[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[LogitechMouse]

As it turns out, the bookies were right picking the Wolves as the favorite for game 6.

With the exception of Gordon and Jokic, the Nuggets team were out there throwing bricks. Down by as many as 50? Nobody would expect a score line like that and, if not for their good team reputation, some would think they threw this game for a game 7.

I already knew that the Nuggets will not try to go all-out and will defeat the Wolves on the road, but to lose by that much? Losing by 10 is almost understandable for me, but to lose by 40+ points and to score only 70 points the whole game?

I think this is the lowest score of the Nuggets in the history of playoffs. They beat their lowest score a few years ago which is 80. Right now, where many players are scoring more, 70 points can be scored by any team in 2 quarters alone. In the whole 4th quarter, they only scored 9 points. I don't know, but it's their performance is a bit disappointing. Ever since that 27-5 run by the Wolves at the start of the first quarter, they didn't look back already, and maintained their double-digit lead all throughout the game.

Anyway, Game 7 will be on Denver, and I will go all-in on my bets on the Nuggets.

[bisdak40]

As it turns out, the bookies were right picking the Wolves as the favorite for game 6.

With the exception of Gordon and Jokic, the Nuggets team were out there throwing bricks. Down by as many as 50? Nobody would expect a score line like that and, if not for their good team reputation, some would think they threw this game for a game 7.

I was double dead on that game as i bet before the started and i thought that i got a good ML odds of 2.06 but the Wolves surge in the first half and led by as much as 25 points then i put another bet, this time with a spread of 17.5, again i thought that the Nuggets would come back just like what they are doing before but you are right, they were throwing bricks.

[Zed0X]

As it turns out, the bookies were right picking the Wolves as the favorite for game 6.

With the exception of Gordon and Jokic, the Nuggets team were out there throwing bricks. Down by as many as 50? Nobody would expect a score line like that and, if not for their good team reputation, some would think they threw this game for a game 7.

I was double dead on that game as i bet before the started and i thought that i got a good ML odds of 2.06 but the Wolves surge in the first half and led by as much as 25 points then i put another bet, this time with a spread of 17.5, again i thought that the Nuggets would come back just like what they are doing before but you are right, they were throwing bricks.

LOL I know a lot of people who lost their bet on Nuggets but there were also others who were rejoicing. Some of them were so bold that they pick Wolves -10.5 handicap. Anyway, let's move on and just wait until game 7. I don't plan to bet too soon.

For game 6 between Mavs and Thunders, I'm picking the younger team to force a game 7. They might surprise everyone just like the Wolves did to the Nuggets

[Baofeng]

I will probably go with the Dallas Mavericks here at -1.5, it's their homecourt and it's crucial that they don't want a game 7 as maybe the young body of OKC might take over. And so I'm seeing Luka taking over and then Kyrie finally discovering his offense in this series.

It will be a defensive game as well, maybe a good bet as well is under.

For the Nuggets vs Wolves, I'm leaning towards the Nuggets in game 7.

[Zed0X]

I will probably go with the Dallas Mavericks here at -1.5, it's their homecourt and it's crucial that they don't want a game 7 as maybe the young body of OKC might take over.

You must be so disappointed in PJ Washington right now for missing the last free throw

What a dramatic end to the game. SGA will probably look back at this game thinking of that last foul. It was still a great season for him and I'm looking forward how he and that young Thunders team will mature and improve next season

[LogitechMouse]

I will probably go with the Dallas Mavericks here at -1.5, it's their homecourt and it's crucial that they don't want a game 7 as maybe the young body of OKC might take over.

You must be so disappointed in PJ Washington right now for missing the last free throw

What a dramatic end to the game. SGA will probably look back at this game thinking of that last foul. It was still a great season for him and I'm looking forward how he and that young Thunders team will mature and improve next season

Who cares about our bets?
As long as they will win if they do that, they will do it, and that's what Washington did.

Missing the final free throw is the best thing to do at that situation because they Thunder have no timeouts at that time anymore hence, it gives the Thunder lesser time to create their own shot as they will do it at the other side. Down by as much as 17 points, the Mavericks slowly crawled up and slowly remove the lead of the Thunder until they got the lead in the 4th quarter. Despite Doncic having an injury, he still got a triple-double, and Jones Jr. is having one of his best playoff games of his NBA career. It's good that he found his home already after being traded to different teams.

We just saw how big of a factor playoff experience is. Many predicted that the Thunder might win the series, but their experience in the playoffs might be a hindrance and that's what we just saw. Last minute decisions, foul troubles and more. Overall, congratulations to the Mavericks as they will wait for the winner of Denver-Minnesota tomorrow. I would love to see Jokic and Doncic match-up in the West Finals. What do you think?

[bisdak40]

I will probably go with the Dallas Mavericks here at -1.5, it's their homecourt and it's crucial that they don't want a game 7 as maybe the young body of OKC might take over.

You must be so disappointed in PJ Washington right now for missing the last free throw

What a dramatic end to the game. SGA will probably look back at this game thinking of that last foul. It was still a great season for him and I'm looking forward how he and that young Thunders team will mature and improve next season

Lol, part of the game and also part of betting as we often lost by that 1 point margin, not new to us. For my part, i was just happy that PJ Washington hit those two crucial free throws as his percentage on that department is not so good.

Whoever win in the Nuggets vs Wolves series, Mavs got a fighting chance as they have Gafford and Lively manning the middle.

[yahoo62278]

Should be 2 great games today as both are game 7 and 2 teams are being eliminated. Pacers vs Knicks the home team has won every game. Will today be different? Anunoby is a gametime decision, Hart is a gametime decision, and Brunson is probably worn out from Fridays game 6 where he played 37 minutes. I think the Pacers have a chance here.

Game 7 in the Denver vs Twolves series however is a toss up. Both teams have shown they can win on the other teams home court. Both teams have shown they can blowout the other. This series is gonna come down to heart. Should be a great game to watch.

[Baofeng]

I will probably go with the Dallas Mavericks here at -1.5, it's their homecourt and it's crucial that they don't want a game 7 as maybe the young body of OKC might take over.

You must be so disappointed in PJ Washington right now for missing the last free throw

What a dramatic end to the game. SGA will probably look back at this game thinking of that last foul. It was still a great season for him and I'm looking forward how he and that young Thunders team will mature and improve next season

Yes mate, he should have made that last free throw to seal the win for me, hehehe. But he intentionally missed it so that the OKC Thunder will have to scramble on that last 2.5 seconds.

On the other hand, I thought that I have lost my bet already when the Thunder took that lead. But SGA make the biggest mistakes of his NBA career by fouling PJ Washington as it cost them their season and a game 7 and the possibility to advance.

It was a great game and you really don't know who's going to win up to the last second of the game.

[bisdak40]

Game 7 in the Denver vs Twolves series however is a toss up. Both teams have shown they can win on the other teams home court. Both teams have shown they can blowout the other. This series is gonna come down to heart. Should be a great game to watch.

And it was a great game indeed. Who would have thought that the Wolves would come back from that 20-point deficit in the third quarter? Those offensive putbacks in the dying minutes sealed the game for the Wolves, if only the Nuggets managed to grab those defensive rebounds, that could be a close game but it is what it is and the Wolves marched on to face the Mavs in the West finals.

[Zed0X]

It's good to see a new face to win the championship this year. Out of the four teams remaining, I think Tatum and the Celtics deserves it the most but I have no problem if Luka's Mavs gets it. Anyway, how do you plan on betting in game 1 of the EC Finals? Are you going to skip it to see how they will match up?

[LogitechMouse]

It's good to see a new face to win the championship this year. Out of the four teams remaining, I think Tatum and the Celtics deserves it the most but I have no problem if Luka's Mavs gets it. Anyway, how do you plan on betting in game 1 of the EC Finals? Are you going to skip it to see how they will match up?

This is my prediction, and based on my experience, I have a high accuracy when it comes to predicting. A whopping 99% JK

Anyway, it will be the Celtics and Timberwolves that will be facing in the NBA Finals, and if Porzingis will not play for the Celtics at that time, they will be having a hard time defeating a healthy Timberwolves team. Horford can't take those 3 7-footers of Wolves (almost), and they don't have any big aside from him either. They will just get swarmed by the Wolves' defense all throughout the game.

Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals? Odds on who will be the winner on that game isn't that attractive so maybe I'll put some on the totals and I'll also put a parlay bet as well. More attractive. As for the match-up, Celtics in 6.

[bisdak40]

It's good to see a new face to win the championship this year. Out of the four teams remaining, I think Tatum and the Celtics deserves it the most but I have no problem if Luka's Mavs gets it. Anyway, how do you plan on betting in game 1 of the EC Finals? Are you going to skip it to see how they will match up?

Betting for the Pacers +9.5 @2.01 as this game is like a getting to know each other game hehe so i think even if the Celtics win game 1 they will not cover the spread. But i would love to see the Pacers upset the Celtics in the East Finals as i have a bet on them @15.0, very juicy to think that the Celtics is a beatable team.

[Zed0X]

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Betting for the Pacers +9.5 @2.01 as this game is like a getting to know each other game hehe so i think even if the Celtics win game 1 they will not cover the spread.

That's an attractive one, I'll follow but will pick +10.5

Pacers are the heavy underdog here but with no significant injury for both teams (except Kristaps), this could be closer than most people thinks. I'm looking forward to the duel between Siakam and Horford.

[yahoo62278]

Pacers+10 currently and I'd have to take the 10. Boston has been pretty dominant in every series, but Indiana is the highest scoring team in the NBA this year averaging 123 points per game. If they can get near that, they will cover the spread, however Boston is the number 2 scoring offense in the NBA this year. If Boston plays some good defense( will have to be very good D), they have a shot at blowing the Pacers out in game 1.

I'd be torn between taking the Pacers +10 and taking the o222 points. Both teams can put up some points.