All Star Game Thread
originalokie
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If somebdy had one, I'm sorry, not trying to take away from it
MVP Wager
Could happen
Wagering $50 to win $1400
Russell Westbrook
Could happen
MVP Wager
Could happen
Wagering $50 to win $1400
Russell Westbrook
Could happen
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Under 4q heavy, they usually play defense last 4 minutes.
Right on Coops. I checked out the last 5 years.
All 4Q totals are lined about 73-74.
Averages last 5 years:
1Q ave = 65 - high = 71
2Q ave = 79 - low = 74
3Q ave = 72 - high = 82 low = 60 ... last 3 = 79, 77, 72
4Q ave = 63.8 - high = 74... other 4 = 65, 53, 64, 63
East vs West - Lowest scoring Quarter by either team in the game
39007 Lowest Scoring Quarter o28½ (-120)
39008 By Either Team u28½ (-120)
East vs West - Highest scoring Quarter by either team in the game
39009 Highest Scoring Quarter o45½ (-120)
39010 By Either Team u45½ (-120)
Agreed, when I look at most year's MVP chances, I have a couple trains of thought...
1) Who's going to be rested the most and/or could care less about winning MVP?
A: Duncan and Parker seem obvious here. Nothing to prove and much-needed rest. Garnett. Same. Wade & Bosh, probably. Kobe, should but will he?
2) Who else can we rule out without too much quarreling (taking into account all-star game tendencies of jump shooting/slashing/dunks/lobs or lack of PT?
Aldridge, Lopez, Noah, Lee, Howard, Bosh, Chandler, Randolph, Holliday (PT), Deng, George
That leaves me with
East: LeBron, Irving, Melo,
West, Durant, Paul, Griffin, Westbrook, Harden
With Rondo out, the East only has two true PGs: Irving & Holliday.
The West has to find time for Paul, Westbrook & Parker, though again, Parker likely won't demand too much PT. Still, one of those other two would have to absolutely go off in limited PT (and avoid getting the ball to Harden, Durant and Griffin). I think Paul is past the point of trying to win ASG MVPs. Westbrook will be gunning, for sure. I can't imagine LeBron going balls out tonight for some reason. He's an unselfish player and is on his way to winning another MVP (and possibly title). Just see him putting together a strong line but not MVP caliber and would never lay such short odds on the ASG MVP.
In the end, for me, it comes down to the following:
East:
Melo -my first choice - a lot to prove, can score at will from any spot on the floor, will benefit from lack of defense/easy baskets
Irving -to complete his dream weekend --- this is the highlight of his season as the Cavs aren't playoff bound ---East down a PG
Longshot: Kobe if he gets hot early and goes into gunner mode (i.e. typical Kobe) and chases down a 5th ASG MVP
West:
Durant - I won't lay the short odds with him either, but I feel he has something to prove and he has the same pluses as Melo
Harden -comfortable in the building, will get minutes, not a title contender, something to prove ---wish he were more like +1500
Westbrook/Griffin - Can Russell score 30 points and dish out 10 assists in 20 minutes? Sure, but he'd have to play extremely selfish hoops. Can Griffin score 30 on 10 lobs/dunks plus a few legitimate highlight plays? Sure, but not likely to impact the game with guys like Westbrook, Harden and Durant all looking to get their shots.
When it comes down to it, there are 4 guys I'd consider putting money on: Melo, Irving, Durant, Harden - probably in that order. Westbrook would be a good long shot...
8209 James Harden +1015
and he has some shit to prove, no?
MVP - Westbrook + 2800
Points in 2nd qtr Over 74 1/2
West total points in 1st half Over 75
My favorite:
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook + 1
points
vs
King James and Kyle Irvin
02/17/2013 @ 05:05 PM TNT
[99220] CARMELO ANTHONY -- SC 1ST 3 PTS SHOT IN GM +600
Love this one, for some reason. It's between Durant, Melo & Kobe IMO.
yikes. just dunk the damn ball ... isn't that what this game is all about for 3.5 qtrs.
LeBron, Griffin and Westbrook have done just that. Durant, Irving and Anthony scoring from all-over. 2Q Over looking good...
w/w/l
Coops I just played your quarters, thank you and bumpo for sharing that info.
West Over 36 1/2 in 3rd qtr; bigger play
Still going over even with this slow pace
How so? Was pretty easy in my opinion.
In the end, that's all that matters. Good job Coops.