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RECORD YTD 70-58 (.546)
SIDES 44-37 (.543)
TOTALS 26-21 (.553)<o></o>
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2003<o></o>
RECORD YTD 58-63 (.479)
SIDES 47-42 (.528)
TOTALS 11-21 (.343)<o></o>
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2002<o></o>
RECORD YTD 71-53 (.572)
SIDES 31-22 (.584)
TOTALS 40-32 (.555)<o></o>
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Wanted first to review the past 3 seasons here all picks posted. A great 2002 inaugural season here was followed up by the dreaded sophomore jinx. Fell prey to all the evils of success, mostly sex ,drugs and rock n roll. No studying. No Capping, No Working. You reap what you sow. <o></o>
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Last year was better but a horrible playoffs decimated the overall record that hovered around 57 to 58% all season long. Same thing happened in the prior 2 years. Driving home the point to that there is by far fewer opportunities in the playoffs to make money, Tighter lines more competition. This year I’ll severely cut back in the playoffs, I’ve learned my lesson.<o></o>
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On to the pick, I usually don’t start posting until the end of November giving the league a chance to develop its form you know with all the player movement coaching changes etc. So the following first pick of the season is somewhat of a gamble in that it is based on perceived value. (and the fact that I had SD big yesterday against the Raiders and I’m feeling it,) Proceed at your own risk. I post em, you bet em if you like em.<o></o>
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Last year the Lakers were a media darling and a money burning machine if you were gambling on the Sides. Lakers finished next to last ATS. At home the Lakers were a solid 34-7 straight up but were just 18-21-2 ATS letting us know right away they were being asked to cover some huge lines. You all know that the team has let go of Shaq, Phil and countless others and we will be seeing a brand new team let by Rudy T, a no nonsense defensive coach. Defending the home court will continue to be a priority. Coming in is a <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1lace>Denver</st1lace></st1:City> team that enjoyed a stellar pre-season losing only 1 game but this is the regular season and they find themselves on the road on opening night. <o></o>
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<st1:City><st1lace>Kobe</st1lace></st1:City>’s two highest scoring games in the preseason were both losses and the only 2 losses the Lakers had. Has he matured enough to have learned that this is a team sport and passing off to wide open teammates is the path to success? Yes. He has also learned that no, means no. Has he ever. <o></o>
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One thing we do know for sure, the Lakers free-throw shooting will be much better this year.
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Opening night at Staples.
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fficeffice" /><o></o>RECORD YTD 70-58 (.546)
SIDES 44-37 (.543)
TOTALS 26-21 (.553)<o
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></o>2003<o
></o>RECORD YTD 58-63 (.479)
SIDES 47-42 (.528)
TOTALS 11-21 (.343)<o
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></o>2002<o
></o>RECORD YTD 71-53 (.572)
SIDES 31-22 (.584)
TOTALS 40-32 (.555)<o
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></o>Wanted first to review the past 3 seasons here all picks posted. A great 2002 inaugural season here was followed up by the dreaded sophomore jinx. Fell prey to all the evils of success, mostly sex ,drugs and rock n roll. No studying. No Capping, No Working. You reap what you sow. <o
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></o>Last year was better but a horrible playoffs decimated the overall record that hovered around 57 to 58% all season long. Same thing happened in the prior 2 years. Driving home the point to that there is by far fewer opportunities in the playoffs to make money, Tighter lines more competition. This year I’ll severely cut back in the playoffs, I’ve learned my lesson.<o
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></o>On to the pick, I usually don’t start posting until the end of November giving the league a chance to develop its form you know with all the player movement coaching changes etc. So the following first pick of the season is somewhat of a gamble in that it is based on perceived value. (and the fact that I had SD big yesterday against the Raiders and I’m feeling it,) Proceed at your own risk. I post em, you bet em if you like em.<o
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></o>Last year the Lakers were a media darling and a money burning machine if you were gambling on the Sides. Lakers finished next to last ATS. At home the Lakers were a solid 34-7 straight up but were just 18-21-2 ATS letting us know right away they were being asked to cover some huge lines. You all know that the team has let go of Shaq, Phil and countless others and we will be seeing a brand new team let by Rudy T, a no nonsense defensive coach. Defending the home court will continue to be a priority. Coming in is a <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
ffice:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1lace>Denver</st1lace></st1:City> team that enjoyed a stellar pre-season losing only 1 game but this is the regular season and they find themselves on the road on opening night. <o></o><o
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lace>Kobe</st1lace></st1:City>’s two highest scoring games in the preseason were both losses and the only 2 losses the Lakers had. Has he matured enough to have learned that this is a team sport and passing off to wide open teammates is the path to success? Yes. He has also learned that no, means no. Has he ever. <o></o><o
></o>One thing we do know for sure, the Lakers free-throw shooting will be much better this year.
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Opening night at Staples.
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Press that 2 please.
