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How soon we forget how "Desperate" Miami was last year in Game 5 (-7.5) at home vs Celtics in ECF.

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https://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320605014

2-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals.  Look familiar?  Heat were -7.5 in that game. 

This isn't a MUST WIN for Miami as much as everybody likes to think it is.  Don't be the sucker that lays juice on Miami ML tonight. 
 
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Have to agree, I would feel better personally taking the Pacers +320 then laying -440 on the Heat
 
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its a must win to them whether they win is a different story.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by jtoler:

its a must win to them whether they win is a different story.


It's not a must win because they can win anywhere and don't have 3 losses yet in this series.
 
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diff scenario

miami won 2 at home
bos won 2 at home
bos stole game 5  (made it 3-2)
Miami won game 6 (3-3)
came back to miami and won game 7

this is

indiana
miami
miami
indiana
miami
indiana or miami
miami

 
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So basically you feel the Heat can "turn it on" when they want to.
 
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clearly not hence all the money on pacers
 
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Quote Originally Posted by davopnz:

clearly not hence all the money on pacers


Lot of money was on the Celtics last year too.  Where do you see ML betting %?
 
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Don't really see many threads on Covers backing the Pacers spread or ML.  Seen quite a few backing Heat spread and a bunch of silly people that bet Heat ML.
 
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I'm rolling with Pacers 1st half +4.5 -110.  If I win that bet, I'm doubling up at half on the Pacers.  If I lose that bet, I'm chasing 2nd half with the Pacers.  GL to all. 
 
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vegasinsider shows 67% on pacers line
 
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but the situation this year is other ... last year, Heat lost 91 -93 in OT in game 4, now just like this year, Heat after an OT game are very awful 0-3 SU!!! ... this year Miami lost game 4 92 - 99, 7 pts loss,this year Heat after a 5 - 9 pts loss are 5-0 SU and ATS!!! including this series game 3 win after a loss in game 2 ...
 
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I've been watching this series like most of you, and to be honest I really don't think the Pacers have the character to go into Miami Game 5 and put up a fight.

Hibbert will not be able to take it to the rim tonight, and the Heat will dominate the boards like they did in Game 3. If it wasn't for the poor shot selection and foul trouble in Game 4 they Heat would've snuck out a victory.

Better shot selection, less fouls, + on the rebounds, and the Heat will land right on 7 or 8. These two teams are a 2.5-6.5 point difference between each other.

But what do I know...just a nickel for my thoughts.

Good luck y'all
 
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Quote Originally Posted by UJIEgenius:

I've been watching this series like most of you, and to be honest I really don't think the Pacers have the character to go into Miami Game 5 and put up a fight.

Hibbert will not be able to take it to the rim tonight, and the Heat will dominate the boards like they did in Game 3. If it wasn't for the poor shot selection and foul trouble in Game 4 they Heat would've snuck out a victory.

Better shot selection, less fouls, + on the rebounds, and the Heat will land right on 7 or 8. These two teams are a 2.5-6.5 point difference between each other.

But what do I know...just a nickel for my thoughts.

Good luck y'all

good thoughts, people overlook this I think.  Including myself.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by PapaShango:

I'm rolling with Pacers 1st half +4.5 -110.  If I win that bet, I'm doubling up at half on the Pacers.  If I lose that bet, I'm chasing 2nd half with the Pacers.  GL to all. 

shango kid can't pick his nose...heat fh lock it up 
 
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Totally disagree !!!    The fact Miami fell behind last year will serve to gaurantee they bring their A-game tonight.

Falling behind in a series is NEVER a good thing, no teams wants to trail in a series.

It puts alot of pressure on the players, sure the Heat have learned to handle that pressure and still deliver, but no team wants to fall behind, especially losing game 5 and needing to win 2 straight.

You can be asure the Heat will bring their best game tonight BECAUSE  of falling behind last year, it's doesn't mean they'll win but it will certainly give them a great chance...................................

 
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Quote Originally Posted by theclaw:

Totally disagree !!!    The fact Miami fell behind last year will serve to gaurantee they bring their A-game tonight.

Falling behind in a series is NEVER a good thing, no teams wants to trail in a series.

It puts alot of pressure on the players, sure the Heat have learned to handle that pressure and still deliver, but no team wants to fall behind, especially losing game 5 and needing to win 2 straight.

You can be asure the Heat will bring their best game tonight BECAUSE  of falling behind last year, it's doesn't mean they'll win but it will certainly give them a great chance...................................

 
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Pacers 1st half +4.5 -110

Winner.

Time to double up for 2nd half...
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Michfan15:


shango kid can't pick his nose...heat fh lock it up 



 
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Good job sir.  I should've taken 1st half... but it is what it is.  I gotta stress the 2nd half by taking full game.  Are you still taking 2H +7.5?
 
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Pacers 1st half +4.5 -110
Pacers 2nd Half +7.5 -110
 
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y would u hit @ the half and then bet on the FG?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by theclaw:

Totally disagree !!!    The fact Miami fell behind last year will serve to gaurantee they bring their A-game tonight.

Falling behind in a series is NEVER a good thing, no teams wants to trail in a series.

It puts alot of pressure on the players, sure the Heat have learned to handle that pressure and still deliver, but no team wants to fall behind, especially losing game 5 and needing to win 2 straight.

You can be asure the Heat will bring their best game tonight BECAUSE  of falling behind last year, it's doesn't mean they'll win but it will certainly give them a great chance...................................

 

Leave it up to the pundits at ESPN to write such nonsense.....................

Most of those guys don't have a clue and repeatly write myth's and poor understanding of any info.

There's is very litte over history that would support that article................

It was pretty clear when Lebron huddle-up his team prior to the start of the 3rd quarter that he DID NOT WANT TO LOSE THIS GAME, and the Heat unloaded on the Pacers from that point on, winning the 2cd half by 15 pts..........................................

Follow ESPN if you like, but you'll end on the losing side  more than not.......................................................

 
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Quote Originally Posted by royboymiami:

diff scenario

miami won 2 at home
bos won 2 at home
bos stole game 5  (made it 3-2)
Miami won game 6 (3-3)
came back to miami and won game 7

this is

indiana
miami
miami
indiana
miami
indiana or miami
miami



Pretty sure it happened differently than that series as well.
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by PapaShango:

I'm rolling with Pacers 1st half +4.5 -110.  If I win that bet, I'm doubling up at half on the Pacers.  If I lose that bet, I'm chasing 2nd half with the Pacers.  GL to all. 
where you getting +4-5 points ???
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