LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL... if you aren't watching this, it's hard to appreciate the immeasurable beauty of the TANK. There are some good NBA games on tonight between quality teams, but why watch any of them when you can follow the garbage teams and make money off of them? :mj07:
Tankapalooza ALERT
- Thread starter DZ
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This Dallas game isn't over yet, but it looks like I'm the one that's going to get tanked. If they manage to win, it won't be for lack of trying to lose on Carlisle's. He's closing the game with is tank lineup of Kleber, Smith, Mejri, McDermott and Harrison... all bottom of the team in Net +/- PP100 possessions. Blazers at full strength trailing by 9 with 2-1/2 mins left :facepalm:
No, that's a stay away in New York. Technically, the Knicks aren't tanking... they just suck at basketball. :lol:
Since Mudiay was removed from the starting lineup and his minutes cut, it's actually been an upgrade for the Knicks, despite their recent losing streak. Although, they really should be tanking, they actually start some semi-competent players, all with something to prove. Whether it's the rookie Ntilikina getting his first look in the starting lineup these past few games. Or Trey Burke who came from he G-League showing his worth. Or it's Beasley and O'Quinn, who have varying contract situations playing out and are trying to prove their worth for next year. Honestly, the Knicks are too capable of "accidentally" winning at home where they seem to put forth a little more effort for the home crowd. Plus, the Heat haven't exactly made it "easy" against the three really bad teams they've faced in their last four games. If anything, I lean to the Knicks and the points in this game, but it's a stay away until I have a chance to watch how the game is playing out.
Jordan, another question with these 6-8 teams in the East and specifically Miami at the moment is, what is their incentive to really try to win at the moment? Who wan't to fight for the 6 seed to face Lebron and Cavs, when you can face the Kyrie-less Celtics if you finish 7th? It'll be interesting to watch how these teams jockey for position after today, if anything like that occurs at all.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/follow-tiger-woods-final-round-masters-hole-hole-145319271.html
SUNDAY'S GAMES
- Dallas at Philadelphia: If the 76ers win, they move closer to securing the No. 3 seed in the East.
- Indiana at Charlotte: Pacers would be assured of the No. 5 spot in the East with a loss; a win keeps their slim hopes of moving up alive.
- Atlanta at Boston: Celtics will be No. 2 in the East, so there's really nothing to play for in this one.
- Orlando at Toronto: The East's No. 1 seed, Toronto still has a shot at the NBA's second-best record.
- Utah at L.A. Lakers: Jazz can clinch a playoff spot, and Quin Snyder has to be a coach of the year candidate.
- Golden State at Phoenix: The Warriors aren't at their best, but a loss to the tanktastic Suns would be really bad.
- Detroit at Memphis has no playoff implication.
SUNDAY'S GAMES
- Dallas at Philadelphia: If the 76ers win, they move closer to securing the No. 3 seed in the East.
- Indiana at Charlotte: Pacers would be assured of the No. 5 spot in the East with a loss; a win keeps their slim hopes of moving up alive.
- Atlanta at Boston: Celtics will be No. 2 in the East, so there's really nothing to play for in this one.
- Orlando at Toronto: The East's No. 1 seed, Toronto still has a shot at the NBA's second-best record.
- Utah at L.A. Lakers: Jazz can clinch a playoff spot, and Quin Snyder has to be a coach of the year candidate.
- Golden State at Phoenix: The Warriors aren't at their best, but a loss to the tanktastic Suns would be really bad.
- Detroit at Memphis has no playoff implication.
Sorry, OS. Took a day off yesterday. Today best picks against tanking teams are... MIN, MIL & SA all on the ML. Also, I'd take the Cavs against the Knicks if an in-running opportunity came up. LeBron won't let them lose this one tonight.
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results so far ...
Raptors appears serious on their oath to finish strong.
good call on LeGone-12' ML yes
Milw.-9' ML yes
Minn.-17 ML yes
SA..playing
Raptors appears serious on their oath to finish strong.
good call on LeGone-12' ML yes
Milw.-9' ML yes
Minn.-17 ML yes
SA..playing
