2024 NBA Season

[crwth]

There's a big chance that they should have won the game 1 only if JR Smith just take the shot.

So true! they are tied and he's close to the ring even if he missed there's a potential call for that shot.

That's a lot of space he created before the 3pt line from the defender.

Yup, he wasted a lot of time. Have you watched when Lebron is quite shocked and teaching him to take a shot already cos' they are running out of time.

They also have a chance if hill didn't missed the shot, I guess Jr Smith just got confused and because of that noise inside the court he really messed up with his decisions, time runs out before he decided to passed the ball, well let see if what game 2 will bring them, LeBron really played well and he really trying to lift everything in his shoulder and he almost did, game 1 only showed that the ball is round and everything can happen even most of us thinks that Cavs is an under dog.

Both of them could’ve had done the deed but they have fail because probably they are pressured and tired but same time. Sadly JR Smith  didn’t know what is the current situation but still, they know their faults and it’s up to them to take the mistake and make it a stepping stone.

[Ipwich]

There's a big chance that they should have won the game 1 only if JR Smith just take the shot.

So true! they are tied and he's close to the ring even if he missed there's a potential call for that shot.

That's a lot of space he created before the 3pt line from the defender.

Yup, he wasted a lot of time. Have you watched when Lebron is quite shocked and teaching him to take a shot already cos' they are running out of time.

They also have a chance if hill didn't missed the shot, I guess Jr Smith just got confused and because of that noise inside the court he really messed up with his decisions, time runs out before he decided to passed the ball, well let see if what game 2 will bring them, LeBron really played well and he really trying to lift everything in his shoulder and he almost did, game 1 only showed that the ball is round and everything can happen even most of us thinks that Cavs is an under dog.

Both of them could’ve had done the deed but they have fail because probably they are pressured and tired but same time. Sadly JR Smith  didn’t know what is the current situation but still, they know their faults and it’s up to them to take the mistake and make it a stepping stone.

Game 1 was really a controversial game and I like it because this will make the series more exciting.
I am sure game 2 will still be a close game, I don't understand why the warriors are still given -12 despite their performance in game 1.

[DarkStar_]

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

I really doubt you'd be able to find @1.5 odds for Golden State to win when all books are offering around @1.15. There's no reason for someone to back Cleveland for @3 when they could go to literally any book and get above @5. I guess maybe some people finding taking heavy -EV bets fun?

[stadus]

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

I really doubt you'd be able to find @1.5 odds for Golden State to win when all books are offering around @1.15. There's no reason for someone to back Cleveland for @3 when they could go to literally any book and get above @5. I guess maybe some people finding taking heavy -EV bets fun?

People are overestimating the warriors this season because they dominated the cavaliers last year.
But, I don't think the cavaliers has no chance at all, in fact, I believe they have a chance to win this year for the NBA finals, all we have to do is find a good
sportsbook which will not deny our win in the event the cavaliers will take the championship this year.

[LogitechMouse]

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

I really doubt you'd be able to find @1.5 odds for Golden State to win when all books are offering around @1.15. There's no reason for someone to back Cleveland for @3 when they could go to literally any book and get above @5. I guess maybe some people finding taking heavy -EV bets fun?

People are overestimating the warriors this season because they dominated the cavaliers last year.
But, I don't think the cavaliers has no chance at all, in fact, I believe they have a chance to win this year for the NBA finals, all we have to do is find a good
sportsbook which will not deny our win in the event the cavaliers will take the championship this year.

They are overestimating the warriors because of their current roster. If you compare the roster of cavs to warriors, its obvious that warriors have better players

The problem in Cavs is there are no help from other teammates of Lebron. If you see, only Lebron Lebron Lebron and no words from other players. Kevin Love maybe but not always. I see that if they will lose in this finals, they will either change the roster again with Lebron staying in Cavs or Lebron will move to another team again.

[btc_angela]

There's a big chance that they should have won the game 1 only if JR Smith just take the shot.

So true! they are tied and he's close to the ring even if he missed there's a potential call for that shot.

That's a lot of space he created before the 3pt line from the defender.

Yup, he wasted a lot of time. Have you watched when Lebron is quite shocked and teaching him to take a shot already cos' they are running out of time.

They also have a chance if hill didn't missed the shot, I guess Jr Smith just got confused and because of that noise inside the court he really messed up with his decisions, time runs out before he decided to passed the ball, well let see if what game 2 will bring them, LeBron really played well and he really trying to lift everything in his shoulder and he almost did, game 1 only showed that the ball is round and everything can happen even most of us thinks that Cavs is an under dog.

Both of them could’ve had done the deed but they have fail because probably they are pressured and tired but same time. Sadly JR Smith  didn’t know what is the current situation but still, they know their faults and it’s up to them to take the mistake and make it a stepping stone.

Game 1 was really a controversial game and I like it because this will make the series more exciting.
I am sure game 2 will still be a close game, I don't understand why the warriors are still given -12 despite their performance in game 1.

Well GSW really like it because they benefited from the controversial not just on JR Smith's miscues. The reversed call was really something that will also be at the back of their minds. I don't know how can Cavs can potentially overcome the mental lapses that JR did because its going to be a big factor specially down closing seconds. Will Lue still opted to play him in crucial seconds or will go to Clarkson or Nance or Green?

[peter0425]

There's a big chance that they should have won the game 1 only if JR Smith just take the shot.

So true! they are tied and he's close to the ring even if he missed there's a potential call for that shot.

That's a lot of space he created before the 3pt line from the defender.

Yup, he wasted a lot of time. Have you watched when Lebron is quite shocked and teaching him to take a shot already cos' they are running out of time.

They also have a chance if hill didn't missed the shot, I guess Jr Smith just got confused and because of that noise inside the court he really messed up with his decisions, time runs out before he decided to passed the ball, well let see if what game 2 will bring them, LeBron really played well and he really trying to lift everything in his shoulder and he almost did, game 1 only showed that the ball is round and everything can happen even most of us thinks that Cavs is an under dog.

There are a lot of controversies in the first game and the Cavs has a lot of chance to really take the win and steal the game. As Steve Kerr have said in the post game interview, they got lucky. The following scenario could have made the Cavs win this game, (1), the reverse call on James, they should have been given the ball and have the lead again, (2), George Hill's missing the second shot, damn, 80% free throw shooter missing it out, he could have been the hero hear and (3), My boy JR costly mistakes, he was saying to Lebron that he really thought that they had the lead so obviously he dribbled it out and didn't shoot because what he was afraid that Durant might blocked him? Lol. James monstrous game was put to drain, 51 points in the final and almost a triple double. For those interested to see JR's previous blunder with NYK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSFDgrEYFXw)

[Zach707]

There's a big chance that they should have won the game 1 only if JR Smith just take the shot.

So true! they are tied and he's close to the ring even if he missed there's a potential call for that shot.

That's a lot of space he created before the 3pt line from the defender.

Yup, he wasted a lot of time. Have you watched when Lebron is quite shocked and teaching him to take a shot already cos' they are running out of time.

They also have a chance if hill didn't missed the shot, I guess Jr Smith just got confused and because of that noise inside the court he really messed up with his decisions, time runs out before he decided to passed the ball, well let see if what game 2 will bring them, LeBron really played well and he really trying to lift everything in his shoulder and he almost did, game 1 only showed that the ball is round and everything can happen even most of us thinks that Cavs is an under dog.

The Cavs have missed the biggest opportunity to steal Game1 at the Oracle Arena with those scenarios created by George Hill and JR Smith. The Cavs are still the underdog here because Lebron James just can't lift the team alone and he need also to get his team mates involve, he just hugged the ball too much and you can't do that against a very talented team like the Warriors. He need also to pass to get the confidence of his team mates going. Game 2 would be tough for Lebron James because the Warriors are going to adjust on the defensive side against James.

[harizen]

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

I really doubt you'd be able to find @1.5 odds for Golden State to win when all books are offering around @1.15. There's no reason for someone to back Cleveland for @3 when they could go to literally any book and get above @5. I guess maybe some people finding taking heavy -EV bets fun?

Outside cryptos (person to person gambling using fiat), that's the usual odds here in my place so Im just checking if anyone will take the same odds here in crypto world.

Just an option too for others who don't want to deal with deposits on a sports betting site.

[bookiepro]

Cleveland should bounce back strong. Now they know they can beat Golden State. The mental game is figured out. Well, for most of the team 

Game 2 should be just as close (assuming no OT).

[Baofeng]

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

I really doubt you'd be able to find @1.5 odds for Golden State to win when all books are offering around @1.15. There's no reason for someone to back Cleveland for @3 when they could go to literally any book and get above @5. I guess maybe some people finding taking heavy -EV bets fun?

Outside cryptos (person to person gambling using fiat), that's the usual odds here in my place so Im just checking if anyone will take the same odds here in crypto world.

Just an option too for others who don't want to deal with deposits on a sports betting site.

Yeah, probably much better to have P2P (person to person) bet that the usual odds on gambling website is not the good. I still remember last year was a good bet for GSW for me, as people thinks that Lebron and Kyrie can duplicate that feat the previous year. Maybe I need to go out on the street and look for someone that I can straight bet to. (no odds).

[LogitechMouse]

Cleveland should bounce back strong. Now they know they can beat Golden State. The mental game is figured out. Well, for most of the team 

Game 2 should be just as close (assuming no OT).

Yeah they will bounce back in Game 2 after what happened in Game 1. They need to move on on what happened on Game 1 and focus on the next game. Now they know that they can win in road, they will think of another strategy and they will focus their mental state on winning.

I agree with you, Game 2 will be No OT but if who is the winner. I don't know but I will choose warriors .

[milewilda]

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

I really doubt you'd be able to find @1.5 odds for Golden State to win when all books are offering around @1.15. There's no reason for someone to back Cleveland for @3 when they could go to literally any book and get above @5. I guess maybe some people finding taking heavy -EV bets fun?

People are overestimating the warriors this season because they dominated the cavaliers last year.
But, I don't think the cavaliers has no chance at all, in fact, I believe they have a chance to win this year for the NBA finals, all we have to do is find a good
sportsbook which will not deny our win in the event the cavaliers will take the championship this year.

They are overestimating the warriors because of their current roster. If you compare the roster of cavs to warriors, its obvious that warriors have better players

The problem in Cavs is there are no help from other teammates of Lebron. If you see, only Lebron Lebron Lebron and no words from other players. Kevin Love maybe but not always. I see that if they will lose in this finals, they will either change the roster again with Lebron staying in Cavs or Lebron will move to another team again.

Depending on the contract if Lebron would stay on Calvs or not. There would be another roster and i would say it would be much better if Lebron would able to team up with some members that do have an specific role which they wont really just rely on Lebron alone when they do play a game and now we are seeing that hes the only one trying so hard to make baskets. Overestimating cant be avoided since they do know the advantages among other team.

[Reid]

Who wants to do a direct bet on me? Let's just have some fun.

Bet: Just a small amount of BTC0.01.

a) Im for Cleveland Cavaliers for +10 handicap.

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

Deadline: 11:59pm Saturday Forum time.

That just says your not a real fan of Cleveland for wanting a handicap.
I get it though because of the homecourt advantage and the crowd there is a non stop loud cheer.

I may take this but I dont want handicaps. I love how GSW is playing now with all the good rotation of players.
I will pass and will try to bet to others who is a real fan of Cleveland.
They are just hard to find and really in doubt. Maybe Game 3 they will have that strength to support Cleveland in betting games.

[jossiel]

JR Smith: "I was trying to get enough to bring it out to get a shot off. I knew we were tied, I thought we were going to call timeout. If I thought we were ahead, I'd have held onto the ball and let them foul me."

Mistakes are hard to admit so in able to hide it you have to think of some reasons to cover it.

It is his error and assumes that the statement is real but in a game where you are tied and you have the ball, why not just give a lay up shot on it.

Better luck next time, even LJ made 51 points for this game it isn't enough. 

JR Smith is not really doing well in the playoffs, even the series against the Celtics. |
It was Lebron all alone with some support from TT and Love, this is their last series, they need to support Bron if they want to have a good fight against the warriors.

Yeah, 51 points and still getting all the hate from the crowd.

The game 2 can be of different and I guess they'll never do the same mistake or it should be Jr Smith will never do the same mistake like what he did for the game 1.

Game 2 should be just as close (assuming no OT).

We can't say, it can have or there won't be OT for the next game but if there will be, it only means the game is really tough and close.

[rommelo24]

Who wants to do a direct bet on me? Let's just have some fun.

Bet: Just a small amount of BTC0.01.

a) Im for Cleveland Cavaliers for +10 handicap.

b) Im Golden State Warriors but I will only received BTC0.005 if this team won.

Deadline: 11:59pm Saturday Forum time.

That just says your not a real fan of Cleveland for wanting a handicap.
I get it though because of the homecourt advantage and the crowd there is a non stop loud cheer.

I may take this but I dont want handicaps. I love how GSW is playing now with all the good rotation of players.
I will pass and will try to bet to others who is a real fan of Cleveland.
They are just hard to find and really in doubt. Maybe Game 3 they will have that strength to support Cleveland in betting games.

Even a die hard Cavaliers fan who is a smart gambler won't put their money on the Cavs right now because as per statistics it would be hill climb for Lebrons James and the rest of the Cavs to win this series. Handicap is there to offset the mismatch of this series i think but +10 is too high.

[green_fish]

The other members of the Cleveland Cavaliers must play! LeBlanc James has scored 50 points. What else can you ask him to do? Those role players need to play in the open three-point Cleveland Cavaliers to win!
Refuel the Cleveland Cavaliers, refueling LeBlanc James!

[peter0425]

The other members of the Cleveland Cavaliers must play! LeBlanc James has scored 50 points. What else can you ask him to do? Those role players need to play in the open three-point Cleveland Cavaliers to win!
Refuel the Cleveland Cavaliers, refueling LeBlanc James!

I think Love score more than 20 points so their is really help somewhere from their bench. But that 50 points was really one of the greatest performance we have seen in a finals game. However, we all know Smith's mistake. What I wanted to see is for JR to really come out and bounce back from his infamous mental blunder in Game 1. If he did come out in Game 2 and win it, by contributing more then everyone can get over and forgot his Game 1 mistakes. But I don't know if Ty Lue will given him the chance because of that mishap. I remember back then when Magic Johnson made the same mistakes back then against Boston if I'm not mistaken, but came back in the next game with 22 freaking assists.

[LogitechMouse]

The other members of the Cleveland Cavaliers must play! LeBlanc James has scored 50 points. What else can you ask him to do? Those role players need to play in the open three-point Cleveland Cavaliers to win!
Refuel the Cleveland Cavaliers, refueling LeBlanc James!

They are playing as usual but the problem is they are not contributing too much in offense and they are poor in defense too. The Cavs are one of the worst team in defense. They must improve especially the offensive and defensive things in order to win in this series. Love contributed too but not that much and the other players didn't.

I can't forget how JR Smith dribble the ball on the half court and saying "I thought we are ahead" after the buzzer sounds.

[Ipwich]

The other members of the Cleveland Cavaliers must play! LeBlanc James has scored 50 points. What else can you ask him to do? Those role players need to play in the open three-point Cleveland Cavaliers to win!
Refuel the Cleveland Cavaliers, refueling LeBlanc James!

They are playing as usual but the problem is they are not contributing too much in offense and they are poor in defense too. The Cavs are one of the worst team in defense. They must improve especially the offensive and defensive things in order to win in this series. Love contributed too but not that much and the other players didn't.

I can't forget how JR Smith dribble the ball on the half court and saying "I thought we are ahead" after the buzzer sounds.

A lose is already a lose, the cavaliers should see that it's just game 1 and even if they loss in this game, that does not mean they loss the series.
They have to fight more in game 2 and prove to the world that they also deserve to be called champions.