There is no way the nba lets nuggets win game 4

[Dr. Luke]

What am I missing, phx laying 1 they aren’t going to let Denver win tonight and wrap this up in 5. They want the Lakers in the finals and for that to happen this series needs to go long. The nuggets can’t be sitting home for a week with their feet up waiting on la. For that to happen phx has to win tonight. We all know the nba is where anything is possible. Double your net worth on phx tonight. Don’t care that ayton is worthless. Don’t care that the insurance commercial guy is out. There is no scenario where Tony Brothers and crew allow a Denver win. They’ve been given their marching orders.

[mjsuax13]

The Insurance Commercial Guy. Ha!

[Headsterx]

I have no idea but glad you are posting this prior to the game rather than afterwards like so many conspiracy nuts. As in here’s the theory after the outcome. I took the o227.5 so don’t care but good luck!

[johnnyvegas13]

I dunno

they got gm 3 so the split isn’t crazy

and y sent they favs???

[Eddy Munny]

What are you missing?

The fact that the Suns aren't any good. I think you're missing that.

The whole scenario you've concocted in your head about giving the Lakers a more wearied opponent is far fetched to say the least. The Suns have been reduced to a two-man show, sometimes a one-man show, considering Durant's subpar play for stretches, while the Nuggets can hit you from several angles. They're just more versatile. Murray is due for a big game, he's had some struggles similar to Harden's and we know how that turned out.

Road team gets the dub tonight. This series feels more like a 3-1 disparity than a 2-2 war.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Really don't see it. Who is the defensive stopper on PHX? Jokic too comfortable.

[Dr. Luke]

What are you missing?

The fact that the Suns aren't any good. I think you're missing that.

The whole scenario you've concocted in your head about giving the Lakers a more wearied opponent is far fetched to say the least. The Suns have been reduced to a two-man show, sometimes a one-man show, considering Durant's subpar play for stretches, while the Nuggets can hit you from several angles. They're just more versatile. Murray is due for a big game, he's had some struggles similar to Harden's and we know how that turned out.

Road team gets the dub tonight. This series feels more like a 3-1 disparity than a 2-2 war.

You clearly have trouble with reading comprehension. I never said phx was better. I never gave an explanation on why I think they will win other than the nba making sure they win to drag this series out. You don’t think that’s ever happened? The better team wins every game?

[Eddy Munny]

You clearly have trouble with reading comprehension. I never said phx was better. I never gave an explanation on why I think they will win other than the nba making sure they win to drag this series out. You don’t think that’s ever happened? The better team wins every game?

You might be correct here. Watching how the officials keep sending the Suns to the stripe on very touchy fouls is skewing the results to Phoenix's favor. Plus Denver already has some key guys in early foul trouble.

It's still a tight game, but it does appear the Suns are going to get the benefit of the calls tonight.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Very tight. Den, 69-67.

Any points could come into play on this one.

As for the series...Suns would have to win 4 of L5 to take it. Still think the Nuggets are in very good shape. I believe the Nuggets are 39-7 SU at Home, if you count RegSea + Playoffs.

[stevenash]

Adam Silver's wet dream.

New York-Miami
Philly-Boston
Both series goes seven games, especially New York.

Look at the Nielsen past metrics,
Since Jordan retired, only two markets have averaged 10 share ratings or better, New York and Los Angeles when those teams are televised.
That's where the money is, too bad the NYK have only made the playoffs five times since Jordan retired.
New York is a cash cow for the NBA.
New Yorkers tune in, TV advertisers get top dollar for big ratings, marketers get bonuses, fans go out and spend money on merch in droves, they spend beau coup money in sports bars/grills watching...
Adam Silvers wet dream, LA v. New York or Boston in the finals.


Same with GSW and LAL
If that goes to game seven, there will be monster ratings.

I don't think the Suns/Nugs series from a business point of view is a big money generator for the NBA.
The money is in the LA/SF (GSW) series.

I'm not an Oliver Stone, tin foil cap wearing conspiracy kook.
I like to think the games are all on the level, but we're talking gazillion of dollars here, money doesn't talk it swears obscenities.

Look at these monster ratings from the first weekend.
They're record breakers,

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2023/04/nba-playoff-ratings-warriors-kings-most-watched-opening-day-playoff-game-years/

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I love Jokic. He told that guy to Fuk Off.

[TheMoneyShot]

Dr. Luke... can you make a statement saying "No way the NBA lets Philadelphia in the Conference Finals?" Thanks.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Turns out you were right, Dr Luke.

Still think Denver is in great shape:
1) Suns still have to go thru Mile High City.
2) Can the Suns win at tough road venue.
3) Looks like a homer series thus far.

Jokic looks good. Booker has admittedly been on fire. I don't think Booker can keep up this pace.

[slayer14]

Suns are heading towards greatness

[stevenash]

Suns are heading towards greatness

I have them to win the WCC finals and move on.
Placed two futures day before the playins started.

Suns WCC
Bucks WCC

The idiotic Bucks wager I made got flushed down the terlet with Tessie Dogs poop.
My Suns wager was dead and buried six days ago, at least now it's off of life support.

I'm on such a cooler right now, hell, I thinking of fading my bets tonight.
Started when the Sac Kings blew that series lead, and the series, and I think I'm like i'm like 4-7 across eleven or so wagers since then.

I'm on the Knicks tonight, +4.5 (-108 reduced juice) and the Knicks +160 money line.