(01-29-2025, 01:32 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: So here is the Rockets last week or so:

Beat the Cavs
Beat the Cavs in Cleveland
Beat the Celtics in Boston (BTW I am disappointed the depleted Mavs didn't compete better against Boston.  Boston has struggled recently too.  I did not see the Boston game but was disappointed it wasn't really close
Beat ATL on back to back

Not bad.

(01-29-2025, 02:36 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: We have to see how they play in the playoffs, but Houston is a legit threat in the West. Amen Thompson is an amazing player. Reminds me of Dennis Rodman with a better shot. They still could use more 3 pt shooting., Ime Udoka has done an amazing job with this young, athletic, physical team, which is sprinkled in with a couple of playoff vets.

(01-29-2025, 01:18 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: https://bsky.app/profile/spotrac.com/post/3lgtreulg622t

Joel Embiid missed his 400th game with the Sixers last night,
Unreal...

(01-30-2025, 03:22 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: https://streamable.com/3xle2p

Isaiah Stewart is a mad man.

(01-30-2025, 12:49 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Federal prosecutors have been investigating whether NBA player Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme.

The inquiry is part of a wider government investigation that has already ensnared Jontay Porter.

The gambling ring accused of conspiring with Jontay Porter to manipulate his performance in NBA games also bet heavily against Rozier a 2023 game for the Hornets.

(01-30-2025, 12:52 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I'm not one for conspiracy theories, generally, but I have been worried lately that these partnerships between gambling platforms and pro sports leagues, which are becoming more and more prevalent with each passing day, might be leading us down a path that ends with everything being tainted, and possibly even damn-near scripted. I know it's bonkers to imagine things getting that far, but if they catch people doing stuff like this, I really hope they take drastic measures to make an example of them.

(01-30-2025, 01:22 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @jareddiamond
NEWS: Federal prosecutors have been investigating whether NBA player Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme.

The inquiry is part of a wider government investigation that has already ensnared Jontay Porter.

(01-30-2025, 12:52 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I'm not one for conspiracy theories, generally, but I have been worried lately that these partnerships between gambling platforms and pro sports leagues, which are becoming more and more prevalent with each passing day, might be leading us down a path that ends with everything being tainted, and possibly even damn-near scripted. I know it's bonkers to imagine things getting that far, but if they catch people doing stuff like this, I really hope they take drastic measures to make an example of them.

(01-30-2025, 01:24 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: That has always been the Pandora’s box with the NBA allowing gambling. It’s why I was so against gambling in sports.

(01-30-2025, 12:52 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I'm not one for conspiracy theories, generally, but I have been worried lately that these partnerships between gambling platforms and pro sports leagues, which are becoming more and more prevalent with each passing day, might be leading us down a path that ends with everything being tainted, and possibly even damn-near scripted. I know it's bonkers to imagine things getting that far, but if they catch people doing stuff like this, I really hope they take drastic measures to make an example of them.

(01-30-2025, 02:58 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I am not a gambler.   I like watching sports.   I have never felt the urge to bet on games.   Maybe it is just old me, but almost every sports podcast has a bet ad read now.    I mean, talking about the lines is fun, but I thin we are way ahead of our skis.  Although, I imagine it is pretty damaging to young people (especially boys) in their 20's.   I am sure many are addicted.    I fear for the consequences.