I'm very much likely to squander mine on NBA as usual, I really don't have a distinct choice for both teams playing today, we all what Porto can sometimes as team, and not with Inter losing to Bologna and Spezia within two weeks, Porto would be a much bigger threat imo.

Man City BTTS seemed rather more likely. provided Leipzig are able to fulfil their own end of the bargain, but we could in for another surprise exit, I'd say.

I agree that it's literally fair to not count the Tennis question for this round, but finally it was actually understandable for me, I believe!

After the question I asked and the final wordings I read by with question before I submitted my predictions was interpreted to my understanding as, picking the four semifinalists i.e. two semi final fixtures, then the two players to make it to the finals and finally the player to win the tournament. However, it took me a whole lot of time to study the draws and get the semi final fixture combinations that are possible, since it started from round 1/128, so narrowing it down to the semi finals was quite a task, to be honest, and would have been worth it, if only the question counts, but I understand the fairness. Even if it worded correctly, I'm pretty sure a number of users that are familiar with Tennis would definitely input some semifinals fixtures combination that are practically impossible to occur.

15. Kamaru Usman
14. Rafael Fiziev
13. Gunnar Nelson
12. Casey O’Neill
11. Marvin Vettori
10. Jack Shore
9. Omar Morales
8. Sam Patterson
7. Muhammad Mokaev
6. Lerone Murphy
5. Christian Leroy Duncan
4. Jake Hadley
3. Joanne Wood
2. Ludovit Klein
1. Juliana Miller


NOT go the Full Distance: 9

Game 1:  37, 22'
Game 2:  37, 22'

You've just gotta give these young Houston Rockets team huge credits for their win against the Boston Celtics and their stars, The chemistry between those young rookies were rock solid today, and you'd expect them to fold when the Celtics came calling back with a run of their own, I really have not seen them played so connected this well, although the Celtics can be said to have had a rough night, but I think such statement would only undermine the efforts of the Houston Rockets players because the win was well merited in my candid opinion.

I'll literally still pick refereeing in La Liga over that of the overly exposed Premier League, but then even if the referee are in favor of Barcelona, I don't see any of them suiting up for the Barcelona team in defense, because you don't keep that kind of defensive record in the league with just referees biases, even prime time defensive Barcelona of the peak Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol and Rafa Marquez didn't never had it this good, not even Barcelona of the Messi, Suarez and Neymar era had it this good, 47 goals scored, in 25 games and just 8 conceded all season long so far, men, I know the team is still coming short in Europe but they really do deserve their flowers for the performance in the league, no question!

Just enjoy your win bro!, and let's look forward to the drama at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

I guess I will be needing the good luck, after all 

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@Trofo, Just so I don't misunderstand the Tennis question, predict both semi-finalists and then winner of the tournament, that's a prediction of a total number of just 4 players right ?, 4 players who would reach the semi-finals and, then just the winner of the grand tournament itself, without including the other finalist ? and I wouldn't miss out totally, if for example I mentioned 4 players to reach the semi-finals and decide to go for winner of the tournament outside those 4 players right ?

Journey mercies @Cryptofrka !

That's a pretty impressive win you've got there mate, congratulations! If this was suppose to be a back, the main would have been even more significant if Man Utd had won, but Casemiro being sent sure did had its effect on the game totally, imo it was a deserved red card because the tackle could have led to a horrific injury, If the player had intended to shoot the ball, and it more so needless tackle from Casemiro, but I really don't like the idea of him serving 3-4 match because of that, being sent of from the game was enough caution to me.

I hope Buwaytress ticket was just Barcelona win too, and not perhaps a BTTS, Over or Handicap, which must have meant he also won his bet.

The New York Knicks are currently the underdogs for the game versus Lakers, It's going to require a better preparation from them, although the game against Clippers was one hell of game, they game was very physical and the referees allowed way too many fouls to slide, and a lot of the call were very controversial and so were the no calls too, I really think the officiating really influenced the way the match ended, The Knicks players were visibly frustrated, although some of the players like Julius Randle and RJ Barrett had a very awful night, Mitchel Robinson despite being good rim protector couldn't get decent basket during several offensive rebounds, although some were obvious foul that the referee literally just allowed the game to get physical, Immanuel Quickley was the only player I think had a really decent performance for the Knicks.

I understand the joke about Liverpool preferring to see their Merseyside rival relegated to the championship, but this isn't the kind of performance they'd rather have going into dire situation against Real Madrid, this performance isn't going to do their level of confidence any good, but maybe it could also help Real Madrid get cocky and underestimate, I however, I doubt it's going to be a case of both.

Anyways, I really still don't understand why Klopp is sticking to his obsolete 4-3-3 formation, when it's clearly evident that their midfield is lacking the level creativity it needs/deserves and is their biggest weak link, a 4-2-3-1 or 3-2-2-3 might help dominate play more in the midfield area which is the only major problem Liverpool seem to have in my sincere opinion, so many time you find Van Dijk being somewhat the defensive midfield or CM, which usually ends up getting Liverpool by just on long ball and you find Konate struggling in those 4 on 2 counterattack scenarios with Arnold being the next closest defender on the pitch.

VAR care more about controversial calls and micrometers offside calls than awarding a goal to the rightful goal scorer in as much as it counts as a goal for that team, damn all of us the bettors and FPL managers cries right ? I doubt with the number of hours passed now if they can still reincide their decision or perhaps tomorrow when things get calm and better, is there still any possibility of that ?

@LTU_btc good game, better luck next time buddy 

I thought it's going to all come down to the baseball game to be the decider but after we both got it wrong in the Chelsea vs Leicester City match, I believe there is no catching with me for this round, so I can put my mind at rest and prepare for the next round, it was a bloodbath for me this round, I was only lucky to be paired with some that did a little worse than myself, after Jeremypwr whooped me in the previous round, I just gotta do better but there simply isn't an easy match up here.

You guys believe you are having it bad ? I have had Everton triple defense for the last 3 games and they didn't make double digit points cumulatively for those 3 games, and here they are when playing against my captain for the Gameweek, tell me I'm not meant to win without telling me I'm not meant to win.

Another Czech Republic upset ?? This time against Japan ? even in my most optimistic state of mind, I total runs will be scored I wouldn't bank on it, neither would be anticipating it, but I would rather fancy the chances of get one more win from a possible six to upset the predictions in the spreadsheet, than expect Czech to beat Japan today, but we will see, I'd say.

D'Angelo Russell couldn't have arrived at a better time imo, it was D'Lo with the magic wand (hand) in the 4th Quarter to put the Raptors to sleep, it was as though the Raptors already have a magnificent plan to limit the effectiveness of Anthony Davis, and it worked perfectly because Anthony combined for less than 20 PRA having played for 32 minutes, I can't remember the last time I saw him this ineffective, but the Raptors had no answers for Dennis Schroder and D'Lo, and the entire Lakers bench out scoring their starters too.

A crazy upset indeed, I couldn't pictured that.

Minnesota also falling short the Brooklyn Nets in overtime is another loss in my dictionary, I expected the Nets to be without most of their stars and starts with a line that include the likes of Patty Mills and Royce O'neale with Cam Thomas, the game ended pretty close too.

It's also very close between the Lakers and Toronto Raptors with 8 minutes to play for in the 4th Quarter, I must agree that all today games have been pretty much interesting to see, with no heavy blowouts from first quarter or first half.

Only one game have been played so far, and one of the 3 teams won, so 6 games to go, so those who went with to lose all games have already missed the question, the first games was between China and Czech Republic, which the latter won 5-8, there are to more fixture schedule for today and the remaining 4 is scheduled for Sunday.

Incase you'd like follow either of it, ESPN or ESPN2 on DSTV does broadcast them, but I doubt either of today's fixture would be a priority for them though given the high number of events holding today.

It makes me wonder why some franchise still settle for old veterans who are more prone to injures for potential players with more than 4-5 years experience in the league with great shape and very healthy, If KD comes back at some point in the regular season, I really don't know how much the Suns can rely on him to remain healthy for the post season, but guys Mikael Bridges and Cameron Johnson are no where near KD, but the big question mark is if he's healthy, meanwhile Bridges and Cam Johnson have been significant for Nets since they joined, the results might not have looked great but these are guys that you can build the future of a franchise around, I wonder what would have been of the warriors in the past decade without Steph and Klay to build a team pieces around.

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers is going to be televised on ESPN here, and that would have been my game of interest except for the fact that Miami Heat players doesn't really interest me these days.

Darius Garland would be unavailable for the match as far as I can tell, but then I would still fancy my chances with Cavaliers ML @ 2.1 Odds

Timberwolves should be an easy win vs the very shorthanded Brooklyn Nets right ? That should be an easy call for me as well, unless there are certain development within the next 3-4 hours.

I'd have to agree with 1miau on this one, because Dortmund despite having a good run of form in the league, I still don't see them winning the league ahead of Bayern Munich this season, the latter might have had their ups and downs this season, but Dortmund cannot be relied upon imo either, Bayern Munich have gotten their player back after being injury plagued for a couple of months.

Dortmund are currently going to be more focused on the league alone after getting knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea, but I still believe that doesn't seem like an added advantage for them from my own perspective, I'd even offer 2:1 bet against anybody willing to back Dortmund to finish ahead of Bayern Munich.