Watching all of these games are awesome. I have bet countless amount of money for myself, I never bet this much, I am going to end up spending my monthly limit on 10th day of the month if I do not end up winning some more
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Each team still has a pretty decent chance, I mean back in the day I was saying some teams have a harder path but I think any team could beat any team right now, we are in a situation like that interestingly. grizzlies and Portland only have 1 game difference, which means they could get 8th seed but do not forget 9th seed is important! the 9th seed and 8th seed will play a tiny series between themselves for the playoffs as well so that is important. And all the other teams are within 2 game distance from Portland as well, so there is a HUGE chance for all of that to change at any moment. I AM IN LOVE WITH NBA all over again.
Watching all of these games are awesome. I have bet countless amount of money for myself, I never bet this much, I am going to end up spending my monthly limit on 10th day of the month if I do not end up winning some more.
Watching all of these games are awesome. I have bet countless amount of money for myself, I never bet this much, I am going to end up spending my monthly limit on 10th day of the month if I do not end up winning some more
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After they beat the lakers, they proved that they are strong team even without Leonard. One of the best player that they have is Kyle Lowry which have good highlights in these past games. He's basketball IQ is really high and it is one of the reason why they dominated the last playoffs. Pascal Siakam is also one of the strongest players inside the court, he has high vertical jumps that helps the team in terms of scoring in the paint and also in rebounding.
It's exciting to see the Raptors back again in the playoffs, let's see if they can advance to the NBA finals again like they did in the past.
They are not the same team anymore without Leonard, but they are showing that Leonard is not a big loss to the team as they are ready to compete and even win games against the best teams in the NBA. Based on the odds of the Raptors to become an NBA champion again, it tells that they are not the favorites, not even the top 5 teams if I recall correctly.
So they are challenge and I know they are not pressure even though they are the depending champion as people believe they can't do a back to back win.
That's the power of being a defending champion. You don't really have much pressure in your veins.
They want to prove something and they can do that.
It will be a difficult path when you look at the strong teams.
They will have to go thru Bucks or 76ers and then there is Celtics. It's just the East.
What more when it's for the Finals ring.
As I'm looking for some news, this got my eyebrows to raise.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
What part?
I am looking for the part where my eyebrows will be raised too.
But I have seen none.
It's long, but it's full of good comments thrown into Kawhi by Nick Nurse.
I think the purpose of this article is to highlight that Raptors didn't die.
They improved their game. Which is a good thing now.
Mostly for teams left by stars is like a cemetery. i.e. Cleveland
Summary: It's a good article.
After they beat the lakers, they proved that they are strong team even without Leonard. One of the best player that they have is Kyle Lowry which have good highlights in these past games. He's basketball IQ is really high and it is one of the reason why they dominated the last playoffs. Pascal Siakam is also one of the strongest players inside the court, he has high vertical jumps that helps the team in terms of scoring in the paint and also in rebounding.
It's exciting to see the Raptors back again in the playoffs, let's see if they can advance to the NBA finals again like they did in the past.
They are not the same team anymore without Leonard, but they are showing that Leonard is not a big loss to the team as they are ready to compete and even win games against the best teams in the NBA. Based on the odds of the Raptors to become an NBA champion again, it tells that they are not the favorites, not even the top 5 teams if I recall correctly.
So they are challenge and I know they are not pressure even though they are the depending champion as people believe they can't do a back to back win.
As I'm looking for some news, this got my eyebrows to raise.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
What did the Raptors actually said? TLDR, with the title of the article which their hope is still intact even without Leonard, they have already proven that, they showed their character as a team that they can defend the championship.
If they will advance again in the NBA finals, we've already seen that they have defeated the Lakers which is the best team in the West, so no doubt of the Raps actually.
As I'm looking for some news, this got my eyebrows to raise.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
What did the Raptors actually said? TLDR, with the title of the article which their hope is still intact even without Leonard, they have already proven that, they showed their character as a team that they can defend the championship.
If they will advance again in the NBA finals, we've already seen that they have defeated the Lakers which is the best team in the West, so no doubt of the Raps actually.
As I'm looking for some news, this got my eyebrows to raise.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
--> https://www.nba.com/article/2020/08/07/raptors-still-elite-without-leonard?collection=news
What do you say? after Kawhi contributing them to a championship.
Their effort will be wasted as it looks Memphis have finally solve their problem, they broke their losing streak with their win against the OKC.
If they keep winning in the succeeding games, they could secure their current spot.
At this moment, based on what I saw in the past games, even good teams can lose as they are not giving the same energy they give when they still need to win, they are secured with the spot, so they will not likely play the way they used to.
Finally and they are again one game away from Blazers and 2 games away from the rest of those teams who also aiming to get the last spot, if they keep on winning coming from their last few games, then yes they can proceed and take the number 8 spot.
Still every teams chance to continue still possible as long as they continue compete and win, while others lose.
Still unsure who's going to get the last spot, 3 teams are trying Memphis,
Blazers and Sun all are good and deserving whoever made it to the next round.
Blazers and Sun all are good and deserving whoever made it to the next round.
Not just 3 but all teams behind 7th are close to 8th and 9th spot.
Unfortunately for most teams there, their remaining games are quite tough and difficult.
Looking at the schedule, I think only New Orleans Pelicans at the West do have at least an easy remaining game although it's hard to imagine that they can sweep it all to have a good position on either 8th or 9th spot.
Their effort will be wasted as it looks Memphis have finally solve their problem, they broke their losing streak with their win against the OKC.
If they keep winning in the succeeding games, they could secure their current spot.
At this moment, based on what I saw in the past games, even good teams can lose as they are not giving the same energy they give when they still need to win, they are secured with the spot, so they will not likely play the way they used to.
Still unsure who's going to get the last spot, 3 teams are trying Memphis,
Blazers and Sun all are good and deserving whoever made it to the next round.
Blazers and Sun all are good and deserving whoever made it to the next round.
Not just 3 but all teams behind 7th are close to 8th and 9th spot.
Unfortunately for most teams there, their remaining games are quite tough and difficult.
Looking at the schedule, I think only New Orleans Pelicans at the West do have at least an easy remaining game although it's hard to imagine that they can sweep it all to have a good position on either 8th or 9th spot.
Blazers won against Denver, now they are tied with Memphis in wins. The race for 8th seed has become more and more interesting, on the other hand, Suns are also winning, they are in 4 win streak now, but 2 wins behind the Blazers, so I think, this competition is only between the Blazers and the Memphis but Blazers had a better chance as they have a good record so far.
Meanwhile, the hype of pelicans is over, Zion's team tank in the bubble, they will miss the playoffs, 100% sure.
Meanwhile, the hype of pelicans is over, Zion's team tank in the bubble, they will miss the playoffs, 100% sure.
After that win from Blazers, Memphis needs to catch up, currently they are leading 15 points against the OKC still the last minute
of 3rd, they need to work if they really wants to stay to continue in the second round.
Still unsure who's going to get the last spot, 3 teams are trying Memphis,
Blazers and Sun all are good and deserving whoever made it to the next round.
Does anyone have the same feeling as premier league relegation zone fighting with the western conference 8th seed (and 9th with new rules) as well?
I feel like they are pretty similar. Also I think Spurs do not have that chance anymore, they started out very well but we are talking about a team that is missing one of their best players, Coach Pop seems to be trusting the new kids a lot more, Lonnie gets a lot more minutes, there is more times with Rudy Gay at the center with small ball line up, a lot less Bryn Forbes like fans wanted all year, yet at the end of the day without LMA they are not as good, I am not saying LMA makes them who they are but missing an important piece does cause you to be worse.
Grizllies just too ahead of other teams to lose from here and Portland has been awesome. Suns can't keep this up forever and will eventually lose. I still don't know who will go to playoffs but it is super fun to watch.
I feel like they are pretty similar. Also I think Spurs do not have that chance anymore, they started out very well but we are talking about a team that is missing one of their best players, Coach Pop seems to be trusting the new kids a lot more, Lonnie gets a lot more minutes, there is more times with Rudy Gay at the center with small ball line up, a lot less Bryn Forbes like fans wanted all year, yet at the end of the day without LMA they are not as good, I am not saying LMA makes them who they are but missing an important piece does cause you to be worse.
Grizllies just too ahead of other teams to lose from here and Portland has been awesome. Suns can't keep this up forever and will eventually lose. I still don't know who will go to playoffs but it is super fun to watch.
Blazers won against Denver, now they are tied with Memphis in wins. The race for 8th seed has become more and more interesting, on the other hand, Suns are also winning, they are in 4 win streak now, but 2 wins behind the Blazers, so I think, this competition is only between the Blazers and the Memphis but Blazers had a better chance as they have a good record so far.
Meanwhile, the hype of pelicans is over, Zion's team tank in the bubble, they will miss the playoffs, 100% sure.
Meanwhile, the hype of pelicans is over, Zion's team tank in the bubble, they will miss the playoffs, 100% sure.
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Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
The perks of having a good standing before the 8 games to finish the regular season idea come off
, so, still... chances of maintaing the least spot is relatively high than those teams beneath them. The problem with Grizzlies is that, they were on lose streak and most of their defeats were just a close game which is quite bothering.And yeah, they were all interesting to watch though. I still have my hope on Grizzlies to maintain the spot. Even though they seemed messed up there
.Blazers and Spurs are tailing and knowing the experienced of both teams,
they are there to compete, this Memphis losing streaks is placing them to a risky 8 spot journey,.
It's exciting to see that the playoff run of Spurs is still alive.
I just want to mentioned as they have really long post
coming to playoffs.
Yes, the western conference are more exciting now, teams have been competing pretty well in the number 8 spot.
Look at the ranking, every team has a chance now, it's because Memphis keeps losing.
https://www.espn.com/nba/standings
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Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
The perks of having a good standing before the 8 games to finish the regular season idea come off
, so, still... chances of maintaing the least spot is relatively high than those teams beneath them. The problem with Grizzlies is that, they were on lose streak and most of their defeats were just a close game which is quite bothering.And yeah, they were all interesting to watch though. I still have my hope on Grizzlies to maintain the spot. Even though they seemed messed up there
.Blazers and Spurs are tailing and knowing the experienced of both teams,
they are there to compete, this Memphis losing streaks is placing them to a risky 8 spot journey,.
It's exciting to see that the playoff run of Spurs is still alive.
I just want to mentioned as they have really long post
coming to playoffs.
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Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
The perks of having a good standing before the 8 games to finish the regular season idea come off
, so, still... chances of maintaing the least spot is relatively high than those teams beneath them. The problem with Grizzlies is that, they were on lose streak and most of their defeats were just a close game which is quite bothering.And yeah, they were all interesting to watch though. I still have my hope on Grizzlies to maintain the spot. Even though they seemed messed up there
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The 8th seed spot for western conference is doing so well that I can't miss a single game, all of them looks awesome. Right now grizz are at 20.0 difference, Portland 21.0, spurs 22.0, pelicans 22.0, suns 22.5 and kings 23.0 , I think Kings are out because it looks like 3 difference in this many games requires other teams to constantly lose and I doubt that would happen, even Suns are in big trouble.
Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
Yet grizz has a decent leeway to win and that is why they would probably either get 8th or 9th and go to that 8th vs 9th new thing, the other would could be either Portland by the looks of it or Spurs, right now both of those teams are playing very well but unfortunately both of them have a very difficult path as well with the schedule but I think that makes it even more fun to watch
With that odd for raptors, better to bet with -7.5 for 1.94 odd.
though risk is much higher but if raptors will play solid that will be covered and we
though risk is much higher but if raptors will play solid that will be covered and we
Doesn't matter if Raptors will play solid or not, it's risky to expect them to cover the -7.5 handicap.
They won by 10 points against the Magic, they are perfect so far I guess.
It's worth keeping up in mind that Orlando Magic also plays well since the resume and successfully snatches 5 wins out of 6 games.
But that's your money. Just giving my opinion as there is other betting options that much better to put-in compare to Raptors handicap.
But that's your money. Just giving my opinion as there is other betting options that much better to put-in compare to Raptors handicap.
Bookmakers would not give -7.5 if Raptors chance to cover it is very low.
Well, they did cover it and I'm pretty sure we have a lot of bettors who fall for the very attractive +7.5 after seeing the previous day games where most underdogs win and cover the spread.
With that odd for raptors, better to bet with -7.5 for 1.94 odd.
though risk is much higher but if raptors will play solid that will be covered and we
though risk is much higher but if raptors will play solid that will be covered and we
Doesn't matter if Raptors will play solid or not, it's risky to expect them to cover the -7.5 handicap.
It's worth keeping up in mind that Orlando Magic also plays well since the resume and successfully snatches 5 wins out of 6 games.
But that's your money. Just giving my opinion as there is other betting options that much better to put-in compare to Raptors handicap.
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