Appreciate the support and loyalty man. The last thing I want to do here is shrink people's bankrolls.
Appreciate the support and loyalty man. The last thing I want to do here is shrink people's bankrolls.
It is true I love 1's and 7's (which shows at a minimum you actually read OP's unlike the trolls here recognize the size only and come back only if it loses).
But this was a de facto Game 7 for OKC, and every game after Game 4 was and is a Game 7 to Golden State so I was comfortable capping it.
It is true I love 1's and 7's (which shows at a minimum you actually read OP's unlike the trolls here recognize the size only and come back only if it loses).
But this was a de facto Game 7 for OKC, and every game after Game 4 was and is a Game 7 to Golden State so I was comfortable capping it.
I will never deny that the NBA prefers Game 7's so absolutely there are forces here that propel Golden State to victory on the refs side.
Having said that, it didn't affect this bet. Klay just had one of the all-time great playoff performances and the Thunder withered late. I can't pin this one on anyone but myself as a capper. Could I predict what Klay would do? No. But I am betting against the defending champs with 73 wins the greatest shooter ever and one that just played like one vs. on an OKC team that historically has done this. Was that a minute worry before the game for me? No. Because of what OKC did to San Antonio in Game 6 and because of the confidence they exhibited. But I can't say that worry couldn't come to fruition and it did unfortunately.
But your thinking in general that the NBA/refs will manipulate games in discrete or not so discrete ways to force a Game 7 always should be in the back of your mind (It was one reason why San Antonio was a -3 pt favorite last round in Game 6 which was an obscene line. Not only are the Spurs a public darling, but squares and sharps alike know the NBA wants these series to go 7 and therefore, the line moved that high.).
I will never deny that the NBA prefers Game 7's so absolutely there are forces here that propel Golden State to victory on the refs side.
Having said that, it didn't affect this bet. Klay just had one of the all-time great playoff performances and the Thunder withered late. I can't pin this one on anyone but myself as a capper. Could I predict what Klay would do? No. But I am betting against the defending champs with 73 wins the greatest shooter ever and one that just played like one vs. on an OKC team that historically has done this. Was that a minute worry before the game for me? No. Because of what OKC did to San Antonio in Game 6 and because of the confidence they exhibited. But I can't say that worry couldn't come to fruition and it did unfortunately.
But your thinking in general that the NBA/refs will manipulate games in discrete or not so discrete ways to force a Game 7 always should be in the back of your mind (It was one reason why San Antonio was a -3 pt favorite last round in Game 6 which was an obscene line. Not only are the Spurs a public darling, but squares and sharps alike know the NBA wants these series to go 7 and therefore, the line moved that high.).
Thanks Papa.
Although I love them as a fan, I'm not supposed to be picking crazy games to cap, and worse, to post!
Thanks Papa.
Although I love them as a fan, I'm not supposed to be picking crazy games to cap, and worse, to post!
Uh no. My money isn't the main thing. Other people's money is the main thing with regard to this post. That is why I mentioned the write-up, that is, what influenced the bets of others.
This message board communicates that. That is why YOU are supposed to be here. But you just use it for slander and defamation.
And if you ever want to get married, I'd start to change that attitude.
Because I can guarantee no woman would put up with the way you act over the long-term, because your overall personality leaks over in your comments here. And it ain't pretty (and that's being kind).
Uh no. My money isn't the main thing. Other people's money is the main thing with regard to this post. That is why I mentioned the write-up, that is, what influenced the bets of others.
This message board communicates that. That is why YOU are supposed to be here. But you just use it for slander and defamation.
And if you ever want to get married, I'd start to change that attitude.
Because I can guarantee no woman would put up with the way you act over the long-term, because your overall personality leaks over in your comments here. And it ain't pretty (and that's being kind).
I've been capping for decades. If you think I'm blind, you're the one who needs to get their eyes checked.
I've been capping for decades. If you think I'm blind, you're the one who needs to get their eyes checked.
BB,
Overall you did say:
Your write up is dead on (psychologically speaking)
except for a few facts I left out.
So overall, you agreed it was more dead on than not but you had quibbles about certain points of which I did not offer retorts.
But since this game did not turn out as a winner for me, your counterpoints could very well have been the once that turned this game and a 7 pt lead with 5 minutes left for OKC, into a loss. But we need not discuss them now, I lost!
I just sat speechless seeing Klay give an all-world performance while the Thunder shot 3-23. 3-23!!!!
I said it was not the same Warriors. It wasn't. This Warrior team dealt the ace of spades from the bottom of the deck! And the Thunder folded like the most timid 2/4 limit player in the world late.
BB,
Overall you did say:
Your write up is dead on (psychologically speaking)
except for a few facts I left out.
So overall, you agreed it was more dead on than not but you had quibbles about certain points of which I did not offer retorts.
But since this game did not turn out as a winner for me, your counterpoints could very well have been the once that turned this game and a 7 pt lead with 5 minutes left for OKC, into a loss. But we need not discuss them now, I lost!
I just sat speechless seeing Klay give an all-world performance while the Thunder shot 3-23. 3-23!!!!
I said it was not the same Warriors. It wasn't. This Warrior team dealt the ace of spades from the bottom of the deck! And the Thunder folded like the most timid 2/4 limit player in the world late.
Appreciate the support and loyalty man. The last thing I want to do here is shrink people's bankrolls.
Appreciate the support and loyalty man. The last thing I want to do here is shrink people's bankrolls.
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