Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 1291. (Read 923782 times)
Trae Young won the game, scoring almost 40 points on his own, and with scoring support from Bogdanovic and Gallinari, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Caveliars 107 to 101. Cleveland doesn't have much of a chance. Markkanen scored 26 points and Garland 21. The game was very close to each other, but the Hawks took the lead in the final period and that's how the game ended
Two amazing games. 
A lot of players stepped up their game to gain the win.
Pelicans first, Larry Nance Jr. dominating the paint in offensive rebounds. With the Clippers playing small ball there's no one to stop him. 14 and 16 for Nance. Then the rookie, 17th pick, Trey Murphy III, made crucial 3-pointers. 4/6.
In the East, the Hawks may have won it with Trae Young's 32 points in the 2nd half but now they have a big problem with Capela injured. Hunter will be their rim defender as they play against the Miami Heat on Monday.
A lot of players stepped up their game to gain the win. Pelicans first, Larry Nance Jr. dominating the paint in offensive rebounds. With the Clippers playing small ball there's no one to stop him. 14 and 16 for Nance. Then the rookie, 17th pick, Trey Murphy III, made crucial 3-pointers. 4/6.
In the East, the Hawks may have won it with Trae Young's 32 points in the 2nd half but now they have a big problem with Capela injured. Hunter will be their rim defender as they play against the Miami Heat on Monday.
The Pelicans fills the last spot for the Western Conference playoffs. I thought the Clippers had the momentum going into the fourth quarter after a huge third quarter but too bad they could not sustain it (if only PG was allowed to play). Regardless of the team you bet on, I think the game had everything with both teams competing up to the last second.
Funny how identical the scores are for Hawks vs. Cavs and Pelicans vs. Clippers.
Funny how identical the scores are for Hawks vs. Cavs and Pelicans vs. Clippers.
I bet with the flippers because I saw their potential with this game because of the comeback they made in the 3rd quarter and unexpected things happen with the 4th quarter it has a lot of free throws missed by their team and even though I bet with the Clippers and lose still congrats to the Pelicans imagine having the standing of 36-46 in this series they still manage to secured a spot well its sports unexpected things happen.
The Pelicans fills the last spot for the Western Conference playoffs. I thought the Clippers had the momentum going into the fourth quarter after a huge third quarter but too bad they could not sustain it (if only PG was allowed to play). Regardless of the team you bet on, I think the game had everything with both teams competing up to the last second.
Funny how identical the scores are for Hawks vs. Cavs and Pelicans vs. Clippers.
Funny how identical the scores are for Hawks vs. Cavs and Pelicans vs. Clippers.
Wow! Cleveland vs Atlanta odds changed as I expected. Yesterday it was Atlanta -2.5 at at just 1.85. Now I got it at -2.5 at 2.01. We will see if the Hawks can continue their momentum with their hot shooting. There's also the question on Jarrett Allen playing but most likely he will since this game will decide Cavs fate this season.
The current point spread now is already -2, meaning money is going to the Cavaliers a bit that's why there's a little change. But it's still up to you to choose the team you like to bet on, if you got the Hawks to win, then that -2.5 with 2.01 is good for you. The last game they showed complete dominance, let's see if they can do the same against the Cavaliers which has a bigger lineup.
The Hawks beat the Charlotte with a huge margin, that for me is enough to trust them to beat the home team in a doe or die game. Trae Young have proven himself on the last playoffs, we are underestimating the Hawks but they beat the Sixers who are the favorite during the semi Finals. And in the ECF, Hawks did pretty well giving the Bucks a tough series despite the fact that Trae Young did not play on some games due to injury problem.
Hawks with a great coaching staff and well experience player, IMO, they still have the edge even on the road.
Just sad to see how the Cavs turns out in this season, they are one of the surprises early in the East, having a good record and in the top bracket, but suddenly they fell on the radar with injuries and inconsistencies and now in play-in, but lost both of them from the Nets (away from home ) and the Hawks (in their homecourt).
I dislike betting on these play in tournament type of games, they are just way too close for my taste, and close teams at lower levels are not my forte. I can wager on NBA finals easily, even though teams are close there as well usually, at least that is closeness based on both being good, here we are talking about teams that are barely playoff worthy.
This is why I have to just focus on waiting for the playoffs, when that starts I will be able to wager easier. First round is even easier, like first seed playing against the 8th seed (or even worse in this case) this means it could be very easy and could be very profitable for anyone who wagers on those games.
This is not exactly a tip but following injury updates on each team should be helpful before placing a bet. There's still a chance the game would go against what you expect but the chances of winning is higher if you've done your "homework".This is why I have to just focus on waiting for the playoffs, when that starts I will be able to wager easier. First round is even easier, like first seed playing against the 8th seed (or even worse in this case) this means it could be very easy and could be very profitable for anyone who wagers on those games.
Take the Clippers for example. They were an easy pick but it all changed when PG tested positive for COVID and won't play.
I can’t believe the bad luck for the Clippers. The injuries were bad enough this year, but they finally get a chance for a play-in spot and get PG back then this covid nonsense. I can’t wait to hear what Paul George has to say about this. Having his season cut short because some test gave him an unwanted result. I for some reason thought this covid stuff was behind us but it’s still effecting society in these crazy ways. I guess we won’t be seeing Kawhi Leonard this year after all. Maybe next year…
ML for both teams is also good enough if you are unsure, do or die and both teams are hoping to take the
last ticket to the playoffs, for sure both will do everything that they've got to win and make a playoff appearance. Though with
that handicap for Hawks, a small spread and you'll win much better may attract most Hawks fans.
We can't say if who can win both teams have their own rally and they can win, the one that played as a team will have a
better opportunities to take the last spot.
I'll just go ML. It can be a close game and a point might make the difference. Also, I am placing a little amount for an overtime. Who knows, I may hit a jackpot. last ticket to the playoffs, for sure both will do everything that they've got to win and make a playoff appearance. Though with
that handicap for Hawks, a small spread and you'll win much better may attract most Hawks fans.
We can't say if who can win both teams have their own rally and they can win, the one that played as a team will have a
better opportunities to take the last spot.
Cavaliers and Hawks are almost identical if you look at the match up. Garland vs Trae, Mobley vs Capella, Love vs Huerter in shooting range and Markkanen vs Bogdan. Without Collins for the Hawks and Allen for Cavs. This may be one of the greatest games in the tournament if ever they could bring it at a close range game. I will not miss this one. Rooting for Cavs ML.As a knick fan I hate to say this but I'm going with the Hawks. Trae is something else in these type of games. Even though it's on the road. X factor here is capella. Mark, Mobley or love won't be able to muscle him. If cavs had Allen completely different game but they don't. Hoping for the cavs too cause I can't stand watching trae..
Lol, I still remember how Trae beat the Knicks last year and it seems they can't get over it because they didn't make the playoffs for this year. And I agree with you that Trae is different in this type of games. However, I'm not seeing how not Mobley and Love can't outmuscle Capella inside. I think either one of them can play defense on Clint, but they need to be wary of Young penetrating and dishing out a lob pass to Clint. And it seems gamblers are 50/50 in this game.
It's not that they haven't gotten over it they just suck. Randle regressed, Burks should be coming off the bench and knicks had no point guard with drose out all year. They need to hit on some of these draft picks. So depressing lol.
I dislike betting on these play in tournament type of games, they are just way too close for my taste, and close teams at lower levels are not my forte. I can wager on NBA finals easily, even though teams are close there as well usually, at least that is closeness based on both being good, here we are talking about teams that are barely playoff worthy.
This is why I have to just focus on waiting for the playoffs, when that starts I will be able to wager easier. First round is even easier, like first seed playing against the 8th seed (or even worse in this case) this means it could be very easy and could be very profitable for anyone who wagers on those games.
This is not exactly a tip but following injury updates on each team should be helpful before placing a bet. There's still a chance the game would go against what you expect but the chances of winning is higher if you've done your "homework".This is why I have to just focus on waiting for the playoffs, when that starts I will be able to wager easier. First round is even easier, like first seed playing against the 8th seed (or even worse in this case) this means it could be very easy and could be very profitable for anyone who wagers on those games.
Take the Clippers for example. They were an easy pick but it all changed when PG tested positive for COVID and won't play.
I dislike betting on these play in tournament type of games, they are just way too close for my taste, and close teams at lower levels are not my forte. I can wager on NBA finals easily, even though teams are close there as well usually, at least that is closeness based on both being good, here we are talking about teams that are barely playoff worthy.
This is why I have to just focus on waiting for the playoffs, when that starts I will be able to wager easier. First round is even easier, like first seed playing against the 8th seed (or even worse in this case) this means it could be very easy and could be very profitable for anyone who wagers on those games.
This is why I have to just focus on waiting for the playoffs, when that starts I will be able to wager easier. First round is even easier, like first seed playing against the 8th seed (or even worse in this case) this means it could be very easy and could be very profitable for anyone who wagers on those games.
Wow! Cleveland vs Atlanta odds changed as I expected. Yesterday it was Atlanta -2.5 at at just 1.85. Now I got it at -2.5 at 2.01. We will see if the Hawks can continue their momentum with their hot shooting. There's also the question on Jarrett Allen playing but most likely he will since this game will decide Cavs fate this season.
The current point spread now is already -2, meaning money is going to the Cavaliers a bit that's why there's a little change. But it's still up to you to choose the team you like to bet on, if you got the Hawks to win, then that -2.5 with 2.01 is good for you. The last game they showed complete dominance, let's see if they can do the same against the Cavaliers which has a bigger lineup.
The Hawks beat the Charlotte with a huge margin, that for me is enough to trust them to beat the home team in a doe or die game. Trae Young have proven himself on the last playoffs, we are underestimating the Hawks but they beat the Sixers who are the favorite during the semi Finals. And in the ECF, Hawks did pretty well giving the Bucks a tough series despite the fact that Trae Young did not play on some games due to injury problem.
Hawks with a great coaching staff and well experience player, IMO, they still have the edge even on the road.
It looks like two LA teams will be missing out on the playoffs pretty soon.
It would be nice to see CJ into the playoffs after he was traded. The Pelicans is also a better match up against the Suns.
But I guess the experience on playoffs is one of the factor can make them stands and since both Kyrie and Durant is very much experience guys in this season then most provably they will not get affected on playoffs pressure
They may be younger but that Celtics team also consists of players with years of playoffs experience. I doubt that they will choke against KD and Kyrie's team just because those two have championship rings.
It would be nice to see CJ into the playoffs after he was traded. The Pelicans is also a better match up against the Suns.
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Whoever is the better team when it comes to defense will win the series and I think that's the Celtics. It's quite easy to pick the Nets because of the two superstars KD and Kyrie but I don't think the Celtics are that far behind.
There were rumors that Simmons could return for the first round. He's good at defense but I don't know about chemistry. It's probably a bad idea to let him join the team at this stage.
Whoever is the better team when it comes to defense will win the series and I think that's the Celtics. It's quite easy to pick the Nets because of the two superstars KD and Kyrie but I don't think the Celtics are that far behind.
There were rumors that Simmons could return for the first round. He's good at defense but I don't know about chemistry. It's probably a bad idea to let him join the team at this stage.
But I guess the experience on playoffs is one of the factor can make them stands and since both Kyrie and Durant is very much experience guys in this season then most provably they will not get affected on playoffs pressure
Clippers once again just have to do their best, no, very best, to win the match. The game is the sudden death for the Clippers and they will be sent to home if they will lose the last game of the play-in tournament.
They have no choice but to make an early vacation. However, they can use this situation to play hard and dedicate this to PG so they'll reach the playoffs despite the fact that their superstars were injured and PG just came back recently. If they'll win this one, they can expect that PG will be playing the rest of the series in the first round.
What's the update on the odds? Is the line already moves? If does, lucky those who bet for New Orleans Pelicans Moneyline. Currently in a vacation and I can't access my preferred sportsbook here due to restrictions on the network I'm using here.
There's a huge change in the betting odds.
In my sportsbook.
From Clippers -4 favorite, they are now listed +1.5 underdog.
And the moneyline odds is already 2.02.. Pelicans will win this game, they already missed their 2 best players, no way they'll escape on this one.
From Clippers Moneyline 1.55 it's now 2.02. That's a big leap. Maybe good for those who bet early on Clippers but without Paul George, that's a problem. To beat Pelicans, Clippers needs to be in a complete lineup. Paul George is reportedly not feeling well yesterday therefore he is really got hit by the Covid-19 and not asymptomatic as if he didn't show signs, he might be able to play even already positive with the virus.
Clippers once again just have to do their best, no, very best, to win the match. The game is the sudden death for the Clippers and they will be sent to home if they will lose the last game of the play-in tournament.
What's the update on the odds? Is the line already moves? If does, lucky those who bet for New Orleans Pelicans Moneyline. Currently in a vacation and I can't access my preferred sportsbook here due to restrictions on the network I'm using here.
There's a huge change in the betting odds.
In my sportsbook.
From Clippers -4 favorite, they are now listed +1.5 underdog.
And the moneyline odds is already 2.02.. Pelicans will win this game, they already missed their 2 best players, no way they'll escape on this one.
Besides, Paul George won't play because he tests positive for COVID-19.
That was a big blow for the Los Angeles Clippers now that they badly need the service of Paul George on a pressured situation like that. Even there are times that they are winning without their superstars this season, it's a different game that they will face and winning is really necessary at all cost.
Los Angeles Clippers have won six of their past eight games with a healthy Paul George in the active roster.
What's the update on the odds? Is the line already moves? If does, lucky those who bet for New Orleans Pelicans Moneyline. Currently in a vacation and I can't access my preferred sportsbook here due to restrictions on the network I'm using here.
LAC at 1.55 while NOP at 2.40 (ML) doesn't look right. I thought the Pelicans is in a much better position to win but more bettors don't agree obviously. Anyway, I'd love to be proven right
Clippers are at home, on the last few games in the play-in tournament, all the home teams win the game, so probably the fans believe that the Clippers will win as they are the more experienced team. For me, I would take the home team but might reduce the spread to -2.5 just to have a better chance of winning.
PG is in playoff mode, if the Clippers will be more balance, I'm sure they'll win this game.
Also, Ingram was scoring well in the game against the Spurs, this time, I think Morris will do a great job on him.
Of course, playing on the home court will be a big advantage for the Clippers. However, it is worth noting that both teams have played each other 4 times during the regular season, and the Pelicans were able to win against the Clippers three times in these matches. So I wouldn't be so sure about the Clippers' victory over the Pelicans tonight. Besides, Paul George won't play because he tests positive for COVID-19.
It's a game-changer, not having PG on a very important game, would make the life of the Clippers harder on winning against the Pelicans. Good luck to them, I hope they'll find a main scorer that would defeat the one-two punch of the Pelicans which is CJ and Ingram.
LAC at 1.55 while NOP at 2.40 (ML) doesn't look right. I thought the Pelicans is in a much better position to win but more bettors don't agree obviously. Anyway, I'd love to be proven right
Clippers are at home, on the last few games in the play-in tournament, all the home teams win the game, so probably the fans believe that the Clippers will win as they are the more experienced team. For me, I would take the home team but might reduce the spread to -2.5 just to have a better chance of winning.
PG is in playoff mode, if the Clippers will be more balance, I'm sure they'll win this game.
Also, Ingram was scoring well in the game against the Spurs, this time, I think Morris will do a great job on him.
Of course, playing on the home court will be a big advantage for the Clippers. However, it is worth noting that both teams have played each other 4 times during the regular season, and the Pelicans were able to win against the Clippers three times in these matches. So I wouldn't be so sure about the Clippers' victory over the Pelicans tonight. Besides, Paul George won't play because he tests positive for COVID-19.
As far as I can see, Cavaliers and Clippers have one last chance left in the playoffs. Tonight, Cavaliers are taking on Hawks and Clippers are taking on Pelicans. And the favourite sides by bookmakers are Hawks and Clippers now. But there is a feeling like Cavaliers will be advancing to next round this time but we will still watch a very competitive game. And in the other game, I believe in Clippers to eliminate Pelicans. As of Paul George's return, they should be able to play stronger and win this time.
Jokic though have matured, although he is still very emotional and sometimes get a T for overreacting or if the referee didn't call a foul on him. So yeah, it will be more on Draymond's shoulder and maybe Looney as well to handle Jokic post up. But this is a long series so it's a matter of who is going to adjust every game to take that win, coaching strategy will play vital and so coach Kerr has the advantage.
I forgot about the adjusting part, maybe I was dragged by the play-in tournament with just 1 win to be in the playoffs. Yes, sure there will be a lot of adjusting. It's like boxing where they would feel the other opponent first in the 1st and 2nd round but the last rounds will be all instincts.
If Murray comes back, the Warriors will be in big trouble. Jokic had managed to shoulder everything for them and when you add 1 more piece to their puzzle it will become even more formidable. I am a Warriors fan so I'll stick with the splash brothers to do their thing.
Wow! Cleveland vs Atlanta odds changed as I expected. Yesterday it was Atlanta -2.5 at at just 1.85. Now I got it at -2.5 at 2.01. We will see if the Hawks can continue their momentum with their hot shooting. There's also the question on Jarrett Allen playing but most likely he will since this game will decide Cavs fate this season.
The current point spread now is already -2, meaning money is going to the Cavaliers a bit that's why there's a little change. But it's still up to you to choose the team you like to bet on, if you got the Hawks to win, then that -2.5 with 2.01 is good for you. The last game they showed complete dominance, let's see if they can do the same against the Cavaliers which has a bigger lineup.
Both teams are on a dangerous spot if they are complete and healthy. Hawks are not to be underestimated as well as they have proven plenty times that they're capable on taking on heavy teams in the league while the Cavs might dangerous but they are underrated for a reason, it's because they are not that consistent and that will be their weakness against Trae Young and his team. Speaking of Hawks, I'm not a huge fan but I'm on their side if it is against the Cavaliers.
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