12. Ricky Simon
11. Caio Borralho
10. Cody Brundage
9. Julian Erosa
8. Waldo Cortes-Acosta
7. Martin Buday
6. Natan Levy
5. Charles Johnson
4. Joshua Quinlan
3. Stephanie Egger
2. Brian Kelleher
1. Hailey Cowan


NOT go the Full Distance 8

Congratulations on your win, I really don't know how to say it but then I feel the Memphis Grizzlies were rather unlucky or could it be inexperience coming to play once again, the had they chance to win the game in the 4th quarter and if you watched the entire game, you'd probably agree with me. However, D'Angelo Russell with those clutch 3 3 pointers was the day saver for the Lakers, to be honest, and I strongly think If Grizzlies were just as healthy as the Lakers, it could have been a different series. It's probably series over for the Grizzlies, or do you see them crawling back into this ?

What a sight to behold, Milwaukee Bucks the top seeded team are on the brink of elimination by the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks for majority of the game, and If I recall correctly Miami Heat first lead came in the 4th Quarter, I really gave up on Miami Heat winning the game already because the Bucks were incredible with almost every possession and late in the 4th Quarter Jimmy Bucket happened, he literally carried the team for the whole of the game, I remember him alone scoring 22 of the entire Miami Heat 28 points in the 1st Quarter, and he became some silent during the 2nd and 3rd Quarters, but he activated his bucket mode yet again in the 4th.

While I wouldn't rule out the chances of the Bucks getting back into this series and possibly force a game 7, It's not going to an easy task especially without the Giannis being very healthy the Miami Heat just need to get a bit physical with him and it's going to be a tough night for him.

I don't know if bonuses from the previous week were dished out yet, but I didn't get mine.  

Giannis Antetokounmpo obviously still isn't healthy and you could tell from the low back massage at every time he goes to to bench, and he's doing his bit in a decent manner I'd say, he had 17 points in the first half alone, so I think he should get your bet.

Our fates are somewhat aligned for tonight on this because, I went with Giannis over 26.5 @ 1.76, so if neither teams get blown out in the 3rd Quarter and Giannis is able to stay in the game, because he playing very less aggressively like an healthy Giannis would, still I believe he should get us our money!

Hey, Trofo please could you have the whole cup scheduled and potential match up in the OP or at least in the first page of the thread, as well as the remaining potential fixtures, I think you had them on some post in this thread, and we're 69 pages deep already, it's next to rocket science finding those posts, and I like idea of knowing potential opponents before hand and we have just 2 game weeks left in the regular league, right ?

I think the initially draws Trofo posted with just match numbers is just beginning to make better sense now that the number of participants have reduced, I mean we can know potential opponents for quarter finals now just by low at that initial post.

I'm really not convinced about my here for both rounds as my answers were very random, especially the tie breakers and football questions, but as Michael Scofield once said, "It's in God's hand now...".

May the luckiest folks wins 

I'm still trying to understand who the most hated player in the NBA is, I used to believe it was Patrick Beverley, but then Draymond Green struck the mind, but now how about Dillion Brooks who can seem to get away with anything, I'm no Brooks fan boy but then him getting ejected for some mediocre foul, the same thing James Harden with far less violent history got about 2 days ago, I mean this is the playoffs bruh, but Denis Schroder get away with taking away Ja's landing space significantly but that was a no call and even Desmond Bane got T'd for making a complain about the foul.

Before Thomas Tuchel took over Bayern Munich, I would have placed a bet that Bayern Munich would win each of those 5 games, and then it'll be up to Dortmund whether or not they want throw another title chance away, but what Bayern exhibited was the worse way part ways with coach that wasn't doing so terrible having just knocked out PSG from the UCL, now I have huge doubts that Bayern would have been able to pull that off if Tuchel was already their manager them. I don't understand the need to introduce a new coach with a distinct idea at such time of the year when not to bad at all, if it was meant to only disrupt things within the teams camp.

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Miami Heat took game 3, but it came at an emotional cost with Victor Oladipo getting injured with what seemed a tough one for Miami Heat team at large having already lost Tyler Herro for the entire playoffs, Oladipo had to be helped off the court, it really doesn’t look for a guy whose missed almost 2 years of his peak era.

Milwaukee Bucks should have the advantage for game 4 especially with Gianni being expected to play while the Heat not being very healthy already have lost some important players.

I was very sure that Boston Celtics were going to be the team to give me that NBA 3-0 question edge, after an awful 2 games on the road for them at the TD Garden, but it's a blow for blow game for them tonight and finally Trae Young decided to step up and have semi-good game, but the help from Dejounte Murray was very much needed to bring the series back to within just a game difference, maybe they can they as well even up the series too.

Denver Nuggets saved the day for me as they are now 3-0 up against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and 76ers with 3-0 lead too, so that settles the question No 8. in the spreadsheet in my favor, and I'm now 2-0 up against Jayce, with 3 questions still having different answers between us and I need just one more correct answer to win this round.

I really don't know if I should say Arsenal deserved more than a point which they got, because they put themselves under enormous unnecessary situation that early into the game, and couldn't still find their rhythm until they conceded the 2nd goals, so that makes it some 6 points they've thrown away in the last 3 games, is there anyway to actually stop Man City from making the most of this situation, the only form of redemption for Arsenal now is the toughest compared to the last 3 they had and couldn't handle properly, facing Man City at the Etihad with Arsenal literally needing to get all 3 points from that game, I don't fancy their chances there to be very honest.

Here is mine, I'm feeling extremely lucky tonight 

Alcaraz and Tsitsipas are through to the semi finals for then tennis question, but Jannik Sinner is out for by a walkover to Musetti, I don't have much info on that though, was Sinner injured or something, because it was stated as Sinner withdrew from the tournament.

EDIT: It was due to an injury..., but my question below is still valid, please any hints ? 

I don't know what happens to those chose Sinner for that question, and does it get voided since, logically he wasn't eliminated from the tournament, but technically he didn't make the semi finals, I don't know how any sportbook would have settled this bet either, I'd love some explanations or insight to this type of situation since it's usually suppose to be an outright be in this case.

I've got my bet placed not much of an Odds, but since the questions are of Cryptofrka's doing, so I know everyone is in God's hands with their answers... I'm more certain of hitting my betbuilder than getting 2 questions right,  

All 3 games played tonight were outright action packed matches, and it was worth every minute watched ngl, Brooklyn Nets were just outright naive or inexperienced and that the priced they paid tonight.


LA Clippers were also very surprising today despite losing PG and Kawhi being out, Russell westbrook really lived up to the expectation, and Norman Powell was also magnificent, they really took the game to the Suns and all the Suns players had to being court until the very last second to secure the win. It sure would have been a very different turn of events If PG and Kawhi were to be available for this series. However, Russell westbrook isn't doing a bad job as the current leader of the team, tbh.

Could you blame them, Embiid largest of the 4th quarter with 4-5 fouls and James Harden got eject just close to end of the 3rd quarter, 76ers winning the game itself is some sort miracle + huge shenanigans from Brooklyn Nets as they shot themselves in the leg.

I'm currently locked in on Golden State warriors vs Sacramento Kings, it's still as exciting as it was the first 2 games in Sacramento, Curry is currently making a good waves for warriors, but it's still all anyone's game, but the last situation warriors would want to put themselves in being 3-0 down in a series where they have the homecourt advantage if the series is go all the way to game 7.

My Bet is on Stephen Curry PRA Over 43.5

I don't want to make conclusions just yet, it's a 3 point game, although the Nets look the favorite by all means now but 4 minutes is way too much for just anything to happen here, I'm sure you were already erring on the side of 3-0 lead for the 76ers at halftime right ? but here we are, they Nets can't afford to get cocky which is what just got Nic Claxton ejected for a second technical for taunting, and that's definitely the act that could cost them the game right there, no rim defender.

EDIT: I said it, the Nets freaking fumbled their advantage! There could not have been a better way to get back into the series for them, sigh!

76ers getting all the wrong calls in Brooklyn tonight, I really don't know how to explain the James Harden flagrant penalty two on Royce O'neale in playoffs, I mean it's not by all means an avoidable move from Harden, but then as even commentators said it should have been a technical foul or at the most flagrant penalty one, but the referee interpretation to that play is very much beyond my understanding.

Still a close game, with Embiid in a foul trouble of himself, I'd be very surprised if the Nets doesn't get this win.

Hey Guys,


Despite my vigorous anticipation for the trip and my looking forward to meeting most of you my acquaintances on the forum, and the family Sportsbet at large have brought together, unfortunately I can’t make the trip, at least for this time but I’m sure with Steve and Sportsbet at the helm of sports betting our paths will definitely cross eventually, not just for this trip.

Biggest thanks to @Trofo and @Cryptofrka, I’m sorry guys but I’ve been in consistent conversations with Steve, and again I must commend him here for being a great and go to guy, he did more than everything he possibly could to make this a reality, some things aren’t just meant to be for certain times, I suppose.

Despite being unable to make the trip, you best believe I’ll be flying the Sportsbet banner high here locally from 0-90 minute of the game and I’ll be on the look out for you guys on my big screen, at least I hope to get a picture for the memory of it, and the many more ahead. I hope you all do have a wonderful weekend ahead, it was well merited!

And personally to Steve, don’t stop being a great guy man, if there are footprints on the moon, how can the sky be your limit ?, I’m cheering for you just as much as you do for those in your corner, thanks a lot for being great mate,

With loads of love ❣

- Harkorede