Game Thread The NBA 2020 Finals! Heat vs Lakers

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  1. blazerkor

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    If you were trying to get me you should have put the bold on the word "that" not "is" but besides that we can just agree to disagree. I see odds making as a clear monetized endorsement while you think there is a lot more to it than that. I think we're both in agreement that after the initial odds or line is set all of the changes after that are nothing more than gamesmanship. Also I think your argument is far more accurate when it comes to the spread and over/under than when we're talking about the odds and money line.

    Edit: Actually I don't disagree with your assertion at all, not at all. For the sports books it's just about making money and mitigating losses, you are right. That being said, I am also right. Where they set the odds is an obvious indication of what they think the outcome will be.
     
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    Yeah, I was debating which. If I were speaking, I would have emphasized both in different ways. I considered going italic on the "is", and then bold on the "that".

    Lack of tone is and always will be the downside of online forums.

    :cheers:
     
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    THE HCP, Sep 30, 2020
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    Chris Craig, Sep 30, 2020
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Heat will take game 1
     
    Chris Craig, Sep 30, 2020
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    This x1000
     
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    I just realized Game 1 is tonight. Holy shit! Just set it to record just in time.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    X ∞
     
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    Lakers look rusty and not prepared for the Heat’s energy.
     
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    The Heat have so many shooters
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Miami going cold, Spoelstra needs to take a time out
     
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    Was wondering how fast somebody would post something like this. Talent wins out FAMS.
     
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    Time out to trade for better players? C’mon man.
     
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    Some fresh feet cant hurt. Got a deep bench. At least to talk to his guys, give them a quick break and some pep talk.

    Basically pulled a Stotts. Let the Lakers come all the way back and take the lead. No timeout.
     
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    I’m guessing it is Lakers in 4 or 5 if AD can stay healthy.
     
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    Booooooooo!
     
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    I have the Lakers in 5. Got a problem with that, FAMS?
     
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    Heat in 6 or 7
     
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    You saying the Heat is going to ghost them
     
    Chris Craig, Sep 30, 2020
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    That was 2 not a 3
     
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