be forced to take a lot of fouls. Make the game last an extra hour. Foul out a couple of bench players. See how it plays with the crowd and broadcasters.

I recognize it as a legitimate strategy but were I the opposing coach I'd foul Draymond every time after Adam's was fouled. Green shoots about 70%, Adams about 50%. Average losing 2 points every 10 fouls. Maybe less given GState gets a lot of points via the 3.I would make Kerr, who I like as a coach

Might have been the win they needed to get into playoffs. But the Blazers schedule is softer and the Mavs won't give up, especially with getting AD back on court and Gafford, Lively possible.

Although Mavs management would probably prefer to give up.

Blazers lead most of 4th quarter by ~15+ and win by 15 as 5 point favorite. Line had moved to -5.5 by tipoff.

This Blazer team would be much more interesting in the playoffs than Suns or Mavs imo.

Clingan finding his NBA game and Simon's put up 30.

Record:13-8-1
Bank:+3 units
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Other than Ernie Johnson, jr. the entire TNT on air crew is miserable. There was a time for them but that time has passed, imo.

People crying tears about Inside the NBA coming to an end probably watch it 10 minutes a month.
It is overdue to leave this World. It was good in its time capsule.

Richard,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I think a man is fortunate in this world if he finds a woman to love and be loved by. And I can tell you found such a special woman.
Deepest condolences to you and your family.

-Sidney Wells

"upset"

I define "MVP" as Most Valuable Player. I define it thusly:

If all NBA teams were allowed to start from scratch at the end of the regular season with an open draft of every player in the NBA based on player performance this season...who should be the #1 pick?

Jokic for last 4 seasons imo.

I would say the '71-'72 Lakers had two separate 16 game win streaks. Among other accomplishments.

Blazers are undercover playing good ball now. Have been for weeks. Schedule is tough but I'm penciling 'em in ahead of Suns. Could come down to the tiebreaker.

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Cavs win by 40 on the road as 6.5 point favorites. Bucks lose by 3 and beat the spread.

Bucks game does show how important it is to get the overnight number +4.5. By tip-off it had drifted down to +3 or worse.

Decisive wins for Lefty though!

Record: 12-8-1
Bank: +2 units

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Blazers have won 6 in a row and 10 of last 11.

Nice win tonight along with the Nuggets at -8.5. Throw in the rare O/U bet and I went 3-0 on the Thursday NBA card.

Record: 10-8-1
Bank: --0--
Exactly dead even after 19 picks.
Vigorish is hard to overcome.

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I think this is a wise move generally and specifically. Tariffs themselves will be disruptive enough but, generally speaking, the potential for disruptive chaos over the next years requires setting up an assortment of necessary supplies and fungible assets, imo.

I'm no doomer but being realistic.

Oldest team in the Association got into a shoot out with the young Spurs. Got worn out and gave up 114 points IN 3 QUARTERS!

This was my worst miss in a long while but won't be my last. I'm still in the game, trying to post 100 picks by July

Spurs 144
Bucks 115

Picks: 7-8-1
Bank: -2.4

mea culpa

Going into the Bucks/Spurs game with a 7-7-1 record.

Bankroll: -1.3 units

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Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and good fortune in the new year!

Blazers win by 22 as +8.5 point dogs and Nuggets give up a hugh lead but hold on and beat the number.

2 wins for Lefty and 2025 b-sky picks off to a good start and looking good.

Updated Record: 7-7-1
Bankroll: -1.3 units.

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Swing and a miss! Thunder defense was strong as usual and OKC shot well from 3 point land.

Record: 5-7-1
Bank: -3.3 units

Still shooting for 100 picks by July, 2025.

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