[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[Harkorede]

What happened to Ja Morant though?

Was busy yesterday that I was just glimpsing on the score and was surprised that they have a good lead and then suddenly the Thunder comes back and win this game again.

He was undercut by Lugentz Dort while trying probably to attack the rim, I know Dort have a penchant for hard fouls/plays but to be very candid he slipped and was only trying to make play on the play, it was indeed a hard fall for Ja Morant and it was pretty obvious he was in pain after the fall, but at the same time, it doesn’t seem like an intentional move, rather an unfortunate one…

[Zed0X]

An update on Jimmy's injury says no fracture but still in 'serious jeopardy'. They say it's one of those bruises that's a lot more painful than it sounds/looks. Even with a day more rest time, GSW's chances doesn't look good at all and Steph might have to produce a near perfect game or a 50-point with more 70% efficiency. I'm with Rockets -10 but can't see a line for that right now, I only see -3.50. Is it available in your favorite bookies?

[Harkorede]

An update on Jimmy's injury says no fracture but still in 'serious jeopardy'. They say it's one of those bruises that's a lot more painful than it sounds/looks. Even with a day more rest time, GSW's chances doesn't look good at all and Steph might have to produce a near perfect game or a 50-point with more 70% efficiency. I'm with Rockets -10 but can't see a line for that right now, I only see -3.50. Is it available in your favorite bookies?

The maximum line I can see on Sportsbet.io right now is -1.5 for the Houston Rockets @ 2.35, I understand how vital Jimmy Butler is for the Warriors if they are to emerge victorious in the series, but at the same time the Warriors are going to be having the homecourt, so this is game I'll thread with caution and possibly only make my decision very close to tip-off.

[Baofeng]

What happened to Ja Morant though?

Was busy yesterday that I was just glimpsing on the score and was surprised that they have a good lead and then suddenly the Thunder comes back and win this game again.

He was undercut by Lugentz Dort while trying probably to attack the rim, I know Dort have a penchant for hard fouls/plays but to be very candid he slipped and was only trying to make play on the play, it was indeed a hard fall for Ja Morant and it was pretty obvious he was in pain after the fall, but at the same time, it doesn’t seem like an intentional move, rather an unfortunate one…

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Thanks mate, I was really out the whole day yesterday and was not able to even bet as I was busy in real life.



@bisdak40 - have you encountered this in our local sport bookies? I was surprised to see this when I try to look at the odds and maybe put some early bets.

Are they trying to ban me? Lol.

[Jating]

An update on Jimmy's injury says no fracture but still in 'serious jeopardy'. They say it's one of those bruises that's a lot more painful than it sounds/looks. Even with a day more rest time, GSW's chances doesn't look good at all and Steph might have to produce a near perfect game or a 50-point with more 70% efficiency. I'm with Rockets -10 but can't see a line for that right now, I only see -3.50. Is it available in your favorite bookies?

I've seen some videos saying that Jimmy announced that he is done in this season. But I realized that it's AI generated and it could be fake. So it's just probably needed some time to rest and healed it naturally. But still though this next game is going to be crucial for them but I think Steve Kerr will give Kuminga the playoff time now since Jimmy is out. Kerr needs all the help that he needed. And maybe Buddy Hield too will rise to the occasion and show us why he almost won the 3 point contest.

[bisdak40]

@bisdak40 - have you encountered this in our local sport bookies? I was surprised to see this when I try to look at the odds and maybe put some early bets.

Are they trying to ban me? Lol.

Experience this once in a while mate but i will just restart my app and everything will be okay once again.

For today's game, i will be backing the Warriors [email protected] in their homecourt against the Rockets, haven't read anything about Jimmy Butler but i hope he will be playing today.

[Baofeng]

@bisdak40 - have you encountered this in our local sport bookies? I was surprised to see this when I try to look at the odds and maybe put some early bets.

Are they trying to ban me? Lol.

Experience this once in a while mate but i will just restart my app and everything will be okay once again.

For today's game, i will be backing the Warriors [email protected] in their homecourt against the Rockets, haven't read anything about Jimmy Butler but i hope he will be playing today.

It's ok now mate, however, I wasn't able to make a bet because of that error and missed a opportunity to bet on the Warriors at -3.5 at that is what I'm seeing in this game. 

Congrats though, Warriors already winning this one, room service coming from Payton and Buddy Hield. They extended the series and with that, Butler can still rest and not necessarily for him to make a comeback.

[Harkorede]

It's ok now mate, however, I wasn't able to make a bet because of that error and missed a opportunity to bet on the Warriors at -3.5 at that is what I'm seeing in this game. 

Congrats though, Warriors already winning this one, room service coming from Payton and Buddy Hield. They extended the series and with that, Butler can still rest and not necessarily for him to make a comeback.

I didn't place any bet on that game simply because Jimmy Butler was shutdown for the game by the Warriors and to be honest half way through the first half Warriors looked like they were heading for a serious beating, they were struggling pretty badly, they couldn't score and their offense couldn't find any sort of rhythm luckily for them they were able to turn it around in the 2nd half. Now they're in a good spot with the win.

[Baofeng]

It's ok now mate, however, I wasn't able to make a bet because of that error and missed a opportunity to bet on the Warriors at -3.5 at that is what I'm seeing in this game. 

Congrats though, Warriors already winning this one, room service coming from Payton and Buddy Hield. They extended the series and with that, Butler can still rest and not necessarily for him to make a comeback.

I didn't place any bet on that game simply because Jimmy Butler was shutdown for the game by the Warriors and to be honest half way through the first half Warriors looked like they were heading for a serious beating, they were struggling pretty badly, they couldn't score and their offense couldn't find any sort of rhythm luckily for them they were able to turn it around in the 2nd half. Now they're in a good spot with the win.

I was able to get a chance to only bet two of the games as some of them are too early for our timezone,



Fortunately, I got +10.5 on Magic against the Celtics early on the first quarter. And then I go with the underdog Pacers against the Bucks. Felt sorry though for Dame as he looks like it's another season ending injury for him and it could be worst.

I haven't a bet yet, but I might go with the Warriors again -2.5 and Cavs -7.5.

[Harkorede]

I haven't a bet yet, but I might go with the Warriors again -2.5 and Cavs -7.5.

I would say I like the Warriors -2.5 today, with the announcement of Jimmy Butler returning, Rockets in my opinion would struggle a lot today, their best chance was in game 3 which they started well but could not get the win.

[bisdak40]

I haven't a bet yet, but I might go with the Warriors again -2.5 and Cavs -7.5.

I would say I like the Warriors -2.5 today, with the announcement of Jimmy Butler returning, Rockets in my opinion would struggle a lot today, their best chance was in game 3 which they started well but could not get the win.

Got mine at Warriors -4.5 @1.98, money must be pouring out for the Warriors maybe because of that news that Butler might play tonight. I just like the Warriors because of their experience and yeah, Rockets best chance of stealing a game on the Warriors' homecourt was in game 3 but they blew up that one.

[LogitechMouse]

I haven't a bet yet, but I might go with the Warriors again -2.5 and Cavs -7.5.

I would say I like the Warriors -2.5 today, with the announcement of Jimmy Butler returning, Rockets in my opinion would struggle a lot today, their best chance was in game 3 which they started well but could not get the win.

Got mine at Warriors -4.5 @1.98, money must be pouring out for the Warriors maybe because of that news that Butler might play tonight. I just like the Warriors because of their experience and yeah, Rockets best chance of stealing a game on the Warriors' homecourt was in game 3 but they blew up that one.

The Warriors won, but it didn't cover your spread unfortunately.

What happened in Game 3 didn't happen in Game 4. Butler played and led his team with a team-high 27 points, but Curry on the other hand scored only 17 points. Maybe the fatigue is affecting him because he played more than 40+ minutes in Game 3 which just for context is the first time he played for more than 40 minutes this season and playoff as well.

It was a close one all throughout the game. One team will lead double digits then all of a sudden, that lead will vanish. 4th quarter was a close quarter, and it can be anybody's game from that point. It's just that, experience really is a big factor when it comes to playoffs and we've seen it with the Warriors. The Rockets as a franchise only has a 2-11 record when they're down 3-1 in a playoff series so that said, they have a low chance of winning this series already.

[dwyane36]

The Warriors won, but it didn't cover your spread unfortunately.

What happened in Game 3 didn't happen in Game 4. Butler played and led his team with a team-high 27 points, but Curry on the other hand scored only 17 points. Maybe the fatigue is affecting him because he played more than 40+ minutes in Game 3 which just for context is the first time he played for more than 40 minutes this season and playoff as well.

It was a close one all throughout the game. One team will lead double digits then all of a sudden, that lead will vanish. 4th quarter was a close quarter, and it can be anybody's game from that point. It's just that, experience really is a big factor when it comes to playoffs and we've seen it with the Warriors. The Rockets as a franchise only has a 2-11 record when they're down 3-1 in a playoff series so that said, they have a low chance of winning this series already.

It's also worth noting the performance of Podziemski, who scored 26 points and had a good field goal percentage. So the Warriors' win in this game isn't only due to Butler.
Overall, I think it's good that the Warriors have a couple of players who are ready to help Curry and sometimes take the lead.

[bisdak40]

It's also worth noting the performance of Podziemski, who scored 26 points and had a good field goal percentage. So the Warriors' win in this game isn't only due to Butler.
Overall, I think it's good that the Warriors have a couple of players who are ready to help Curry and sometimes take the lead.

And also the contribution made by Quinten Post who scored 13 points that made the Rockets' defense struggle as Post has a decent percentage on the 3's. It's a good sign that a couple of players stepping up and help Curry on the offensive chores.

For tonight, still i'll be backing the Clippers -1.5 @1.94, must win for them so they close this out in their homecourt come game 6.

[Harkorede]

Lebron and the Lakers have been eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will take on the winner between Rockets and Golden State Warriors... Despite the Lakers adding Doncic to their roster in February, I think a lot of people knew their still short of few pieces to be a championship contender, especially a true high caliber center, however, at the same time getting knocked out in the first round is an underachievement from what was expected from this group.