Wil:
A brief look at the first game score showed a distinct difference between the first and second half. Box score below.
Dallas 31-34-20-20
Sacramento 34-29-23-30
There were 128 scored in the first half and 93 in the second half. In the first half, it wasn't just porous defense, but it was raining 3 pointers as neither team could miss. In the second half, with legs a little tired and a bit better defense, as well as these teams could play defense on Sunday, a more representative score ensued. The total of that game, even with the incredible first half, was 221. The indication was there. Not for such a low score as tonight but certainly one that could stay under the number.
A brief look at the first game score showed a distinct difference between the first and second half. Box score below.
Dallas 31-34-20-20
Sacramento 34-29-23-30
There were 128 scored in the first half and 93 in the second half. In the first half, it wasn't just porous defense, but it was raining 3 pointers as neither team could miss. In the second half, with legs a little tired and a bit better defense, as well as these teams could play defense on Sunday, a more representative score ensued. The total of that game, even with the incredible first half, was 221. The indication was there. Not for such a low score as tonight but certainly one that could stay under the number.
Yeah, but Rob, with the NBA going back to 7 Gm series for Rnd-1, it is a misconception that the roadie/dog needs to play as hard as the homer/fav..unlike implied by that Sturgeon writeup in a thread below.
The motivation for stealing a Gm-1 in the old best-of-five game series was a much greater motivation for dogs, as to steal Gm-1 in those series, was to take home court, and put self in a mere split of four away from upset, where as now it's back to "better team wins" format..the true test.
Plus the main reason for the ugly 1st Rounders this year isn't the SU sides, as the 1st Rnd has always been chock full of sweeps and 3-1/4-1's, but rather that the talent wealthy are so much more loaded in contrast to the past, making for routs(especially the East) as the seaboard has too many mendoza teams in the playoffs.
The Gm 3s will bring a few 0-2s into the SU win column in both Conferences..but only a few imho.
Refs homered a few critical calls in the Dal-Sacto gm, but no more than usual in playoffs.
Lastly Stern needs some 7 gamers for ratings, that is why they are ridiculously staggered over the time intervals and selected days played..tv.
Bettman and Stern need some 7 Gamers!
[This message was edited by Horseshoe on April 21, 2004 at 02:40 AM.]
The motivation for stealing a Gm-1 in the old best-of-five game series was a much greater motivation for dogs, as to steal Gm-1 in those series, was to take home court, and put self in a mere split of four away from upset, where as now it's back to "better team wins" format..the true test.
Plus the main reason for the ugly 1st Rounders this year isn't the SU sides, as the 1st Rnd has always been chock full of sweeps and 3-1/4-1's, but rather that the talent wealthy are so much more loaded in contrast to the past, making for routs(especially the East) as the seaboard has too many mendoza teams in the playoffs.
The Gm 3s will bring a few 0-2s into the SU win column in both Conferences..but only a few imho.
Refs homered a few critical calls in the Dal-Sacto gm, but no more than usual in playoffs.
Lastly Stern needs some 7 gamers for ratings, that is why they are ridiculously staggered over the time intervals and selected days played..tv.
Bettman and Stern need some 7 Gamers!
[This message was edited by Horseshoe on April 21, 2004 at 02:40 AM.]
A line is not adjusted from previous results, but to split action. If they think 220 is too high, they drop it, again not to get it closer, but just to get two sided action. Does give you advantages, especially when number is so high. Someone earlier said first game showed what might happen second game, with wild uptempo first half, raining 3's. 2nd half much different. But game 2 was matching halves. I watched first half very close, noting physical and defensive tone in game, the play was very rough and open looks were close to nonexistent. So I wait for 1/2 numbers, 107. And the over gets steamed, And I am thinking, what the hell are they steaming. Same officials here, and in game one scoring can drop off, but to bet scoring to pickup? I ended up getting un107 +17 at Pinny and some under 108 1/2. Focusing away from sides as I am a career dog player and would be beaten senseless with this 10-3 chalk run, no upsets. So props and totals are where I am now. If you group bad teams, non playoff temas from East, Bos, NY, Mil, and inexperieinced teams, Grizz, Nuggs and Heat, you have no covers. 0-10. These home switches may change up something, but I think it is just the teams, not the 5 to 7 game switch. Either way, I am looking elsewhere for now. Best Wishes...OF
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JimFiestSux:
The WNBA can't get here soon enough for me! At least the ladies play hard the entire game! They try to make all their foul shots unlike Webber!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Damn right
Kings/Mavs FG's 60 of 174 shots.
The WNBA can't get here soon enough for me! At least the ladies play hard the entire game! They try to make all their foul shots unlike Webber!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Damn right
Kings/Mavs FG's 60 of 174 shots.
