There’s a reason why the Houston Rockets is making huge buzz in any sports betting website. All season long, they were exceeding expectations and continuously surprising fans and bettors in the sports betting site.
Months before the season started, the Rockets were included in everyone’s list to rebuilding teams with lots of things to work on before they can rise to contention once again. The team took a risk by signing unrefined players like Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik. Lin’s game is far from being perfect with his predictable drive to the right and inconsistent shooting while Asik was seen as a defensive anchor without much to offer on the defensive end. It wasn’t until the signing of James Harden that the team had a solid player with an almost complete game.
The rest of the squad are unproven unknowns. It was reasonable to have low expectations for the team. However, the team played solidly Harden leading the way and other players doing what they can with the best of their abilities. The second-year forward, Chandler Parsons, has come out with a pretty good game. The guy can shoot at a high percentage beyond the arc and his speed and athleticism is perfect for the up-tempo offense the team is running.
The offseason acquisitions have also progressed quite nicely as Harden is becoming a solid star, Lin playing smarter and more consistent and with Asik being a reliable anchor on the defensive end while showing signs of an improving offensive game.
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Sport Betting Round-up: March 11
Another exciting week has passed for many online sports betting sites. Many big things happened in different sports and leagues across the world. From the go-to site for anything about sports bet Australia, here are some of the updates on the sporting world for the past week.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers in a Playoff Spot
The last few playoff spots for the western conference of the NBA have been hotly contested among several hopeful teams. The Lakers is one of these teams and they have been making serious ground for playoff contention in the past few weeks. Winning three out of four games from March 5 to 10, the Lakers are now sitting at the eighth and last playoff spot of the western conference, leading Jazz by a very small margin. There’s only a month left for the season and it would really be interesting to see how the playoff picture in the western conference is going to look like.
Boxing: Alliances and Big Battles
Despite PEDs and drug-related issues that shook the sport for the past few months, boxing seems to have moved on smoothly with many interesting events taking shape. After getting fined a million for testing positive to marijuana use, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. seems to be back on pursuing success in the sport as he forges an alliance with Bob Arum and train under the awarded trainer Freddie Roach. Another big name junior is set to battle as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scheduled to fight against Robert Guerrero on May 4.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers in a Playoff Spot
The last few playoff spots for the western conference of the NBA have been hotly contested among several hopeful teams. The Lakers is one of these teams and they have been making serious ground for playoff contention in the past few weeks. Winning three out of four games from March 5 to 10, the Lakers are now sitting at the eighth and last playoff spot of the western conference, leading Jazz by a very small margin. There’s only a month left for the season and it would really be interesting to see how the playoff picture in the western conference is going to look like.
Boxing: Alliances and Big Battles
Despite PEDs and drug-related issues that shook the sport for the past few months, boxing seems to have moved on smoothly with many interesting events taking shape. After getting fined a million for testing positive to marijuana use, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. seems to be back on pursuing success in the sport as he forges an alliance with Bob Arum and train under the awarded trainer Freddie Roach. Another big name junior is set to battle as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scheduled to fight against Robert Guerrero on May 4.
The Nuggets are Good, But…
They have some holes needed to be plugged if the team wants to have a better chance at making the Playoffs. This is a concern not only for the fans but also those who are into sports betting site.
Anyway, here’s an insight from a popular sports betting website.
Don’t get me wrong, the team has some fine attributes that any fan would want on their team. If you’ve been following the team, you can see how every player is willing to go all-out when it comes to effort. These aren’t just a bunch of energetic guys running the floor but hard-nosed players looking to get dirty. A small mistake from the other team is a basket scored by the nuggets. This quality of the team gives them a fighting chance against any other team in the league and has been one of the primary reasons for its success this season.
However, that hustle and energy can only take a team so far. The road to the NBA championship requires the Nuggets to go against the Spurs and the Thunder. Both of these teams have very good offensive sets. They rarely make mistakes. For a team like Denver that capitalizes on opponents’ mistakes to score, it spells trouble.
This is the biggest hole the Nuggets can’t patch up this season. They don’t have someone to anchor the offense that will allow the rest of the team to play off from. When Andre Miller said that the team needed a star to win a championship, he had a valid point. The team needs someone that they can rely on when they needed a basket and plays aren’t doing it.
Anyway, here’s an insight from a popular sports betting website.
Don’t get me wrong, the team has some fine attributes that any fan would want on their team. If you’ve been following the team, you can see how every player is willing to go all-out when it comes to effort. These aren’t just a bunch of energetic guys running the floor but hard-nosed players looking to get dirty. A small mistake from the other team is a basket scored by the nuggets. This quality of the team gives them a fighting chance against any other team in the league and has been one of the primary reasons for its success this season.
However, that hustle and energy can only take a team so far. The road to the NBA championship requires the Nuggets to go against the Spurs and the Thunder. Both of these teams have very good offensive sets. They rarely make mistakes. For a team like Denver that capitalizes on opponents’ mistakes to score, it spells trouble.
This is the biggest hole the Nuggets can’t patch up this season. They don’t have someone to anchor the offense that will allow the rest of the team to play off from. When Andre Miller said that the team needed a star to win a championship, he had a valid point. The team needs someone that they can rely on when they needed a basket and plays aren’t doing it.
Post Trade: Rockets
Here’s another one from go-to website for related to sports bet Australia.
Although nothing big really happened before the February 21 trade deadline, there were teams who made significant moves with results that could show before the season ends, both good and the bad. It’s exactly one week from the trade deadline right now I think it’s interesting, especially for those who are into online sports betting sites, to look at how the teams are doing. Given how one week is indeed a small sample size, it’s not also something that you can just overlook, as significant changes within the team can be seen even with only two or three games.
One of the teams that made a big move before the deadline was the Houston Rockets. If you’ve been following the NBA closely, there’s no doubt that you know about the details of the trade. Foregoing other teams, the Rockets sent away Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Toney Douglas and Marcus Morris while acquiring Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt.
The move has the ‘for the benefit of the future’ written all over it and Rockets’ GM Morey was banking on the team to make the playoffs despite trading away some significant rotation players. However, a look at the team after the trade until now show’s what might happen to the team this season.
The Rockets are now 2-2 since the trade where after two consecutive wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Brooklyn Nets, they have lost two straight against Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Winning against quality teams and losing against lower-tier teams is usually an indication of a team lacking a reliable system for winning. That’s natural knowing key system players were traded away. Unless the new players get acclimated to the team quickly, the Rockets’ season could take a dip out of the playoffs.
Although nothing big really happened before the February 21 trade deadline, there were teams who made significant moves with results that could show before the season ends, both good and the bad. It’s exactly one week from the trade deadline right now I think it’s interesting, especially for those who are into online sports betting sites, to look at how the teams are doing. Given how one week is indeed a small sample size, it’s not also something that you can just overlook, as significant changes within the team can be seen even with only two or three games.
One of the teams that made a big move before the deadline was the Houston Rockets. If you’ve been following the NBA closely, there’s no doubt that you know about the details of the trade. Foregoing other teams, the Rockets sent away Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich, Toney Douglas and Marcus Morris while acquiring Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt.
The move has the ‘for the benefit of the future’ written all over it and Rockets’ GM Morey was banking on the team to make the playoffs despite trading away some significant rotation players. However, a look at the team after the trade until now show’s what might happen to the team this season.
The Rockets are now 2-2 since the trade where after two consecutive wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Brooklyn Nets, they have lost two straight against Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Winning against quality teams and losing against lower-tier teams is usually an indication of a team lacking a reliable system for winning. That’s natural knowing key system players were traded away. Unless the new players get acclimated to the team quickly, the Rockets’ season could take a dip out of the playoffs.
A Short Tribute to Jerry Buss
In the any sport, athletes are not the only ones who can
affect the success of a franchise. That is why in lieu of Dr. Jerry Buss’
passing, it is important to pay tribute to the man who was a driving force
behind one of the most successful franchises not only in the National
Basketball Association but even in the entirety of the sports world.
Anyone in the realm of online betting basketball knows the
great things the good doctor has done that changed not only his beloved
basketball team but even the entire sport. When you think of great sport
franchise owners, you can only think of a select few, and Dr. Jerry Buss is one
of them. While other owners whine and shudder when dealing with problems with
their franchise, Dr. Buss has always been the type that stays silent yet steady
with the way he handles problems. Knowing that he is in Hollywood, where
everything is magnified by a thousand times, makes it even more praiseworthy
and making him every bit deserving of his hall of fame status.
It is a bit sad though that the man had to pass in a time
where his beloved team has been struggling. While they shouldn’t need something
like this to motivate them, I sure hope that the Lakers instill in their mind
the passion of the late owner, and play on the court with the same passion.
After all, there is no better tribute to a team owner who loved to win.
While it is unfortunate for such an iconic individual to
pass away, it’s also a good reminder to everyone that nothing last forever and
it is important to cherish what we have right now.
We’d like to offer our deepest condolences to the entire
Buss family.
For sports betting aficionados out there, the next post
will be more cheery with the focus on online betting boxing and online betting
basketball.
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The Miami Heat took out the Oklahoma City Thunder in such an impressive way that made fans questioned the ability of the Thunder to play against the Heat if in the post-season, if the two teams battle again in the finals. Let’s get it straight. Barring any major injuries, the Miami Heat is slated to reach the finals again. They can outscore even the best offensive teams in the east. The only teams that have a chance against the Heat are the great defensive teams. I put stress on the word great because being a good defensive team is not going to be enough against the Heat.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers game didn’t add much excitement either as the Clippers dominated their hometown rival. It shows once again that the Lakers are not yet in the level where they could compete with the better teams. If this game has any effect on the future is that the Lakers might make some move before the February 21 trade deadline.
NBA: February First Week Results
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February 1
Toronto Raptors over Los Angeles Clippers
Indiana Pacers over Miami Heat
Boston Celtics over Orlando Magic
Brooklyn Nets over Chicago Bulls
New York Knicks over Milwaukee Bucks
Philadelphia 76ers over Sacrament Kings
Detroit Pistons over Cleveland Cavaliers
Memphis Grizzlies over Washington Wizards
Denver Nuggets over New Orleans Hornets
Utah Jazz over Portland Trailblazers
Dallas Mavericks over Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers over Minnesota Timberwolves
February 2
Chicago Bulls over Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks over Sacramento Kings
Cleveland Cavaliers over Oklahoma City Thunder
Houston Rockets over Charlotte Bobcats
Minnesota Timberwolves over New Orleans Hornets
Milwaukee Bucks over Orlando Magic
San Antonio Spurs over Washington Wizards
Portland Trailblazers over Utah Jazz
Golden State Warriors over Phoenix Suns
February 3
Boston Celtics over Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers over Detroit Pistons
Miami Heat over Toronto Raptors
February 4
Indiana Pacers over Chicago Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers over Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards over Los Angeles Clippers
New York Knicks over Detroit Pistons
Miami Heat over Charlotte Bobcats
Oklahoma City Thunder over Dallas Mavericks
Portland Trailblazers over Minnesota Timberwolves
Utah Jazz over Sacramento Kings
February 5
Indiana Pacers over Atlanta Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers over Brooklyn Nets
Phoenix Suns over Memphis Grizzlies
Houston over Golden State Warriors
Denver Nuggets over Milwaukee Bucks
February 6
Boston Celtics over Toronto Raptors
Indiana Pacers over Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Wizards over New York Knicks
Los Angeles Clippers over Orlando Magic
Cleveland Cavaliers over Charlotte Bobcats
Atlanta Hawks over Memphis Grizzlies
February 7
Boston Celtics over Los Angeles Lakers
Denver Nuggets over Chicago Bulls
The second of the February has some nice matchups ahead and I will be posting it later on with highlights on the most anticipated games. In the meantime, check out the sports betting website to see the betting lines for your favorite team.
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