Oldmans Pick For Sunday 5/23/04

[oldmanTED]

Coming off a 1-0 day winning with Detroit. Today's focus is on Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Decided to write this thread early as I expect the line to move, perhaps significantly due to the severity of Sam Cassell's hip and back injuries.

With the Wolves down one game, would normally expect an all out effort in an attempt to even the series and not wanting to go back to L.A. down 2-0. Big problem here however as Sam Cassell is seriously hurting and he may start the game, but end up sitting on the bench just not being able to perform. He did not practice today and it was obvious in interviews with his head coach and teammates, that he runs the offense, they don't have anyone to replace him in running the offense, and they look to him for clutch shots. In my opinion, losing your point guard, particularly Cassell is a huge loss to this team both on the court and mentally. Laker team is aware of Cassell's limitations and will remained focused to try and take Game 2 while the Wolves are trying to figure out a game plan. Hence,

1* L.A. Lakers -2

Overall Unit Record YTD: (185-150.8)(+34.2) 5*(1-0)(+5.0) 3*(10-7)(+6.9) 1*(150-115-7)(+22.3)
Overall W/L Record YTD: (161-122-7) 56.89%

NBA Regular Season Final Record YTD: (17-12-2)(+5.8)
NBA Playoff Record YTD: (11-8-2)(0.0)

Plays are rated 1*-5*

Good Luck All.

 

[IDENTITY]

good luck directed to this old man.

 

[cashflowmatters]

Ted: Ya nailed it again last , the game played out just as you said it would and the value won. GL today and always and as always thank you for your continued efforts!

Regards CASH

 

[oldirtyku]

OMT,

I am worried that my Lakers will take the night off. That is the only thing that concerns me abou this game. I guess we will know early which team has come to play.

Ku

 

[Highdaddy]

Hey Oldman...lets stop refering to yourself in the third person...how are the idiots at TFZ doing?

 

[hansenbros.]

ted,

while i concur with your thoughts here, i find it highly unusual that the line has not adjusted for the loss of such an vital part of the wolves offense.

gl

 

[winbet]

Nice couple of hits on the books Ted.

As you know Ted, I cannot post in your thread without some sort of moan so here goes.

The way you answer posts, you would think you were in a wheelchair with Alzimeimers. I am about the same age as you and the Old Man banter makes me very uncomfortable. Can you please in future answer posts for what you are, a sharp and experienced player, forget the humility.

Good Luck tonight although it would be in my interest for a Lakers loss.

 

[Mr.Leisure]

TED, I took the lakers -2 and the under 182.I think you are right about cassell injury being huge.
THANKS AND GOOD LUCK

 

[~Falco~]

Olddude, How old are you? I've heard 31 and 38.

 

[jstu11]

MINNY BY 6

You heard here first

PEACE

 

[Coldweather]

Min. + points and the over 183 . This is a no problem.

 

[jstu11]

 

[GLJJNOVA]

Cold....I think it's rude to come in a guys thread using all those icons. BTW, nice job with the Over!

GP

 

[Newbee_KC]

I guess BB & CW wins all their post huh? I think not, so give a little courtesy here! It's all in good fun, but in your own thread.

The Newb!

 

[Newbee_KC]

LOL!

Didn't realize how funny that looks!

 

[Newbee_KC]

Ted:

I hope you don't mind my little humor.

Looking forward for your next plays!

A pleasure,

The Newb!

 

[cashflowmatters]

Ted I think LAL put it on cruise controll last night and cheated their fans big time! Hard to believe a team does'nt show up for a game#2 conf champ game. Keep up the good work and disregard the bone heads!

 

[oldirtyku]

Lakers might take game 3 off as well. You never know with this team.

Ku