NBA Playoff Thread

[amich1]

seems to me this could be one of those games where cleve wins by 1 or 2 points, takes the series & Detroit covers.... g/l but i'd play cleve on the ml if that is who you like. I've seen this happen too many times to not be wary of it here.
nice playoff rec & g/l

 

[Destructor D]

42-28-4 60% which is my goal for the playoffs. Glad to get my overall record back to 60% and now be up 87.2* for the playoffs. Highest amount I have been up @ almost 9 dimes for the playoffs. Daniel Gibson looked awesome when the game was on the line in the 4th period. Can't wait for the Finals to begin this Thursday. Spurs should win the series 4-2 IMO, but who knows until they play.

GLTA

 

[Destructor D]

42-28-4 +87.2* for NBA Playoffs

Cleveland +8 for 10* - Got this line last night, but didn't have time to post until now. Line has gone back to 7.5 today. It's tough for me to see the Spurs coming out on fire in game #1 after an 8 day layoff. Ottawa looked very rusty in game #1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and it wouldn't surprise me for the Spurs to be off a little bit. I also don't think Cleveland is that bad. They have a ton of momentum right now. They're 7-1 ATS on the road during the playoffs. Lebron James will need to step up his production, but he did very well against a solid Detroit team. If Bowen gets in foul trouble, then who guards Lebron?

I know Duncan is going to dominate the paint and Parker is too quick for anyone on Cleveland. However, Cleveland has been hotter than doughnut grease ATS lately going 12-4 ATS during the playoffs. Spurs haven't exactly been chop liver going 11-5 ATS (Counting game #5 @ Phoenix as a loss, but many count as a push).

Anyway, I think the Cavs will get some calls in game #1 as well. The NBA wants to keep the casual fan interested and the best way is by keeping the games competitive. Fans have come out of the woodwork since Lebron's monster game #5. They'll be tuning into the Finals and many of them cheering for Lebron to play the role of David vs. Goliath (Spurs).

GLTA

 

[Dr. Fade]

Nice run D. I expect to see this total landing around 170 tonight. 88-82?

 

[Destructor D]

Not a good feeling on the total, but would lean towards the Under 180.

Prediction: Spurs 89 Cavs 85

GLTA

 

[Dr. Fade]

D-
CLE +7 - NO Brainer Game 2. LeBron will have a better game and Refs will make sure. They have adjusted the total almost correct- I think Under still, but I think Cavs is best play. Hopefully you are not too strung out after your weekend :mj07:

 

[Destructor D]

Wakarusa was a good time. I didn't party too hard since my pregnant wife was with me.

Tonight:
Cleveland +7 for 10* - I'm worried about this game, but going to back the Cavs again. Lebron should have a much better game and hopefully Cleveland has devised a game plan to somewhat control Duncan & Parker.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Thank you for the solid posts. I for one really appreciate it. Good luck on the new baby. Congrats. Damn, I have such a hard time laying down my cash on the Cavs. They were clearly outclassed last game. I might bite on LeBron in the next few minutes, but gl on your pick.

 

[Destructor D]

Damn Cavs f*cked me again! Sorry to anyone that followed my lead. Game was over by the time the Sopranos ended.

Going to be very tough to back the Cavs in Cleveland. This series is starting to have sweep written all over it unless Cleveland can win game #3.

 

[Dr. Fade]

Wow, Cavs took another sh!t. I didn't watch 1st half. I can't believe wife went camping :mj07: . Lucky it wasn't a scorcher. Tony had Curlin in Belmont so you didn't miss anything.

 

[Destructor D]

42-30-4 +65.2*... Horrible Finals so far going 0-2 so it might be a great time to fade me. Winning percentage down to 58.3% which means I'll need to win 3 consecutive games to get back to the 60% winning percentage.

Game #3... tough game to make a pick, but going back to Cleveland one more time.

Cavaliers ML +110 for 10*... Obviously Cleveland needs a win to make this series the least bit interesting. I'm not sure the Cavs are up to the task, but Cleveland is playing at home and Spurs are overdue for a non-cover as well (last non-cover was game #3 against Utah).

Cavs 91 Spurs 86

GLTA

 

[Destructor D]

42-31-4 +55.2* - Should have never jumped on the Cavs bandwagon as they have crushed me during the Finals... going back to these losers one more time.

Cleveland +3 for 10* - At least if the Cavs don't cover, I won't have to bet them again this year. However, I'm hoping they can win their next 2 games before losing game #6 just as I predicted before the series.

GLTA

 

[THE KOD]

Down 3-0 sets up for the NBA not wanting the Spurs to sweep thus embarressing the Cavs and their fans more than they already are.

I think Spurs take a night off and let the Cavs win one in Cleveland.

Big money to be made for winning game to be in San Antonio with a extended series.

I played the ml for 100.

gl tonight DD

 

[Destructor D]

43-31-4 +65.2* for the playoffs.
I didn't make my 60% goal as I endured some tough losses with the Cavaliers.

I'm still glad to win over 6 dimes for the playoffs. Not bad profit for a couple months.