Nice cash. I actually hit OKC ML +130 when they were down 2 with about 3 minutes to go. Got kinda lucky I think but I'll take it after I bet an Aldrich player prop and he goes out with a sprained ankle.
Also, what are your thoughts on Houston's chances to come out of the West? The more I watch them play, the more I think it's not such a foregone conclusion that Golden State beats them. For a few reasons:
1. Harden has actually elevated his game. And not just because he sort of tries on defense now. I think he's actually more efficient offensively than ever. He's pretty much unguardable, both when they iso him and on screen and roll.
2. Clint Cappela has arrived. He gives them an actual presence inside. A rim protector, rebounding machine, and guy who can finish at the rim when their skill guys break down the defense.
3. Chris Paul being able to seamlessly blend in. On this team it seems like he spends all sorts of time in the background, then you look and he's finished with 22, 7, and 6. And he plays defense, and demands that his teammates do too.
4. The way the playoffs are formatted. I think this one is important for Houston. The number of days between games benefits Houston because their stars are gonna have to play a ton of minutes to keep up with all the Warriors all-stars. If they were playing every other day in that series, I think Harden and Paul (and maybe Cappela) would wear down. But with all the days off between games, you can play those guys 40 minutes a night without worrying too much about fatigue.
They've made it interesting at the least imo, when up until now it just looked like there was little point playing out the season.