2 Examples of why I don't get the NBA

**suicidekings** · 04-03-10, 01:44 AM

This is the kind of thinking that will drive you crazy. It's best not to dwell on the interesting endings games sometimes have.

**Mikail** · 04-03-10, 01:48 AM

It seems as this type of activity has become more blatant recently. Or perhaps I just am noticing it more. Either way, the NBA is shady. Still lots of $$$ to be made.

**angtank** · 04-03-10, 01:52 AM

Suicidekings what are we if not our thoughts? No, I'm not driving myself crazy or mad. I just find it like you put interesting. Well if these games are fixed we have to figure out the right side.

**Mikail** · 04-03-10, 02:03 AM

that's it! you just gotta get on the right side of the fix. If there is one.

**suicidekings** · 04-03-10, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by angtank

Suicidekings what are we if not our thoughts? No, I'm not driving myself crazy or mad. I just find it like you put interesting. Well if these games are fixed we have to figure out the right side.

If it's fixed, then it's all about being on the right side before the game starts, not stressing about the small details at the end. But it's not fixed.

Think about how frequently the total falls within 5 points of the final score. Everyone focuses on the small details in these games, but won't bat an eyelash when weird stuff happens at the end of a game that's well over or under the available total.

**angtank** · 04-03-10, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by suicidekings

If it's fixed, then it's all about being on the right side before the game starts, not stressing about the small details at the end. But it's not fixed.

Think about how frequently the total falls within 5 points of the final score. Everyone focuses on the small details in these games, but won't bat an eyelash when weird stuff happens at the end of a game that's well over or under the available total.

It's not small details if it decides if you win or lose. Ok maybe not fixed but players know the spreads and refs for sure know the spread. It's fine if the total falls 5 points of the final score but not whan it looks like it's being controlled for the last minute.

**Cuse0323** · 04-03-10, 02:32 AM

Didn't know I lucked out on the Hawks like that. This is why I don't watch many games I'm on, it'll drive you insane.

**jsmithj88** · 04-03-10, 02:35 AM

i hate threads like these, its always a fix when u lose
its a great call if u win

**angtank** · 04-03-10, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by jsmithj88

i hate threads like these, its always a fix when u lose
its a great call if u win

I didn't lose either of them. Learn to love more and not hate so much. A new world will open to you my friend.

**PAULYPOKER** · 04-03-10, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

wtf happened here- they were up 9 with 30 sec left- wow they didnt cover holy

Originally posted by PAULYPOKER

I saw the ending didn't have any bet on game what so ever but when the game was in hand they shaved some points and left wide open shots and paths to the basket meanwhile Hawks were fouling every chance they could knowing they had a snowballs chance in hell of victory long story short if you were on the Hawks you were on the right side of the FIX!!!

English to its simplest form...............

**1UP** · 04-03-10, 03:08 AM

That's just basketball. The college game is far worse. I couldn't tell you how many times a spread or total has coasted until the final minute or so.

**jsmithj88** · 04-03-10, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by 1UP

That's just basketball. The college game is far worse. I couldn't tell you how many times a spread or total has coasted until the final minute or so.

college is just ridiculous, no spread is ever safe
they fight all the way to the end

**PAULYPOKER** · 04-03-10, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by 1UP

That's just basketball. The college game is far worse. I couldn't tell you how many times a spread or total has coasted until the final minute or so.

Exactly and we as players can not get angry for being on the wrong side of the fix but because not all games are fixed we are left with a guess on whether or not the game we are wagering on is as such and that's the hook houses favor as always

**Dark Horse** · 04-03-10, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by angtank

Cavs are now up 7 with 9 seconds. Crawford runs up and gets a layup. WTF???? Why would you do that? The funny thing is he didn't try for the 3, he went for the easy 2. Up 7, Did Crawford know the spread was 5.5?

It's called padding your stats. The losing team more often than not goes for the free basket. The winning team dribbles out the clock.

**angtank** · 04-03-10, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Dark Horse

It's called padding your stats. The losing team more often than not goes for the free basket. The winning team dribbles out the clock.

That's not true because I've seen alot of teams run out the clock while down.

**MadRussian** · 04-03-10, 04:49 AM

Good luck figuring NBA out

**Powderguy** · 04-03-10, 04:56 AM

Still not even close to Minny fouling down 9 points twice with 10 seconds @ Cleveland earlier this year and the Cavs hit all 4 free throws to cover, super shady there. The spread was -11.5 or -12.

**Dark Horse** · 04-03-10, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by angtank

That's not true because I've seen alot of teams run out the clock while down.

I didn't say always. It depends on the nature of the game.

I had the questions you had, but found ways to profit from the same pointless layups you complain about. That's the way the NBA is. You're paying for the learning experience.

**BettingWizard** · 04-03-10, 01:08 PM

if you dont think the hawks ending was a blatant fix then there's no help for you

**lakerboy** · 04-03-10, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by BettingWizard

if you dont think the hawks ending was a blatant fix then there's no help for you

The sooner people realize that nba games are fixed the easier it will be when you lose or win.

**Jak** · 04-03-10, 01:54 PM

Most players like Crawford will always look to get extra even when it means nothing

**nulldah** · 04-03-10, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

The sooner people realize that nba games are fixed the easier it will be when you lose or win.

well said LB, somehow it's easier for me to forget nba loses nowadays then other competitions

**angtank** · 04-03-10, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Dark Horse

I didn't say always. It depends on the nature of the game.

I had the questions you had, but found ways to profit from the same pointless layups you complain about. That's the way the NBA is. You're paying for the learning experience.

Yeah the nature depends if there is a fix or not.

How long have you been betting the NBA Dark Horse? Complaining is not a good word to use cuz I didn't lose the games. I just wanted to hear what people had to say about these shady endings.

**Sawyer** · 04-03-10, 02:31 PM

I was on Over (Hornets vs Grizzlies) as well

You know, it's the part of the game. Sometimes, you win by 2 points, sometimes you lose by 2 points. On the long run, it will even out. No need to complain guys, NBA is $$$.