Conspiracy Theory ( I know SBR loves these)
Too often lately I have read the " Stern wants Heat in Finals. Better ratings and more $$ for the league. He won't leave without having Heat/Spurs Finals" All of this makes since in theory. On the flip side, if it IS about $$ than how about this for a possibility. Besides the fact Indiana are playing better team ball, owning the boards + paint, and Miami struggling to get their role players going, What IF( where conspiracy theory comes in) Stern has a billion dollars say, So much stock has been bought all season, playoffs (series bets, championship bets) on the Heat. Heat losing would make a losing ticket out of SO many bets with incredible amounts of juice. Someone would make serious coin. Also IF i was a billionaire who knew the outcome of something before it happened, I could spread my money(millions)out to some business associates and get + money of every dollar. (Spurs or Pacers winning it all) Tonight they could triple their money at +300 or more. 400 million invested could yield a billion in profit. All i'm saying is their is two sides to everything. Maybe NBA is a true parody, but anything is possible. Haven't laid any money on this game, but leaning Indiana . Every team has a chance especially with a 7"4 center who reminds me of Shaq in early days in some ways because he gets ANY shot he wants. Rebounds and points in the paint are story tonight.