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Lets break down the games. Anyone with any info post it here. I just woke up.. havent had time to research yet!
Bulls v Raptors
Timberwolves v Pacers
Nets v Celtics
Hornets v Heat
Pistons v Mavericks
Kings v Trailblazers

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Shaquille O'Neal (quadriceps), backup Alonzo Mourning (foot) and third-string center Michael Doleac (hip) all will miss Friday's game against the New Orleans Hornets at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
With guard Dwyane Wade (knee and shoulder) and forward Wayne Simien (knee) also left behind, it will be the fourth time in five exhibitions games the Heat (0-4) will be missing at least two of its projected starters.
As a result, Riley is forced to give extended minutes to roster long shots and projects when he would prefer to shore up a rotation.
The Heat must trim its 20-man roster to 15 by the Oct. 29 deadline and opens the season Nov. 1 against Detroit.
''We just have to go with what we've got,'' Riley said, referring to the mostly anonymous cast that will play alongside point guard Jason Williams and forward Udonis Haslem. ``These guys work really hard. They're just in here with a pure heart and really trying to make the team.''
There likely won't be any shortage of opportunity or incentive for at least three Heat players during a two-games-in-two-nights set that concludes Saturday in Memphis.
Reserve center Earl Barron, second-year guard Jeremy Richardson and former All-Star guard Penny Hardaway return to familiar territory.
 
"I had practiced for 15 days straight, played three games," he said, "and I pushed harder than I was supposed to and needed a couple days off."
Stojakovic said he was unsure how much he would play in Friday's preseason game in Biloxi, Miss, and would have a better gauge by the day of the game.
"It's a different stiffness that before," Stojakovic said. "Those little muscles that haven't been used for so many months are kind of waking up now. I would say it's more soreness than stiffness.
 
A few things of note though. -- Brandon Roy was not on the court when we were allowed in for the last 30 minutes of practice. Nate McMillan later said that he did practice, but was held out for the last 20 minutes. It sounds like he's still going to play on Friday, but it's not a given.
-- According to McMillan, James Jones practiced, but didn't participate in contact drill. Jones also was gone before we were allowed to watch practice.
-- Nate McMillan said that Jarrett Jack most likely won't play on Friday against the Kings, as he wants to get a closer look at Steve Blake, Taurean Green and Sergio Rodriguez. McMillan said he did the same thing with Steve Blake during the Atlanta game.
-- LaMarcus Aldridge was the last player to leave the court, as he spent about 30 minutes after practice shooting three pointers. He told me afterwards that he hit ten shots from each baseline, then five shots from left and right of the top of the line. I was watching the whole time, and I can attest that Aldridge was money from the left and right baseline. He missed a few more at the other spots, but I only saw him miss a couple from the corners.
-- Darius Miles rolled through after practice in street clothes.
 
Rivers stressed, however, that with four games coming up in a five-day span - the C’s also play tomorrow at Mohegan Sun Casino against Philadelphia, Monday at New York and Tuesday at New Jersey - none of his regulars will be asked to compete every night.
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“Of those four games, Ray (Allen), Paul (Pierce) and Kevin (Garnett) may only play in two of those games each - maybe two-and-a-half,” Rivers said.
Elsewhere on the injury front, Tony Allen returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s win over the Knicks with a scratched cornea in his right eye. Allen was elbowed in the eye during practice by rookie Brandon Wallace.
“He missed guys on his (right) a lot today, but he was fine,” Rivers joked.
 
from http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcon.../mavs/stories/101907dnspomavsdate.aa7798.html
...against Detroit, a game Avery Johnson said the Mavericks will treat as a serious dress rehearsal for the season.
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from
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071019/SPORTS03/710190382/1051
The Pistons begin a Texas two-step today with back-to-back exhibitions against the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs.
There's a good chance coach Flip Saunders will let Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess and Tayshaun Prince sit out one of the games.That's fine by the starters, who are happy with what they've been able to do on the floor together this exhibition season. That unit has yet to trail at the end of a first quarter.
"We definitely feel comfortable," small forward Tayshaun Prince said.
"And it's a situation where we don't know how many minutes Dallas and San Antonio are going to play their main guys and vice versa. But it's important for us to go out there and establish ourselves in the first quarter to really see where we're at. Then we'll see how things go from there."
The Pistons did not practice Thursday. Forward Amir Johnson has yet to make it through a workout since spraining an ankle on Oct. 5, so that means he's still likely out, although he's listed as day-to-day.
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Schedule is important in pre-season. Detroit plays again tomorrow night at San Antonio, but only has three more pre-season games before opening night. Richard Hamilton is day-to-day. Sounds like they'll play the starters more if Dallas plays theirs.
I would like Dallas in this spot, if Dampier and Diop weren't out, M'Benga uncertain (flu), and Howard still without a verdict for the Sacto incident.
Especially with this Kobe trade rumor, Terry and others should try to show their worth.
Dallas starters should get extended minutes, as the next game is on Sunday, at home once again.
I'm thinking about the over as well. With just Dirk to put points in the paint, and Detroit subs getting good minutes, it could be a fairly up-tempo game.
 
The howard incident, I cant imagine the league would suspend him for the preseason, Im sure it will be 1 regular season game.
 
But this is the type of shit that I think is useful in capping preseason. If you look at the scores each day youll notice there are 1 or 2 games that are complete blowouts, its our job to find that game.
 
Good stuff man. I think Dallas would be the safe play just by the the fact that Avery want's to treat it like a regular season game. And you're right about Howard. He isn't getting suspended for no pre-season game.

I'd also be shocked if the Kings/Blazers don't come up with one over in their next two games. Expect one of those games to reach 210 and I doubt the books will have an O/U over 203 or so.
 
At 5dimes, the totals are currently:

Bulls-Raps 191.5
Nets.Celts 186
TWolves-Pacers 192
Hornets-Heat (none yet)
Pistons-Mav 187.5
Kings-Blazers (none yet)
 
I took the Hornets but it's line discrepancy that made me take it. Miami with a lot of absentees and the line is now -7 @ Pinnacle and I took it 1.90 Straight Up at my local book.

Of course that won't be counted into my official record (available in sig) since it cannot be taken online by anyone.

Btw I think -7 is a fair line considering the lineups, Hornets should win by DD I think.
 
dunedan said:
At 5dimes, the totals are currently:

Bulls-Raps 191.5
Nets.Celts 186
TWolves-Pacers 192
Hornets-Heat (none yet)
Pistons-Mav 187.5
Kings-Blazers (none yet)
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was the Nets Ce;ts really 186?

thegreek has 194?
 
What about that Magic game? I think Rashard might give it a go tonight..
 
Dear Customer,

This e-mail serves to inform you that your wager taken on the Minnesota vs. Indiana game over has been deleted due to the following reason:

Incorrect line posted as 186, 188, 189.5 ; should have been 194

Please be reminded that The Greek reserves the right to cancel/delete wagers taken on any line/event found to be faulty (see http://www.thegreek.com<wbr>/rulebook.asp).

Our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

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I want to stab someone right now.
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Andres is unconscious right now. I told Drew, this guy will be better then dirk no doubt in my mind.
 
Brutal shooting by the pacers to start the game. 5 field goals 9 turnovers in the first quarter.
 
wow .. doc played his starters all 12 minutes

Nets didnt play their big 3 = blowout
 
what just happened in the nets game?

scoreboard is saying its final at the half wagers void?
 
abcs said:
Yea i think something is up with the floor. What was your bet?
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Over 187,

so I'm not complaining but its been a weird day with thegreek and I just wanted to get some clarification on why the game was called.
 
lmao thank god for that bet and never complain about a fix ever again!!
 
anything for the last play of the night

Magic/Cavs total of 180......Cavs -2
 
Pretty upset they are only up 8 at half.
I mean Miller played like 5 minutes and picked up fouls
Artest played 2 minutes and their best player martin isnt playing.
Hoping for a better effort in the second half.
 
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