NBA FRI 032009 early thoughts - value hunting
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What you have here is a team of Jack Haleys...If you don't follow, he was the tin man in the wizard of oz. this team has no heart.
Now watch 'em make me eat my words...but i wouldn't bet on it...more like fade it.
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No, concur w/ you as well Ax - and more often than not, I would fade the Raptors in pretty much every single game. Am interested in seeing what transpires tomorrow though to see if it fits the pattern that I've described or continues the seemingly inevitable moribund/comatose string of losses the Raptors have become renown for this season. I may place a VERY small wager just to maintain more than a passing interest.
You really subscribe to 'A Clockwork Orange' being Kubrick's best? Personally been partial to '56's 'The Killing' myself...
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Well, Roy and Outlaw combine for 41 in regulation to keep it close and it now results in a 5 minute game essentially...
Gonna have to examine that Memphis/New Orleans game a little more to get a better inkling concerning the total; first impression is that it looks promising.
Other stream-of-consciousness musings:
Utah got steamrolled 114-93 when last in Oklahoma CIty; got their revenge when the Thunder visited Salt Lake (110-90). Jazz still playing for playoff seeding whereas Thunder just playing to get better. Jazz somewhat abysmal on the road. If line climbs higher than 5 for the Jazz (probably won't), tempted to run w/ the Thunder.
Wizards best hope for a victory was @ the Clippers; now in Denver to face a schizophrenic Nuggets squad that tends to play down to its competition. Likely a NO PLAY.
An aside on the Lakers - a capper I hold in high esteem elsewhere mentioned that Los Angeles, when they beat up an opponent, tends to start slowly - it's when they come out guns blazing that they fade. Interesting to see that they're already down 17-11 in the 1st; will wait and see if this again plays out as he's articulated.
Gonna have to examine that Memphis/New Orleans game a little more to get a better inkling concerning the total; first impression is that it looks promising.
Other stream-of-consciousness musings:
Utah got steamrolled 114-93 when last in Oklahoma CIty; got their revenge when the Thunder visited Salt Lake (110-90). Jazz still playing for playoff seeding whereas Thunder just playing to get better. Jazz somewhat abysmal on the road. If line climbs higher than 5 for the Jazz (probably won't), tempted to run w/ the Thunder.
Wizards best hope for a victory was @ the Clippers; now in Denver to face a schizophrenic Nuggets squad that tends to play down to its competition. Likely a NO PLAY.
An aside on the Lakers - a capper I hold in high esteem elsewhere mentioned that Los Angeles, when they beat up an opponent, tends to start slowly - it's when they come out guns blazing that they fade. Interesting to see that they're already down 17-11 in the 1st; will wait and see if this again plays out as he's articulated.
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Understood on the Raptors!
Excellent Choice...are you an older gent ETZ? That was a very old movie! another guy here Griff, who I call Gunny has an avatar from one of his movies...Full Metal Jacket...The guy was a genius!
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I think there may very well be a possibility in that depending on how the 2nd quarter unfolds...
I'm in the 5 year window just behind you Ax (if the age bracket you selected in Covers is still valid); so yeah, older - and that's why the signal to noise ratio there was growing old QUICKLY...
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This diffinitely doesn't smell right. I think you might see a reverse line movement once the public pounds NO, but I think Tor is the correct side, must keep a close eye.
Yes sir, tboss is also around my age. I completely understand where you are coming from. There are some youngsters there that are respectful and willing to learn but far too many think picking winners is a given. That last thread I ran, I remember the comment very well, a monkey could do as well as Ax, in so many words. LOL Pnp was quick on the reply along with like 100 people. But the human psyche is strange. Even with all the support, I only focused on that single comment.
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Too bad I'm leaving AX i would love to see the % public # on this game. Remember the other night when Bost/ Chi played Bost was a 1.5 pt favored that night and was watching the public pound Bost and the line kept coming down and Chi didn't even need the points, they won outright. I'm not saying for sure that Tor will win but this line doesn't make sense. It's begging for public NO money and that is what Vegas wants you to think. Too bad I'm not hear to see what happens tomorrow.
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Lines are up for the 2nd half Ax -
114.5 for the total
8 in favor of the Lakers
Been watching the game sporadically; Lakers don't seem to be coasting as they usually do (sloppy play), but there isn't much separation at present. Have a gut feeling that this game will go under - just not sure about the total for the half; am more confident about the side, to be frank.
As for the comments you're referring to, it was disrespectful - far too easy to type anything on a keyboard w/o any forethought whatsoever...
It's funny Ax - what attracted me to your posts was your description of looking for value in a shopping aisle - reminded me of Warren Buffett's mentor Benjamin Graham - i.e. 'father of value investing' - everyone knows the adage of buy low, sell high - but most don't act on it b/c of the herd mentality. If you or anyone believes in future prosperity once more (even if it's not as spendthrift as it has been), property and good company equities that have been hit in a general overall (non-discriminatory) wave will still be good value when the tide finally goes out - you'll know who's really naked or not then (to paraphrase Buffett)...
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Ax -
I may just sit and watch how the 2nd half plays out; went to the window already w/ the U in the Dallas/ATL game, Maryland and Washington in the NC 2 As (w/ Western Kentucky pending)...
Don't know if you've sated your ACTION JUNKIE indulgence for the evening though :grins:
I may just sit and watch how the 2nd half plays out; went to the window already w/ the U in the Dallas/ATL game, Maryland and Washington in the NC 2 As (w/ Western Kentucky pending)...
Don't know if you've sated your ACTION JUNKIE indulgence for the evening though :grins:
Join us in the other thread ETZ, we all played LAL 2H. I still have some live ones on CBB but not looking good.
Wow, I completely agree, My girl and I are finding bargain basement prices on solid companies. The value is out there. Some companies are just caught up in this mess much like those homeowners without the mortgage issues. We can't help stinking when we are all in deep sh1t. We may not even be the ones that released all this crap but we're buried in it just like everyone else.
If you have the money, it's a good time to go shopping.
Man, i will keep an eye on this. I am thinking with the points ETZ made also, it may be worth some board watching.
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yeah man, i made a note on my desk. I need it. Watching TOR lines isn't a big part of my day! LOL but I trust your judgment so I will watch this. Thanks man
Guys, I'll be late to work Friday. Got some family obligations in the AM. Should be back by lunch. I'll do what I can in the afternoon but I'll also be gone in the evening. Testing for another degree on my black belt!!! yeah....Ax getting is ass kick Friday night and not by the books!
