Posts by Dana Baker2

Frank Morgan30 said:New York is 8th and Philly is 7th—they have the exact same record... at least that's what I see looking at the standings right now. 😁
If both teams want Chicago, why did they both end up with 😁
?
But even if they decide to throw the game today, they should probably bet on Charlotte instead. They're only one win away from being the worst team in the league , correct me if I'm wrong...
And then New York just needs to lose to get Chicago.

Looks like the standings are total garbage then. 😁

What are you even talking about?! 😂
If you actually followed the league, you wouldn't be saying this.🤣

Frank Morgan30 said:Yeah, I think they pull it off today—just like you said, if they actually wanted Miami to lose, they would've tanked yesterday and sat at 8 wins heading into Chicago. The 2.80 line for Philly is worth a shot
but even if New York pulls an upset, if Philly wins too, they still end up finishing seventh

They aren't seventh, they're eighth!☕ And honestly, that's probably exactly what they're aiming for—Chicago, instead of facing Miami, who's been absolutely bullying them all season.

Eric Fox7 said:Kobe needs 38

Yeah, I wrote that down. But honestly—I’m just saying—he’d have to play 40 minutes to hit that number, and even then, who knows if he actually could? He’d need to be taking 30 shots. Realistically, once his three-pointer is dialed in, they’ll probably just let him rest—especially since he’s been dealing with that injury lately.

Last night, I missed out on the Magic spread.🙂 But hey, a win's a win, even if it’s slim.
That’s exactly what I needed when I don't trust my own gut—instead of picking the Spurs, I go with these morons. Of course, all the unders hit (Philadelphia, Indiana, Deng) + the Knicks pulled it off.

Regarding Denver—if they end up tied with Dallas, the Mavericks take the 6th seed because they're sitting at 3-1 against them this season. But don't hold your breath thinking Denver won't run into a Minnesota team like that.😉
On the flip side, Atlanta is fighting for HCA against Boston, and if they lose—assuming Boston wins, which isn't even a question—they'll lose that spot. I suspect the Mavericks know climbing to 6th is a long shot too, so I’m leaning toward the Hawks. I’d put my money on the under 194,5.

And my Orlando...🤣
Winning by 18 against this total bunch of losers.🙂

I wonder what kind of garbage Indiana is going to feed you guys next...

swiftcrane823 said:He'll probably just drop 87 points just to mess with us😁

Looks like they finally decided to screw us over...🙂

The Milwaukee Bucks don't have anyone playing right now anyway... So why don't you go ahead and play them...🤣

swiftcrane823 said:what is even going on with Charlotte 😲

If they shoot 50%, this goes over ☕

Obviously I've got Charlotte at a lower number 🙄

I'm on the handicap here—honestly, I'd much rather have the under. The Bobcats do everything they can in the first half, then they just completely dry up in the second.😉

Chicago Bulls kept it tight, Indiana Pacers stepped it up in the second.👍

But man, Cleveland Cavaliers are killing me...🙂

Anyone watching Orlando Magic? What happened with DeAndre Davis? 😕

Damn, why did they take the Cleveland-Washington game off the menu?🙂
Last time I checked, it was right there in the rotation.

Anyway, the New York Knicks vs. LA Clippers is on ESPN tonight.

EDIT: Hibbert is playing.🙂

EDIT 2: Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers aren't even trying to play defense.🙂

I don't get why the odds for the Oklahoma City Thunder are jumping like that. Is their whole strategy just trying to dodge the Dallas Mavericks?🤷

Lawrence Castillo76 said:Chicago Bulls: Rose, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Indiana Pacers: Derrick Jones Jr., West, Pendergraph, Paul George, Priceabout
What kind of Indiana lineup is that? If they don't get at least 1.5 points per man, they aren't doing anything.

And yeah, take the under on Indiana and the total too...🤷
The Bulls are clearly hunting for that best league ratio win.

Tim Crawford is out for the Washington Wizards, and Kyrie Irving is looking pretty much a lock to miss for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
But I see the over/under point totals have been pulled from the board.🤣

Monta Ellis might be sitting out for the Milwaukee Bucks.

So why wouldn't I just grab Orlando -13.5? Nate Nelson is playing.🤷

graniteotter6 said:Someone mentioned Philly under 95—might be worth a shot on the app.

And who's actually gonna do it?🤣 We're all saying the same thing again.😁
What's the deal with the Orlando Magic, anyone resting?

Arthur Hill2 said:Chicago Bulls starters are playing, but probably won't see full minutes:

Luol Deng under?🤷

James Taylor3 said:http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba...l-this-summer/

So he thinks he’s playing at age 42?!😍
Give me a break—I'll probably see him back on the court in three years anyway...😁

James Taylor3 said:I know Pop thinks resting players is more important than taking first place, so expect the Spurs' big three to sit this one out. 🤷

Nash said he’ll play another three seasons, but I’m betting my life it won't be with the Suns.

Look, I get they'll rest players—but they'll probably save the resting for the final showdown against the Warriors if Chicago pulls it off today. I’ve got a feeling at least one of them will suit up; we just have to wait and see. Besides, the rest of the roster is plenty capable of handling the Suns.
As for Nash playing three more years🤣—yeah, right. I highly doubt it. If he’s even saying that at 39...🙏

James Taylor3 said:This could easily be Steve Nash's last game in a Phoenix Suns jersey. They're playing at home, so if that's the case, they'd definitely owe him one with a solid performance and a win. Personally, I'd skip the whole thing... 🤷

Look, playing on emotions always backfires—just look at what happened with the Nets the other night. They'd owe him a playoff run, but since that's off the table, I don't see this game being anything special from that perspective. As for having the best record in the league? Whatever.😉
Anyway, I think I read somewhere that Nash actually mentioned he might play one more season...🤔

wiredcanyon39 said:
Milwaukee vs. Philly—over 196.5. Let's go.
Neither side actually cares about this one—it’s basically a glorified scrimmage. I’m expecting a total blowout. Over is the play.

I can't get behind this. Sure, the game itself doesn't carry much weight—fine—but that also means half the roster is missing. Philly is definitely playing without Iguodala, Brand, Young, and Williams. Plus, Holiday looks like he’s just dragging himself through the motions; I have no idea what's going on with him lately. There might be even more absences too. As for the Bucks, they probably have zero motivation now that they're out of the playoffs—you could see them struggling against Toronto, and they ended up being a total easy money underdog. I think today will play out the exact same way. 95.5—the Sixers are absolutely killing it. With this lineup? My blood pressure is already hitting the ceiling...

2.10 at FanDuel. It’s a total steal. Phoenix wrapped up their season yesterday, so let's be real—their headspace in today's game is going to be absolute garbage. They won't care about anything. Meanwhile, the Spurs are looking to keep that momentum rolling heading into the playoffs. Even if nobody from their Big Three plays, their bench alone could probably take down the Suns. Plus, don't forget they're still fighting the Bulls for that top seed.😉

Frank Morgan30 said:Sacramento vs OKC 1st quarter .. 40:35 🤣

What a total joke in OKC... the Kings are shooting over 80 percent.🤣
And I took the under at the local sports bar. 😂 Same goes for Atlanta...🤣

Joseph Lewis13 said:Miami without LeBron, Wade, Bosh, and Turiaf...
Boston without Ron, Allen, Pietrus, Stoudemire, and Garnett!!!!!!! (unbelievable)..

That’s exactly why the odds for Boston are climbing.
And what about Chalmers? He was always a question mark anyway. At least Barstow is actually showing up—that's something.😁 The Celtics are gonna take this.😉

swiftcrane823 said:Is Golden State really going to give it their all just to blow it? 🙂

I hope so.🤣
I’m sticking to the small stuff—just some action on the underdog. It’s too volatile to bet big on anything right now, but the Hornets at +2.5 is my lock for the night.🙂

If Boston is sitting at #1 in their division and could finish at least 4th in the conference, doesn't that mean they get home-court advantage for Game 1 of the first round?🤷
Because I'm looking at the game preview on their official site right now, and it says they're still fighting for home-court advantage...

wiredcanyon39 said:@Dana Baker2/">@@Dana Baker2, where did you even get Hornets +2.5? Aren't they supposed to be the favorites?

My bad, typo—it was -2.5.

swiftcrane823 said:What kind of average is Westbrook putting up with Sacramento lately? He’s been absolutely pathetic recently—this isn't a joke. This needs to hit today. And honestly, if Durant isn't playing, it looks like Westbrook is going over 24.5.🤷 my thoughts

I'm done betting on him. Doesn't matter who he's facing. 🙂
For what it's worth, against the Kings this season, he's put up 33, 22, and 18.
I'm banking on both him and Durant getting at least 20 minutes tonight.

EDIT: Turns out Cousins isn't suspended after all, though his status for tonight is still a question mark.