to defend their home and win in Game 5.