Will game 1 in the West be as easy as game 1 in the east? Not sure but I like what’s been presented to us in that it’s been a situation that’s been in progress for months. Boston 7-0 at home, Cavs all the rest yet rust is what we saw. Thinking the Cavs would come in to Boston game 1 and immediately steal that unblemished record was crazy thinking and as we saw from the tip, it was an easy layup for Boston bettors. Tonite I see the same in a way. Who is the better team in the West? No doubt it’s golden state folks. You can’t argue it at all. They are deeper, more experienced, better coached and they have more all stars. Does that mean that tonite though they immediately waltz in after all the hard work Houston put in to getting home court and steal it with ease? I don’t think so. Home court may fall but I don’t think this soon.
The league needed sound opposition to the Cavs and the dubs to create a storyline that would conflict with bettors thinking the Cavs/dubs would be penciled in day one of the season to face off again in the finals. We got Boston and now we get Houston. All year, we saw Houston rack up the wins, the streaks and we saw harden get his due. Chris Paul looks locked in and the supporting cast of the rockets looks formidable. Home court for Houston is everything. The media has talked about it, the rockets have talked about it and the warriors have denounced it so with all that, does golden state just come in to Houston tonite and take it game 1? I don’t see it happening because if it did, where are we at tomorrow? Houston down 0-1 in a must win at home against a team with experience, rings and overflowing confidence knowing damn right that Houston ain’t coming into golden state where golden state has a double digit home court winning record dating back to last year.....seems pretty daunting already, right? Houston has to win this game. It’s not a must win but man it’s as close as it gets. Golden state, like lebron and the Cavs down 0-1 isn’t as daunting considering both teams make up. They’ve been there before and they are the best “role players” the league has. Those who know my stance on purity of games know what I’m referring to above.
I said this with the Boston game yesterday in that the media will now eat this up with the Cavs being brought back to earth. Lebron “struggling”, Boston 8-0 at home and questions regarding lebrons future. The nba needs this and they love it because it’s all about storylines folks and it’s no different here in the West. If Houston wins tonite which I forecast happening, the media steps in tomorrow and we start hearing about is Houston for real and is golden state up for the task again this year? Can you hear the talking heads Kellerman and Stephen A?! It’s coming! I’m a firm believer that games in this league aren’t totally pure and that hidden agendas and storylines exist and in this particular series I ask myself: what’s better for ratings, business and the books? Is it golden state coming into Houston game 1 and totally denouncing the progressive storyline we’ve seen unfold all year with Houston being the best team in the league and having the best player in the league or is it the champs finding themselves down 0-1 facing another road team against a hungry formidable opponent in Houston? We all know, if healthy, the winner of this series probably wins it all so let’s have some fun here and give the viewers what they want! Some drama! I lean warriors in this series as of now as I lean Cavs in the other series but for me, these games have to be taken one at a time in that they are separate soap operas that make up the series soap operas. Yeah, yeah, I’m crazy and yeah I’m putting myself out there for trolls and fakes to call out but hey, I was right yesterday and I like this play tonite. I could very well be wrong; it happens. Tail or fade folks. and good luck with whatever you play.
Will game 1 in the West be as easy as game 1 in the east? Not sure but I like what’s been presented to us in that it’s been a situation that’s been in progress for months. Boston 7-0 at home, Cavs all the rest yet rust is what we saw. Thinking the Cavs would come in to Boston game 1 and immediately steal that unblemished record was crazy thinking and as we saw from the tip, it was an easy layup for Boston bettors. Tonite I see the same in a way. Who is the better team in the West? No doubt it’s golden state folks. You can’t argue it at all. They are deeper, more experienced, better coached and they have more all stars. Does that mean that tonite though they immediately waltz in after all the hard work Houston put in to getting home court and steal it with ease? I don’t think so. Home court may fall but I don’t think this soon.
The league needed sound opposition to the Cavs and the dubs to create a storyline that would conflict with bettors thinking the Cavs/dubs would be penciled in day one of the season to face off again in the finals. We got Boston and now we get Houston. All year, we saw Houston rack up the wins, the streaks and we saw harden get his due. Chris Paul looks locked in and the supporting cast of the rockets looks formidable. Home court for Houston is everything. The media has talked about it, the rockets have talked about it and the warriors have denounced it so with all that, does golden state just come in to Houston tonite and take it game 1? I don’t see it happening because if it did, where are we at tomorrow? Houston down 0-1 in a must win at home against a team with experience, rings and overflowing confidence knowing damn right that Houston ain’t coming into golden state where golden state has a double digit home court winning record dating back to last year.....seems pretty daunting already, right? Houston has to win this game. It’s not a must win but man it’s as close as it gets. Golden state, like lebron and the Cavs down 0-1 isn’t as daunting considering both teams make up. They’ve been there before and they are the best “role players” the league has. Those who know my stance on purity of games know what I’m referring to above.
I said this with the Boston game yesterday in that the media will now eat this up with the Cavs being brought back to earth. Lebron “struggling”, Boston 8-0 at home and questions regarding lebrons future. The nba needs this and they love it because it’s all about storylines folks and it’s no different here in the West. If Houston wins tonite which I forecast happening, the media steps in tomorrow and we start hearing about is Houston for real and is golden state up for the task again this year? Can you hear the talking heads Kellerman and Stephen A?! It’s coming! I’m a firm believer that games in this league aren’t totally pure and that hidden agendas and storylines exist and in this particular series I ask myself: what’s better for ratings, business and the books? Is it golden state coming into Houston game 1 and totally denouncing the progressive storyline we’ve seen unfold all year with Houston being the best team in the league and having the best player in the league or is it the champs finding themselves down 0-1 facing another road team against a hungry formidable opponent in Houston? We all know, if healthy, the winner of this series probably wins it all so let’s have some fun here and give the viewers what they want! Some drama! I lean warriors in this series as of now as I lean Cavs in the other series but for me, these games have to be taken one at a time in that they are separate soap operas that make up the series soap operas. Yeah, yeah, I’m crazy and yeah I’m putting myself out there for trolls and fakes to call out but hey, I was right yesterday and I like this play tonite. I could very well be wrong; it happens. Tail or fade folks. and good luck with whatever you play.
ONE of the variables that comes into play at this time of the year (conference finals) is where the public is placing their money. Seeing what I’ve seen the last 24 hours has only reaffirmed my stance in tonites game. Right now and i forecast this to escalate, the public is leaning heavily on the Warriors. I see about 75% on the Warriors ML; is this because people are chasing their cavs bets yesterday or is it the machine known as the warriors luring them in? No idea but regardless if you use this as one of your capping variables, it’s good to know. We’ve seen the public dominate the first few rounds and starting yesterday and going forward, as I’ve seen most years, we may just see the books start cleaning up.....
ONE of the variables that comes into play at this time of the year (conference finals) is where the public is placing their money. Seeing what I’ve seen the last 24 hours has only reaffirmed my stance in tonites game. Right now and i forecast this to escalate, the public is leaning heavily on the Warriors. I see about 75% on the Warriors ML; is this because people are chasing their cavs bets yesterday or is it the machine known as the warriors luring them in? No idea but regardless if you use this as one of your capping variables, it’s good to know. We’ve seen the public dominate the first few rounds and starting yesterday and going forward, as I’ve seen most years, we may just see the books start cleaning up.....
Maybe the public gets a freebie tonight to lure em back in for game #2, public cant get cleaned out this early in the conf finals
This game is bit harder to cap imo, yesterday C's had all the motivation in the world(Brad Stevens getting the snub, C's getting bounced by Cavs in 2 of last 3 playoffs in humiliating fashion, and C's playing without their 2 main stars they had to hear about this all year long and that shitt builds up over time to the point it'll piss you off! ). The Rockets are in a similar position but the difference is they have been getting the praises and some people expect them to beat the Warriors. There is a difference. C's are defying expectations and playing with no pressure. The Rockets are under pressure and cant choke. Not to take anything away from their season but the Rockets have been known to do that.Maybe the twist will happen in game 3 and Rockets go up 2-1. Personally i see a split in game 1 and 2. Warriors take game 3 and 4. Rockets win game 5 and Waeriors close in 6. Could be wrong though and may see the aforementioned twist.
Maybe the public gets a freebie tonight to lure em back in for game #2, public cant get cleaned out this early in the conf finals
This game is bit harder to cap imo, yesterday C's had all the motivation in the world(Brad Stevens getting the snub, C's getting bounced by Cavs in 2 of last 3 playoffs in humiliating fashion, and C's playing without their 2 main stars they had to hear about this all year long and that shitt builds up over time to the point it'll piss you off! ). The Rockets are in a similar position but the difference is they have been getting the praises and some people expect them to beat the Warriors. There is a difference. C's are defying expectations and playing with no pressure. The Rockets are under pressure and cant choke. Not to take anything away from their season but the Rockets have been known to do that.Maybe the twist will happen in game 3 and Rockets go up 2-1. Personally i see a split in game 1 and 2. Warriors take game 3 and 4. Rockets win game 5 and Waeriors close in 6. Could be wrong though and may see the aforementioned twist.
Nice write etc but I know you had some apprehension clicking that button betting against the best team in the league the last 4 years. Not sure how anyone including sharps can bet the rockets here. GL
Nice write etc but I know you had some apprehension clicking that button betting against the best team in the league the last 4 years. Not sure how anyone including sharps can bet the rockets here. GL
Big D: I hear ya brotha. I guess if you are one to believe ganes are played solely on the court, the dubs are hard to go against. I am not one of those amigo. I’m not saying they win this series but I feel like Houston is gonna bring everything including that kitchen sink, dish washer and washer and dryer tonite. Imo, the series takes a big turn in Houston loses tonite. My opinion though. I can’t imagine many tonite hitting the submit button on the warriors and it’s showing with bets around 70% warriors ML. If books want to hand it out to the public, so be it; it would not surprise me but I’m going with the storyline continuing tonite in Houston being a formidable opponent. Are they better, no but they can take tonite at home. All the best bud
Big D: I hear ya brotha. I guess if you are one to believe ganes are played solely on the court, the dubs are hard to go against. I am not one of those amigo. I’m not saying they win this series but I feel like Houston is gonna bring everything including that kitchen sink, dish washer and washer and dryer tonite. Imo, the series takes a big turn in Houston loses tonite. My opinion though. I can’t imagine many tonite hitting the submit button on the warriors and it’s showing with bets around 70% warriors ML. If books want to hand it out to the public, so be it; it would not surprise me but I’m going with the storyline continuing tonite in Houston being a formidable opponent. Are they better, no but they can take tonite at home. All the best bud
Achilles... as usual man.... me and you are seeing the same things brutha! Except Im a Warriors fan.... so one of my rules is never bet against my team.... But my gambling senses tell me that Rocjets are the right play tonight.... I just cant bring myself to do it lol its a pass for me.... but its rockets or nuthin if im a neutral bettor. All the signs are there
Achilles... as usual man.... me and you are seeing the same things brutha! Except Im a Warriors fan.... so one of my rules is never bet against my team.... But my gambling senses tell me that Rocjets are the right play tonight.... I just cant bring myself to do it lol its a pass for me.... but its rockets or nuthin if im a neutral bettor. All the signs are there
cannot believe you said brad stevens is the best nba coach
Why is this hard to hear? Is Pop better? He has a better resume for sure but I think it’s obvious his attempt to adjust his philosophy in attempting to compete with the warriors and rockets in a full court game hasn’t worked. You can’t tell me his work this year is better than Stevens. It’s about NOW and I don’t see a better motivator and Xs and Os guy than Stevens. It’s only gonna get better too because the guy has a system and he has his players understand their roles regardless of the money they are getting paid. I can’t believe any would be opposed to this considering what this guy has done this year. Who is a better coach in the NBA? Steve Kerr? Haaaaaa! Dwayne Casey, the guy without a job? Tyron Lue? We all know who the real coach is there in Cleveland. Is it Brown from Philly? No way, he got taken to the tool shed by Stevens. Thibs? No thanks even though he’s above average. The only guy that is maybe better purely because of his resume is Pop and if you ask Pop who the best coach is in the nba, he has said Stevens. Who is better than Stevens? I’d love to hear this. Please note.....I don’t even like Boston but it’s hard to deny the statement of Stevens being the best coach NOW in the nba.
cannot believe you said brad stevens is the best nba coach
Why is this hard to hear? Is Pop better? He has a better resume for sure but I think it’s obvious his attempt to adjust his philosophy in attempting to compete with the warriors and rockets in a full court game hasn’t worked. You can’t tell me his work this year is better than Stevens. It’s about NOW and I don’t see a better motivator and Xs and Os guy than Stevens. It’s only gonna get better too because the guy has a system and he has his players understand their roles regardless of the money they are getting paid. I can’t believe any would be opposed to this considering what this guy has done this year. Who is a better coach in the NBA? Steve Kerr? Haaaaaa! Dwayne Casey, the guy without a job? Tyron Lue? We all know who the real coach is there in Cleveland. Is it Brown from Philly? No way, he got taken to the tool shed by Stevens. Thibs? No thanks even though he’s above average. The only guy that is maybe better purely because of his resume is Pop and if you ask Pop who the best coach is in the nba, he has said Stevens. Who is better than Stevens? I’d love to hear this. Please note.....I don’t even like Boston but it’s hard to deny the statement of Stevens being the best coach NOW in the nba.
stevens is the best coach in the nba....totally different than pop
Pop draws the best out of his players, horrible roster. nodody note worthy....
but in terms of pure coaching, for what it is. play calling and schematics, stevens easily takes the cake.
..Steven has not won anything yet. Boston plays in the weak a$$ eastern conference. Even with Kyrie & Heyward who is borderline all star player...They are not on the level of the Rockets & Dubs..
stevens is the best coach in the nba....totally different than pop
Pop draws the best out of his players, horrible roster. nodody note worthy....
but in terms of pure coaching, for what it is. play calling and schematics, stevens easily takes the cake.
..Steven has not won anything yet. Boston plays in the weak a$$ eastern conference. Even with Kyrie & Heyward who is borderline all star player...They are not on the level of the Rockets & Dubs..
Why is this hard to hear? Is Pop better? He has a better resume for sure but I think it’s obvious his attempt to adjust his philosophy in attempting to compete with the warriors and rockets in a full court game hasn’t worked. You can’t tell me his work this year is better than Stevens. It’s about NOW and I don’t see a better motivator and Xs and Os guy than Stevens. It’s only gonna get better too because the guy has a system and he has his players understand their roles regardless of the money they are getting paid. I can’t believe any would be opposed to this considering what this guy has done this year. Who is a better coach in the NBA? Steve Kerr? Haaaaaa! Dwayne Casey, the guy without a job? Tyron Lue? We all know who the real coach is there in Cleveland. Is it Brown from Philly? No way, he got taken to the tool shed by Stevens. Thibs? No thanks even though he’s above average. The only guy that is maybe better purely because of his resume is Pop and if you ask Pop who the best coach is in the nba, he has said Stevens. Who is better than Stevens? I’d love to hear this. Please note.....I don’t even like Boston but it’s hard to deny the statement of Stevens being the best coach NOW in the nba.
he's just trolling......leave him to his monopoly bets.
Why is this hard to hear? Is Pop better? He has a better resume for sure but I think it’s obvious his attempt to adjust his philosophy in attempting to compete with the warriors and rockets in a full court game hasn’t worked. You can’t tell me his work this year is better than Stevens. It’s about NOW and I don’t see a better motivator and Xs and Os guy than Stevens. It’s only gonna get better too because the guy has a system and he has his players understand their roles regardless of the money they are getting paid. I can’t believe any would be opposed to this considering what this guy has done this year. Who is a better coach in the NBA? Steve Kerr? Haaaaaa! Dwayne Casey, the guy without a job? Tyron Lue? We all know who the real coach is there in Cleveland. Is it Brown from Philly? No way, he got taken to the tool shed by Stevens. Thibs? No thanks even though he’s above average. The only guy that is maybe better purely because of his resume is Pop and if you ask Pop who the best coach is in the nba, he has said Stevens. Who is better than Stevens? I’d love to hear this. Please note.....I don’t even like Boston but it’s hard to deny the statement of Stevens being the best coach NOW in the nba.
he's just trolling......leave him to his monopoly bets.
Very curious to see if this line moves the way it did yesterday about a half hour before tip? I think it does but I have no idea which way it goes.....
Very curious to see if this line moves the way it did yesterday about a half hour before tip? I think it does but I have no idea which way it goes.....
Dave- Even with HAYWARD and kyrie they are nowhere near them? OKKKKK we will see next year with them in there. I don’t think they match GSW but I am excited to see what they can do with a full roster and not 8 players.
all these people doubting the Celtics just are giving them more steam. You’ll see after this Cavs series they are no joke and will be a true contender next year. Especially if they get AD or others. BOL on fading one of the best teams in the NBA
Dave- Even with HAYWARD and kyrie they are nowhere near them? OKKKKK we will see next year with them in there. I don’t think they match GSW but I am excited to see what they can do with a full roster and not 8 players.
all these people doubting the Celtics just are giving them more steam. You’ll see after this Cavs series they are no joke and will be a true contender next year. Especially if they get AD or others. BOL on fading one of the best teams in the NBA
cannot believe you said brad stevens is the best nba coach
Um besides pop he is!!! And I’m only giving pop the slight nod cause of his resume
I don’t care if Stevens hasn’t won a chip, guys a genius!!
I put small wagers on Boston to win the east before the sixers series and to win the whole facking thing and Brad Stevens had a huge part in that!!!! Prob won’t win the chip but I’ll be betting them to cover almost every game.
Wake up and open your eyes man!
Stunned to see to you post this cause your picks are usually good
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway
cannot believe you said brad stevens is the best nba coach
Um besides pop he is!!! And I’m only giving pop the slight nod cause of his resume
I don’t care if Stevens hasn’t won a chip, guys a genius!!
I put small wagers on Boston to win the east before the sixers series and to win the whole facking thing and Brad Stevens had a huge part in that!!!! Prob won’t win the chip but I’ll be betting them to cover almost every game.
Wake up and open your eyes man!
Stunned to see to you post this cause your picks are usually good
Agree on the Rockets ML tonight mate, what do you think about the under and over here? Feeling out game? Leaning towards the under, what do you like more or staying away from under overs? :)
Agree on the Rockets ML tonight mate, what do you think about the under and over here? Feeling out game? Leaning towards the under, what do you like more or staying away from under overs? :)
Agree on the Rockets ML tonight mate, what do you think about the under and over here? Feeling out game? Leaning towards the under, what do you like more or staying away from under overs? :)
I don’t have a stance either way but whoever wins this series, it will be because of their defense. We know both teams can score but it’s about stops. Tonite, you got two teams coming off of about a weeks worth of rest so it’s really a toss up. For the total, if you are wanting to bet it, I’d wait to see how both teams come out and live bet it. I guess you can say that for the spread/ML but I like the rockets tonite to win. Good luck tonite amigo.
Agree on the Rockets ML tonight mate, what do you think about the under and over here? Feeling out game? Leaning towards the under, what do you like more or staying away from under overs? :)
I don’t have a stance either way but whoever wins this series, it will be because of their defense. We know both teams can score but it’s about stops. Tonite, you got two teams coming off of about a weeks worth of rest so it’s really a toss up. For the total, if you are wanting to bet it, I’d wait to see how both teams come out and live bet it. I guess you can say that for the spread/ML but I like the rockets tonite to win. Good luck tonite amigo.
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