Is the NBA Rigged?

**InTheDrink** · 03-03-11, 07:22 AM

Depends what you're referring to. Do big name teams get far more calls in the playoffs? Absolutely. Do teams get calls or throw certain situations to cover or not cover? Probably not.

**Aussiecapper101** · 03-03-11, 07:24 AM

rigged by the refs on rare occasion IMO

**Mikail** · 03-03-11, 07:26 AM

YES

**Wiggums5** · 03-03-11, 07:31 AM

Yes it's clearly rigged, that's why I refuse to bet it anymore.

**vill** · 03-03-11, 07:33 AM

Oh yes, I think it is. I saw few tv shows about it, also read many articles. I think there are many rigged refs, and also players, who can bet for example for under/over player point, or something like this.

**stevenash** · 03-03-11, 07:35 AM

Mr. Donaghy can help you out with this question.

**Statman** · 03-03-11, 07:36 AM

Does indeed have to make you wonder particularly what happened to that ref a couple of years back. He provided information what appeared to be legit. Certainly, the spotlight has been on the refs in the NBA ever since he left...

**stevenash** · 03-03-11, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by vill

Oh yes, I think it is. I saw few tv shows about it, also read many articles. I think there are many rigged refs, and also players, who can bet for example for under/over player point, or something like this.

Back in the day, shot clock operators would manipulate the shot clock for 'total' purposes.
Can't do it anymore in the internet era, but pre-internet days, when it was much harder to spot, shot clock operators would sometimes not start until 5, 6 seconds after the ball is inbounded.

Do the math, more time = less shots taken.

**Cap dat 4ss** · 03-03-11, 07:40 AM

no... Even Mr. Donaghy couldn't guarantee a win. His rigged games were only paying out around 70%. And while thats high it's no guarantee.

Who's making the call to rig a game? Who actually fixes it (players, coaches, refs)? Vegas doesn't need to fix the games to make money. It's funny when someone loses a side or O/U they they auto tout that it's fixed but Vegas doesn't need to risk it, they win money other ways. They've got futures, quarters, halves, props, other games, other sports etc.....

So the answer is a resounding NO. There may be a bad apple in the bunch fixing a situation here or there for personal gain but there is nothing to be paranoid about.

**konck** · 03-03-11, 07:42 AM

All sports that you can bet on are fixed....thats why I fade the public and keep winning

**stevenash** · 03-03-11, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by Cap dat 4ss

Who's making the call to rig a game?

In the 70's, 80's they were.
Gambino.
Gotti.
Luchese.

Every local in NYC in that era knew the outcome of every NY Knick, and St. John's game 3 hours before tip.

Don't care if you believe me or not.

**ICE-BLOOD** · 03-03-11, 07:48 AM

nba is rigged less than 1% of games

doesnt really matter

**Sportsbetting123** · 03-03-11, 07:52 AM

Whenever a degenerate loses a close game, they claim all sports are fixed. My opinion is that most games are not.

**madrabbit** · 03-03-11, 07:53 AM

course it is. every sport is. Look at the cricket world cup. Youve got england who set the biggest run chase vs ireland and ireland got it who are crap! 327 they had to chase down and they did it. Ireland couldnt chase down 200 vs bangladesh they only made 178. England also made 294 vs australia 2 months ago or so and that was the biggest run chase ,ade at the MCG ** the venue which they played at ** then not long after that made 336 and that was chased down. England destroyed Australia in the ashes series just days before these one day games were played.

Ireland was also 5/111 yet with 5 wickets ledt made all those runs. Now we have the corrupt Pakistani's who have been caught match fixing bowled all out for 178 vs crappy ass canada. Just giving examples of match fixing and also in rugby today some players got done.

To answer your question yes the nba is rigged as is all sport. disgrace.

**txmagnolia2** · 03-03-11, 07:54 AM

The regular season is certainly unpredictable most of the time.

**stevenash** · 03-03-11, 07:55 AM

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**doe** · 03-03-11, 08:02 AM

Cash rule everything around me, you ever heard that saying get wit baby its only rigged if you losing

**jackmyhoggoff** · 03-03-11, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by ahj1937

Serious question. Think about what you are saying if you answer yes. Doesnt it appear like most of the times the officials do a good enough job and try to get most calls correct though?

100 % Any and All PRO Sports are RIGGED ! Money does that to people and sports ! Larger the pot of CASH the DIRTIER the water. IT has an ODOR!!

**xraygord** · 03-03-11, 08:12 AM

There have been some non-calls for obvious fouls. The league should be doing something about it.

**Frattimore** · 03-03-11, 08:18 AM

No, you just bet the wrong side.

**ultrasouth** · 03-03-11, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by konck

All sports that you can bet on are fixed....thats why I fade the public and keep winning

I know this is a stupid question but how do you know what the public is on? vegas insider?

**flocko76** · 03-03-11, 08:29 AM

did you have chicago last night at atlanta?

**captrobey** · 03-03-11, 08:30 AM

I dont get it-how was the draft lottery thing fixed stevenash ? Am i missing something?

**RubberKettle** · 03-03-11, 08:46 AM

Its a sham.

How can one sport have some many different ways of officiating the rules?

One way for superstars, one for bench players, one for 1st qtr, one for 4th qtr, one for the last minute. One set of rules for the playoffs, another for game 7 and another way for the finals, etc etc

**geebert74** · 03-03-11, 08:49 AM

All sports are rigged bro! Get with the picture...

**Roxxyfish** · 03-03-11, 08:50 AM

wtf isCricket wetalk about sport you sissy

Originally posted by madrabbit

course it is. every sport is. Look at the cricket world cup. Youve got england who set the biggest run chase vs ireland and ireland got it who are crap! 327 they had to chase down and they did it. Ireland couldnt chase down 200 vs bangladesh they only made 178. England also made 294 vs australia 2 months ago or so and that was the biggest run chase ,ade at the MCG ** the venue which they played at ** then not long after that made 336 and that was chased down. England destroyed Australia in the ashes series just days before these one day games were played. Ireland was also 5/111 yet with 5 wickets ledt made all those runs. Now we have the corrupt Pakistani's who have been caught match fixing bowled all out for 178 vs crappy ass canada. Just giving examples of match fixing and also in rugby today some players got done. To answer your question yes the nba is rigged as is all sport. disgrace.

**elgreco** · 03-03-11, 08:56 AM

We had a good conversation about this last year: http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-ta...nt-rigged.html

**madrabbit** · 03-03-11, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Roxxyfish

wtf isCricket wetalk about sport you sissy

I don't expect a man ** boy ** of your mental stature to understand what cricket is or anything for that matter. You should try though sometime because then you would have a better chance of keeping what little bank roll you have left if any at all.

**sweethook** · 03-03-11, 09:31 AM

you tell me

**Casperwaits** · 03-03-11, 09:35 AM

Of all the major sports, the NBA is the most likely to have fixed games.
The Donaghey situation proved it was happening at one time or another.
The totals lines in itself are way to sharp IMO. So many games off by 2 points or less. Way to uncanny.
One day a HUGE scandal will erupt (after Stern retires). I have a strong feeling the NBA image will be tarnished in the next 5 years.

**thebestthereis** · 03-03-11, 09:38 AM

just don't bet on the nba, put your money in the stock markets they are very safe and never manipulated in any way

**makman** · 03-03-11, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Roxxyfish

wtf isCricket wetalk about sport you sissy

Hey Roxxy! yeah this one was a bit rude, but i have to admit that your remark was funny. i laughed at it too much