Mavs tied with Spurs for best odds to win the 08 title.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...vations/2.html

"Here are the current odds to win the '08 championship, according to the Luxor (as of July 3, 2007):
Odds To Win The 2008 Title
Team Odds
Dallas Mavericks 7-2
San Antonio Spurs 7-2
Phoenix Suns 4-1
Miami Heat 8-1
Cleveland Cavaliers 10-1
Chicago Bulls 12-1
Detroit Pistons 15-1
Houston Rockets 15-1
Utah Jazz 15-1
Denver Nuggets 20-1
New Jersey Nets 22-1
Golden State Warriors 22-1
Toronto Raptors 25-1
Washington Wizards 28-1
Los Angeles Lakers 30-1
Portland Trail Blazers 30-1
Seattle SuperSonics 30-1
Indiana Pacers 35-1
Los Angeles Clippers 35-1
Orlando Magic 40-1
New Orleans Hornets 45-1
Sacramento Kings 50-1
Milwaukee Bucks 60-1
Minnesota Timberwolves 75-1
Boston Celtics 80-1
Charlotte Bobcats 80-1
New York Knicks 80-1
Philadelphia 76ers 100-1
Atlanta Hawks 150-1
Memphis Grizzlies 150-1"

I want fillmoe to see the lame ass odds his Sac-a-Crappo Kings are getting.

That's great.

I'm not so sure the Mavs have done anything to rank them as such favorable odds. I mean they only choked - again - in the playoffs. There've been no significant FA moves made by them either.

Dallas Mavericks 7-2
Indiana Pacers 35-1
Washington Wizards 28-1

Are these odds a joke?

Ok maybe Mavs one isnt so bad but getting raped in the first round doesnt make u have equal chance with the defending champions if you ask me.

Mavs!? come on ... those ladies can't reach the finals ...

Suns, Cavs and Chicago are ready to figth for ... let's see how our old spurs behave in the regular season.

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Mavs!? come on ... those ladies can't reach the finals ...

Suns, Cavs and Chicago are ready to figth for ... let's see how our old spurs behave in the regular season.

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If the NBA would do the right thing and get rid of the current playoff format, and allow for re-seeding at the start of each round, maybe we could get really good match-ups involving all those teams.

http://www.sportingbet.com.au/uipub/...98&l3id=646399

This Australian bookmaker has The T'Wolves at 10-1..... LOL!

Best Value bet is the Chicago Bulls at 12-1. Not a sure thing to get to the Finals in the East but dam near. Good up and coming team with a lot of talent and a decent coach. If they all mature this year they could start a nice run.

and is it any surprise that the Mavs, Spurs and Suns are the 3 favs in the West.......Duh.......

Does anyone really think the Heat are the Eastern favorites next year?

Boston Celtics 80-1

I would put $50 on the Celts, I think KG is headed that way.

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Does anyone really think the Heat are the Eastern favorites next year?

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I do. As long as they're healthy, that is.

I would rank the top 3 at this judging on roster now and rumoured moves

Spurs
Suns
Heat

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Does anyone really think the Heat are the Eastern favorites next year?

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Yes, more so if they sign Mo Williams.

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Originally Posted by WalterBenitez

Mavs!? come on ... those ladies can't reach the finals ...

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Newflash: We already did. Winning one, not so much, but at least get your facts straight.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Does anyone really think the Heat are the Eastern favorites next year?

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The East is so wide-open, they have as good a shot as anybody. But they have jackshit around Wade, an aging Shaq, and Mo Williams is not a savior by any means.

I agree with these odds.

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Originally Posted by Shred

If the NBA would do the right thing and get rid of the current playoff format, and allow for re-seeding at the start of each round, maybe we could get really good match-ups involving all those teams.

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That is fucking stupid Phoenix ASS.....rewrite the playoffs, just so the gottdayum Suns might have a better chance to get past the Spurs......fuck that!!!! You have to do it the hard way biatch!!!!!! :flipoff

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Originally Posted by lebomb

That is fucking stupid Phoenix ASS.....rewrite the playoffs, just so the gottdayum Suns might have a better chance to get past the Spurs......fuck that!!!! You have to do it the hard way biatch!!!!!! :flipoff

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chill, guy. you're coming off like a total homer.

I do not understand how a team with a "superstar" that admits to choking is favored the same as the Spurs. That is a sucker bet, i.e. betting on the Mavs = how Vegas makes its money.

The Mavs were pretty darn good last year, they just had a bad 1st round matchup.

I think they'll at least make it to round 2 next season.

Hmph. I see the Heat as D-Wade and a rotting core. Shaq's performance is liable to fall off a cliff at any day. I would definitely put Detroit and Chicago above them, and have them barely even with Cleveland.

Nice way to kill time with this lame odds

ONCE AND FOR ALL:

the spurs WILL NOT REPEAT!

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Nice way to kill time with this lame odds

ONCE AND FOR ALL:

the spurs WILL NOT REPEAT!

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Someone has a grudge against the Spurs.

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Nice way to kill time with this lame odds

ONCE AND FOR ALL:

the spurs WILL NOT REPEAT!

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Agreed. The Spurs wont repeat failing to win back to back championships next season.

haha. 76ers at 100-1. wow

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Originally Posted by Shred

If the NBA would do the right thing and get rid of the current playoff format, and allow for re-seeding at the start of each round, maybe we could get really good match-ups involving all those teams.

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:toast

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Originally Posted by Shred

If the NBA would do the right thing and get rid of the current playoff format, and allow for re-seeding at the start of each round, maybe we could get really good match-ups involving all those teams.

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You would just like the suns to avoid the Spurs huh?

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Originally Posted by Fast Dunk

Nice way to kill time with this lame odds

ONCE AND FOR ALL:

the spurs WILL NOT REPEAT!

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HA, what do you know. You thought the suns would beat the SPURS, but we gave you a beat down, like we are going to give everyone next year. Don't be ignorant, JUST KNOW IT!

:depressed suns should be 1-1 odds. Now Im pissed :bang

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Originally Posted by Strike

I want fillmoe to see the lame ass odds his Sac-a-Crappo Kings are getting.

That's great.

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wow did it take you long to come up with that one? :rolleyes

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Does anyone really think the Heat are the Eastern favorites next year?

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Can I put like a million bucks on them not winning the title? How can they be 8-1? What the hell could happen that would suddenly make them better than any of the West teams?

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Originally Posted by Shred

If the NBA would do the right thing and get rid of the current playoff format, and allow for re-seeding at the start of each round, maybe we could get really good match-ups involving all those teams.

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fuck reseeding. play ball.

The Mavs are literally a Chris Webber signing from being back! OMG I am trying not to get my hopes up but this would be such a nice pickup. :clap :clap :clap

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Hmph. I see the Heat as D-Wade and a rotting core. Shaq's performance is liable to fall off a cliff at any day. I would definitely put Detroit and Chicago above them, and have them barely even with Cleveland.

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Considering if Miami sign Williams they will have 4 starters under the age of 27. Thats hardly rotting. If it is what would you call our team?

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Originally Posted by Oh, Gee!!

Boston Celtics 80-1

I would put $50 on the Celts, I think KG is headed that way.

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bump b/c of the KG trade

Does Tim Donaghy work in the Minnesota front office?

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The Mavs are literally a Chris Webber signing from being back! OMG I am trying not to get my hopes up but this would be such a nice pickup. :clap :clap :clap

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I kinda hope yall do get him, another soft post player that cant play any Defense

Maybe Bostons odds should be moved to up in Miami's realm in the Leastern Conf. now.

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haha. 76ers at 100-1. wow

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what you actually think they'll win the championship? :rolleyes


But then again it is the East... pretty much anyone can contend in that conference... so.. heh

Fuk The Mavs

And The Suns

I wish i would have put $20 bucks on the Celtics at 80 to 1 before the KG trade. I'll be their odds are down to 10 to 1 now.

Yeah but they still won't win a championship, not with that lack of a bench (hello Phoenix), so it would still be $10 lost.

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Yeah but they still won't win a championship, not with that lack of a bench (hello Phoenix), so it would still be $10 lost.

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I think they still have their MLE and LLE, and you better believe Boston just became a more attractive destination.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Hmph. I see the Heat as D-Wade and a rotting core. Shaq's performance is liable to fall off a cliff at any day. I would definitely put Detroit and Chicago above them, and have them barely even with Cleveland.

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Exactly. No way the heat are going anywhere with the team they have.

BTW, aren't gary peyton and Alonzo mourning gone next season? i thought both said last season would be there final one?

How does a team that lost in the first round have a great chance of winning the championship?

These days, it's not about who is ACTUALLY GOOD. It's about who we WANT to be good, and we create this false sense of dominance by the flashy teams (Dallas and Phoenix), despite those teams just having lost in the first and second rounds. Meanwhile, while the Spurs picked up their 3rd championship in 5 seasons, Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix supposedly are a "Threat" to SA next year, and SA needs to get "younger and more athletic", and this was "their last chance to win a title". Houston and Dallas, both holders of homecourt advantage, lost in the first round. Phoenix lost in the 2nd round and twice to the Spurs in the playoffs the last three seasons.

Come on, gimme a break.

Actually, betting lines mean nothing in terms of the real world. They are designed to have the money come down evenly so that Vegas takes their cut, and the losers pay the winners.

What were the odds they'd win the championship last year? :lol they'll choke again, bank on it

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Originally Posted by O-Factor

HA, what do you know. You thought the suns would beat the SPURS, but we gave you a beat down, like we are going to give everyone next year. Don't be ignorant, JUST KNOW IT!

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Tied 2-2 in the series with a free game 5 gift (due to suspensions) that you almost lost. You call that a beat-down -- Please. Would love the rematch next year.

Re: Mavs tied with Spurs for best odds to win the 08 title.

Good, someone has to RISE

Please send to Mavs FO the following (according to this ranking, they might need this info) :

Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy
c/o Tiffany and Co.
727 5th Ave New York, NY 10022-2580

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...rry-obrian.jpg

What? They already have this information?
Oops, sorry, MB!

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“They do a great job of their system and staying true to form,
making big plays in big moments,” Suns coach Mike D'Antoni
told reporters in Phoenix on Thursday. “That's what we're
trying to get. Mental toughness, being lucky, I don't know
what it is.”

The Spurs, D”Antoni added, just seem to “believe a little
bit more.”
“All the time,” he said.