Game 5 of the first round - NBA discussion thread

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[TD="class: linesRotNumBold, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]507[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Washington Wizards[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]+4.5 1.926[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 2.710[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Over 182.5 1.926[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]05:00 PM[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Chicago Bulls[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]-4.5 1.980[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 1.526[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Under 182.5 1.980[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]Memphis Grizzlies[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]+6.5 1.971[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"] 3.520[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]Over 186.5 1.952[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]06:05 PM[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]Oklahoma City Thunder[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]-6.5 1.935[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"] 1.351[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]Under 186.5 1.952[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesDate, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Tue 4/29[/TD]
[TD="class: linesRotNumBold, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]511[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Golden State Warriors[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]+6 1.990[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 3.310[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Over 209 1.926[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesRotNumBold, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]512[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Los Angeles Clippers[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]-6 1.917[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 1.385[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Under 209 1.980[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesDate, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Wed 4/30[/TD]
[TD="class: linesRotNumBold, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]513[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Brooklyn Nets[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]+3.5 1.917[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 2.390[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Toronto Raptors[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]-3.5 1.990[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 1.649[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTotals, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Under 191 1.885[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesDate, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]Wed 4/30[/TD]
[TD="class: linesRotNumBold, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]517[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]Dallas Mavericks[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]+6.5 1.917[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"] 3.440[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesRotNumBold, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]518[/TD]
[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]San Antonio Spurs[/TD]
[TD="class: linesScore, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"][/TD]
[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"]-6.5 1.990[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #C1D2EE"] 1.364[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesTeam, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]Portland Trail Blazers [/TD]
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[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]+5.5 2.000[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 3.190[/TD]
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[TD="class: linesSpread, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"]-5.5 1.909[/TD]
[TD="class: linesMLine, bgcolor: #E6EEFB"] 1.407[/TD]
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I like Wizards, Warriors, Nets and Houston + Thunder ML parlay.

Bulls struggled all series and the only game they won, was due to GOY from Dunleavy and QOY (quarter of the season) by Butler.

Nene is back and I just don't see Wizards taking any chances. They should fight and 4.5 points is a lot to lay against them...

As for the Warriors, I don't know what's going on with Sterling situation, but GSW have amazing ATS record in first round overall and 3 - 1 ATS in this series.

Green moving to the starting five really made a difference for GSW defense.

Thunder and Houston both in a must win game in my eyes. I think that Memphis and Houston will cover, but I doubt that Memphis will be able to win SU and I don't want to lay the points with the Rockets.

Given OT trend in both series, can easily see both parlay of the favorites winning and taking the dogs ATS...

 

[B.A.R.]

I have no angle for Tuesday games yet.

 

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In Bulls - Wizards series in regulation:
Wizards TT 4 - 0 in favor of the Over
Bulls TT 1 - 3 in favor of the Under (the only time they went Over the total, they won the game).

 

[BetCrimes1984]

The question for Wash & Port is, how much energy do they care to pour into their game 5s. You see this scenario often: A team up 3-1 & playing on the road off a game 4 win (or up 3-2 and playing on the road off a game 5 win), puts in a cruise effort and saves energy for their home game 6 (or home game 7). The home team for game 5 (or 6) ends up achieving what looks like a strong result which has people believing in them again, thereby sucking money in on them catching points come game 6 (or 7). But the energy the team then only up 3-2 (or 3-3) saved on game 5 (or 6) readily becomes the visible difference in that next series ending affair.

I'm inclined to think Port is more likely to follow this scenario than Wash. Port hasn't won a playoff series in forever, a Houston win here gets Port's drought ending on their home floor, can see that being a scenario pleasing the NBA bigwigs. I'd therefore expect ref help for the Rocks. Chicago is beyond help. I wonder if the Clipps need psychological help.

 

[emkee]

^yep

 

[Marlo]

think that Wash/Chic line indicates what BC is preaching.

 

[divol]

I don't know... It's very hard to tell how teams come to those games.

On one side, teams that haven't made it past round one in ages (Wizards and Portland), should be really excited at the prospect of finally doing it and come out swinging and not take any chances.

On the other hand, the lack of experience and the pressure of getting it done - can be too much on such teams.

I think that it's very dangerous to lay points against such teams, because you not only need to hope that the second scenario is the right one, but also that they will fail to cover...

 

[nbafan88]

A lot depends on what happens to Sterling today at 2 PM. The clippers are sure to get a RIDICULOUS amount of support tonight. Rumors have doc making a pregame speech and the clippers doing something bigger than the inside out warmups now that they are on their home floor.

 

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Why would they get ridiculous amount of support tonight? To applaud Sterling???

They either get regular playoff support of their fans that come despite of Sterling or smaller support because of what he said. Why would they get more support? It's not like their are victims or there was some tragedy that will unite people behind them or something...

 

[nbafan88]

Why would they get ridiculous amount of support tonight? To applaud Sterling???

They either get regular playoff support of their fans that come despite of Sterling or smaller support because of what he said. Why would they get more support? It's not like their are victims or there was some tragedy that will unite people behind them or something...

to support the players

 

[divol]

All the seven lines for Game 5 released.

 

[SF_capper]

There's big rumors of the NBA allowing all Clipper players a July free agency unless the team is sold ASAP

As big of a distraction as this DS issue was earlier, this would be a HUGE distraction. I'm getting on GS +6 before the news is announced. Can you imagine how crazy that would be..

 

[divol]

No way they will announce that I think.

What legal ground do they have to do this and what is the purpose? Not to force anyone playing under racist owner if they don't want to?

 

[nbafan88]

yeah i dont think that would be the case

and even if it is... you dont know what kind of effect that would have on the players... it could go both ways

 

[emkee]

Lang on the Nets +3 for 50 Dimes.

 

[imgn]

JJ prop....total made 3's...under +145/ over -180
He avg. 5.1 attempts in regular season...45% at home...35%away
Seems Raptors are trying to eliminate his 3pt. shot attempts...he's 5/11 in the series and 1/9 last 3 in Toronto

Lowry Rebounds and assists at 12...under +105/over -135
Not sure how healthy he is...foul trouble in last 2 and he's been the focus of Nets D
Avg. 6 rebounds and assists combined last 2

 

[CASH]

There's big rumors of the NBA allowing all Clipper players a July free agency unless the team is sold ASAP

As big of a distraction as this DS issue was earlier, this would be a HUGE distraction. I'm getting on GS +6 before the news is announced. Can you imagine how crazy that would be..

Complete B.S. they all knew this mfucker was a racist and yet they all chose to sign there, even the guy that was drafted by him.
Someone still needs to ask Doc rivers, you knew the guy was a racist since your playing days, why would you go there???? Now Doc Rivers is crying i wont stay unless he is gone (he said yesterday) complete B.S. you wanted to sign for the extra zero's on your paycheck.. pay the the fucking price!!! hypocrites!!

 

[imgn]

DeRozen made free throws...7½ over - 130
over 4-0 in the series...he's made 42 in 4 games

Tony Parker made free throws..3½ -115
TP 17-3 Under last 20...TP 9-1 Under last 10...he went 4-4 in one game

Dirk total made 3's...Under -165..he's 1 for 5 in the series !
Dirk made free throws is 4...2-1-1 under this series..he's 4 for 5 in SA..only avg. 4.2 free throw attempts on the road
in regular season compared to 5.3 at home...only avg. 3.1 free throw attempts on the road last year

 

[imgn]

Dirk total made 3's is 1½

 

[nbafan88]

very odd start time in san antonio could cause trouble for both teams offensively to start the game

With a 6 p.m. CT tipoff, the Mavs did not have a shootaround today. Instead they went to a local park for a few minutes. “It’s an early game, and there wasn’t enough time to slug all the way over here to (to the AT&T Center),” Carlisle said. “We just wanted to do something different, get outside, get a little air. Guys did some stretching and moving around. Weren’t there very long. It was just an opportunity to get out of the hotel instead of sitting in there all day.

 

[nbafan88]

5d has the spurs game starting at 7:35 est which is incorrect

 

[crawdads]

How underrated is tony parker?

 

[nbafan88]

How underrated is tony parker?

the most underrated pgs in the league but its the system... every spur is underrated in some fashion

im gonna look at the mavs live at the end of the first q

 

[nbafan88]

well there goes the live bet opportunity

 

[M.W.]

very odd start time in san antonio could cause trouble for both teams offensively to start the game

With a 6 p.m. CT tipoff, the Mavs did not have a shootaround today. Instead they went to a local park for a few minutes. “It’s an early game, and there wasn’t enough time to slug all the way over here to (to the AT&T Center),” Carlisle said. “We just wanted to do something different, get outside, get a little air. Guys did some stretching and moving around. Weren’t there very long. It was just an opportunity to get out of the hotel instead of sitting in there all day.

It caused me some problems. Presuming the Brooklyn game would be the early game, I missed tipoff. It was 24-13 SA when I tuned in. The good news was I was able to get Dallas +12 instead of +6.5.

 

[CASH]

the most underrated pgs in the league but its the system... every spur is underrated in some fashion

im gonna look at the mavs live at the end of the first q

Enough with the underrated.. You all sound like an old sports writer who has nothing else to write about..
the all get plenty of credit..

 

[M.W.]

Spurs fans seem to think he's a bit overrated. He's not having the year he had last year, partly because of the time he spent playing for the French national team.

 

[nbafan88]

I'm not talking about this year. He's clearly had an off year stats wise. Trust me I know. I had him on my fantasy team.

 

[CASH]

^
i thought you had Marc Anthony on your fantasy team