2015 NBA Playoffs Thread - Page 18

GSW going very small, they are gonna get annahilated on the glass, or somehow score 110+ and finally shoot over 50%

so that's why the line moved to from -2.5 to -4

and yeah it was a given game would be faster-paced / higher-scoring when Lee starting getting real minutes, non-factor on D but provides a legit scoring threat while Green is injured/slumping.

My bets for game 4 pre-live betting:

Cavs +2.5 -105 (1.5u)
Warriors score first 10 points -120 (.5u)
Tristan Thompson u10 points -145 (1u)
Cavs total o95 -115 (1u)
LeBron James points/assists o45.5 -117 (1u)
Stephen Curry assists u7 -125 (1u)

Smart Warriors starting small.

Look for an early full court press as well. I fully expect Kerr to throw that in the gameplan.

agree with the small lineup idea in general but Barnes shouldn't be starting imo

On June 12 2015 01:13 bigredhoss wrote: agree with the small lineup idea in general but Barnes shouldn't be starting imo

Agree, would've gone:

Lee
Green
Iguodola
Klay
Steph

I think Kerr might pull him now. He wanted to give him a chance to get his confidence back (as this is clearly all mental) but he's gonna be on a short leash.

On June 12 2015 01:13 bigredhoss wrote: agree with the small lineup idea in general but Barnes shouldn't be starting imo

yeah guy is shooting historically terrible in the finals so far, cavs arnt even closing out when hes open for 3, they just get ready to grab the rebound

joey crawford gonna even this series up

On June 12 2015 01:31 bigredhoss wrote: joey crawford gonna even this series up

ROFL. Dude, if that wasn't a blatently GSW favored officiated quarter I don't know what is.

Mozgov was going straight up
Lebron got fouled atleast twice, probably more
Crawford calls that foul on JR Smith

Nothing the other way

if that david lee foul + draymond and 1 is a sign of things to come, game is over. James should rest for game 5


Although I dunno why NBA would rig it in favor of GSW. Cleveland winning would be one of the largest stories in sports.. ever. Prob not rigged, Joey is just a terrible refree

On June 12 2015 01:38 TalentedTom wrote: if that david lee foul + draymond and 1 is a sign of things to come, game is over. James should rest for game 5 Although I dunno why NBA would rig it in favor of GSW. Cleveland winning would be one of the largest stories in sports.. ever. Prob not rigged, Joey is just a terrible refree

Well said

God damn it... Tristan Thompson is scoring points for once... Motherfucker!

OMG comeback

plzzzz 1 time

Seems like Crawford has it in for Mozgov, 2-3 bad blocking fouls, and another 2-3 and 1's no calls
That could easily result in a 7-8 point swing

On June 12 2015 01:09 PuertoRican wrote: My bets for game 4 pre-live betting: Cavs +2.5 -105 (1.5u) Warriors score first 10 points -120 (.5u) Tristan Thompson u10 points -145 (1u) Cavs total o95 -115 (1u) LeBron James points/assists o45.5 -117 (1u) Stephen Curry assists u7 -125 (1u)

Ended the night with +1.1u profit. Kinda sucks since I spent all that time for a small profit, but it's better than nothing.


Cavs +2.5 -105 (1.5u) = lost
Warriors score first 10 points -120 (.5u) = lost
Tristan Thompson u10 points -145 (1u) = lost
Cavs total o95 -115 (1u) = lost
LeBron James points/assists o45.5 -117 (1u) = lost
Stephen Curry assists u7 -125 (1u) = won
Cleveland +1.5 -112 (1u) = lost
1H o107.5 -125 (1.5u) = lost
1H u104.5 -130 (3u) = won
Golden State -9.5 -120 (1u) = won
u194.5 -110 (1u) = won
2H u98 -110 (1.5u) = won
2H u98.5 -110 (1u) = won
u200.5 -115 (1.5u) = won

Warriors vs. Cavaliers game 5 discussion

What do you guys think about the total set at 195? I already bet 1.5u on it going u195 the other day. It went up to 195.5, but is now at 194.5 on game day.

Also, the point spread is at 9, but the more I think about it, it seems like a trap, so I'm staying away from it.

I think we'll see one of two games; Warriors win while the Cavs slow down as the game progresses, or the game is close and can go either way. In both scenarios, I see the total being under 195 like it has been all series, minus game 1 that went to OT.

If LeBron isn't scoring well this game, he'll probably get pulled a little sooner than he did in game 4, just so they can save him for game 6 in Cleveland.

Thoughts?

I wouldn't touch the under with the way the Warriors played last game

Game 5 results

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i know it's awkward to give finals MVP to someone on the losing team but there's really no excuse for anyone but LBJ to win it this series even if/when the Cavs likely lose.

^^ there's been a lot of talk about that, hasn't happened since 1969 (could have been a mistake?) Everyone watching this series knows who deserves it. If you remove Curry/Bron from each team, Cavs lose by 20+ each game. This series is like a private store owner holding his ground vs Wal-Mart who just moved in next door.