NBA Conference Semis Series prices

[Avocado33]

Is Harden better than Butler

 

[crudebar]

Peak Harden yes. The Harden we have seen in Philly no.

At 3 to 1 ill take my chances though.

 

[Avocado33]

It seems like he has lost a step in taking people off dribble, but shot is starting to look OK again

Needs to be score-first mindset that he hasn't shown since Houston -- was too passive in Brooklyn. Can't have Maxey as top scoring option

 

[crudebar]

Yep.

 

[Avocado33]

Suns moved back to -280ish for series with Mavs. May be worth looking for those with no action. Would have pegged them closer -350ish for series, but wonder if Booker not as far in progression as originally though.

Line also dropped to -5.5. Seems like Mavs could make some games interesting but can't see them winning more than 2

 

[Dr.Love]

Dont overthink it. Miami will dominate. Heat in 6 is the best scenario for Philly.

 

[Dr.Love]

Suns moved back to -280ish for series

Dallas is completely overmatched here. They are about to be taken to the woodshed. This will be the Suns easiest series on the road to the Title.

 

[Avocado33]

Dallas is completely overmatched here.

With >75% Book, tend to agree

 

[Knightrofins]

Harden is south Florida is fun. Not sure if he will able to get past the “south beach defense”

probably partying it up for days. He’s older now so not sure if his body can handle the grind.

maxey should have some good games

no Kyle Lowry for the the HEAT and me may sit for a few games (as long as Miami is winning)

 

[crudebar]

Harden is south Florida is fun. Not sure if he will able to get past the “south beach defense”

probably partying it up for days. He’s older now so not sure if his body can handle the grind.

maxey should have some good games

no Kyle Lowry for the the HEAT and me may sit for a few games (as long as Miami is winning)

Harden might have gotten fat one to many times to force himself off a team. Hasn't been able to get the body and fitness back this time. Coming back early from last season's injury is also a factor to consider.

No question this is a possibility.

 

[Avocado33]

Dont overthink it. Miami will dominate. Heat in 6 is the best scenario for Philly.

Yeah you’re probably right

Hope it’s entertaining tho

 

[Bozzie]

Bucks +175 (LOL if you're taking action worse than this)
Celtics -210

Sixers +150
Heat -175

Mavericks +240
Suns -290

yep... Enjoyed these threads..well done fellas.

 

[Knightrofins]

Is Harden better than Butler

Not at all.

I honestly have no clue what Harden's or Jimmy's stats are this season or even in the playoffs.

In a shooting contest, i go with Harden. However when it comes to "team play", i go with Jimmy easily. Jimmy is the leader of this team and does all of those little intangibles.

Embiid by far is the best player on the court. The problem is, he wont be on the court for game 1 or game 2 at the minimum.

I dont see Deandre Jordan dominating this series as Embiid would.

I wouldnt be surprised to see the HEAT win in 5 as they will lose a stupid game 3 by blowing a lead

This is also a homer pick but i really do think the HEAT win this series

 

[Avocado33]

Not at all.

I honestly have no clue what Harden's or Jimmy's stats are this season or even in the playoffs.

In a shooting contest, i go with Harden. However when it comes to "team play", i go with Jimmy easily. Jimmy is the leader of this team and does all of those little intangibles.

Embiid by far is the best player on the court. The problem is, he wont be on the court for game 1 or game 2 at the minimum.

I dont see Deandre Jordan dominating this series as Embiid would.

I wouldnt be surprised to see the HEAT win in 5 as they will lose a stupid game 3 by blowing a lead

This is also a homer pick but i really do think the HEAT win this series

I mean yeah this is probably the most likely outcome

Heat are clearly the better team even if Embiid plays

But it is a unique opportunity for Harden to play well in a relatively low pressure playoff situation

 

[Knightrofins]

I mean yeah this is probably the most likely outcome

Heat are clearly the better team even if Embiid plays

But it is a unique opportunity for Harden to play well in a relatively low pressure playoff situation

I know this is 10 years and he was young but if you ever watch the 2012 NBA finals, Harden was the biggest NO SHOW out there

KD and Westbrook played well. Harden came off the bench and couldnt hit a shot the entire series.

He is Certainly NOT "big game james"

 

[Avocado33]

I know this is 10 years and he was young but if you ever watch the 2012 NBA finals, Harden was the biggest NO SHOW out there

KD and Westbrook played well. Harden came off the bench and couldnt hit a shot the entire series.

He is Certainly NOT "big game james"

Oh Harden has been a disaster in big playoff games

some notorious no shows. 12 turnovers in an elimination game. He’s like a 35% shooter his last 8 elimination games or something crazy like that

 

[crudebar]

Trading away James Harden to avoid luxury tax payment by OKC was one of if not the biggest "lol i have no clue what i am doing" moments in NBA front office history.

 

[Avocado33]

Presti is only interested in accumulating first round picks

 

[Knightrofins]

Trading away James Harden to avoid luxury tax payment by OKC was one of if not the biggest "lol i have no clue what i am doing" moments in NBA front office history.

That was an actual young and homegrown "Big 3".

If they stayed together (at least for a few years), they could have been more popular than Steph Curry's warriors teams

 

[crudebar]

I see the ridiculous talking heads on ESPN are at it again...I was waiting for it...."bucks might be better without Middleton."

It's so hilarious. Game before "Bucks can't beat C's without Middelton." One game, ONE game! and its "bucks are better without him."

Same kind of hilarity as when Giannis got hurt last year and Khris would put up 40 and Bucks advance to finals...got the ridiculous talking "could bucks be better without Giannis clogging everything up?"

These guys never learn.