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2014 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers(3) vs Golden State Warriors(6)

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Orange, Apr 16, 2014.

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Who wins?

Poll closed Apr 20, 2014.
  1. Clippers in 4(sweep)

    14 vote(s)
    8.5%
  2. Clippers in 5

    46 vote(s)
    27.9%
  3. Clippers in 6

    46 vote(s)
    27.9%
  4. Clippers in 7

    20 vote(s)
    12.1%
  5. Golden State in 4(sweep)

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%
  6. Golden State in 5

    4 vote(s)
    2.4%
  7. Golden State in 6

    19 vote(s)
    11.5%
  8. Golden State in 7

    15 vote(s)
    9.1%
  1. Orange

    Orange Member

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    Thoughts?
    clips in 6
     
  2. clippy

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    6 is a weird prediction since game 6 is in GSW. Probably Clipps in 4 or 5.
     
  3. J Sizzle

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    I'll give Golden State a game. Clips in 5.
     
  4. Karolik

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    5....Warriors win a game with hot shooting.
     
  5. ItsMyFault

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    Going with Clippers in 6.
     
  6. Orange

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    teams lose that 6th game at home all the time. Like Houston last year
     
  7. clippy

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    Yeah, it happens, but if you look at the sportsbooks, you'll see there are better odds for Clipps in 5 and Clipps in 7.
     
  8. Kwame

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    If Bogut is out, it's gonna get ugly for GSW.
     
  9. Kim

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    That make the over under 4.5 games total in your opinion.
    Senior clippy, as the resident Clippers fan on this forum, would you like to wager a tip jar bet? If the Clippers win in 4, I will contribute $50 to this glorious bbs. If the Clippers do not win in 4, you will contribute $50 to this glorious bbs. The offer is good until before game 1 tip. I also reserve the right to cancel given news like Curry breaking a leg or Blake getting his arm broke in a car accident or something...trying to just be fair. If some major injury happens in the series, I'll just donate half ($25) if I lose and same goes to you.
     
  10. clippy

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    I will make that bet if you move it to 5, which is the prediction I made here.
     
  11. Kim

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    But I also think the Clips will win in 5. My opinion is similar to yours other than I would say probably in 5 or 6 vs. probably 4 or 5 (which is what you wrote).

    How about this? If it's 5, it's a wash. If it's 4, I'll donate to the tip jar $50, and if it's anything else, you donate the same. It's not as fun, but I just like the action (even if there's nothing to gain personally, lol). No pressure...all in fun. Just lmk if you want to bet. Same stipulation stands that if some crazy injury occurs contributing to the loss, you can cut your donation in half. (I'm not counting Bogut. It's bc of the Bogut injury that 5 is the series number for me).
     
  12. clippy

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    I don't like that bet. I think there's probably a 20% chance the Clippers sweep and a 40% chance they win in 5. So that gives you 40% vs my 20%.
     
  13. Kim

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    According to your own % opinions, that would mean there's a 60% chance you pay nothing (or I pay) and a 80% chance I pay nothing (or you pay). Which means I have an edge over you on an even bet (where neither of us would win $ anyways lol). You don't seem as confident as the "Clippers winning in probably 4 or 5" would imply, which I understand. Most people have false bravado until $$ is on the line, even when dealing in small change.

    Going by your percentages (which I don't agree with, but whatever), I'll give you odds then. Let's say $50 for me and $25 for you since I have the 40% to 20% edge in your scenario. That would make it fair. So I'll pay $50 if the Clippers sweep. You'll pay $25 if it goes 6 games or if Warriors win. To cover the edge I get, I'm paying double. Same rules apply for injuries effecting the game. Like if CP goes out in game 2, and you lose, you'll only be contributing $12.50 to the tip jar. Again, all for clutchfans charity and all in fun.
     
  14. clippy

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    I'm not sure what you mean about confidence with money on the line. LOL, I make sports bets with $1000 swings every single day. It's the principle. I said Clippers will win in probably 4 or 5. I gave you my percentages which put that at 60%. Doesn't 60% count as "probably"? The problem is that it is very hard to sweep a team even if you are a lot better. So if you gave me 4 or 5, and you took the rest, that would be more like what I want.

    But I'll take your silly odds bet on the sweep.
     
  15. Kim

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    Congratulations. You will be a contributing member now because even if you win, I will donate the $50 (or $25) on your behalf. Good luck clippy. Hoping for an entertaining series.
     
  16. clippy

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    I should have been a contributing member 8 years ago when I first donated but whatever lol
     
  17. Rookie34

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    Upset alert ... Warriors in 6 ! :grin:
     
  18. J.R.

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    Game 1: GSW at LAC | Sat., Apr. 19, 3:30 PM ET | ABC
    Game 2: GSW at LAC | Mon., Apr. 21, 10:30 PM ET | TNT
    Game 3: LAC at GSW | Thu., Apr. 24, 10:30 PM ET | TNT
    Game 4: LAC at GSW | Sun., Apr. 27, 3:30 PM ET | ABC
    *Game 5: GSW at LAC | Tue., Apr. 29
    *Game 6: LAC at GSW | Thu., May 1
    *Game 7: GSW at LAC | Sat., May 3 | TNT
     
  19. ish1973

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    Warriors in 6. Support.
     
  20. ROXTXIA

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    I almost feel bad for GSW. Without Bogut, they're toast.

    Is David "Worse D than Harden" Lee gonna play?

    Either way, Clips in 5.
     

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