Celtics @ pick 'em?

Panic · 02-05-09, 08:57 PM

The way the Lakers are playing, I wouldnt take it.

fearless · 02-05-09, 08:58 PM

I passed on a bet before this game hoping for this situation. Lakers by 6 or more at the half, we'll get the Celtics as a pick 'em or better. Who's with me?

ryanXL977 · 02-05-09, 08:58 PM

its so early, i would do it, esp if you have lal+7 already

ryanXL977 · 02-05-09, 09:02 PM

why would you pass on that value
what is 9 pts in the nba? pretty much every game has lead swings of 9+ pts
i think boston wins, but not by over 7

take boston

fearless · 02-05-09, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Panic

The way the Lakers are playing, I wouldnt take it.

The Lakers aren't sweeping the Celtics in the regular season, I just hope they're up at half.

ryanXL977 · 02-05-09, 09:05 PM

they dont have to worry about sweeping
they just have to worry about winning today

orlando swept SAS and LAL

Panic · 02-05-09, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by fearless

The Lakers aren't sweeping the Celtics in the regular season, I just hope they're up at half.

Wouldnt put money on that. Lakers win tonight without Bynum in Boston, Celtics are in trouble. Not saying Celtics cant or wont win, just saying its not a bet I would feel comfortable with. But if you do decide to play the Celtics, good luck to ya.

ryanXL977 · 02-05-09, 09:08 PM

celts win this game
dont cover

Poker_Beast · 02-05-09, 09:12 PM

Celtics will cover

AUSSIE_PUNTER · 02-05-09, 09:58 PM

celtic will cover by 12 go big g

Panic · 02-05-09, 10:58 PM

Celtics may still do it, but now you see what I was saying. Lakers outscored them in the 2nd half. Lakers came to play. They may fade in OT because of fatigue. They played last night and had to travel.

fearless · 02-05-09, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by Panic

Celtics may still do it, but now you see what I was saying. Lakers outscored them in the 2nd half. Lakers came to play. They may fade in OT because of fatigue. They played last night and had to travel.

Yes. I didn't expect Garnett to foul out. I don't remember the last time that happened.

fearless · 02-05-09, 11:19 PM

Also, the idiotic strategy of letting Davis shoot all those jumpers.

Panic · 02-05-09, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by fearless

Yes. I didn't expect Garnett to foul out. I don't remember the last time that happened.

Bynum was out too, right? At least the Celtics got to use Garnett for most the game. Lakers didnt have Bynum for any of it.

fearless · 02-05-09, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by Panic

Bynum was out too, right? At least the Celtics got to use Garnett for most the game. Lakers didnt have Bynum for any of it.

A healthy Garnett at full strength and no Bynum were the reasons I liked the Celtics. With Bynum I might of chosen the Lakers. If you don't believe me, read what I stressed in this thread:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/142554-celtics-5-tomorrow.html

Panic · 02-05-09, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by fearless

A healthy Garnett at full strength and no Bynum were the reasons I liked the Celtics. With Bynum I might of chosen the Lakers. If you don't believe me, read what I stressed in this thread:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-ta...-tomorrow.html

I know what you're saying and I'm with ya. But that is exactly why I liked the Lakers anyway tonight. The Lakers showed last year they can win without Bynum. The are the deepest team in the league. Couple that with having a full off season to work in Pau Gasol and teach him the triangle and a healthy Trevor Ariza and the Lakers are still a fvcking machine. With or without Bynum. Since Bynums injury, Lakers are 3-0, all on the road.

fearless · 02-05-09, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by Panic

I know what you're saying and I'm with ya. But that is exactly why I liked the Lakers anyway tonight. The Lakers showed last year they can win without Bynum. The are the deepest team in the league. Couple that with having a full off season to work in Pau Gasol and teach him the triangle and a healthy Trevor Ariza and the Lakers are still a fvcking machine. With or without Bynum. Since Bynums injury, Lakers are 3-0, all on the road.

Let me put it this way: If Garnett doesn't foul out, Celtics win. I don't think Davis would have shot one of those shots with Garnett in the game and you have to admit, Davis' shots were really the difference in the game.

Panic · 02-05-09, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by fearless

Let me put it this way: If Garnett doesn't foul out, Celtics win. I don't think Davis would have shot one of those shots with Garnett in the game and you have to admit, Davis' shots were really the difference in the game.

And if the Lakers hit their freethrows, game never goes to overtime.

fearless · 02-05-09, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Panic

And if the Lakers hit their freethrows, game never goes to overtime.

Good point. It would have been a tough game for either side to lose. You bet on Garnett to come up big, he had a big game but he fouled out, that's life.