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makaveli23

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:05 PM ET #26

Quote Originally Posted by TOOfaded:

SACRAMENTO KINGS (8-26) @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS (9-26) I hate placing money on bad teams but if Tyreke actually suited up I would consider a wager on Sac. He is doubtful and even if he does play I doubt I would actually have the balls to place money on Sacramento. McGee and Blatche are two studs in the paint but are inconsistent and don’t have the right mentality....sort of like Cousins. But there is something about the young immature Cousins, Mak can’t quite put his finger on it....if he ever got a veteran like Charles Oakley, Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett to just give him one back-hand across the face and tell him shut his mouth and know his role...he could be great. He has greatness written all over him, size, strength, agility and hands are things that cannot be taught. Mental stability and inner growth can be, in 5 years this kid will either be one of the best 5 men in the league, or playing alongside A.I in Turkey. Both teams could contend for worst in their respective conference, why even bother with this game with other profitable opportunities on the slate?

the DON...

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Always appreciate the Don violin from my man faded.

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allyjm

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:05 PM ET #27

I like the Blazers too here and agree with your thoughts. Just hope the way they lost to the heat hasn't drained them emotionally.

Good luck Mak. Happy New Year!

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makaveli23

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:06 PM ET #28

Quote Originally Posted by tonydan:

mak these writeups are amazing. you really know the nba bro. thnx for taking the time to do this. i truly enjoy logging in to your thread. best of luck mak.

I really appreciate that tonydan, real kind words. Best of luck to you as well my friend.

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boytotoy

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:07 PM ET #29

lets wait 4 d results im a new bie here but i like 2 see how i fare against d veteran here

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makaveli23

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:11 PM ET #30

UPDATED CARD:

As of now this is what it looks like, still may be a bit more to add. Waiting on a specific prop as well as injury updates on Michael Beasley and Anthony Parker. If I get time in the evening I will drop by for sure. Whatever side you are on, I wish you nothing but the best of luck. Peace out - - - MAK

PORTLAND TRAIL-BLAZERS - 3.0 (-115)
2.5 UNITS - - -

PORTLAND TRAIL-BLAZERS MONEYLINE (-160)
2.5 UNITS - - -

BLAZERS ML & LAKERS - 7.0 (+101)
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Islandstyle

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:24 PM ET #31

GL! tonight Mak

That Denver locker room has to be an absolute mess right now..Melo has already checked out and Billiups agent has stated that if traded he will want his contract bought out...That is a recipe for fade material...The only thing that bothers me is that it's the Suns and they have there own internal issues to deal with....Great reads as always!!

Keep grindin brotha!!

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fresh4lyph

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:25 PM ET #32

Quote Originally Posted by makaveli23:

NEW YORK KNICKS (21-15) @ PORTLAND TRAIL-BLAZERS (20-18)

Love this game, will be a 5 unit play for me maybe more. Portland on the moneyline is as good as it gets tonight. This is a team that New York just does not match up against at all. The absence of Dino is phasing them a bit more than I suspected. Galo was one guy who consistently got to the free throw line. He not only gave them easy buckets but got opposing team players into foul trouble. His range and driving ability cannot be matched by Shawne Williams. Galo is also a decent on-the-ball defender and Shawne is not. Williams may not start....at least he shouldn’t. Dantonti would be an idiot to start him, instead look for Turiaf. Either way Amar’e and Turiaf are going to be swallowed whole by Camby and Big L. In his last five games, Aldridge has been a BEAST. In the last 5 games, he has scored more than anyone at his position with 28 points per game and has grabbed 12 rebounds a game as well. He is blocking shots, changing shots in the lane and really taking over when needed. In Camby’s last 5 games, he is rebounding and blocking as much as Dwight Howard...that tells you the kind of asset the Blazers have down low on a nightly basis. 13 rebounds and 2 blocks a game in his last 5, Camby’s wingspan will cause Amar’e a lot of problems. Amar’e has a sweet jumpshot, but while in Phoenix always seemed to have problems getting a clean shot off against Marcus. The length of his arms allows him to keep his feet back in case of an Amar’e take to the rim, yet still gets a hand up in his face on jumpshots. Aldridge is 6”11 and there is no power forward on the Knicks roster that can handle him. Wilson Chandler always uses his size and agility to take small forwards off the dribble, but tonight he meets Batum who matches him pound for pound and inch for inch. Dre has historically been a problem for Felton and Wesley and Landry are a good matchup and will be fun to watch. Patty Mills, Rudy, Joel and Dante will provide more efficieny off the bench than Tony, Kill Bill and Shawne. Rose Garden will be sold out for the 139th consecutive time, Oregon fans are loyal and the Blazers will avenge Lebron’s victory tonight.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (8-29) @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS (27-11)

I think this line is spot on, everyone looking to cash on double digit dog lines at Staples Centre due to the Lakers slow start are going to be sorry. Yes the Lakers lost to the Griz and to the Bucks as well. Two teams that played good defense in order to beat the champs. Cleveland is a horrific defensive team, they will not be able to stop the Lakers at all. For those worried about them playing down to their level, don’t worry so much. They are the champs, the talent alone on this roster allows them to beat low-tier teams like the Cavs with minimal effort. Bynum, Gasol and Odom are way too much for Hickson, Eyenga and Samuels to handle. This may be a 15 point game at the half. What Phoenix could not do to Cleveland 2 nights ago, the Lakers will do with ease. The Lakers are an excellent teaser option tonight and depending on the line movement I may add them as a small play.

without galo they are 2-1 beating the shit out of the spurs & suns and they dropped a dud in LA... i agree that they miss him out of the rotation, he was an intrical part of their team, but if you say that they miss him more then you expected, what are you to base that on based off the 3 games??? They came out flat against LA and for some reason he didn't play Turiaf which worked so well vs Spurs moving Amarie to the 4 where he is more comfortable. It was obvious too that size bothered Knicks against LA but they smashed the suns & spurs w/o galo so how have they missed him more then you expected they would? with galo they win all 3??

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Quote Originally Posted by makaveli23:

NEW YORK KNICKS (21-15) @ PORTLAND TRAIL-BLAZERS (20-18)

Love this game, will be a 5 unit play for me maybe more. Portland on the moneyline is as good as it gets tonight. This is a team that New York just does not match up against at all. The absence of Dino is phasing them a bit more than I suspected. Galo was one guy who consistently got to the free throw line. He not only gave them easy buckets but got opposing team players into foul trouble. His range and driving ability cannot be matched by Shawne Williams. Galo is also a decent on-the-ball defender and Shawne is not. Williams may not start....at least he shouldn’t. Dantonti would be an idiot to start him, instead look for Turiaf. Either way Amar’e and Turiaf are going to be swallowed whole by Camby and Big L. In his last five games, Aldridge has been a BEAST. In the last 5 games, he has scored more than anyone at his position with 28 points per game and has grabbed 12 rebounds a game as well. He is blocking shots, changing shots in the lane and really taking over when needed. In Camby’s last 5 games, he is rebounding and blocking as much as Dwight Howard...that tells you the kind of asset the Blazers have down low on a nightly basis. 13 rebounds and 2 blocks a game in his last 5, Camby’s wingspan will cause Amar’e a lot of problems. Amar’e has a sweet jumpshot, but while in Phoenix always seemed to have problems getting a clean shot off against Marcus. The length of his arms allows him to keep his feet back in case of an Amar’e take to the rim, yet still gets a hand up in his face on jumpshots. Aldridge is 6”11 and there is no power forward on the Knicks roster that can handle him. Wilson Chandler always uses his size and agility to take small forwards off the dribble, but tonight he meets Batum who matches him pound for pound and inch for inch. Dre has historically been a problem for Felton and Wesley and Landry are a good matchup and will be fun to watch. Patty Mills, Rudy, Joel and Dante will provide more efficieny off the bench than Tony, Kill Bill and Shawne. Rose Garden will be sold out for the 139th consecutive time, Oregon fans are loyal and the Blazers will avenge Lebron’s victory tonight.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (8-29) @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS (27-11)

I think this line is spot on, everyone looking to cash on double digit dog lines at Staples Centre due to the Lakers slow start are going to be sorry. Yes the Lakers lost to the Griz and to the Bucks as well. Two teams that played good defense in order to beat the champs. Cleveland is a horrific defensive team, they will not be able to stop the Lakers at all. For those worried about them playing down to their level, don’t worry so much. They are the champs, the talent alone on this roster allows them to beat low-tier teams like the Cavs with minimal effort. Bynum, Gasol and Odom are way too much for Hickson, Eyenga and Samuels to handle. This may be a 15 point game at the half. What Phoenix could not do to Cleveland 2 nights ago, the Lakers will do with ease. The Lakers are an excellent teaser option tonight and depending on the line movement I may add them as a small play.

without galo they are 2-1 beating the shit out of the spurs & suns and they dropped a dud in LA... i agree that they miss him out of the rotation, he was an intrical part of their team, but if you say that they miss him more then you expected, what are you to base that on based off the 3 games??? They came out flat against LA and for some reason he didn't play Turiaf which worked so well vs Spurs moving Amarie to the 4 where he is more comfortable. It was obvious too that size bothered Knicks against LA but they smashed the suns & spurs w/o galo so how have they missed him more then you expected they would? with galo they win all 3??

Stonebridgegang

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:27 PM ET #33

Great read. Class act.

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fresh4lyph

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:28 PM ET #34

also a revenge factor game, the blazers handed Knicks their home opener loss, a close game in which the knicks had a chance. since then the knicks have found their identity and will look to avenge this. (im playing devils advocate) rudy fernandez is a bum. Also: any thoughts on what they have been doing with mills & miller? what's going on their? McMillian lost that game for the blazers by sitting miller most of the 4th qt then bringing him in for the game winning shot?? wtf?? just some thoughts

i get alot out of your write-ups, thank you

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TrustMyG

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 12:41 PM ET #35

What you think about the wolves 1st quater i won a few times with them 1st quater at home i think they play better at home and they like to come out fast what do you think?

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KktdocT

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 1:09 PM ET #36

GL.

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English_Gent

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 1:12 PM ET #37

sick of seeing these other maks on this forum....theres only one original....bol

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Mikado

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 1:12 PM ET #38

Mak - the epitome of consistency

Keep up the good work!

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Mikado

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 1:14 PM ET #39

Going to the Nuggets game tonight as well. Could be one of the last chances I get to see Melo play.

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TheBizNeZ781

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 1:27 PM ET #40

baaaalllinn " gl mak!

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fresh4lyph

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 1:42 PM ET #41

Quote Originally Posted by Mikado:

Going to the Nuggets game tonight as well. Could be one of the last chances I get to see Melo play.

do you really think he's gunna show up?

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doliver517

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 2:27 PM ET #42

MAK Happy New Yr and congrats on all the business. Winning money is great, but earning a lot of it the old fashion way is always more gratifying

I hate to ask your your thoughts on a game you already said is tough to read. However, with thoughts of players not showing up to concentrate on a win, do you think Denver might show up and just run and gun...Phoenix doesn't exactly lock the door at night let alone lock down on D, and Denver at home I'm sure will atleast revert to running and trying to outscore Phoenix....kind of fall into the game that Phoenix wants to play..any thoughts...the # is falling

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brent0887

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 2:55 PM ET #43

good stuff Mak

GL tonight

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sparksny1

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 3:11 PM ET #44

Come on Mak......on the Blazers big! took them -4 and on the ML . you the man.

			NBA	STRAIGHT BET [512] POR TRAIL BLAZERS -4-110	1100 / 1000
			NBA	STRAIGHT BET [512] POR TRAIL BLAZERS -175	1750 / 1000

			NBA	STRAIGHT BET [512] POR TRAIL BLAZERS -4-110	1100 / 1000
			NBA	STRAIGHT BET [512] POR TRAIL BLAZERS -175	1750 / 1000

			NBA	STRAIGHT BET [512] POR TRAIL BLAZERS -4-110	1100 / 1000
			NBA	STRAIGHT BET [512] POR TRAIL BLAZERS -175	1750 / 1000

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cubicman

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 3:27 PM ET #45

SIR!!!

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wayiroll

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 3:33 PM ET #46

WOW......

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raitha

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 4:50 PM ET #47

Hey Mak

you've been around this site for a while from what I hear maybe you can shed some light on this. JLB was a capper that became really popular and people started tailing him. JLB recently posted on his twitter that Covers offered him money to post square playes. Do you believe this?

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LaDaddy

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 4:55 PM ET #48

.gl tonight Mak

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LarryLeGrand

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 5:04 PM ET #49

Good luck to you Mak,
short on time but i thought i leave a note. Like the Blazers too but as you might remember, i am always skeptical with the lakeshow. but i'll keep my fingers crossed!

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dontbreakdasyph

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Posted: Jan. 11, 2011 - 5:09 PM ET #50

BOL MAK

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