I'm not playing it, but take Orlando in Game 3

mrg24 · 05-18-10, 10:44 PM

**** tht man. Magic is joke. Bet boston or bet nothing. Everyone expected them to bounce back today and what happened?? Magic will be swept.

The General · 05-18-10, 10:44 PM

What is your best reason. I don't doubt it, but why?

Thanks

No coincidences · 05-18-10, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by The General

What is your best reason. I don't doubt it, but why?

Thanks

It's their whole season, and they're a pretty solid road team. Boston's almost better away from home, too.

I should have just stuck with my gut and went unders and dogs throughout this entire series. I think it will continue to cash.

HoulihansTX · 05-18-10, 10:50 PM

Today was their whole season.

Home, and heavily favored. They lost their season with those Vince Carter free throws.

camel · 05-18-10, 10:51 PM

So far Boston have been money... i'll continue taking them until they shit on me.

No coincidences · 05-18-10, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

Today was their whole season.

Home, and heavily favored. They lost their season with those Vince Carter free throws.

I agree this was a huge game for them, but being down 2-0 isn't terminal. Being down 3-0 is.

wrongturn · 05-18-10, 10:53 PM

not stupid. i will take orlando too because they played nervously in first two games as favorite. Once they are underdog, they will play relaxed in their own game.

vyomguy · 05-18-10, 10:53 PM

No way they are going to win in boston. Magic is done and they know it.

sweethook · 05-19-10, 12:36 AM

you said but your not playin it. I KNOW WHY

stealthyburrito · 05-19-10, 12:40 AM

celtics won't let up, game three is the kill shot and they know it.

THEGREAT30 · 05-19-10, 12:45 AM

Teams run into bad matchups and this might be that bad matchup for Orlando, they have great team offense that is spearheaded by Howard getting doubled, they have few 1 on 1 guys though, and it seems that the Celts great team defense that does not have to double Howard is beating there great team offense. It's crazy all the know-it-alls knock the Hawks for too many isolations, but the Hawks go 4-0 verses Celts, that might be the way to beat them, but Magic don't have that, bad matchup it looks like, good day, truism.

paco · 05-19-10, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by camel

So far Boston have been money... i'll continue taking them until they shit on me.

Snowball · 05-19-10, 12:57 AM

Even if Carter made both those free throws, Celtics still had a 1pt lead and the ball back in their possession. Orlando's best game was tonight. Nothing but downhill for them now.
Celtics sweep just like PP says.

Scorpion · 05-19-10, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

I agree this was a huge game for them, but being down 2-0 isn't terminal. Being down 3-0 is.

Boston is 32-0 when up 2-0 sir

TwoWays · 05-19-10, 12:59 AM

If Boston gives Orlando something like 7 points, then I'll definitely be on Orlando. UNLESS DIESEL PICKS ORLANDO TO COVER OR WIN BY DD!!

camel · 05-19-10, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by TwoWays

If Boston gives Orlando something like 7 points, then I'll definitely be on Orlando. UNLESS DIESEL PICKS ORLANDO TO COVER OR WIN BY DD!!

camel · 05-19-10, 01:07 AM

I reckon the line will be 3.5... and then the public would pound the shit out of Magic cause they're "due" for a win to avoid the sweep.

BernardMadoff · 05-19-10, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by THEGREAT30

Teams run into bad matchups and this might be that bad matchup for Orlando, they have great team offense that is spearheaded by Howard getting doubled, they have few 1 on 1 guys though, and it seems that the Celts great team defense that does not have to double Howard is beating there great team offense. It's crazy all the know-it-alls knock the Hawks for too many isolations, but the Hawks go 4-0 verses Celts, that might be the way to beat them, but Magic don't have that, bad matchup it looks like, good day, truism.

You basically hit the nail on the head. Along with Boston being smarter, more experienced, and more know how. Boston is great running halfcourt sets, setting screens, fundamental basketball, if you play defense like they do, it will lead to better offense, its like rewarding yourself for your hard work. Boston run basic plays, but Orlando feel the need to cheat when a particular scorer is hot and Boston just then uses that person for a decoy, set a screen and pass to a cutter going to the basket, I kinda blame Van Gundy for alot of their defensive woes, very sad.

raiders32 · 05-19-10, 01:41 AM

Orlando is just too unpredictable.

Andy117 · 05-19-10, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by camel

I reckon the line will be 3.5... and then the public would pound the shit out of Magic cause they're "due" for a win to avoid the sweep.

I'm still on Boston with that line.

ikamoku · 05-19-10, 02:11 AM

boston wins and they probably cover. orlando is done, they couldn't win one at home. whole celtic lineup is looking animal right now. they want the sweep to make a statement.

Scorpion · 05-19-10, 02:21 AM

BOSTON DID NOT SHOW UP FOR GAME 3 VS CLEV AT HOME LOST 95-124 WITH SERIES TIED 1-1

shari91 · 05-19-10, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by Scorpion

BOSTON DID NOT SHOW UP FOR GAME 3 VS CLEV AT HOME LOST 95-124 WITH SERIES TIED 1-1

Cleveland and the Magic are 2 different animals. See the stat above about Boston's record when leading 2-0.

Until the Magic prove they can beat Boston, I'll continue to back the Celtics. Best of luck everyone, no matter who you pick. Hopefully the refs allow the next game to be a bit better than the one today.

Diesel79 · 05-19-10, 02:47 AM

Orlando is done... Boston just plays much better right now. Probably sweep

Sunde91 · 05-19-10, 02:48 AM

Don't like it. Unless you're getting like +8, forget it. Celtics are dialed-in, Magic had their chance. Vince Cunter, Rashit Lewis and crew, so long.

Preston09 · 05-19-10, 02:49 AM

Anybody have an Idea of possible lines for the game?

Preston09 · 05-19-10, 02:49 AM

I only see the Magic being a bet if they get 5 plus

shari91 · 05-19-10, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by Sunde91

Don't like it. Unless you're getting like +8, forget it. Celtics are dialed-in, Magic had their chance. Vince Cunter, Rashit Lewis and crew, so long.

Aurelius · 05-19-10, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by Diesel79

Orlando is done... Boston just plays much better right now. Probably sweep

this^^

to say 2 - 0 down is nothing to worry about is laughable

d1m@ · 05-19-10, 03:02 AM

do you really think that after 2 looses at home orlando will take a game as a visitor ?

I dont think so

beanbag · 05-19-10, 03:09 AM

nobody wants to give out any donations man

mundane · 05-19-10, 03:12 AM

i thought no coin said to fade him?!? now he's giving out picks again??? hmmm i say fade the coin!

celtics it is! hugeeeee!!!!

cleaveland · 05-19-10, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by camel

So far Boston have been money... i'll continue taking them until they shit on me.

rm18 · 05-19-10, 03:22 AM

I don't think the there is anything the Magic can do, but best option maybe is go to a huge lineup to improve their defense and give guys a chance to post up.

start:

Gortat
Howard
Lewis
Barnes
Carter

Now maybe they can do some isolation