[vcj16]

[james4512]

yes absolutely, down 3, foul, 5, last second oops foul ... 7

if that made sense

[big0mar]

[KC]

If I take a dog I feel comfortable +8, so late fouls won't burn me

[pavyracer]

3 possession game

[samgurt]

it is no more of a key number than any other number in basketball...

[BestPlay2day]

7 doesn't mean anything as far as a key number in basketball. I don't think there is a key number, maybe 2 but that's it.

[pavyracer]

If you bet a dog +7 is critical. It is the 3 possession number as well as the point where teams quit fouling to send the other team to FT line.

[harlee71]

In college they usually play to win if it is under 10. Pro's 7 .

[mtneer1212]

The late, great Al McGuire used to say that the 2 key numbers in basketball were 7 and 11. The explanation was that the strategy teams play vary greatly when the lead is under 7 or over 11.

[Fishhead]

Most critical number in the NBA........don't allow anyone tell you otherwise

[Brick]

If you bet a dog +7 is critical. It is the 3 possession number as well as the point where teams quit fouling to send the other team to FT line.

this is how i see it also

[ZetaPsi808]

If you bet a dog +7 is critical. It is the 3 possession number as well as the point where teams quit fouling to send the other team to FT line.

guy pavy racer has a clue.

[Fishhead]

The main thing to remember.........+7 is the MOST important.

HOWEVER, it is only SLIGHTLY so over other numbers................

[Flight]

Half point calculator says otherwise.

[Fishhead]

Half point calculator says otherwise.

Throw that out the window or in the dumpster.

Do you know who I am???

[Flight]

lol Fishhead, can't tell if you're joking or what.

All points are about equal, both in NBA and NCAABB. If you're unsure, check a push chart.

[Cougar Bait]

5 is generally a bad number IMO in baskets

[dante1]

lol Fishhead, can't tell if you're joking or what.

All points are about equal, both in NBA and NCAABB. If you're unsure, check a push chart.

this makes sense, if key numbers are actually key I think you would see that reflected in study of final scores.

[Fishhead]

lol Fishhead, can't tell if you're joking or what.

All points are about equal, both in NBA and NCAABB. If you're unsure, check a push chart.

There is perhaps no better authority on NBA numbers than myself.....................the number 7 is tops.

[dante1]

There is perhaps no better authority on NBA numbers than myself.....................the number 7 is tops.

Okay, that settles it. I am convinced, thanks Fishhead.

[Gemoka]

so 7 in nba
what about college? Is it 10 like the poster said when they quit fouling?

[benjy]

Most critical number in the NBA........don't allow anyone tell you otherwise

and then:

The main thing to remember.........+7 is the MOST important.

HOWEVER, it is only SLIGHTLY so over other numbers................

So is it slightly? Or is it critical?

Or do you mind if I suggest that you partake in a little clarity? Perhaps even throw in some evidence to back your mutually exclusive claims?

Don't mind me I'm slightly critical.

[FourLengthsClear]

Urban myth!

A margin of victory of 7 in the NBA is no more common than 6 and is less common than 9.

[benjy]

4LC, a voice of sanity amidst this madness.

[RudyRuetigger]

define "key"

[subs]

Throw that out the window or in the dumpster.

Do you know who I am???

There is perhaps no better authority on NBA numbers than myself.....................the number 7 is tops.

9 2.95%
8 3.10%
7 3.12%
6 3.23%
5 3.38%

man that shit is funny... look bro i'm sure ur good at some things... but NBA numbers is not 1 of them.

DISCLAIMER i'm not too good either

[eidolon]

whatever you do, never buy on or off any number in basketball, it isn't worth it.

[iceminers26]

Throw that out the window or in the dumpster. Do you know who I am???

we know you'll grab it then

7 means fk all in hoops, you guys who pretend that you know everything sound stupid in this spot... this isn't foots, if you want key #s in hoops it doesn't go beyond 2 or 3, anything else is just bad losses for you # supporters above 2,3.

[subs]

we know you'll grab it then

7 means fk all in hoops, you guys who pretend that you know everything sound stupid in this spot... this isn't foots, if you want key #s in hoops it doesn't go beyond 2 or 3, anything else is just bad losses for you # supporters above 2,3.

what does that even mean


3 2.75%
2 3.02%

it is not cool to mislead people. if u don't know just do not express an opinion. OK?

[PR9]

I've noticed that 5.5 home favorites have been covering like crazy this year.

Way back since before Port was -5.5 vs denver (but i really started noticing here with my examination of previous matchups), Spurs a couple times, Miami -5.5 over lakers recently, last night Dallas -5.5 over phx.. and a bunch more

[YouHave2outs]

If you bet a dog +7 is critical. It is the 3 possession number as well as the point where teams quit fouling to send the other team to FT line.

yet home faves are covering this number at an astonishing rate so far

[Gemoka]

so when do college kids stop fouling?