Friday in-game....

[smooth44]

okay....where's Sam???
long day on the golf course but kickin' back having a few brews tonight and watching the games!!
haven't been around all day so have no idea what the play is....I'm on Detroit in the first game.....

[skinsfan45]

nj is opening it up with a 25-13 lead

[smooth44]

Don't know what I missed but Det up 13-10 and during the timeout I put my daughter to bed and come back to see them down...WTF!!!

[skinsfan45]

25-19 NJ leading end of 1st...detroit need the slow the nets down...need to hold them under 20 2nd quarter

[Domer]

On Detroit tonight. The Pistons need to slow this shit down.

[smooth44]

it's funny....the 2 teams (LA and NJ) that did not impress me all year and I thought were overrated are stepping up and beating on the 2 teams I thought would be in the finals....now who knows!!??

[smooth44]

Det is done....we may get a chance to cover up in the 2nd half

[skinsfan45]

yea maybe miami take it all this year:beer2:

[skinsfan45]

only down 7 smooth...still early...2fts for det coming up...but i definitely see value in det 2nd half

[Get Paid]

Well i thought the game started at 8, so i guess i didnt get an oppertunity to lose any more money in NBA tnoight

I liked NJ though but I dont know if i would have had enough balls to play them...

[smooth44]

I still like Detroit butlet's see what happens....I love Sac though and think they win outright!!!

[beancounter]

get paid.

same boat as you...people we talking about det being down and i was like wtf? doesn't it start at 5pm (for me)?

maybe second half...

[smooth44]

Brian Scalabrine???? this is unreal.....he is one of the worst players in the entire league and he has 8 points!!!!

[skinsfan45]

det 44-43...nice way to finish the 1st half

[Domer]

Damn...I 1 pt lead at half. How Bout That Shit!!

[beancounter]

8:20p Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 5 (Series tied 2-2)
707 New Jersey Nets (2H) +4

85 Over Under

708 Detroit Pistons (2H) -4
Game can be seen on TNT


thoughts?

[smooth44]

I think Det is okay....they regained control of the boards...forced TO's...and despite being outshot from the field are up 1!!! I like it!! Anyone with the 2nd half line yet??

[smooth44]

LOVE IT!!!! TAKE DETROIT -4....oddsmakers want you to think they don't have a chance to cover!!!

[beancounter]

smooth,

why do you say that? just curious.

[Domer]

Detroit still making stupid passes and too many turnovers. They also need to protect their boards better to allow for second and third shots if necessary.

[Domer]

My offshore site has
NJ +4.5 -115
Det -4.5 -105

People are playing NJ because of the 1st half.

[smooth44]

I have said it 100 times before...pshychology plays a big role in gambling....if the game line is -6 and the fave is up 1 at the half....a 2nd half line at -4 gives you a game total of -5.....it's not a cover!!! by setting it here the oddsmakers are trying to get you to think that Detroit won't cover the game and therefore tempt you to take the points in the 2nd half.....make sense?? Doesn't always work becuase you have humans playing the games but it works the big majority of time...

[smooth44]

....and it looks like public is hitting NJ.....makes me LOVE detroit!! good luck on whatever you play!!

[Domer]

I left the 2nd half alone. I have a big enough play on the game already. Det -6

[Domer]

The Pistons are still not getting any offensive rebounds. They are getting 1 shot per shot clock.

[smooth44]

they are doing everything right exdept winning the battle of the boards...if they take that battle over we should be okay....this line is sharp....I capped it as only a 7 pt win...so let's see!!

[smooth44]

got to make your layups dammit!!

[Domer]

50% FT shooting doesn't help either.

[Domer]

Wallace would have better luck if he kicked his FT's.

[skinsfan45]

det just cant seem to pull away

[smooth44]

this is the human element....everything is happening to get the cover but Det missing easy layups and free throws!! that shit drives me crazy!!!

[Domer]

They are killin me right now.

[Domer]

Up by 4 and can't pull away....GEEZ.

[Domer]

We need a 20-0 run right now. Smooth, I'd settle for that 7 pt win.

[skinsfan45]

shoot i'm happy for a push right now

[skinsfan45]

everything is working in detroit favor and yet they cant pull away

[Domer]

Now down by 1. These guys can't finish.

[Domer]

d is that that you can't make FT's or Lay-ups?

[smooth44]

hoping for OT right now or a strong close....this sucks....they had a 1000 opportunities.....thank god I didn't make this my 999,999,999,999,999,999 unit play!!!

[skinsfan45]

OT? please?

[Domer]

Shit!!!!!! We need OT.

[Domer]

Detroit desrves to lose but I hope they make a come back.

[Domer]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skinsfan45]

and the basketball god heard my prayer...OT baby!!!

[smooth44]

wow...what a shot!!! it's about time we get a little excitement in these playoffs!!!

[Domer]

We still have life.

[smooth44]

webought ourselves 5 minutes folks...let's see what happens!!!

[Domer]

That was a sweet shot. LUCKY, but sweet.

[Domer]

I'd like to see Jefferson FOUL OUT.

[Slippery Pete]

The Pistons have no excuse. K Martin, A Williams and J Collins hve all fouled out and Detroit still can't find a way to take advantage.

[Domer]

When the Pistons shot the ball not one of their guys feet leave the ground to attempt a rebound.

[Domer]

Is it OK to ask the Gambling Gods for a 2nd OT?????

[skinsfan45]

way ahead of you...already praying for 2nd OT

[Slippery Pete]

GL to you Domer. The Pistons have been given every chance to win this one, maybe they're destined to win it.

[Domer]

Thanks, you too SP. :thumbs:

[Domer]

I LOVE JASON KIDD RIGHT NOW!!!

[Slippery Pete]

Looks like 2 OT's....

[Domer]

Instead of writing out a play on his white board Coach Brown should just write...MAKE YOUR FUCKING LAYUPS!

[skinsfan45]

2nd OT!!! is it because i went to church last week?

[Domer]

Skinsfan, Slippery Pete, Smooth.....


HOW BOUT THAT SHIT C'Mon, 5 more minutes.

[Domer]

Det's O needs to take over once they get the lead.

[nohomer]

wow!! 3 pts shot!!! wow!!

[Domer]

Skinsfan, start that vigil again. Looks like we need 3 OT's to do the job. :bang:

[RSxxxxx]

i want 3 OTs so i can find out what hapens when 5 of your 9 players foul out!

[nohomer]

maybe it's a draw...and they start the game over tomorrow. ehehe

[Domer]

RS, by rule they go to a 3 on 3 half court game.

[skinsfan45]

3rd OT? pleeeeeeeeeeas?

[RSxxxxx]

has that happened anytime as of late? say the last 10 years?

[Slippery Pete]

John Thompson and Rex Chapman both said that Scalabrine shouldn't get that call "BASED ON WHO HE IS". WTF is that shit? Nothing pisses me off more about the NBA....errrr...the WWF. That's just complete bullshit.

A foul is a foul is a foul.

[Domer]

when it drops to 1-1 it goes to ro-sham-bo.

[RSxxxxx]

Originally posted by Domer
RS, by rule they go to a 3 on 3 half court game.

wait, just noticed the half court...your shitting me right?

[RSxxxxx]

please 3 OTs, i didnt bet, but i really wanna see what happens!

[nohomer]

good chance for a 3rd OT...

[Domer]

NO.....SWEAR. lol

[Domer]

It sounded good though.

[RSxxxxx]

do they borrow a player from the other team? lol

doesnt seem fair though cuz det has 10 players on roster, nets have 9!

[Slippery Pete]

Boy, whatta game!!

You gotta think whoever wins this game wins the series. This is a classic.

[Domer]

C,Mon, 3 OT's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Domer]

NO...By rule they use fans.

[RSxxxxx]

would love to see cuban play for the mavs!

[RSxxxxx]

just need nets to miss one more and my dream may come true! i think i was put on this earth to find out what would happen! 5 on 4 would be sweet

[Slippery Pete]

By the time this game ends, Sac and Minny will be doing postgame interviews.

[Domer]

he's blow his wad in the 1st 4 minutes.

[nohomer]

you got your wish RS!!!

[skinsfan45]

man...i should start praying for a cover instead of more OT!!!

[Domer]

LMFAO Slippert Pete. But it's probably a true statement.

[RSxxxxx]

oh, wait, just switched on NBA.com and see they have 3 players who havent played, are they eligible to play though is teh question, hope theyre not!

[Domer]

YES, but a little side prayer wouldn't hurt.

[RSxxxxx]

has the game gone over yet?

[Domer]

The posted total was 250.

[Slippery Pete]

If J Kidd plays all 5 minutes of this 3rd OT, he'll end up with 57 minutes tonight.

[nohomer]

250?? ahhaha, better hope for another over time then... come on 4th ot!!

[Domer]

They are done. You have a couple of pro's and college kids now.

[RSxxxxx]

you guys had detroit -5.5? i had # of OTs over 5.5!

[Slippery Pete]

Detroit FG's 39-101

[Domer]

Shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RSxxxxx]

come on 4th ot

anyone notice the trend of road team winning game 5s!? min should be next!?

[Domer]

Got Sac, how bout you?

[skinsfan45]

got the over in sac/min game...looks like shit now

[Slippery Pete]

Detroit has taken 107 FG's and 42 FT's and still trails by five. WOW!

[Domer]

They'll score more 2nd half. Maybe 3 OT's.

[Slippery Pete]

I've got Sac +5.5 for three C's.

[skinsfan45]

hahahaha....well already praying of OTs here...might as well pray for OT in the other game

[Domer]

I have Sac +5.5 for a Dime and a 2 teamer Sac to the Over 192 for a buck. The parlay looks dead.

[Slippery Pete]

Seven players have fouled out and three more have 5 fouls right now. another OT and we might go 4 on 4.

[Domer]

Not praying (although I should) just drinking beer and hoping. I too have Sac game to go over.

[nohomer]

detroit have a chance...!! come on ot!!

[Domer]

Good luck in the next game boys.

[Slippery Pete]

I like the Nets to win in Game 6. Tony Soprano and the boys at Bada-Bing are partying like it's 1999 tonight in Jersey.

[skinsfan45]

yes a push...i have an 80 pt teaser on under 167...hahaha congrats on those who had nj!!!!

[Slippery Pete]

Sac would be so much better if they would trade Chris Webber and put Brad Miller back in the starting lineup. Webber is a loser.

[Domer]

The nets end it in game 6. Lay the points.

[sam1979]

I am in GREENVILLE ....................Did not bet today....


Thank GOD ...saved my @$$ again.....

Now .... I think NJ & LA should finish this $hit ....

:beer2: