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Danny · « **Reply #1800 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:02:39 PM »

Wait for Carmello and Amare to return and watch him fade... or be driven away due to the stars.

The Player · « **Reply #1801 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:46:25 PM »

Quote from: Danny on February 11, 2012, 05:02:39 PM

Wait for Carmello and Amare to return and watch him fade... or be driven away due to the stars.

The opposite. This is exactly what they needed. If anything, his worth will grow when Amare and Melo return. His stat line might go down, but make no mistake, he's the PG Melo and STAT have been praying for.

He can't get driven away by the stars. He is the star!

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #1802 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:29:59 PM »

For the second time in 4 days, lost an NBA multi by 0.5pts on the line. Had Knicks at -2.5, beat the Wolves by 2.

Big Bad Booty Daddy · « **Reply #1803 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:06:34 PM »

Has anyone been watching Kings PG Isaiah Thomas this season? He has more then a cool bball name, he's got some game

The_Woodridge_fridge · « **Reply #1804 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:53:31 AM »

Quote from: TenaciousAC on February 12, 2012, 09:29:59 PM

For the second time in 4 days, lost an NBA multi by 0.5pts on the line. Had Knicks at -2.5, beat the Wolves by 2.

Dude!

The Player · « **Reply #1805 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:48:13 PM »

All he does is LIN, LIN, LIN!!!!

The kid's aura just continues to grow. Game winning 3's now part of his swagger. Him and Amare looked great together too. Add Melo to the mix later in the week, beautiful things could happen.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #1806 on:** February 15, 2012, 04:58:34 PM »

Quote from: The_Woodridge_fridge on February 13, 2012, 09:53:31 AM

Quote from: TenaciousAC on February 12, 2012, 09:29:59 PM
For the second time in 4 days, lost an NBA multi by 0.5pts on the line. Had Knicks at -2.5, beat the Wolves by 2.

Dude!

Add another "Gotta be kidding me". Was on Centrebet, and saw Wizards-Blazers this morning. I was tempted to put money on Wizards (who were already paying $13.50 just to win) to win it by over 10.5. A Sh*ts-n-giggles bet.

I didn't.

They won by 15.

The bet was paying $38-1 !!!!!

Danny · « **Reply #1807 on:** February 16, 2012, 02:36:25 PM »

If Sri Lanka win the cricket tomorrow, I'm gonna be F*cking ropeable.

8-Leg Multi. Consisting of 7 NBA games this morning, followed by Sri Lanka to win tomorrow.

All the below bets were paying $1.85

Detroit to score over 84 - they scored 98
Memphis to score under 95.5 - they scored 105 Argh!
New Orleans to score over 87 - they scored 92
Oklahoma City to score under 103.5 - they scored 95
Philadelphia to score under 88 - they scored 87
Sacramento to score under 96.5 - they scored 85
San Antonio to score over 95.5 - they scored 113

I got Sri Lanka to win at $2.65. Only had $3 on it, but the win would have given me $589... so if they win, I will be a tad upset.

The_Woodridge_fridge · « **Reply #1808 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:15:52 PM »

Quote from: TenaciousAC on February 15, 2012, 04:58:34 PM

Quote from: The_Woodridge_fridge on February 13, 2012, 09:53:31 AM
Quote from: TenaciousAC on February 12, 2012, 09:29:59 PM
For the second time in 4 days, lost an NBA multi by 0.5pts on the line. Had Knicks at -2.5, beat the Wolves by 2.

Dude!

Add another "Gotta be kidding me". Was on Centrebet, and saw Wizards-Blazers this morning. I was tempted to put money on Wizards (who were already paying $13.50 just to win) to win it by over 10.5. A Sh*ts-n-giggles bet.

I didn't.

They won by 15.

The bet was paying $38-1 !!!!!

You need to start backing yourself dude. You seem to know your stuff.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #1809 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:03:57 PM »

Quote from: The_Woodridge_fridge on February 16, 2012, 03:15:52 PM

Quote from: TenaciousAC on February 15, 2012, 04:58:34 PM
The bet was paying $38-1 !!!!!

You need to start backing yourself dude. You seem to know your stuff.

It always go in fits and bursts though. Except it's more like 1 week of nailing everything then 3 weeks of being unable to hit the side of a barn.

To be fair, I do chase the tastier odds, but yeh, I gotta put coin down on them.

Danny · « **Reply #1810 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:08:17 PM »

I think I might have more of a go at the bets I used in the multi. Team A needs under/over a score. Rather than the combined of both. Didn't do too badly with the ones I picked for this morning. Only in multi's to help jack up the value. But still, not a bad option.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #1811 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Danny on February 16, 2012, 06:08:17 PM

I think I might have more of a go at the bets I used in the multi. Team A needs under/over a score. Rather than the combined of both. Didn't do too badly with the ones I picked for this morning. Only in multi's to help jack up the value. But still, not a bad option.

Yeh, everyone has their preferred betting plan. Some like certain sports, or a certain bet type or a system. Some bet a lot, some bet a little. I really like the "Pick Your Line" on Centrebet. If I think a roughie is going to win, adding that extra minus-points just add to it.

The_Woodridge_fridge · « **Reply #1812 on:** February 16, 2012, 08:16:45 PM »

I like the 1 to 10 option.

The Player · « **Reply #1813 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:20:42 PM »

Here is the fun and games for All-Star Weekend:

Rising Stars Challenge
Team Shaq
Blake Griffin, LA Clippers
Jeremy Lin, NY Knicks
Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves
Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns
Kemba Walker, Charlotte Bobcats
Landry Fields, NY Knicks
Norris Cole, Miami Heat
Brandon Knight, Detroit Pistons
Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers
Greg Monroe, Detroit Pistons

Team Chuck
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
Derrick Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves
Paul George, Indiana Pacers
MarShon Brooks, NJ Nets
John Wall, Washington Wizards
Tiago Splitter, San Antonio Spurs
Evan Turner, Philadelphia 76ers
Gordon Hayward, Utah Jazz
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

Dunk Contest
Derrick Williams, Wolves
Paul George, Pacers
Iman Shumpert, Knicks
Chase Budinger, Rockets

3 Point Contest
Ryan Anderson, Magic
Joe Johnson, Hawks
James Jones, Heat
Mario Chalmers, Heat
Kevin Love, Wolves
Anthony Morrow, Nets

The Skills Challenge and the Shooting Stars participants are not yet known

Danny · « **Reply #1814 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:50:31 PM »

Dunk Contest. Screw you big name players. Oh no, I'm too precious. Wah wah wah.

Big Bad Booty Daddy · « **Reply #1815 on:** February 17, 2012, 05:11:36 PM »

I don't care if the guys such as LeBron, Kobe, Howard etc are in the Dunk Contest, I like seeing the young stars of the NBA get to show there stuff on All Star Weekend.

The Rising Stars Challenge is going to be fun

K-Mart looking like a great pick up for the Clippers today, the legs still have some jump in them he had a couple of nasty dunks.

Big win for the Bulls today with Rose out

Sometimes teams actually play better without star players it gives guys a chance to step up and often you see better ball movement rather then a team standing around watching one player make plays.

Danny · « **Reply #1816 on:** February 17, 2012, 10:59:18 PM »

Jumping on the Knicks to win 10.5 in a row at $5.

New Orleans tomorrow morning, Dallas Monday, New Jersey Tuesday and Atlanta on Thursday.

All at the Garden. Dallas might be the problem game and maybe a bit of fight from Atlanta.

Got it in a multi, why not.

Danny · « **Reply #1817 on:** February 18, 2012, 09:45:30 AM »

I love how the race card has come into the Linsanity stuff. Oh, he's not just a good player. Nope, he's a good Asian player, changing barriers and Sh*t.

The sooner people realise we are all human, the sooner racism will go away. But nope. Never gonna happen.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #1818 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:41:58 AM »

^^^ You'll probably find they want to pull the race card to let Lin replace Yao Ming as the face of the NBA in Asia, something which could be worth a lot of coin to everyone.

Danny · « **Reply #1819 on:** February 18, 2012, 01:16:54 PM »

Oh for sure, but it just rubs me the wrong way.

Big Bad Booty Daddy · « **Reply #1820 on:** February 21, 2012, 07:35:43 PM »

In 3 years who will be the better PG Jeremy Lin or Ricky Rubio?

The Player · « **Reply #1821 on:** February 21, 2012, 09:59:46 PM »

If Lin stays in a D'Antoni like system that adores a PG, then Lin.

But any other way and Rubio will be ahead by a mile, especially if he still has Love to play with.

The Player · « **Reply #1822 on:** February 22, 2012, 11:41:18 AM »

Greg Oden is done for the year again after another micro fracture surgery in his knee.

He's played a total of 82 games in his 5 years, that's just unfortunate.

He's never really had the chance to prove he's a valuable big man and worth the #1 pick, and it certainly doesn't help that Durant (#2 pick) has gone on to become maybe the league's best player.

Portland just cannot catch a break with its aspiring young players.

It's looking pretty bad for his career now, may well be over by now, if it wasn't already.

TenaciousAC · « **Reply #1823 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:12:55 PM »

Quote from: The Player on February 22, 2012, 11:41:18 AM

Portland just cannot catch a break with its aspiring young players.

Makes ya appreciate Aldridge all the more.

Big Bad Booty Daddy · « **Reply #1824 on:** February 24, 2012, 07:16:43 PM »

Quote from: The Player on February 21, 2012, 09:59:46 PM

If Lin stays in a D'Antoni like system that adores a PG, then Lin.

But any other way and Rubio will be ahead by a mile, especially if he still has Love to play with.

I think Lin will be good but Rubio is special, I've had a huge rap on him from day one.

I think in 3 years Rubio will be the number one assist man in the NBA and the T-Wolves will be a good playoff team. Minnesota might even be able to build a team that is a serious contender.
Rubio at the point, a dominate rebounding front court with Love and Pekovic and Derrik Williams who has the potential to be a big time player if he can improve his shot. The T-Wolves could be the team of the future. I think it will depend on what pieces they can acquire to build around these guys.

How good has Pekovic been

he's fast becoming one of my favourite big men. He's the sort of tough blue collar player every team needs.