Look, Tim Donaghy picks or not, facts are facts.
The NBA as an organization really only breaks even if a series ends in Game 5. This is after advertising, salaried employees, etc. However, for a Game 6, they make millions upon millions NET. With that said, the Lakers at the beginning of this series most experts were calling for a sweep. They are clearly the better team with the more experienced coach. However, the Suns took games 3 and 4 allowing this series to have a guaranteed 6 games. Most people would salute that effort as the Suns being equal or closer to the Lakers talent, however I have a different take.
The NBA sent in their henchmen to extend the series to a guaranteed Game 6 (Which is tonight). In fact, take a look at the free throw disparities in games 3 and 4:
Game 3 at Phoenix:
Lakers 7-13
**Suns 22-32
Game 4 at Phoenix:
Lakers 16-20
**Suns 37-42
That's a combined 74-33 disparity in foul attempts! Coincidence?
In Game 5 at LA, the disparity was only -6 to Phoenix as it made for a close game, but of course the Lakers pulled through.
Now, with the above said, you would expect that in game 6 for the Suns to get all the calls again, especially on the home floor. BUT, consider the refs tonight are Foster, Kennedy, and Willard. Here is a look at their stats for the home team in the 0-4.5 spread range:
Foster 6-10 ATS
Kennedy 10-13 ATS
Willard 6-8 ATS
Folks, this is just a combined 22-31 ATS (41%) for the home team here. NOT FAVORING PHOENIX ANYMORE.
Bottom line point, it looks like the NBA got their game 6. NOW, they have sent their henchmen in to guide this game and give the Lakers pivotal calls tonight that will affect the outcome. Don't know about you, but I don't want to be against the calls from the officials AND against Kobe and the zen master getting any type of points in this game.
The hype machine Boston vs. LA finals will make the NBA more money than you can ever imagine. No need for a game 7 here in this series, too risky considering injuries and anything else could happen in a game 7. The NBA wants Lakers and Boston, you can believe it.
I'm playing the Lakers tonight to close out, just like I played Boston last night. Good luck in whatever you do, just giving some insight here I believe will be crucial points to the outcome of this game.
The NBA as an organization really only breaks even if a series ends in Game 5. This is after advertising, salaried employees, etc. However, for a Game 6, they make millions upon millions NET. With that said, the Lakers at the beginning of this series most experts were calling for a sweep. They are clearly the better team with the more experienced coach. However, the Suns took games 3 and 4 allowing this series to have a guaranteed 6 games. Most people would salute that effort as the Suns being equal or closer to the Lakers talent, however I have a different take.
The NBA sent in their henchmen to extend the series to a guaranteed Game 6 (Which is tonight). In fact, take a look at the free throw disparities in games 3 and 4:
Game 3 at Phoenix:
Lakers 7-13
**Suns 22-32
Game 4 at Phoenix:
Lakers 16-20
**Suns 37-42
That's a combined 74-33 disparity in foul attempts! Coincidence?
In Game 5 at LA, the disparity was only -6 to Phoenix as it made for a close game, but of course the Lakers pulled through.
Now, with the above said, you would expect that in game 6 for the Suns to get all the calls again, especially on the home floor. BUT, consider the refs tonight are Foster, Kennedy, and Willard. Here is a look at their stats for the home team in the 0-4.5 spread range:
Foster 6-10 ATS
Kennedy 10-13 ATS
Willard 6-8 ATS
Folks, this is just a combined 22-31 ATS (41%) for the home team here. NOT FAVORING PHOENIX ANYMORE.
Bottom line point, it looks like the NBA got their game 6. NOW, they have sent their henchmen in to guide this game and give the Lakers pivotal calls tonight that will affect the outcome. Don't know about you, but I don't want to be against the calls from the officials AND against Kobe and the zen master getting any type of points in this game.
The hype machine Boston vs. LA finals will make the NBA more money than you can ever imagine. No need for a game 7 here in this series, too risky considering injuries and anything else could happen in a game 7. The NBA wants Lakers and Boston, you can believe it.
I'm playing the Lakers tonight to close out, just like I played Boston last night. Good luck in whatever you do, just giving some insight here I believe will be crucial points to the outcome of this game.
I never played team basketball? Run along buddy and take Lakers tonight
