Decided to start this thread early as I promised to return for Game 4's and I expect significant line movement for some, if not all of these games as 3 of the 4 games are possible elimination games. In all honesty my lean in each of the games is with the favorite with an order of preference to Indiana, New Jersey, San Antonio and Los Angeles. With that being said, I will remain selectively cautious and release only one play.
From my view, at the end of Game 3, the Boston Celtics looked like a beaten team both physically and emotionally and appeared resigned to the fact that they are overmatched in overall talent, depth, experience and Pierce's inability to score against Artest's defense. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers looked every bit the part of a potential conference champion as they are playing with intensity, passion, sound defense, bench depth, and confidence. Normally, during a regular season game, I wouldn't lay road chalk nearly as high, but the Pacers covered a slightly lower number in Game 3 and I think they should roll in Game 4 against a far inferior team which lacks the talent and belief it can beat them. All the motivation will be with the Pacers to close out the series. Just don't see the Celtics bringing enough energy to withstand the Pacers desire to end the series and move on. Hence.
1* Indiana -7
Overall Unit Record YTD: (176-144.2)(+31.8) 5*(1-0)(+5.0) 3*(10-6)(+10.2) 1*(141-112-5)(+16.6)
Overall W/L Record YTD: (152-118-5) 56.30%
NBA Regular Season Final Record YTD: (17-12-2)(+5.8)
NBA Playoffs Record YTD: (2-4)(-2.4)
Plays rated 1*-5*
Good Luck All.
From my view, at the end of Game 3, the Boston Celtics looked like a beaten team both physically and emotionally and appeared resigned to the fact that they are overmatched in overall talent, depth, experience and Pierce's inability to score against Artest's defense. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers looked every bit the part of a potential conference champion as they are playing with intensity, passion, sound defense, bench depth, and confidence. Normally, during a regular season game, I wouldn't lay road chalk nearly as high, but the Pacers covered a slightly lower number in Game 3 and I think they should roll in Game 4 against a far inferior team which lacks the talent and belief it can beat them. All the motivation will be with the Pacers to close out the series. Just don't see the Celtics bringing enough energy to withstand the Pacers desire to end the series and move on. Hence.
1* Indiana -7
Overall Unit Record YTD: (176-144.2)(+31.8) 5*(1-0)(+5.0) 3*(10-6)(+10.2) 1*(141-112-5)(+16.6)
Overall W/L Record YTD: (152-118-5) 56.30%
NBA Regular Season Final Record YTD: (17-12-2)(+5.8)
NBA Playoffs Record YTD: (2-4)(-2.4)
Plays rated 1*-5*
Good Luck All.
