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Avocado's NBA Playoffs 2022
- Thread starter Avocado33
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YTD: 26-17
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 25-12
April 27
Bulls +12.5
I think Chicago goes out swinging. Don't think Lavine out is going to diminish the team's overall value too much. I think they come to fight tonight at least; they're just not very good. Milwaukee might snooze for parts of this game; their motivation to get done with their series before facing a rested Boston team miiiiight be motivation to get an emphatic win, but I think this is more about Chicago being pesky.
Warriors -8.5
Don't think this team wants to go back to Denver. I think this could follow a similar formula to the first two games.
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 25-12
April 27
Bulls +12.5
I think Chicago goes out swinging. Don't think Lavine out is going to diminish the team's overall value too much. I think they come to fight tonight at least; they're just not very good. Milwaukee might snooze for parts of this game; their motivation to get done with their series before facing a rested Boston team miiiiight be motivation to get an emphatic win, but I think this is more about Chicago being pesky.
Warriors -8.5
Don't think this team wants to go back to Denver. I think this could follow a similar formula to the first two games.
Good luck
YTD: 26-19
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 25-14
crudebar mushed us again :/ ughhhhhh hopefully we redeem ourselves. Bummed to see Warriors not cover, but was at the arena and it was a hell of a show
Onward
April 28
Sixers -1.5
Philly is the better team. They need to stop dicking around. I really hope I'm wrong here, because I think we all would love to watch Doc Rivers coach a Game 7 in this series and try to add to his choking resume. But I think Philly survives tonight
Suns -2
A lot of credit to New Orleans for being so plucky in this series, but it's time for Phoenix to put its foot down. They are the better team, time to finally get a decent shooting performance from a role player
Mavericks -1
I just can't bet on the Utah Jazz.....for obvious reasons.
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 25-14
crudebar mushed us again :/ ughhhhhh hopefully we redeem ourselves. Bummed to see Warriors not cover, but was at the arena and it was a hell of a show
Onward
April 28
Sixers -1.5
Philly is the better team. They need to stop dicking around. I really hope I'm wrong here, because I think we all would love to watch Doc Rivers coach a Game 7 in this series and try to add to his choking resume. But I think Philly survives tonight
Suns -2
A lot of credit to New Orleans for being so plucky in this series, but it's time for Phoenix to put its foot down. They are the better team, time to finally get a decent shooting performance from a role player
Mavericks -1
I just can't bet on the Utah Jazz.....for obvious reasons.
Good luck
YTD: 29-19
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 28-14
MVP of the round goes to the Utah Jazz, and to crudebar for giving us some fades despite a few mushes of his that we couldn't avoid
April 28
Grizzlies -1.5
This game could go either way. I liked Memphis in 6 from the jump, so going to just ride that. This has been a tough series to cap individual games. Keep thinking the Grizz can foot their foot down, but hard to remember sometimes that they really are as inexperienced as Minny is, despite being clearly the better team. I am going to guess they finally put their foot down here and right the ship to avoid a Game 7. Should be a tight one, would be pretty surprised by a blowout either way.
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 28-14
MVP of the round goes to the Utah Jazz, and to crudebar for giving us some fades despite a few mushes of his that we couldn't avoid
April 28
Grizzlies -1.5
This game could go either way. I liked Memphis in 6 from the jump, so going to just ride that. This has been a tough series to cap individual games. Keep thinking the Grizz can foot their foot down, but hard to remember sometimes that they really are as inexperienced as Minny is, despite being clearly the better team. I am going to guess they finally put their foot down here and right the ship to avoid a Game 7. Should be a tight one, would be pretty surprised by a blowout either way.
Good luck
Was fortunate to snag Miami at -175. Still think it's a decent value at current price, but understandable to pass at that price point. They are the better team with or without Embiid, huge coaching advantage and backcourt matches up very well. Philly will struggle at times to score in this series.
Series winners: Miami, Golden State, Boston, Phoenix
Series winners: Miami, Golden State, Boston, Phoenix
YTD: 30-19
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
We march onward and try to continue the hater-fueled heater
May 1
Celtics -4.5
This line is rough. Have gone back and forth but settled on Boston. Finishing off Brooklyn quickly was key for them. I think they can frustrate Giannis similarly to KD. Contrary to popular belief, Milwaukee is not a good defensive team and their bench is suspect at best. This team is a lot weaker than years and ultimately Celtics should win the series. But Game 1’s are toughest to predict
Warriors -2.5
Another tough one. Warriors didn’t play great last two games of series so I think they will come out especially hungry. Memphis also on heels of emotionally draining series. Think Golden State takes the first one
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
We march onward and try to continue the hater-fueled heater
May 1
Celtics -4.5
This line is rough. Have gone back and forth but settled on Boston. Finishing off Brooklyn quickly was key for them. I think they can frustrate Giannis similarly to KD. Contrary to popular belief, Milwaukee is not a good defensive team and their bench is suspect at best. This team is a lot weaker than years and ultimately Celtics should win the series. But Game 1’s are toughest to predict
Warriors -2.5
Another tough one. Warriors didn’t play great last two games of series so I think they will come out especially hungry. Memphis also on heels of emotionally draining series. Think Golden State takes the first one
Good luck
YTD: 30-21
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
Conference Semis: 0-2
Oof. Rought start. Fuck the Golden State/Memphis officials, and fuck the really tall guys on Milwaukee!
Onward.
May 2
Sixers +7.5
I think Philly can make one of these games close in Miami even without Embiid. But fuck I don't like this line. Game 1's are always the hardest to predict, so I'm not throwing much on this at all. Maybe this is the game they make it close...idk .
Suns -6
I don't think Phoenix is happy with how it played against New Orleans all series long. Book back in the fold, hopefully healthier. Dallas is going to realize very quickly that is it no longer playing the college team that is the Utah Jazz. First game I'm fading the Mavs all playoffs, but I smell a fairly comfortable Phoenix win it Game 1. I view the Suns as motivated to make this a quick series, to keep pace with Golden State.
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
Conference Semis: 0-2
Oof. Rought start. Fuck the Golden State/Memphis officials, and fuck the really tall guys on Milwaukee!
Onward.
May 2
Sixers +7.5
I think Philly can make one of these games close in Miami even without Embiid. But fuck I don't like this line. Game 1's are always the hardest to predict, so I'm not throwing much on this at all. Maybe this is the game they make it close...idk .
Suns -6
I don't think Phoenix is happy with how it played against New Orleans all series long. Book back in the fold, hopefully healthier. Dallas is going to realize very quickly that is it no longer playing the college team that is the Utah Jazz. First game I'm fading the Mavs all playoffs, but I smell a fairly comfortable Phoenix win it Game 1. I view the Suns as motivated to make this a quick series, to keep pace with Golden State.
Good luck
YTD: 32-23
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
Conference Semis: 2-4
Memphis thuggery on full display last night. Onward
May 4
Sixers +8
Meh I don't like this very much. Gotta figure Philly can get some shots going. As trash as Harden has looked, I think he pulls off one nice game. Maybe this one is it. Don't know if Philly can tie up series, but think they can make one game close.
Mavericks +6
Yeah I don't like this either lol fuck these lines. I'm banking on Dallas stepping it up defensively. Luka should have a nice game because that's what he does, but betting Mavs find a way to not let him get cooked as much on D.
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
Conference Semis: 2-4
Memphis thuggery on full display last night. Onward
May 4
Sixers +8
Meh I don't like this very much. Gotta figure Philly can get some shots going. As trash as Harden has looked, I think he pulls off one nice game. Maybe this one is it. Don't know if Philly can tie up series, but think they can make one game close.
Mavericks +6
Yeah I don't like this either lol fuck these lines. I'm banking on Dallas stepping it up defensively. Luka should have a nice game because that's what he does, but betting Mavs find a way to not let him get cooked as much on D.
Good luck
YTD: 32-25
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
Conference Semis: 2-6
Oof. We need our fade material back. This is the point in a game where a coach calls a timeout after letting the other team score so much. Shrug. Going to post two days worth as I am quite busy tomorrow/won't be around
May 6
Sixers +2
Mavericks PK
May 7
Celtics +1.5
Warriors -7
Good luck
Play-in: 1-5
First Round: 29-14
Conference Semis: 2-6
Oof. We need our fade material back. This is the point in a game where a coach calls a timeout after letting the other team score so much. Shrug. Going to post two days worth as I am quite busy tomorrow/won't be around
May 6
Sixers +2
Mavericks PK
May 7
Celtics +1.5
Warriors -7
Good luck
