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It will be DeAndre Hopkins at end of this season due to Murray having breakout year.

As a life long raptors fan I am nervous for them in this match-up. Preseason I had a future bet for Boston to win Atlantic and the division game down to a nail bitter. At start of playoffs I took futures on TOR and BOS EC champions as these are the 2 best teams in the East imo. Boston took 3 out of 4 games this year and overall have a more talented roster. Kemba is better than Lowry, Tatum is better than Siakam, Brown is better than Vanfleet. Over a 7 game series it will be tough for the starters to match Boston step for step. Bench wise both are talented and give superior effort every time. There will be no restriction on player minutes and may see any of Kemba/Tatum/Brown kept in on the floor with the bench crew always having a threat. Nick Nurse will have to really get the most out of his squad to get this going. My lean is Boston for the series.

Maybe he's laying out the info for the game for others to make their own decision. This is more valuable then just giving a pick with no reason what is mostly found here.

Going into the playoffs the Bucks looked like they were stumbling in, likely just do to rust and acclimated to new setting. Also as #1 seed teams were playing them hard to measure their own readiness for the playoffs.

The gm 1 Orlando game caused some concern for the club but the way they have responded you can't ask for much more. They have covered large spreads and outright dominated.

Orlando showed flaws in their game and the reason they had a losing record in the season. They were missing everything for long stretches with plenty of open 3s and players stopped using their teammates to try and carry it themselves ending it turnovers and dead possessions. Aaron Gordon missing is huge to keep Giannis out of the paint. If Orlando made their open 3's had Aaron Gordon defending the series would be competitive but its not a surprise to anyone this series is over.

I'd like to look more into Miami but I don't feel this is the series they beat the bucks. The Bucks are rolling and now have a social justice cause they are using for motivation.

If Miami can bully Giannis, get under his skin, play the Jordan Rules and Bam can match Lopez we will have a series. Personally I would like to see Giannis roughed up a bit in the paint.

This aged well. 

Does it get exhausting telling us how fixed the games are? Do you make any money off your scripts? Do you ever post a winner? Why do you change your mind when things don't play your way? For someone who knows the script you sure don't give much winners.

Denver rips the heart out of Jazz again. Series over good night. Not wasting another buck on this team. Have a unit on them for the series if they somehow figure out how to beat Denver.

Can you imagine a sweep and they go 0-8 against them this year? Ridiculous to lose to a divisional team so many times in a row.

Yes he will be missed. But remember Denver is missing some leadership as well. Both squads have been to the dance enough to have the required experience for today. Can't wait for tip off.

Nice leans BB. I'm liking my Clippers WC future at start of season even more I bought more during bubble.

Watch-out for Boston and Toronto in EC. They are prepared and built for Mil.

With you on a Indy upset. 

BOL and enjoy the playoffs my man 

I'm watching this game very closely as I was devasted on their last match-up. Jazz have not beat Denver this year and are sick of it. They played their hearts out in their last h2h knowing this was a potential playoff match-up.

Utah went on to a large lead with a absolute collapse by the team (mostly Gobert missed 2-3 layups late in the game) it went to double OT in a great game when Jokic hit everything. There was some controversy with the clock not starting on a crucial tieing play for Denver they were awarded anyways.

I would like to post an angle article but I'm on vacation. This is my last bet on Utah for playoffs if they lose this game they lose the series imo, they will be 0-5 h2h and Denver has their number clearly.

Connelly being out isn't that big of a deal for me. He was awful in the last h2h and I like Mitchell handling the ball more. He is a playoff performer and needs a touch every possession.

When a teammate is absent for the birth of their child it is well received in the locker room even in a playoff situation. The team may even use it as extra motivation to get the win in celebration of their teammate and his child. In game 1 playoff situation motivation is already maximum capped though.

I like Memphis but will watch spread this afternoon. Jackson was a big part of last time they played h2h.

This will be the only game that night which usually means it will gather public money towards the favorite. Dame's incredible performances will magnify this as he will likely win bubble mvp; Memphis story is they are limping into this game. Also the spread may be tied to parlays from today and be the last leg so could start moving up sooner. Sharps may make it drop .5 from time to time

Line might even move further towards Portland.

I know right, "HE'S A FLAMETHROWER"

Dude stop talking to yourself. You went on for days in my threads telling me Memphis wasn't going to make it. You can't just change your story and expect any credibility. 

GTFO. Ignored until you start contributing some meaning to the forums. 

Here's one for the tin foilers. Adam Silver saw how bad the Lakers played against the Kings and now wants Memphis to face Lakers so they can get out of first round. LeESPN has to be ensured a clear path to his throne.

It clearly says probable...

Your input isn't helpful to the discussion. The outcome of this game doesn't even validate your capping.

Also you and Scripted enter alot of threads talking the same thing. Sure that isn't a second account?

This explains how it shapes up today

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/08/13/nba-live-updates-breaking-down-play-game-scenarios-each-team/3359553001/