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Post by Gooba on Jun 14, 2016 5:08:06 GMT -5
Irving, James pour in 41 each as Cavs stay alive By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Like two proud heavyweights, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors both walked off the Oracle Arena court with hands held high and feeling like champions Monday night
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Post by Gooba on Jun 15, 2016 7:33:59 GMT -5
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Cleveland-Golden State (GSt 3-2) Green is back for this game, which makes Warriors better on defense; Golden State is 4-5 on road in playoffs, with four of those five losses coming in Game 3's. Cleveland's loss in Game 4 was their first loss in eight home games in playoffs. Five of last seven Golden State games, four of last six Cavalier games stayed under the total. Warriors are 8-2 in last 10 games with Cleveland (under 6-3-1).
In the playoffs this spring, under is 50-32-1
Playoff tally: Favorites vs spread: 26-18, Over: 13-31 Second round: Favorites: 13-8, over: 12-9 Conference final: Favorites: 7-6, over: 5-7-1 Final: Favorites: 3-2, Over: 2-3
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Post by Makers on Jun 16, 2016 2:42:09 GMT -5
NBA Finals - Game 6 - Warriors lead 3-2 Golden State at Cleveland (-2/207.5), 9:00 p.m. ET - ABC
The NBA Finals are back in Cleveland. Considering where things stood last time they were in town last Friday night, that’s a mild upset, but don’t believe for a second the Cavs are playing with house money.
No, there’s genuine pressure. Not only are they two-point favorites to get the series back to Oakland for a Game 7, but a loss would mean that the Warriors would be celebrating another title one year to the date of last year’s conquest.
A loss would not only make LeBron James 0-for-3 in NBA Finals with his hometown team, but it would also mean that all three times, the visitors celebrated winning the title in a city that hasn’t claimed one of their own in any major sport since 1964. That’s cold, but very Cleveland-like.
Worse yet, Stephen Curry would claim a second straight title in a year where he was named regular-season MVP, dancing and partying it up at LeBron’s house while joining him, Michael Jordan and Bill Russell as the only players in league history to accomplish that feat in consecutive seasons
James and Kyrie Irving come in after carving out their own piece of history, becoming the first teammates to each top the 40-point mark in the NBA’s championship round. They combined to shoot 33-for-54 (61 pct) against the Draymond Green-less Warriors, doing so while helping the Cavs buckle down defensively in allowing just 13 fourth-quarter points in the 112-97 win.
“They’re special players. They’re capable of having special nights,” said Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue. “We know that, we’ve seen it before. If they didn’t have it going then we’d have run other things to get other guys involved, but with those two guys having a special night, we rode them and they came through for us.”
Although returning home should help them maintain a rhythm, Green’s return from suspension means the Warriors will have their defensive driving force back in the fold. Without his presence helping Andre Iguodala guard James and communicating on switches, the Warriors were unable to get the stops they needed to maintain a rhythm at both ends. Head coach Steve Kerr made no secret of his disappointment with how Golden State responded without him in Game 5, but conceded everyone is obviously better with Green on the floor.
Green felt he let teammates down regardless of whether he agreed with the decision, calling it “awful” that he missed the game and referring to himself as a “terrible teammate” for putting his guys in that situation.
“I owe it to my teammates to come back and give all that I have, all that I can do to better the situation,” Green said. “I have a strong belief that if I played Game 5 we win, but I didn’t because I put myself in a situation where I wasn’t able to play.”
Curry’s rough shooting night (8-for-21) compounded the issue, as did Harrison Barnes finishing 2-for-14 while playing 38 minutes, the most he’s played all series due to Green’s absence. Losing Andrew Bogut to a knee injury after just eight minutes of action didn’t help matters, throwing Kerr’s rotations further out of whack. Little went right for Golden State, spoiling what Curry felt would’ve been a dream ending where cameras would’ve memorably followed Green as he ran over from the Oakland Coliseum to celebrate a championship. Instead, the Warriors’ emotional leader will have to try and make up for the missed opportunity while reining in his temper since there would be dire circumstances if he’s whistled for another flagrant foul or two technicals.
“He knows that if he gets another flagrant he misses Game 7. He’s well aware of that so I’d be shocked if anything happened on that front,” said Kerr. “He feels bad enough as it is about missing Game 5. He’s not going to put himself at risk of missing another game.”
It’s imperative that he remains on the floor since Bogut has been ruled out for the next 6-to-8 weeks with a left knee sprain. It remains to be seen how Kerr chooses to start the game without his center, staying close to status quo by bumping up Festus Ezeli or going small right from the jump by leaving Iguodala in the starting lineup and putting Green as his primary big.
Whether they see it right from the onset or not, the Cavs are prepared to see Green at center when it matters most.
“Their money lineup is going small with Green at the five,” said Lue, “so there’s not really a big difference in preparing for that.
Although that lineup isn’t necessarily a lock to produce a fast pace since it’s among their top defensive group, the Warriors are 1-4 this postseason when held under 100 points, so they won’t shy away if the Cavs opt to get up and down on their home floor.
Depending on when and where you bet the total in Game 5, you could’ve won, lost or pushed. Most betting shops closed at 209 and that’s exactly where the score finished. The ‘over’ was definitely the right side since the score was knotted 61-61 at halftime, but 32 combined fourth-quarter points turned some expected winning tickets into losers.
Game 6 opened at 207 ½ and that number has held steady as of Wednesday, climbing to 208 at some spots. VegasInsider.com NBA Totals expert Chris David weighs in on Thursday’s matchup with his quick handicap.
“The Draymond Green effect not only played a factor defensively in Game 5 but his absence really screwed up Golden State offensively as they settled for too many jumpers. The Warriors took a series-high 42 attempts from 3-point land in Game 5 and only made 14 of them. As a team, Golden State shot 36 percent from the field and only scored 13 in the final quarter yet they still finished with 97 points,” said David. “Holding the Warriors under 100 points in a game doesn’t happen often. Including Game 5, the feat has only been accomplished 12 times this season.
“Looking back at the 11 situations, Golden State rebounded with an average score 118.4 points per game. In this year’s playoffs, the Warriors were held under the century mark three times and they posted 120, 104 and 108 in the next game, all victories as well. In case you’re wondering, Golden State has gone 11-0 straight up and 9-2 against the spread after being held under 100 and the ‘over’ went 7-4 in those games. It’s hard to go against these seasonal trends and I’m going to buy Golden State’s team total ‘over’ 102 ½ in Game 6. I would lean to the game total going ‘over’ as well with the series wrapping up.”
The Cavs will likely do everything in their power to avoid getting bogged down, since they’re 0-3 in the series when failing to top the century mark. They’re 8-0 at home this postseason when topping 100 points and lost Game 4 108-97 the only time they didn’t.
On that note, Golden State has made an NBA-record 276 3-pointers during these playoffs, while Cleveland has made 242, now good for second all-time. This may very well be a situation where the team that strokes it best from beyond the arc survives. Normally you wouldn’t want to challenge the Warriors at their own game, but the Cavs have seen role players Kevin Love, J.R. Smith and Channing Frye find the range at home enough to trust they’ll hold their own.
Live by the 3, die by 3. Wish there was a total set on how many times you might here that old adage uttered on Thursday night because the over would be a lock.
The Cavs are looking to become the third team among the last 33 to have fallen behind 3-1 in an NBA Finals to force a Game 7. The 1951 Knicks and ’66 Lakers managed to force a deciding game. It hasn’t been done in 50 years. No NBA team has ever rallied to win it all after backing themselves into that corner.
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Post by Makers on Jun 16, 2016 2:50:34 GMT -5
POINTS SPREADS TIME GSW CLE 06/16 03:36 AM +2 -105 55% -2 -105 45% 06/16 01:47 AM +2 -103 56% -2 -107 44% 06/14 10:04 AM +2½ -110 56% -2½ +100 44% 06/14 08:56 AM +2½ -109 62% -2½ -101 38% 06/14 01:09 AM +2½ -104 61% -2½ -106 39% 06/13 11:54 PM +2½ -105 60% -2½ -105 40% 06/13 11:52 PM +2½ -110 67% -2½ -110 33%
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Post by Gooba on Jun 16, 2016 5:20:21 GMT -5
Favored Cavaliers battling some nasty NBA betting trends in Game 6 By JASON LOGAN
The Cleveland Cavaliers have jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire after avoiding elimination with a stunning 112-97 road win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
The Cavaliers, who are now down 3-2 to the Warriors in the championship series after twin 41-point efforts from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving Monday, find themselves not only fighting a motivated Golden State squad (one with star forward Draymond Green returning from suspension), but also battling an eye-opening NBA betting trend as sportsbooks currently have Cleveland pegged as a 2.5-point home favorite for Game 6 Thursday.
The Cavs are a rare betting favorite facing elimination in the NBA Playoffs, a situation that has produced a 50-72-2 ATS record (71-53 SU) going back to the 1991 NBA Playoffs, with those faves covering the spread just 41 percent of the time. Narrowing down those numbers to just favorites down 3-2 in the series, and that NBA chalk is a measly 26-41-0 ATS (35-32 SU) – a 39 percent ATS belly ache.
Betting history continues to pile on LeBron & Co. heading into Game 6. Looking exclusively at the NBA Finals, there have been six teams, down 3-2 in the series, favored in Game 6 of the finals in the past 25 years. Just one of those favorites managed to cover the pointspread (2010 Los Angeles Lakers), finishing 1-5 ATS (3-3 SU).
The size of the spread has also played a significant factor when it comes to favorites facing elimination. Favorites of -3 or less (Cleveland opened -2 and moved to -2.5) have gone a collective 12-25-0 ATS or 32 percent (14-23 SU), with teams stuck in a 3-2 hole producing a 9-17-0 ATS mark (10-16 SU) for a 35 percent success rate at the window. Those favorites of -3 or less down 3-2 in the NBA Finals have been outscored 94.5-92.4 in Game 6 since 1991, equaling a 10-16-0 Over/Under count.
On the season, the Cavaliers are 7-5 SU and ATS as favorites of -3 or less including the postseason. The Warriors, on the other hand, have been betting underdogs just 10 times this season, boasting a 7-3 ATS record as pups including a 2-1 ATS mark in the playoffs.
Golden State is 3-2 ATS in the 2016 NBA Finals and has covered the spread in seven of its last 10 games versus Cleveland, including a 4-1 ATS record in its last five contests inside Quicken Loans Arena.
Over/Under note: Favorites facing elimination in the NBA Playoffs have produced a 56-66 Over/Under record in the past 25 years (32-35 O/U in Game 6 situations), with faves trailing 3-2 in the NBA Finals finishing with a 2-4 O/U mark in Game 6.
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Post by Gooba on Jun 16, 2016 5:21:26 GMT -5
Preview: Warriors (73-9) at Cavaliers (57-25)
Date: June 16, 2016 9:00 PM EDT
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to make history and stay alive by winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night against the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
Home and facing a must-win, the Cavs recall the agony of the 2015 NBA Finals when the Warriors sealed the championship in Game 6 at Quicken Loans Arena.
Only two of 32 teams down 3-1 in NBA Finals have managed to take the series to seven games, the last time in 1966.
Cleveland's goal, of course, is to make sure history doesn't repeat for the second straight year.
Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving scored 41 points apiece in Cleveland's 112-97 victory in Game 5, denying the Warriors a chance to repeat on their home court at Oracle Arena.
The Cavs are hoping that momentum carries over to Game 6.
"I think that's always been the case in the postseason," James said when asked about momentum at Wednesday's news conference. "I think it also depends on the way you played and where you played at. I think that helps. But, I mean, both teams in this series have shown that they can win on each other's floor, so I don't think that matters much.
"I feel like we'll be prepared for Game 6. Our coaching staff has given us another great game plan. They're going to give us some more insight on what needs to be done tomorrow morning at our shootaround, and it's up to us as the guys to go out and execute that."
Irving said he is only focused on Game 6 and not about his 41-point night.
"Not really even thinking about that game (Monday night) right now," Irving said. "As soon as the buzzer ended in Game 5, all I could think about was preparation for Game 6. Watched some film and the next 24 hours would be just solely focused on how we can be better for Game 6.
"As a competitor, you want to sustain it. Obviously you want to have a big night, especially playing on this platform. But sometimes it can go either way, and you have to be willing to play through both ways and remain confident in what the game plan is offensively and defensively. And if we stay that course, we feel pretty good that we've put ourselves in a great position to be in the game. So for us, it's just about coming out with that aggressive mindset, pushing in transition, and getting easy opportunities that we can take advantage of."
James hopes the Cavs will get more from Kevin Love on Thursday night. Love returned to the starting lineup in Game 5 since sustaining a concussion in Game 2, but he only managed two points and three rebounds.
"Just need him to be aggressive," James said of Love. "You know, from the defensive side of the floor and the offensive side of the floor, go out and make an impact on the game, no matter if he's not scoring, no matter if at times he feels like he's not getting touches. We all just need to continue to be aggressive. He needs to be aggressive to help us try to send this game back to Golden State. I think he's looking forward to the challenge. I think he's looking forward to the moment. We definitely need him. He's too big of a piece to our puzzle."
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue isn't concerned about Love's effort in Game 5.
"I mean, Kevin was great," Lue said. "I mean, defensively he did a lot of good things. Offensively we have two guys that did something that hasn't been done in NBA history: Two guys score 40 points in a single game. So there wasn't a lot of room or a lot of shots for a lot of other guys because they had a special moment.
"So it's hard enough to win a game in a regular season and then to win a game in the NBA Finals and guys are focused on Kevin not scoring the basketball. He did a lot of great things. Our rebounding was down because he's on the perimeter. He's guarding perimeter guys. They play five smalls, so he's not going to be able to rebound the ball as well as if he's playing inside against a bigger guy. So Kevin was great defensively, and Kyrie and LeBron carried us offensively because they had two very special nights."
James also knows Game 6 will be different with Draymond Green back on the court for the Warriors. Green missed Game 5 while serving a one-game suspension for his below-the-belt hit on James.
"My only job is to get this win, man," James said. "We have a great opportunity to protect home court and go into two of the best words ever, and that's Game 7. So hopefully we can protect home. That's all that matters."
Green said "it was one of the weirdest days of my life" when he was not able to play in Game 5 and could not be in the building.
"I have a strong belief that if I play in Game 5, we win. But I didn't because I put myself in a situation where I wasn't able to play," Green said after watching the Cavs' victory from O.co Coliseum next to Oracle Arena while serving his suspension.
"I move on from the suspension. That was Game 5; we're here in Game 6 so it's behind us. We got an opportunity to do something that, I don't know if it's ever been done ... where you win a championship on someone else's floor two years in a row. We have that opportunity. It's a fun one. It'll be tough."
The Warriors this time will be without center Andrew Bogut, who will miss the remainder of the Finals due to a left knee injury. An MRI revealed that Bogut will not require surgery but he will be sidelined 6-8 weeks.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr again will have to make an adjustment without his other big man.
"Yeah, there was hope," Kerr said of Bogut. "We didn't know what the MRI would show. You never know with this stuff. I was also worried that it would be worse, maybe an ACL or something. But it's bad news for our team. Boges has made an impact in this series first couple of games. I thought he was really impactful. Last two we played him fewer minutes, but still he's a defensive presence at the rim and rebounder, and a great passer. So we'll miss the minutes that he's been giving us."
Kerr is confident Green won't put himself in another position that is costly to the Warriors.
"He knows that if he gets another flagrant he misses Game 7," Kerr said. "He's well aware of that. I'd be shocked if anything happened on that front. I think he feels bad enough as it is about missing Game 5. He's not going to put himself at risk of missing another game."
The Cavaliers handed the Warriors just their fourth defeat all season at Oracle Arena, denying MVP Stephen Curry and Golden State a chance to celebrate a championship on its home court.
The Warriors will try to win on the road, just the way they did last year and in their only other championship season out west in 1975.
Klay Thompson scored 37 points with six 3-pointers, and Curry added 25 points with five 3s, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots in Game 5. Down the stretch in the fourth quarter, the Splash Brothers struggled and could not match the performance of Irving and James.
"When you have two guys play the way they did, you obviously notice because you see the ball going in the basket every time," Curry said. "But for me, you kind of get a little edge about you trying to go back at them, but you've got to do it within the system of our offense and how we go about things and not get the temptation to abandon that just to get into the little back-and-forth, one-on-one. So that's kind of my approach. You enjoy those kind of moments, even though we didn't get the win. But an opportunity to go right back at them."
Kerr mentioned right after Game 5 that the Warriors are in the same position as last year with a chance to win a championship in Cleveland.
"We were in the same building, and like you said, same 3-2 lead," Curry said. "Understanding the emotions of what it is to try to win a closeout game on the road. Having been through it one time, so that helps. I think it's different because it's a different year, it's a different challenge, different circumstances, obviously, with a couple of injuries and whatnot. But the opportunity is there, and I think we're a very poised group that's ready for it. So it should be fun."
Thompson agreed about the Warriors' chances for a repeat on the road.
"That's a good reminder," Thompson said. "When you lose a game in The Finals, it feels like Armageddon because obviously you have the spotlight and the stage. So you can't get too down on yourself. We had a golden opportunity. We let it slip away. That's all right though. We've got a great chance to redeem ourselves (Thursday). I don't think we really care if we win on the road or at home. We just want to win. It's hard work to get here and it's even harder to finish it off. So we do feel good though, and we won here on the road before, so it's easy to reflect on that. But at the same time, like I said, can't just show up and expect to win. This is a very good team we're facing."
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Post by Gooba on Jun 16, 2016 5:22:03 GMT -5
StatFox Super Situations
NBA | GOLDEN STATE at CLEVELAND Play Under - All teams where the total is 200 to 209.5 revenging a loss vs opponent against opponent off an upset win of 10 points or more as a road underdog 32-10 over the last 5 seasons. ( 76.2% | 21.0 units ) 3-2 this year. ( 60.0% | 0.8 units )
NBA | GOLDEN STATE at CLEVELAND Play On - Home favorites vs. the money line (CLEVELAND) average defensive team (92-98 PPG) against a horrible defensive team (>=102 PPG) after 42+ games, after scoring 105 points or more 33-4 over the last 5 seasons. ( 89.2% | 25.7 units ) 9-3 this year. ( 75.0% | 3.1 units )
NBA | GOLDEN STATE at CLEVELAND Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is 100.5 to 105 very good shooting team - shooting >=48% on the season 197-118 since 1997. ( 62.5% | 67.2 units ) 14-9 this year. ( 60.9% | 4.1 units )
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Post by Gooba on Jun 17, 2016 5:46:40 GMT -5
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Game 7 of NBA Finals is Sunday night.
In the playoffs this spring, under is 50-33-1
Playoff tally: Favorites vs spread: 26-18, Over: 13-31 Second round: Favorites: 13-8, over: 12-9 Conference final: Favorites: 7-6, over: 5-7-1 Final: Favorites: 4-2, Over: 3-3
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Post by Makers on Jun 19, 2016 5:38:47 GMT -5
Why Warriors fans are nervous to bet on Game 7
Not only am I one of the biggest NBA conspiracy theorists on the planet, but I also happen to live right smack in the heart of the Bay Area, no more than a well-struck 5-iron from AT&T Park.
I believe that Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings was one of the most highly suspect American sporting events to take place in this millennium. In that matchup, with the Kings holding a 3-2 lead in the series, Los Angeles attempted 40 free throws to Sacramento’s 25. In the fourth quarter alone, the Lakers went 21/27 from the line while the Kings converted just seven of nine attempts.
The Lakers went on to win that game by a final score of 106-102 before closing out the series two nights later in Sacramento.
I also believe that the fix was in during the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery when the New York Knicks landed Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing thanks to any combination of the “Frozen Envelope” or “Bent Corner” theories. See for yourself how one envelope is treated differently then all the rest when being placed into the circular container. Would it shock you to learn that the envelope in question just so happened to contain a placard inside adorned with a New York Knicks emblem?
Yet, despite both my unwavering support for the Golden State Warriors coupled with my occasional distrust of the National Basketball Association, I don’t believe there is any reason to question the officiating that took place Thursday night in Cleveland when the Cavaliers won Game 6 115-101 and extended the series to a do-or-die Game 7 scheduled for Sunday night in Oakland. I understand that referee Scott Foster’s presence on the court that night is worthy of some eyebrow-raising when you consider the fact that Golden State is now 26-8 (.812) in playoff games over the last two year’s without Foster calling the game and just 5-5 (.500) with Foster on the floor. I also realize that it is without question in the best interest of the NBA for this series to go the distance when you factor in both ratings and revenue.
But the bottom line is that Golden State came up short in Cleveland on Thursday for a variety of reasons unrelated to the officiating, which assessed exactly 25 fouls on both the Warriors and Cavaliers, with that distribution taking place as follows:
First quarter: Warriors with 6 fouls, Cavaliers with 4 Second quarter: Warriors with 8 fouls, Cavaliers with 9 Third quarter: Warriors with 4 fouls, Cavaliers with 4 Fourth quarter: Warriors with 7 fouls, Cavaliers with 8
But as a sports talk radio host in the Bay Area, Friday morning presented an opportunity to hear from the Golden State fan base about all of the issues that could possibly prevent this club from winning its second championship in as many years. Despite being listed as a 5-point favorite for Game 7 along with the fact that this team has gone 98-8 at home in the regular season and playoffs combined over the last two seasons, Warriors fans are nervous.
Here’s why:
1. The disastrous play of Harrison Barnes: The 24-year-old from Ames, Iowa turned down a 4-year, $64 million contract extension last offseason because he felt an even bigger deal was waiting on the open market. Perhaps that’s true, but Barnes has failed to live up to expectations this season and has been absolutely dreadful over the last two games of this series. In Games 5 and 6 combined, Barnes is 2/22 from the floor (0/2 from the line) and has missed each of his last 15 shots. In addition, Barnes is shooting just 30.4 percent (7/23) during the playoffs on three-point shots in which he has 10+ feet of room to operate. If the North Carolina product comes up woefully short once again in Game 7, the Warriors could find their backs against the wall come the fourth quarter.
2. The loss of Andrew Bogut: Entering Game 6, Bogut had notched 20 or more minutes of action just five times in 22 playoff contests. But the big man’s minutes were instrumental in regards to both rim protection and Golden State’s high pick-and-roll game, where Bogut played an integral role in helping to free up sharpshooters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Without Bogut on the floor, LeBron James has been relentless in his attacking of the rim and Tristan Thompson has had a field day on the glass. Backups Festus Ezeli and Anderson Varejao have played sub-par basketball at best, leaving many to wonder what adjustments, if any, head coach Steve Kerr will make for Game 7.
3. LeBron James: In Games 5 and 6 combined, the two-time champ has scored 82 points (56.1 percent from the floor) with 24 rebounds, 18 assists, 7 steals and 6 blocks with just three turnovers committed in 85 of a possible 96 minutes. Yeah, I’ve got no reservations about venturing out onto that precipitous ledge and stating that LeBron James is a concern.
4. The cautious play of Draymond Green: He was suspended for Game 5 thanks to yet another altercation involving an opposing player’s groin region and played quiet, timid and ineffective basketball in Game 6 for fear of getting himself suspended for a possible Game 7. This was predictable because the exact same thing happened in the Oklahoma City series after Green’s altercation with Steven Adams. But there are no more games to be played after Sunday night, meaning the Warriors are free to let Green off the leash to once again resume his role as the team’s most valuable defensive player. This is perhaps the least of the fan base’s concerns heading into Game 7.
5. The officiating: For all the reasons listed at the beginning of this story coupled with the fact that Steph Curry’s wife, Ayesha, didn’t do the team any favors when she tweeted a scathing takedown of the league that included the word “rigged” in regards to how Game 6 played out. The good news is that Scott Foster won’t be on the floor to officiate Game 7. The bad news is that his buddies will be working the game and they may not take too kindly to such an accusation.
Despite all of the reasons listed above, I still like the Golden State Warriors to emerge victorious in Game 7 while simultaneously putting the cherry on top of this remarkable and historic 73-win season ice cream sundae.
However, if you ask me whether or not I’m willing to lay the 5-points to back up my opinion, I’d politely tell you “no thanks,” but would suggest the over (206.5) looks mighty appealing.
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Post by Gooba on Jun 19, 2016 7:38:25 GMT -5
'NBA Finals'
NBA Finals June 19, 8:00 EST
Cleveland Cavaiers dominated Golden State Warriors 115-101 Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena forcing a decisive game-7 in Oakland Sunday evening. Warriors may be rattled, but history is very much on Golden State's side. The defending Champions are 11-2 (10-3 ATS) on home court these playoffs, 5-2 SU/ATS following a defeat and have won six of eight (5-3 ATS) vs Cavaliers in Oakland since LeBron returned to Cleveland. Additionally, the last twenty-five Game 7's the home team has compiled a solid 21-4 straight-up record, 17-8 mark against the betting line.
So, will Warriors have an epic failure and became the first team to cough up a 3-1 series lead in the Finals while Cleveland notches it's first NBA title ???
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Post by Gooba on Jun 19, 2016 7:38:57 GMT -5
TRENDS:
* Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games playing on two days rest. * Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last six games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. * Under is 4-0-2 in the last six meetings in Golden State. * Under is 3-0-1 in Warriors last four home games. * Under is 4-1-1 in Cavaliers last six games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
CONSENSUS: It's close, but the public are giving the defending champs a very slight edge in Game 7, with 53 percent of wagers on the Warriors. When it comes to the total, bettors are hammering the Over, with 73 percent of bettors on it.
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Post by Makers on Jun 19, 2016 11:26:57 GMT -5
OOOPS Posted on the other side...
A not so healthy Iguodala along with Bogut being out makes the +5 or so an attractive proposition...
Cleveland +5
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Post by brymel2 on Jun 20, 2016 16:28:36 GMT -5
OOOPS Posted on the other side... A not so healthy Iguodala along with Bogut being out makes the +5 or so an attractive proposition... Cleveland +5Excellent call boss!!
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Post by Gooba on Jun 21, 2016 6:59:14 GMT -5
OOOPS Posted on the other side... A not so healthy Iguodala along with Bogut being out makes the +5 or so an attractive proposition... Cleveland +5Very nice W
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