Posts by Arthur Hill2

The voting should have been reserved for the starters; the coach handles the bench and the coaching staff decisions himself.

Arthur Hill2 said:I am not entirely sure how serious that injury actually is, and we have to consider that the Bulls coach is sticking with his main rotation despite those larger leads.

I agree regarding Deron Williams; he should be an over play because he has essentially become the only capable player left on this roster.

My plays:
LA Clippers x2
Deron Williams over
Chicago Bulls -8,5
Carmelo Anthony over

Just as a side note, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing tonight without their head coach.

Man, Carmelo Anthony, it would have been better if he hadn't even stepped onto the court then. 😬

Oof, what an absolute blunder.

The Chicago Bulls will likely cover the spread.

I'm not quite sure how serious that injury actually is, but you have to take into account that the Bulls coach is sticking with his core rotation despite those growing leads.

Luol Deng participated in the entire practice with no issues. Derrick Rose took some time off due to a stiff back, but he's set to play Monday vs. Brooklyn Nets. #Bulls

I agree regarding Deron Williams; he really should be an over bet because he's practically become the only reliable player left on this roster.

Played:
LA Clippers x2
Deron Williams over
Chicago Bulls -8,5
Carmelo Anthony over

Just to add my two cents, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing without their head coach tonight.

James Taylor3 said:I didn't even catch that at all. Just one more good thing working in favor of my pick.

Is this going to be because of those technical fouls from last time?

Technical fouls, contact with the refs, stuff like that.🙂

Don't go thinking Jeremy Lin is going to have a night like that every single time. It was really just a byproduct of a poor scouting report—basically, the team wasn't prepared for his specific moves.

He's doing alright. He dealt with some back issues during the last game, but he later clarified that it isn't anything long-term.

Generally speaking, he tends to perform better when facing elite PGs, and since he's going up against Deron Williams today, I could see him putting up around 25.

As for Amar'e Stoudemire, it’s been confirmed he won't be suited up tonight:

Quote : rt @RoyceWebb: Older brother of Amar'e Stoudemire killed in car crash. Amar'e Stoudemire out for tonight's game. http://t.co/Ep1CxvkT

Tragic News - Brother Dies in Car Crash - My deepest condolences to the family of Amare Stoudemire

According to reports from TMZ, Amare Stoudemire’s older brother, Hazell Stoudemire, passed away in a car accident earlier this morning.

If he plays tonight, he certainly won't be in the right headspace.

RIP brother.

Is Anthony out?

Chicago - 8.5

The Nets are playing without Brooks, Lopez, Okur, and Stevenson, and word is they might also be missing Morrow, who apparently received leave due to a death in the family.

On the other side, the Bulls have Deng back in the lineup, though the only concern is how they typically struggle against this specific Nets squad.

EDIT: It’s confirmed, Morrow is out.

http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/201...o_miss_ch.html

You could take the over on Deron; honestly, he's the only one on that roster capable of making things happen right now.

Lesson learned once again. ☕

In the end, though, the fourth quarter was what decided it for the James over. It seems like Miami has this habit of simply matching whatever level their opponent brings to the table. 😢

Man, if I had known DeRozan would be spending so much energy covering for James, things would have played out completely differently. 🤣

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/1...o-raptors.html

Arthur Hill2 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEFBECsE-gk

🙂

EDIT: Actually, I'm passing on Terry. Cleveland's defense is just too weak to handle a duo like that.

Griffin against Howard (Hibbert should provide decent coverage for Dwight, so Griffin ought to cover his margin—check this pic)
Chicago (That "home court" feel while playing away; they match up well against Milwaukee, and Rose usually handles Jennings easily 😬)
Minnesota 1x (Tsigijev pick, straight win or draw, no handicap needed since we're covering with the X)
Jefferson under (Playmaker pick)

Griffin



For today:
LeBron James under 27.5 (Bosh's former team will likely demand more ball touches from Chris, and since Wade is averaging 32 points against the Raptors, I have a feeling James might end up on the short end of the scoring battle)

I am also weighing Memphis +4.5. To be honest, the Celtics haven't convinced me they are truly elite, plus:

Quote: While Boston has yet to beat a team from the West, Memphis has won four straight against East foes by an average margin of 15.7 points. The Grizzlies have won their last two at Boston.

There are other alternatives to consider, like Garnett under, Allen/Pierce over, or Gasol younger over. Something profitable should surface eventually.🙂

Rose 👋

I have him in a duel against Love 👋

Casey White13 said:The Knicks are going to handle this smoothly.

I’m looking at Blake Griffin here, and I have a gut feeling he won't be playing much longer after giving up a 20-point lead.

They still have all of game three, but winning game four is going to be an uphill battle.😬

I've got the Nets at +12.5 on my parlay, along with 15 other picks.☕

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEFBECsE-gk

🙂

EDIT: I'm passing on Baron Davis; the Cleveland defense is far too weak to handle a duo like that.

Blake Griffin in his matchup against Dwight Howard (Hibbert really ought to provide some decent coverage for Dwight, which should allow Griffin to maintain his edge—see this pic)
Chicago (They have that home-court energy even on the road, they play well against Milwaukee, and Rose is always going to overpower Monta Ellis 😬)
Minnesota 1x (Tsigiev's pick, just a straight win without the handicap or an X cover)
Al Jefferson under (Nicholas Chase34's pick)

I’d say bet on Terry to go under, right?

"Dirk Nowitzki" is back, Odom too, plus one more player 🤔. They could absolutely tear through the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly, which would leave Baron Davis with significantly less playing time—not that he's anything more than a bench specialist anyway.

It didn't hit in time; missed it by just a tenth of a second.

The 1.50 odds on the Knicks +10.5 really caught my eye.🙂

Lisa Ramos59 said:What’s the outlook for the Miami Heat today? I’m curious to hear everyone's take on this one.

Lawrence Castillo76 said:I think Irving under 19.5 is an incredible value play right now. Even though he’s been absolutely tearing it up over the last four games, I feel like it’s high time for him to cool off just a little bit. As for the Philly vs. Miami matchup? Honestly, that looks like a total no-bet for me. I'm just going to sit back, watch the game, and enjoy the action.

I find myself in agreement with Mike. There isn't any real edge to be found with any of these teams; it’s essentially a coin flip across the board. Perhaps the Sixers hold a slight advantage, but even that is purely speculative.

Looks like we had the exact same ticket, ☕