Cleveland Cavaliers MONEY LINE @ home = Semi-ALLIN
The Cleveland almost has perfect home winning record this season since they only lost to LA Laker 91-101 on 02/08/2009. Wow what a record at home. Also, Kevin Garnett won't be playing due to his knee injury that would be a huge disadvantage for Boston in the contest tomorrow. I trust Lebron James and his company at home to win over the Boston but I am not sure they will cover the spread of -6, and once again I put down half of my bank roll on the Cleveland money line to extend my Semi-ALLIN winning streak. Good luck all!
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I like this play a lot, but as a Laker fan I cant manage to click the submit button as I want/need Cavs to lose!Comment -
Mr. Juan Carlos Ferrero and Mr. Lleyton Hewitt keep prevailing in tennis with huge bet and all my semi-ALL IN keeps rolling streak of 9 times that gets my bank roll getting bigger for the football season coming. Either I win or lose this semi-ALLIN, I will stop play semi-ALL IN to save for the football season. Happy Easter to all !Comment -
gatorfan already dropped heavy on this ML u know when where on the same plays its a winComment -
Sunday: History on the Line Boston @ Cleveland
The 1985-86 Boston Celtics are the greatest home team in NBA history, having gone 40-1 at the old Boston Garden.
The 2008-09 Cleveland Cavaliers are two games from matching that mark, and the latest version of the Celtics would love to keep them from doing it. They'll get that chance at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC).
The Celtics are a proud and storied franchise, with players that recognize their history. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo will be playing this game for Bird, Parish, McHale, D.J. and their GM, Danny Ainge.
Cleveland's only loss at the Q came on Feb. 8 at the hands of the Lakers. They've won 15 straight at home since then.
Even if the Cavs beat the Celtics, they'll still need to take care of business against the Sixers on Wednesday for home win No. 40. But Philly is dropping like a stone, having lost four straight, including one to the Cavs on Friday at the Wachovia Center. So, the Celtics are clearly the biggest obstacle in the way of history.
Boston Celtics:
60-19 (26-13 on the road), Second in Eastern Conference
Pace: 89.0 possessions/48 min. (20th)
Offense: 112.2 points scored per 100 possessions (5th)
Defense: 103.3 points allowed per 100 possessions (1st)
Quotable: "We're a team that really doesn't make excuses. We felt like that is what we were supposed to do regardless of our injuries and the guys that we throw out there. We have definitely been tested with the injuries we had to work with, but we have guys that are more than capable.”" -- Paul Pierce on the Celtics winning 60 games despite injuries.
Cleveland Cavaliers:
63-15 (38-1 at home), First in Eastern Conference
Pace: 87.6 possessions/48 min. (25th)
Offense: 113.6 points scored per 100 possessions (4th)
Defense: 103.6 points allowed per 100 possessions (3rd)
Quotable: "We all know that there's a bigger season than the regular season, and that's the Playoffs. But any time you get the opportunity to have something like this, you should feel really good about it." -- LeBron James on clinching the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Previous Meetings:
Oct. 28 (in Boston) -- Celtics 90, Cavs 85
Jan. 9 (in Cleveland) -- Cavs 98, Celtics 83
March 6 (in Boston) -- Celtics 105, Cavs 94
Three Questions
1. What else is at stake?
There's a lot more to this game than just a record.
Losses by the Lakers and Magic on Friday took away some of the significance of Sunday's contest, but the Cavs still have work to do to clinch the best overall record in the league and earn home-court advantage in a potential Finals matchup with L.A. And they would love to rest some of their starters when they visit Indiana on Monday. So, keeping their two-game cushion (in the loss column) over the Lakers is important.
The Celtics come in with a six-game winning streak and, thanks to Orlando's loss to the Knicks, have a two-game lead over the Magic for the second seed in the East. With a better conference record, Boston would have the tiebreaker, so one more win will clinch home court in the conference semifinals.
And of course, Boston would love to gain a little bit of a mental edge by getting a win on Cleveland's turf. These two teams have played 14 times over the last two seasons, including their seven-game series last May. And the home team has won all 14 games.
The Celtics held serve a month ago, even with Kevin Garnett on the shelf. Now, they'd love to go into the postseason having taken one from the Cavs at the Q. The Cavs clinched the best record in the East on Friday, but a loss on Sunday could knock them off their stride a bit.
And no matter what the circumstances, when the Celtics and Cavs meet, it promises to be as intense as any regular season can be. The Q will be loud on this Easter Sunday.
2. What's up with KG?
Garnett has missed 19 of the last 23 games with a sprained right knee and will not play on Sunday. He's been doing some shooting (but no running), and it's possible that he can return for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.
The Celtics are also without Leon Powe (sprained right knee), who probably won't return before the playoffs, and Brian Scalabrine, who is recovering from a concussion and hasn't played since Feb. 23.
3. How healthy are the Cavs?
Cleveland is about as healthy as any team can be at this time of year. Ben Wallace returned from his broken leg on Wednesday to make them whole again. And on Friday in Philadelphia, Wallace looked pretty good. He was active and effective in 16 minutes of action.
"I actually thought it would take him a few games to get into a rhythm," said Joe Smith after the game, "but he's been out there doing Ben Wallace things."
Three Numbers to Consider:
1. The Cavs are one of only 17 teams in NBA history to have won 64 games in a season. If they win their three remaining games, it would be one of the 10 best regular seasons of all time and pass the Celtics' win total of 66 last season.
2. LeBron James shot a combined 14-for-36 (39 percent) in the Cavs' two losses in Boston this seating, but scored 38 points on 13-for-25 in their Jan. 9 win in Cleveland.
3. Rajon Rondo is shooting 36-for-60 (60 percent) over the Celtics' six-game winning streak.
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you have a lot of SEMI-ALL INS...but you win them all
I'm on Cleveland ML as well
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I like the Cavs, but if you missed the -6, the -8 doesn't have a lot of value.
I would not play the ML either. Meaningless games are not good to bet on, especially when you're betting -400 or whatever. I think Cleveland wins, but laying that?[quote=jjgold;5683305]I win again like usual
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[quote=Whippit;7921056]miami won't lose a single eastern conference game through end of season[/quote]Comment -
keep betting like this and you'll be broke before summer...Comment -
Seems easy to take points here. Look for Cavs to win by double digits.
I can't lay 8 though as that would be a bad bet IMO after opening at 5½.Comment -
Seems to easy to take the 8 w/ Boston is what I meant to relay.Comment -
This should be an EZ win for the Cavs. Expect Boston to laydown. This game means nothing them.Bet To WinComment -
means nothing to both teams except pride.
this is a classic stay away game
12-4 cavs[quote=jjgold;5683305]I win again like usual
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[quote=Whippit;7921056]miami won't lose a single eastern conference game through end of season[/quote]Comment -
LeBron just made a ridiculous block on Allen
celtics were 2/13 before pierce hit a jumper[quote=jjgold;5683305]I win again like usual
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[quote=Whippit;7921056]miami won't lose a single eastern conference game through end of season[/quote]Comment -
31-9 1st Q
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nice callComment -
Cashed it again babe.
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What a laugherComment -
Mr. Juan Carlos Ferrero and Mr. LLeyton Hewitt hit my huge bet on tennis today make me feel so rich today ( Check on Tennis Forum you will see my post). What a unbelievable day for me.
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Hmmm I've just figured out I will have another Semi-ALLIN on Manny Pacquiao (-260) vs. Risky Hatton on 05/02/09. I fall in love with this Fillipino fighter since he's so sharp, great footwork, and his eyes contact. I put half of my bank roll on Manny Pacquiao, and hope
He could bring me one more Semi-ALLIN victory. Good luck all!Comment -
That was too close fellows, I didn't expect Boston to come out like Champions l0l.Bet To WinComment
if it's easy to take the points, then you would be taking Boston.