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  • cleaveland
    SBR MVP
    • 04-04-10
    • 1559

    #1
    Another theory about how to fix games (Bulls-Magic)
    Watching the Bulls-Magic I just can't figure out why the Magic are trying so hard. They're locked into their playoff position but they're playing like it's a game 7.

    They look like they're all playing for a bonus. Here's a way to fix games:

    If you've got lopsided one-way action on the Bulls like we got for the Bulls/Magic game, offer a bonus to the team everyone bet against (the Magic in this case) if they win or cover, depending on the situation. Obviously the books in Vegas would need to work together here but who would care? The NBA? It's better for the league to have competitive games. Certainly the franchise wants to get as many wins as possible, they won't care.

    A $100,000 per player bonus could be enough to really motivate a team... It looks like the Magic are playing for a bonus or something because NBA teams don't play like it's game 7 just for pride, no way.
  • donkdown
    Restricted User
    • 07-09-09
    • 4423

    #2
    some ppl r just flat out fckin morons!! No wonder the books never lose!! With morons like this betting with them.. Stfu no one is getting a Christmas bonus.
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    • robmpink
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 01-09-07
      • 13205

      #3
      Originally posted by cleaveland
      Watching the Bulls-Magic I just can't figure out why the Magic are trying so hard. They're locked into their playoff position but they're playing like it's a game 7.

      They look like they're all playing for a bonus. Here's a way to fix games:

      If you've got lopsided one-way action on the Bulls like we got for the Bulls/Magic game, offer a bonus to the team everyone bet against (the Magic in this case) if they win or cover, depending on the situation. Obviously the books in Vegas would need to work together here but who would care? The NBA? It's better for the league to have competitive games. Certainly the franchise wants to get as many wins as possible, they won't care.

      A $100,000 per player bonus could be enough to really motivate a team... It looks like the Magic are playing for a bonus or something because NBA teams don't play like it's game 7 just for pride, no way.
      How much of a cut would the trainer get?
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      • 8ArIvd5
        SBR MVP
        • 04-24-10
        • 3175

        #4
        clark played 7 mins, bass played 38. they both get 100k, or is it a certain amount/minute deal? have you thought this through, or just wake and bake then went random?
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        • JOHON8
          SBR Hall of Famer
          • 01-28-10
          • 7712

          #5
          Magic were really playing like this was a Championship game. When players hit their 3's in those pressure situations, they aren't just playing for pride.
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          • BernardMadoff
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 12-12-09
            • 6679

            #6
            Originally posted by cleaveland
            Watching the Bulls-Magic I just can't figure out why the Magic are trying so hard. They're locked into their playoff position but they're playing like it's a game 7.

            They look like they're all playing for a bonus. Here's a way to fix games:

            If you've got lopsided one-way action on the Bulls like we got for the Bulls/Magic game, offer a bonus to the team everyone bet against (the Magic in this case) if they win or cover, depending on the situation. Obviously the books in Vegas would need to work together here but who would care? The NBA? It's better for the league to have competitive games. Certainly the franchise wants to get as many wins as possible, they won't care.

            A $100,000 per player bonus could be enough to really motivate a team... It looks like the Magic are playing for a bonus or something because NBA teams don't play like it's game 7 just for pride, no way.
            Only a Cavs fan could come up with such lunacy. Bron leaving has really drove you people insane.
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            • SportsMushroom
              SBR MVP
              • 09-28-10
              • 4177

              #7
              emm, a lot of bench players played today

              those are the ones that play the hardest, playing to get into the starting lineup, playing to keep their spot on the team, playing to increase future playing time, playing to get a better contract come negotiation time, playing to get a good transfer deal, playing to fking advance their career

              are those factors enough motivation for you?

              people have to also keep denvers example in mind, this guy howard is barely a basketball player let alone a superstar, he is a giraffe they put under the basket and bounce the ball onto his head and into the net, the guy cant shoot and has no moves, he is a basically a bad version of shaq back when shaq was the shit
              Last edited by SportsMushroom; 04-10-11, 03:37 PM.
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              • vinny808
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 10-27-09
                • 588

                #8
                One of the dumbest logic I've heard. 1) Why the Magic are trying so hard? 2) Everyone on the Magic is getting a bonus? A bribe of that magnitude would never escape the FBI.
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                • The J-Dizzle
                  SBR MVP
                  • 03-09-10
                  • 1089

                  #9
                  Originally posted by cleaveland
                  Watching the Bulls-Magic I just can't figure out why the Magic are trying so hard. They're locked into their playoff position but they're playing like it's a game 7.

                  They look like they're all playing for a bonus. Here's a way to fix games:

                  If you've got lopsided one-way action on the Bulls like we got for the Bulls/Magic game, offer a bonus to the team everyone bet against (the Magic in this case) if they win or cover, depending on the situation. Obviously the books in Vegas would need to work together here but who would care? The NBA? It's better for the league to have competitive games. Certainly the franchise wants to get as many wins as possible, they won't care.

                  A $100,000 per player bonus could be enough to really motivate a team... It looks like the Magic are playing for a bonus or something because NBA teams don't play like it's game 7 just for pride, no way.

                  People like you think that everything exists around betting...
                  How about Orlando trying hard because they wan't to prove they can compete with the best team in the Eastern Conference without their star player, only days away from the playoff??

                  But yeah, Vegas offered them tons of money to play this game close and hit all those 3's. Come on...
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                  • ShogunRua
                    SBR MVP
                    • 12-23-09
                    • 4668

                    #10
                    Ridiculous post man.
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                    • iceminers26
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 10-13-08
                      • 15600

                      #11
                      sharp post, this guy might be on to something
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                      • alon7777777
                        SBR MVP
                        • 05-11-10
                        • 1864

                        #12
                        ye no chance in hell the NBA can be fixed right its all legit thats why 98% of people lose money GTFO
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                        • SportsMushroom
                          SBR MVP
                          • 09-28-10
                          • 4177

                          #13
                          Originally posted by alon7777777
                          ye no chance in hell the NBA can be fixed right its all legit thats why 98% of people lose money GTFO

                          98% of people lose because the lines are so sharp that you will never profit because of juice, and also because bettors are morans that win 10 games and lose it all chasing one loss
                          Last edited by SportsMushroom; 04-10-11, 04:21 PM.
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                          • NBA_Brosuf
                            Restricted User
                            • 02-14-11
                            • 2489

                            #14
                            it was orlando's fan appreciation day. When your home team is cheering for you to beat the top seeded Chicago, even if you pay them, it is hard to shoot with just 4 fingers and no thumb to miss that basket on purpose.

                            If you want a conspiracy, you got to say something like the guy who shot that last 3 or 10 straight 3's did not get the memo about losing this game on purpose. LOL
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                            • jsmithj88
                              SBR MVP
                              • 12-27-08
                              • 3591

                              #15
                              so they play hard for 100k bonus
                              but not play hard to get million dollar contracts?

                              did the bulls players get bonuses for playing like shit??
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                              • 8ArIvd5
                                SBR MVP
                                • 04-24-10
                                • 3175

                                #16
                                Originally posted by jsmithj88
                                so they play hard for 100k bonus
                                but not play hard to get million dollar contracts?

                                did the bulls players get bonuses for playing like shit??
                                who cares about your regular paycheck, this is money on the side. money on the side is intriguing and worth more no matter how much less it's worth.
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                                • dfberger23
                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                  • 11-08-10
                                  • 5069

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by cleaveland
                                  Watching the Bulls-Magic I just can't figure out why the Magic are trying so hard. They're locked into their playoff position but they're playing like it's a game 7.

                                  They look like they're all playing for a bonus. Here's a way to fix games:

                                  If you've got lopsided one-way action on the Bulls like we got for the Bulls/Magic game, offer a bonus to the team everyone bet against (the Magic in this case) if they win or cover, depending on the situation. Obviously the books in Vegas would need to work together here but who would care? The NBA? It's better for the league to have competitive games. Certainly the franchise wants to get as many wins as possible, they won't care.

                                  A $100,000 per player bonus could be enough to really motivate a team... It looks like the Magic are playing for a bonus or something because NBA teams don't play like it's game 7 just for pride, no way.
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                                  • dimon
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 08-14-09
                                    • 1159

                                    #18
                                    man, it is time to start a sportbook for people like the author of this thread
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                                    • jsmithj88
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 12-27-08
                                      • 3591

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by 8ArIvd5
                                      who cares about your regular paycheck, this is money on the side. money on the side is intriguing and worth more no matter how much less it's worth.
                                      yea ok...........if these guys are able to flip a swtich and play well they would be able to do that all the time, and in big games and make millions more and win a ton of titles.
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                                      • noles79
                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                        • 10-05-10
                                        • 804

                                        #20
                                        i was looking good on the first half -3 then all of a sudden magic come roaring back and drose on bench most of 2nd quarter had me smh! then a prayer shot from nelson all i could do is
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                                        • smallbluedonkey
                                          SBR High Roller
                                          • 02-24-09
                                          • 227

                                          #21
                                          Orlando wouldn't have even been close to covering without the 21 CHI turnovers... how does that figure in to the conspiracy theory?
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                                          • MonkeyF0cker
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 06-12-07
                                            • 12144

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by cleaveland
                                            Watching the Bulls-Magic I just can't figure out why the Magic are trying so hard. They're locked into their playoff position but they're playing like it's a game 7.

                                            They look like they're all playing for a bonus. Here's a way to fix games:

                                            If you've got lopsided one-way action on the Bulls like we got for the Bulls/Magic game, offer a bonus to the team everyone bet against (the Magic in this case) if they win or cover, depending on the situation. Obviously the books in Vegas would need to work together here but who would care? The NBA? It's better for the league to have competitive games. Certainly the franchise wants to get as many wins as possible, they won't care.

                                            A $100,000 per player bonus could be enough to really motivate a team... It looks like the Magic are playing for a bonus or something because NBA teams don't play like it's game 7 just for pride, no way.
                                            Umm. What were the Bulls playing for in that game, genius?
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                                            • FindTheLock
                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                              • 02-27-10
                                              • 7194

                                              #23
                                              This guy is an NBA guru. Everyone put your tin foil hats on and go to a potato field quick! Bring two different color socks and two different size shoes, preferably a different logo on each one too. Make sure they aren't following you. We need to blend in when we're hanging out with this guy so he can give us some more hot tips!!!
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                                              • jjgold
                                                SBR Aristocracy
                                                • 07-20-05
                                                • 388179

                                                #24
                                                They are pros and do play hard most of the time regardless if game means anything or not

                                                Another frustrated gambler crying ix thats all
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                                                • flyingillini
                                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                                  • 12-06-06
                                                  • 41219

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by jjgold
                                                  They are pros and do play hard most of the time regardless if game means anything or not

                                                  Another frustrated gambler crying ix thats all
                                                  Post of the day!
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                                                  המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎
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                                                  • keenecharger21
                                                    SBR Sharp
                                                    • 02-21-11
                                                    • 378

                                                    #26
                                                    as long as the bulls won i could care less how lopsided are how hard bass was playing for a bonus

                                                    bulls -2 ftw
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                                                    • JOHON8
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 01-28-10
                                                      • 7712

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by jjgold
                                                      They are pros and do play hard most of the time regardless if game means anything or not

                                                      Another frustrated gambler crying ix thats all
                                                      We're not frustrated jj.

                                                      We are analyzing a situation here, using our brains.
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                                                      • SexyMit
                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                        • 10-12-06
                                                        • 6139

                                                        #28
                                                        You must of had Bulls.
                                                        If it seems to good to be true it usually is!!

                                                        I have a natural instinct to exploit market ineffieciencies!!
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                                                        • jjgold
                                                          SBR Aristocracy
                                                          • 07-20-05
                                                          • 388179

                                                          #29
                                                          No such things as players fixing games, it is the most stupid threads anyone can make here

                                                          Its just gamblers that cannot accept they picked wrong side to game
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                                                          • MoneyLineDawg
                                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                                            • 01-01-09
                                                            • 13253

                                                            #30
                                                            This is a joke of a post.....I'm not gunna be a dick about it though because I love reading these types of posts for the entertainment value. Gamblers= Craziest people
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                                                            • Laker_crazy
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                                                              • 02-08-09
                                                              • 9669

                                                              #31
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                                                              • cleaveland
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                                                                • 04-04-10
                                                                • 1559

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by jjgold
                                                                No such things as players fixing games, it is the most stupid threads anyone can make here

                                                                Its just gamblers that cannot accept they picked wrong side to game
                                                                I was watching the game in shock as to how hard the Magic were playing (and I bet nothing but I was interested because of the line movement and the action on this forum), that was game 7 intensity in a meaningless game.

                                                                BTW, I remember you making a post a while back about how a pro hockey team was gonna "let a few extra go through the net" to the fix the over. I'll search on google to try to find that post.

                                                                Edit: I couldn't find the post but I still remember it.
                                                                Last edited by cleaveland; 04-11-11, 05:02 AM.
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                                                                • Cap dat 4ss
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                                                                  • 10-11-10
                                                                  • 3665

                                                                  #33
                                                                  SBR really needs a +/- scoring system for each post
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                                                                  • cleaveland
                                                                    SBR MVP
                                                                    • 04-04-10
                                                                    • 1559

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Why do people hate conspiracy theories?

                                                                    Just remember: If it wasn't one person acting alone it was probably a conspiracy. That's the reality of the world. Is everybody a child or do they just have their head in the sand?
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                                                                    • The Bet Master
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 09-29-10
                                                                      • 2665

                                                                      #35
                                                                      They played hard, so they must be rigging the game? Get a grip.
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