05-08-2006, 07:37 PM
BIRD33 Wrote:Whole series bet then.Heat in 5.
I'll take Nets in 7
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2006 Playoff Predictions
I'll take Nets in 7
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05-09-2006, 04:37 PM
BIRD33 Wrote:Hilarious.
yes, the Heat's performance was hilarious...Nets sans Jefferson even. I'll regret this bet if he's gone for the series.
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05-09-2006, 11:21 PM
BIRD33 Wrote:Sure.The nets might win tonight but not the series.whats the wager?
Hey BIRD33 you were right.
The heat always start off slow.
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05-09-2006, 11:32 PM
richard jefferson doubtful for game 2 because of a turned ankle..
series is 1-1
series is 1-1
05-09-2006, 11:35 PM
I'm betting on tonights games. Can you tell me how much pts detroit and san antonio are favored by?
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05-09-2006, 11:50 PM
pepsi Wrote:I'm betting on tonights games. Can you tell me how much pts detroit and san antonio are favored by?
just take whatever the pistons are offering. they slaughtered the cavs on sunday.
i wouldn't put money on the dallas-san antonio series, too close to call.
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05-10-2006, 01:59 AM
cLaY Wrote:just take whatever the pistons are offering. they slaughtered the cavs on sunday.I put my money on cav and spurrs. Lets see how it will work out. Detroit was given 10 1/2 pt. I dont think it will be a repeat of game one we shall see though.
i wouldn't put money on the dallas-san antonio series, too close to call.
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05-10-2006, 03:56 PM
pepsi Wrote:I put my money on cav and spurrs. Lets see how it will work out. Detroit was given 10 1/2 pt. I dont think it will be a repeat of game one we shall see though.
good call...down 20, make a late run, pistons win by 8. how much you win?
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05-10-2006, 09:36 PM
cLaY Wrote:good call...down 20, make a late run, pistons win by 8. how much you win?Shit I lost the bet. I had to win both games to win my bet. Who wouldve guessed the Mav/spurrs game wouldve been a blow out considering how close game one was. If I wouldve won my bet I wouldve got 150 on a 50 dollar bet. Payoff was 3-1..... I'm debating if I should bet on tonights games. Bet 100 dollars and get 300 if I win them.
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05-15-2006, 04:19 PM
BIRD33 Wrote:Whole series bet then.Heat in 5.
I'm a basketball Nostradamus.
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06-05-2006, 03:45 PM
BIRD33 Wrote:Dallas will not win the west Dirk is not a winner.
You got this one wrong
06-05-2006, 04:02 PM
Anhil8tor Wrote:You got this one wrong
You're pretty good at pointing out when someone is wrong...
06-05-2006, 11:51 PM
Anhil8tor Wrote:You got this one wrong
Dirk is not a winner.The finals will prove it.
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06-11-2006, 07:07 PM
TRADE SHOW
MUCH MOVING ON HORIZON IN NBA
By PETER VECSEY
June 11, 2006 -- HOOP DU JOUR ORLANDO - The greatly discussed, critically dissected Rafael Araujo-Kris Humphries deal featuring the Raptors and Jazz was but the first of countless trades expected before the June 28 draft and once free agents are permitted to sign two weeks into July.
It's no surprise Portland, Philadelphia, Houston, Milwaukee, New York, Toronto, Golden State, Charlotte, Utah, Phoenix, Washington, Boston and the Lakers were the biggest talkers down here during the NBA's now-concluded pre-draft camp.
Nor are the names under discussion; the only one that caught me off guard was Paul Pierce. Asked to confirm or deny that the supposed Celtic-for-life is back on the block in exchange for an elite draft pick, a certified point guard and, no doubt, another goodie or two, a team official said, "Our intention is to extend Pierce and currently we are in the process of working on that."
The exhaustively "For Sale" Blazers are anxiously willing to deal any and all of their persecuted or prosecuted players. Despite being a genuine 20-point, 10-rebound contributor when healthy, Zach Randolph - who's in and out of trouble more often than, er, Darius Miles - is readily available. Same goes for Miles, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair and, well, you take your pick.
If you take the highest-paid players, owner Paul Allen, who just enjoyed his least-losing season in the last eight ($44 million; fast approaching $700M total during that span) will arrange to include the Morose Garden as a throw-in.
An attempted restructuring of the 76ers also is in broad progress. Confronted with dwindling head counts, a failure to make the playoffs and a murky future, management is committed to rebuilding. In all likelihood, that means Allen Iverson will be sacrificed for reputable youth and numerous first-round draft picks, not a Kenyon Martin-type long-term contract.
The City of Brotherly Love still fervently feels Iverson. Still, more and more of its fans have stopped "paying" homage where it counts, at the gate. At the same time, strictly on account of A.I., the 76ers are the league's second-biggest road draw.
Denver was intensely interested in acquiring Iverson (for the above mentioned package) at trading deadline this past February. Memphis and Atlanta would be foolish not to seize the opportunity and do whatever it takes to tempt the 76ers here and now. Meanwhile, Samuel Dalembert is definite to be relocated. Despite a fairly prohibitive contract, numerous teams continue to find the 7-footer appealing. Contrary to reports, the Grizzlies don't have the slightest interest in the Jamaal Magloire, one year away from demanding unrealistic compensation for his pedestrian services.
Carlos Boozer, Baron Davis (if Mike Montgomery and his staff get their way), Brendan Haywood (at odds with Eddie Jordan for most of the season), the ever-popular Brevin Knight, pick-a-Knick, Andrew Bynum (if Phil Jackson, with only two years left to win a title, gets his way), and Kurt Thomas were on the loose lips of many down here.
As of this moment, Corey Maggette appears to have accepted his duel Clipper role of compulsive scorer as either a starter or sixth man, depending on how he's defending. Sources say at end-of-the-year meeting between Mike Dunleavy, Maggette and his agent cleared the air: There are no trade demands, the coach has the utmost respect for the player's offensive talent, and Maggette will do his best to improve on the other side of the ball.
We now interrupt our regularly scheduled programming about your New York Knickerbockers in order to bring you this special report ... The Finals resume tonight.
The Heat, who seemingly began this series the way they started the East finals - poised to pilfer home court - now find themselves with some work to do if they want to shift the scene "Dade Even."
Face it, they're not going to get off a livelier liftoff than the 70 percent (14-for-20) first-quarter fireball from the field Thursday night. Then again, one would suspect Miami would not rehash the trash (20-for-58, 34.5 percent) of Game 1's final three quadrants.
That has to be what Padre Riles is hanging his hope chest on.
That, and the fact high rising-free-agent Jason Terry (32 points-13-of-18 FG) can't continue to do to his team what Jason Williams did for his team against the Pistons.
That, and the fact Antoine Walker (12 missed shots, six turnovers) has to stop doing more for Dallas than he did when he played for the Mavericks.
"If Riley allows 'Toine to out-shoot Shaq (19-11), this series will be over quickly," underlines column contributor Joe Orofino.
Walker is plagued wit the same deadly affliction as ex-Knick Ray Williams - if he stays in the game long enough, he can win it for both sides.
Another problem for Miami is Shaq's bent (1-9) for scarring the stripe. Some of those flings hit the rim with such force, the referees were looking for a second shooter on the grassy knoll.
On the other hand, I can't see Dwyane Wade needing 25 shots to score 28 points. A quick look at the numbers shows those were the most shots he has attempted all postseason and the most in a game since April 2 against New Jersey (26).
Of course, Riley also can't count on Dirk Nowitzki aborting 10 of 14 FG attempts en route to a tepid total of 16 points, or Josh Howard misfiring on 11 of 14 while redefining the term "ill-advised."
After taking out terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, column castigator Frank Drucker reports "U.S. military officials were quick to credit high-level intelligence, decisive action and Horace Balmer."
Judging by Game 1, Miami better slow it down 1,000 or so rpms or else Shaq is gonna have nothing left for rounding out his family to an even dozen children.
"First comes the wheezing, then the fouls, then Pat Riley's hair goes from amber to gray," notes column contributor Dino Dipietro.
Tell me Mike Fratello and Riley don't go to the same hair colorist!
"Yeah," Dipietro says, "Earl Scheib!"
This just in from column contributor Joe Belfiore: Al Gore, speaking at a summit in Iceland, said the fact that the Heat have made the Finals for the first time in their history, is yet another sign of Global warming.
peter.vecsey@nypost.com
MUCH MOVING ON HORIZON IN NBA
By PETER VECSEY
June 11, 2006 -- HOOP DU JOUR ORLANDO - The greatly discussed, critically dissected Rafael Araujo-Kris Humphries deal featuring the Raptors and Jazz was but the first of countless trades expected before the June 28 draft and once free agents are permitted to sign two weeks into July.
It's no surprise Portland, Philadelphia, Houston, Milwaukee, New York, Toronto, Golden State, Charlotte, Utah, Phoenix, Washington, Boston and the Lakers were the biggest talkers down here during the NBA's now-concluded pre-draft camp.
Nor are the names under discussion; the only one that caught me off guard was Paul Pierce. Asked to confirm or deny that the supposed Celtic-for-life is back on the block in exchange for an elite draft pick, a certified point guard and, no doubt, another goodie or two, a team official said, "Our intention is to extend Pierce and currently we are in the process of working on that."
The exhaustively "For Sale" Blazers are anxiously willing to deal any and all of their persecuted or prosecuted players. Despite being a genuine 20-point, 10-rebound contributor when healthy, Zach Randolph - who's in and out of trouble more often than, er, Darius Miles - is readily available. Same goes for Miles, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair and, well, you take your pick.
If you take the highest-paid players, owner Paul Allen, who just enjoyed his least-losing season in the last eight ($44 million; fast approaching $700M total during that span) will arrange to include the Morose Garden as a throw-in.
An attempted restructuring of the 76ers also is in broad progress. Confronted with dwindling head counts, a failure to make the playoffs and a murky future, management is committed to rebuilding. In all likelihood, that means Allen Iverson will be sacrificed for reputable youth and numerous first-round draft picks, not a Kenyon Martin-type long-term contract.
The City of Brotherly Love still fervently feels Iverson. Still, more and more of its fans have stopped "paying" homage where it counts, at the gate. At the same time, strictly on account of A.I., the 76ers are the league's second-biggest road draw.
Denver was intensely interested in acquiring Iverson (for the above mentioned package) at trading deadline this past February. Memphis and Atlanta would be foolish not to seize the opportunity and do whatever it takes to tempt the 76ers here and now. Meanwhile, Samuel Dalembert is definite to be relocated. Despite a fairly prohibitive contract, numerous teams continue to find the 7-footer appealing. Contrary to reports, the Grizzlies don't have the slightest interest in the Jamaal Magloire, one year away from demanding unrealistic compensation for his pedestrian services.
Carlos Boozer, Baron Davis (if Mike Montgomery and his staff get their way), Brendan Haywood (at odds with Eddie Jordan for most of the season), the ever-popular Brevin Knight, pick-a-Knick, Andrew Bynum (if Phil Jackson, with only two years left to win a title, gets his way), and Kurt Thomas were on the loose lips of many down here.
As of this moment, Corey Maggette appears to have accepted his duel Clipper role of compulsive scorer as either a starter or sixth man, depending on how he's defending. Sources say at end-of-the-year meeting between Mike Dunleavy, Maggette and his agent cleared the air: There are no trade demands, the coach has the utmost respect for the player's offensive talent, and Maggette will do his best to improve on the other side of the ball.
We now interrupt our regularly scheduled programming about your New York Knickerbockers in order to bring you this special report ... The Finals resume tonight.
The Heat, who seemingly began this series the way they started the East finals - poised to pilfer home court - now find themselves with some work to do if they want to shift the scene "Dade Even."
Face it, they're not going to get off a livelier liftoff than the 70 percent (14-for-20) first-quarter fireball from the field Thursday night. Then again, one would suspect Miami would not rehash the trash (20-for-58, 34.5 percent) of Game 1's final three quadrants.
That has to be what Padre Riles is hanging his hope chest on.
That, and the fact high rising-free-agent Jason Terry (32 points-13-of-18 FG) can't continue to do to his team what Jason Williams did for his team against the Pistons.
That, and the fact Antoine Walker (12 missed shots, six turnovers) has to stop doing more for Dallas than he did when he played for the Mavericks.
"If Riley allows 'Toine to out-shoot Shaq (19-11), this series will be over quickly," underlines column contributor Joe Orofino.
Walker is plagued wit the same deadly affliction as ex-Knick Ray Williams - if he stays in the game long enough, he can win it for both sides.
Another problem for Miami is Shaq's bent (1-9) for scarring the stripe. Some of those flings hit the rim with such force, the referees were looking for a second shooter on the grassy knoll.
On the other hand, I can't see Dwyane Wade needing 25 shots to score 28 points. A quick look at the numbers shows those were the most shots he has attempted all postseason and the most in a game since April 2 against New Jersey (26).
Of course, Riley also can't count on Dirk Nowitzki aborting 10 of 14 FG attempts en route to a tepid total of 16 points, or Josh Howard misfiring on 11 of 14 while redefining the term "ill-advised."
After taking out terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, column castigator Frank Drucker reports "U.S. military officials were quick to credit high-level intelligence, decisive action and Horace Balmer."
Judging by Game 1, Miami better slow it down 1,000 or so rpms or else Shaq is gonna have nothing left for rounding out his family to an even dozen children.
"First comes the wheezing, then the fouls, then Pat Riley's hair goes from amber to gray," notes column contributor Dino Dipietro.
Tell me Mike Fratello and Riley don't go to the same hair colorist!
"Yeah," Dipietro says, "Earl Scheib!"
This just in from column contributor Joe Belfiore: Al Gore, speaking at a summit in Iceland, said the fact that the Heat have made the Finals for the first time in their history, is yet another sign of Global warming.
peter.vecsey@nypost.com
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06-14-2006, 04:39 AM
NO DEAD HEAT STILL TOO EARLY TO ASSUME MAVS TITLE
By PETER VECSEY
June 13, 2006 -- HOOP DU JOUR DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Larry Kay of Fort Lee, N.J., marvels at how Pat Riley has positioned himself to swell his current record of two Finals sweeps and how clairvoyant he was to secure the "three-peat" copyright. The long-time column contributor also points out Padre Riles is halfway to paradise toward breaking The Finals losing record (four) he shares with Fred Schaus.
Still, as recent history attests, the change in venue is liable to change the Heat's fortune and cost Riley one.
A year ago, the Pistons were even more offensively submissive (69 and 76 points) in losing the first two Finals games at San Antonio than Miami was (80 and 85) at Dallas.
Detroit then went home and went off, notching 96 and 102 en route to routs of 17 and 31 points, tying the series, and forcing Next Town Brown to stick around much longer than planned.
The return to South Beach isn't the only good news. There are other reasons the Heat are far from beat:
Mark Cuban's sale of the Mavericks to James Dolan is almost finalized.
Shaq won't face Hakeem the rest of the series.
Julio Iglesias is primed to sing "God Bless America" before Game 3 dressed as Kate Smith.
Jeb Bush has decreed that the scores of Game 3, 4 and 5 shall be kept using hanging chads.
Bolstered by Riley's battle cry, "I don't quit series, only teams," Miami, so far, has managed to stave off elimination.
Shaq's free throw percentage has improved game-to-game.
The Heat remains undefeated in World Cup Play.
Michael Doleac can only be contained for so long.
The road portion of the Heat's schedule is over, Rasheed Wallace guarantees.
It's not Udonis Haslem's defensive shoulder.
Dirk Nowitzki split without warning for Frankfurt.
Alonzo Mourning becomes a free agent July 1.
Gary Payton becomes a free agent July 1.
Erick Dampier already has had his one good game.
No Caucasian has distinguished himself enough thus far to cost Shaq the Finals MVP vote of Miami Herald columnist Dan Le Batard.
The Heat has figured out how to get DeSagana "Shop 'Til I" Diop in foul trouble.
Jason Grimsley didn't name any Heat players to the Feds.
When Shaq demands the ball down low in Miami, Kobe won't dare look him off.
Texas Western's '66 team isn't able to suit up in Miami.
Haslem just received a proven home remedy from Grimsley.
The Mavs have been downgraded to a tropical storm.
Dwyane Wade has perfected the bunny hop.
Nobody was pushed or jumped overboard from Mickey Arison's cruise team.
Shaq doesn't have to face Tim Duncan any more in this series.
George McInnis has joined the Mavs.
Bob McAdoo is shooting better than ever.
Glen Rice's wife is satisfied with her husband's role.
Heat fans sitting near Cassandra Johnson have been assured the stands are safe.
Jason Williams has found Charlie Ward.
Penny Hardaway has yet to organize a Heat team meeting to get rid of Shaq.
Allen Iverson's posse has volunteered to guard Jerry Stackhouse.
Shaq, 34, has four more guaranteed years at $20 million per left on his contract.
The Buss family may never recuperate from his loss.
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04-20-2016, 11:02 PM
cLaY Wrote:---
10 years later.. still wayyyy off
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