2012-13 NBA Picks

**t-wizzle** · 05-15-13, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

To be up 6 at the end of the first quarter and then get totally bitch-slapped is inexcusable.

On the surface yes but I would argue that other than the Thunder's mini-burst out of the gate, the Grizzlies outplayed them the rest of the quarter (just as they have virtually all series).

**t-wizzle** · 05-15-13, 10:03 PM

Btw hope you don't interpret this as me trying to start shit. I know you usually think that. I posted the original post at the beginning of the second quarter when Thunder were up 5.

**No coincidences** · 05-15-13, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

On the surface yes but I would argue that other than the Thunder's mini-burst out of the gate, the Grizzlies outplayed them the rest of the quarter (just as they have virtually all series).

I don't know if I'd go that far. There have been stretches -- even in Memphis -- where the Thunder have dominated.

**amrit** · 05-15-13, 10:11 PM

Durant has been horrid....something tells me he brings them back in the game....

**Seto** · 05-15-13, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by ChiLLx

Memphis is like 9-1 ATS in the playoffs and looks like they'll cover and win again easily

Before yesterday's game, Memphis and GS combined were 18-2 ATS in the playoffs.

**No coincidences** · 05-15-13, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Seto

Before yesterday's game, Memphis and GS combined were 18-2 ATS in the playoffs.

Holy shit -- really? Wow.

**BigDofBA** · 05-15-13, 10:18 PM

- OKC led by 6 going into the 4th quarter of game 2.
- Game 3 was tied with two minutes left.
- OKC blew a 17 point lead and lost in overtime in game 4.

I wouldn't say Memphis has dominated. With that said, the better team wins close games so no excuses from me. Memphis has just been better. Same thing with OKC against Miami last year. Three of those games were one possession in the final minute and Miami made the plays because they were better.

As for Brooks, I have defended him in the past but can't defend him this playoffs. He was clueless in the two games OKC had chances to win in Memphis. The offense was horrible.

He also had to resort to the Hack a Turk in the Houston series with 6 minutes left at home. That's bush league and the sign of a coach that has run out of ideas.

It's a horrible offense to have Durant dribble up court, run around, and then jack up a forced shot with two defenders hanging off of him for 48 minutes.

**Seto** · 05-15-13, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

Holy shit -- really? Wow.

GS were 8-0 after game 2 vs SA... crazy. 9-2 now. Memphis 9-1.

**Seto** · 05-15-13, 10:26 PM

GS in its first 8 playoff games was 8-0 ATS.

Memphis since game 1 vs LAC is 9-0 ATS.

**ChiLLx** · 05-15-13, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

Holy shit -- really? Wow.

Ya that's true which makes me question why the books are so stubborn especially on lines for GS. Their lines are consistently like +7 or +8 on the road which they can cover with ease and then at home their pk em at a court with massive home court advantage.

**t-wizzle** · 05-15-13, 10:32 PM

Grizzlies outplayed them in Game 1 and lost. Game 2 was very close and Memphis pulled it out. Game 3 Memphis played better but certainly did not dominate and kept OKC in the game. Thunder went on some great runs in the first half in Game 4 but Memphis still outplayed them most of that game in my opinion. Just dug a quick hole that's all.

**BigDofBA** · 05-15-13, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Grizzlies outplayed them in Game 1 and lost. Game 2 was very close and Memphis pulled it out. Game 3 Memphis played better but certainly did not dominate and kept OKC in the game. Thunder went on some great runs in the first half in Game 4 but Memphis still outplayed them most of that game in my opinion. Just dug a quick hole that's all.

Yeah, I agree.

While Memphis hasn't been dominant, I have never felt like OKC was the better team because Memphis has outplayed them.

**Speedy88** · 05-15-13, 10:38 PM

A ton of similarities between this series and Knicks/Pacers.

Agreed with Wiz, Grizz have pretty much outplayed the Thunder this entire series. Same with Pacers. Outside of the huge run the Knicks had in game 2, Pacers have dominated almost every quarter of that series.

**t-wizzle** · 05-15-13, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Speedy88

A ton of similarities between this series and Knicks/Pacers.

Agreed with Wiz, Grizz have pretty much outplayed the Thunder this entire series. Same with Pacers. Outside of the huge run the Knicks had in game 2, Pacers have dominated almost every quarter of that series.

Yea it's all about how hard you have to work on offense and how good of looks you're getting. Memphis goes through occasional ugly stretches but for the most part they get good looks. Obviously OKC is struggling mightily and has to work very hard on offense. Like you said, similar with the Pacers/Knicks. These are the benefits of an inside presence. Just so happens both Memphis and Indiana have two of them each.

**Speedy88** · 05-15-13, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Yea it's all about how hard you have to work on offense and how good of looks you're getting. Memphis goes through occasional ugly stretches but for the most part they get good looks. Obviously OKC is struggling mightily and has to work very hard on offense. Like you said, similar with the Pacers/Knicks. These are the benefits of an inside presence. Just so happens both Memphis and Indiana have two of them each.

Knicks and Thunder are pretty much clones of eachother. So are Pacers and Grizz.

**Seto** · 05-15-13, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Speedy88

Knicks and Thunder are pretty much clones of eachother. So are Pacers and Grizz.

knicks/pacers series and clippers/grizz are so similar imo. a team with a superstar, flashy alley-oops and dunks, a volatile scorer off the bench who often shoots you in/out of games, and a 2nd best offensive player banged up (amare/griffin) vs a team with no superstar but lock-down defense and tough homecourt.

**BigBoi** · 05-15-13, 11:07 PM

While watching this abortion, I started looking at tomorrows games. Spurs close it out in Oracle?

**Wrecked** · 05-15-13, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by BigBoi

While watching this abortion, I started looking at tomorrows games. Spurs close it out in Oracle?

I like GS tomorrow

**BigDofBA** · 05-15-13, 11:16 PM

Well my Thunder sure got their ass whooped in this series. Memphis is the better team.

Hopefully next year when Westbrook gets back we can get back to being a run and gun street ball team that doesn't rely on coaching to win.

**goldengreek** · 05-16-13, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

Well my Thunder sure got their ass whooped in this series. Memphis is the better team.

Hopefully next year when Westbrook gets back we can get back to being a run and gun street ball team that doesn't rely on coaching to win.

they need to gt a better bench and an inside scoring presence

**No coincidences** · 05-16-13, 11:25 AM

SA -1 (5.5U to win 5)

**BigBoi** · 05-16-13, 12:28 PM

Wow. Spurs with Joey Crawford officiating? I lean that way just because its the spurs and bogut and curry hurt.

**amrit** · 05-16-13, 12:37 PM

crawford HATES the spurs...I'm expecting a lot of phantom calls for the Warriors especially in the Oracle. This might be a game I stay away from.

**No coincidences** · 05-17-13, 12:12 AM

1-0, +5U tonight
251-267, +22.7U thread
34-25, +25.97U playoffs

**No coincidences** · 05-19-13, 10:43 AM

SA -4.5 (1.07U to win 1)
SA -185 (1.85U to win 1)

**amrit** · 05-19-13, 12:04 PM

I'm with you on the Spurs coin...BOL! You think they're taking the series?

**No coincidences** · 05-19-13, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by amrit

I'm with you on the Spurs coin...BOL! You think they're taking the series?

Adding a unit to the -4.5 and ML -190.

Not sure. We'll see how this one plays out.

**Speedy88** · 05-19-13, 02:24 PM

Good luck today NoCoin, I'm on Spurs spread. Don't feel great about it, but we'll see.

**amrit** · 05-19-13, 02:30 PM

Nice to see you're on the same side again Speedy...small play for on the spread but let's see. BOL

**No coincidences** · 05-19-13, 05:35 PM

If only they were all this easy.

2-0, +4U today
253-267, +26.7U thread
36-25, +29.97U playoffs

**TwoWays** · 05-19-13, 05:56 PM

I'm overwhelmed by your numbers. Are those number of picks or is that a credit number? jk, good job.

**Gus Fring** · 05-19-13, 11:51 PM

Spurs have been good to u the last couple games. Good job

**No coincidences** · 05-21-13, 12:24 AM

MEM +5.5 (3.24U to win 3)

Don't necessarily think the Grizz will actually win this game, but I'll take my chances with them keeping it within two possessions.

**No coincidences** · 05-21-13, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by TwoWays

I'm overwhelmed by your numbers. Are those number of picks or is that a credit number? jk, good job.

Originally posted by Gus Fring

Spurs have been good to u the last couple games. Good job

Thanks. I'm jumping off for the time being. Not a huge play, but I do think Memphis covers on Tuesday.

**No coincidences** · 05-21-13, 11:58 PM

1-0, +3U tonight
254-267, +29.7U thread
37-25, +32.97U playoffs

"Sharp" side and total tonight, eh?