"I would rather have the rhythm" of regular competition than extra rest, Allen said, "because (with) the rhythm you don't have to guess from one day to the next" how you'll play.
Boston has played three games since Detroit won its conference semifinal in five games against Orlando last Tuesday. The Celtics advanced with a 97-92 victory over Cleveland on Sunday in which Paul Pierce scored 41 points. Allen had just four and averaged only 9.3 points on 32.8 percent shooting in the series, far below his regular-season performance.
If he starts scoring again, he would give the Celtics their usual three main scoring options, joining Kevin Garnett and Pierce, to go against a Pistons team that has a much more balanced offense than the Cavaliers, who lost Sunday despite 45 points from LeBron James, and Atlanta, Boston's first-round opponent.
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"I would rather have the rhythm" of regular competition than extra rest, Allen said, "because (with) the rhythm you don't have to guess from one day to the next" how you'll play.
Boston has played three games since Detroit won its conference semifinal in five games against Orlando last Tuesday. The Celtics advanced with a 97-92 victory over Cleveland on Sunday in which Paul Pierce scored 41 points. Allen had just four and averaged only 9.3 points on 32.8 percent shooting in the series, far below his regular-season performance.
If he starts scoring again, he would give the Celtics their usual three main scoring options, joining Kevin Garnett and Pierce, to go against a Pistons team that has a much more balanced offense than the Cavaliers, who lost Sunday despite 45 points from LeBron James, and Atlanta, Boston's first-round opponent.
I agree with Moneymaker that the 1Q under is the best play. I rolled for 6 of 7 games in the Cavs/ Celts series with the 1Q under and will continue to ride the early 1Q payouts. Under 44 all night long. The last 3 of 4 have gone under 41, with the last two going under 36! The scoring seems to increase in the 2nd, which is why I won't play the under 87.5 for the half. Play the 1Q tonight and...
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I agree with Moneymaker that the 1Q under is the best play. I rolled for 6 of 7 games in the Cavs/ Celts series with the 1Q under and will continue to ride the early 1Q payouts. Under 44 all night long. The last 3 of 4 have gone under 41, with the last two going under 36! The scoring seems to increase in the 2nd, which is why I won't play the under 87.5 for the half. Play the 1Q tonight and...
Not much to add here as far as analysis because its all been said over and over. IMO the Pistons are going to come out trying to make a statement in game 1. The Celts might not be physically tired for this game but I promise you all that they are mentally tired from two 7 games series in a row. This will be a knock down drag out game and my call is the Pistons win and it goes under
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Not much to add here as far as analysis because its all been said over and over. IMO the Pistons are going to come out trying to make a statement in game 1. The Celts might not be physically tired for this game but I promise you all that they are mentally tired from two 7 games series in a row. This will be a knock down drag out game and my call is the Pistons win and it goes under
zigzag or what ever get some balls and make your own picks. The CK Styles band wagon has brought us two game 7 losers. I fell for the one last night, who knows how many else were mislead. I usually take all opinions and picks into consideration along with my own analysis. There is a reason she is not posting on this forum people got tired of seeing her ass and then making all these SOUND GOOD picks. Please and I will take my own advice from now on STUDY THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
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zigzag or what ever get some balls and make your own picks. The CK Styles band wagon has brought us two game 7 losers. I fell for the one last night, who knows how many else were mislead. I usually take all opinions and picks into consideration along with my own analysis. There is a reason she is not posting on this forum people got tired of seeing her ass and then making all these SOUND GOOD picks. Please and I will take my own advice from now on STUDY THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the layoff will hurt Detroit at first and they will start off slow. Boston is physically drained and banged up as well. For me with the slow start and defense, defense, defense I see this game going under. Under 1st half and under for game. !st game will be ugly!
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I think the layoff will hurt Detroit at first and they will start off slow. Boston is physically drained and banged up as well. For me with the slow start and defense, defense, defense I see this game going under. Under 1st half and under for game. !st game will be ugly!
[Quote: Originally Posted by drifter44] zigzag or what ever get some balls and make your own picks. The CK Styles band wagon has brought us two game 7 losers. I fell for the one last night, who knows how many else were mislead. I usually take all opinions and picks into consideration along with my own analysis. There is a reason she is not posting on this forum people got tired of seeing her ass and then making all these SOUND GOOD picks. Please and I will take my own advice from now on STUDY THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Dork, this is a forum where people post their opinions. If you don't like them, don't take them. By the way, that advice works for a lot of things in life, like if something on the radio or tv offends you just turn the channel. No reason to get bent out of shape. You are losing because I'm assuming you chose to take her advice because you evidently can't form your own opinions or have won taking her advice in the past. She is (was) one of the best prognosticators on this site and ZigZack is her only mouthpiece now to this board. Here's a tip. Try and do better yourself and if you find out that you can, or even if you can't, start posting your OPINION on here as well. All opinions are welcome. No one will be right 100% of the time, and if you find someone that can go 60% over the long haul, stay very close to them because that's only about 4% of us.
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[Quote: Originally Posted by drifter44] zigzag or what ever get some balls and make your own picks. The CK Styles band wagon has brought us two game 7 losers. I fell for the one last night, who knows how many else were mislead. I usually take all opinions and picks into consideration along with my own analysis. There is a reason she is not posting on this forum people got tired of seeing her ass and then making all these SOUND GOOD picks. Please and I will take my own advice from now on STUDY THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Dork, this is a forum where people post their opinions. If you don't like them, don't take them. By the way, that advice works for a lot of things in life, like if something on the radio or tv offends you just turn the channel. No reason to get bent out of shape. You are losing because I'm assuming you chose to take her advice because you evidently can't form your own opinions or have won taking her advice in the past. She is (was) one of the best prognosticators on this site and ZigZack is her only mouthpiece now to this board. Here's a tip. Try and do better yourself and if you find out that you can, or even if you can't, start posting your OPINION on here as well. All opinions are welcome. No one will be right 100% of the time, and if you find someone that can go 60% over the long haul, stay very close to them because that's only about 4% of us.
I was having a difficult time with this game, looking at it from every angle and debating not playing it at all. In the playoffs, I'm usually more about gauging emotions. In this case that came out equal because I have Detroit extremely rusty after long layoff (and even more so for Billups) but Boston is emotionally drained from another 7th game and only 1 day's rest.
Then I started looking for anomalies in the stats. Who is better, Boston as a 4-5.5 pt favorite or Detroit as a 4-5.5 pt dog (Boston is by far by the way), then ATS After Win, After Loss, Record based on Days Rest, ATS Home Record vs +.500, Away vs +.500, etc. etc. Nothing was giving me a solid reason to go with either team...
Nothing really struck me until I noticed this:
Overall, Boston is only 23-21 vs. +.500 opponents and 31-14 against -.500 opponents. Detroit is the opposite, going 26-16 against +.500 opponents and 22-22 against -.500 opponents.
What's my point you ask? Boston beats who they are supposed to beat and beats them badly, but has trouble against the more talented teams (at least ATS). Detroit on the other hand gets all geeked up for the good teams and takes mental nights off against inferior opponents (at least ATS).
And although it's not a huge hook to hang my hat on, since I am playing games based on the point spread outcome, not who is going to win, I'm taking Detroit in this one. +5
Probably one of the only useful bits of information in this lack-luster thread today. Thanks, Odubiousone.
I won't be choosing sides for the (whole) game today, as I feel it's necessary to gauge how these teams will match-up - given the Pistons extended rest and the Celtics recent schedule. It's too tough to tell how Billups will perform after his break - and - how the entire Pistons team will re-adjust with him on the court. I do want to warn everyone to take caution when considering Billups' contribution to the team. While he is a strong contributor, HE IS NOT Kobe - and - I don't think he'll be a deciding factor in tonights game.
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Quote Originally Posted by Odubiousone:
I was having a difficult time with this game, looking at it from every angle and debating not playing it at all. In the playoffs, I'm usually more about gauging emotions. In this case that came out equal because I have Detroit extremely rusty after long layoff (and even more so for Billups) but Boston is emotionally drained from another 7th game and only 1 day's rest.
Then I started looking for anomalies in the stats. Who is better, Boston as a 4-5.5 pt favorite or Detroit as a 4-5.5 pt dog (Boston is by far by the way), then ATS After Win, After Loss, Record based on Days Rest, ATS Home Record vs +.500, Away vs +.500, etc. etc. Nothing was giving me a solid reason to go with either team...
Nothing really struck me until I noticed this:
Overall, Boston is only 23-21 vs. +.500 opponents and 31-14 against -.500 opponents. Detroit is the opposite, going 26-16 against +.500 opponents and 22-22 against -.500 opponents.
What's my point you ask? Boston beats who they are supposed to beat and beats them badly, but has trouble against the more talented teams (at least ATS). Detroit on the other hand gets all geeked up for the good teams and takes mental nights off against inferior opponents (at least ATS).
And although it's not a huge hook to hang my hat on, since I am playing games based on the point spread outcome, not who is going to win, I'm taking Detroit in this one. +5
Probably one of the only useful bits of information in this lack-luster thread today. Thanks, Odubiousone.
I won't be choosing sides for the (whole) game today, as I feel it's necessary to gauge how these teams will match-up - given the Pistons extended rest and the Celtics recent schedule. It's too tough to tell how Billups will perform after his break - and - how the entire Pistons team will re-adjust with him on the court. I do want to warn everyone to take caution when considering Billups' contribution to the team. While he is a strong contributor, HE IS NOT Kobe - and - I don't think he'll be a deciding factor in tonights game.
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Probably one of the only useful bits of information in this lack-luster thread today. Thanks, Odubiousone.
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